Chartered's 2008 Asia-Pacific Technology Forums Highlight Innovations and Design Solutions

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHRT)(SGX-ST: Chartered), one of the world’s top dedicated foundries, today announced the details for its 2008 Technology Forum series in the Asia-Pacific region. The one-day events, entitled “Innovative Solutions. Inspired Designs,” will be held in Hsinchu, Taiwan and Shanghai, China, and feature in-depth discussions of critical technology and design solutions for leading-edge and value-added semiconductor manufacturing.

Senior executives and top technologists from Chartered and some of its enablement partners will provide insights into technical innovations and customer design solutions. The dates and locations for the Chartered Asia-Pacific Technology Forums are:

Among the topics to be presented are: Chartered’s advanced technology roadmap to 45nm and beyond; the company’s extensive design enablement ecosystem, partners, and design services offerings; advanced RF solutions available from Chartered; and the range of value-added product solutions Chartered offers for specific application requirements.

“Our customers in Asia require diverse and sophisticated solutions for their design implementation and manufacturing needs. The Chartered Technology Forums are an excellent way for customers to see the full range of products and services we offer to enable their inspired design concepts,” said Bo Cheng, president, Asia, for Chartered. “At these events, we will present our complete portfolio of offerings, from the most leading-edge solutions at advanced process geometries, to our value-added solutions that leverage mature technologies and focused technology add-ons for specific applications.”

The events include a Partner Pavilion, showcasing the latest products and services from Chartered’s network of EDA, IP, design services, packaging, mask, test and assembly partners, including Analog Bits, eMemory, Gateway Silicon Inc., Magma, Mentor Graphics, SOCLE, Springsoft, Synopsys, Taiwan Mask Corp, TOPPAN, and Virage Logic. Cadence and Photronics are the events’ Diamond Sponsors. For more information or to register for this free event, visit www.charteredsemi.com/aptf2008/.

About Chartered

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHRT)(SGX-ST: CHARTERED), one of the world’s top dedicated semiconductor foundries, offers leading-edge technologies down to 65 nanometer (nm), enabling today’s system-on-chip designs. The company further serves its customers’ needs through a collaborative, joint development approach on a technology roadmap that extends to 22nm. Chartered’s strategy is based on open and comprehensive design enablement solutions, manufacturing enhancement strategies, and a commitment to flexible sourcing. In Singapore, the company operates a 300mm fabrication facility and five 200mm facilities. Information about Chartered can be found at www.charteredsemi.com.

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.
Celestine Lim, (65) 6850. 6123
celestinelim@charteredsemi.com