Cirrus signs foundry deal with Hynix in move to expand IC outsourcing

Cirrus signs foundry deal with Hynix in move to expand IC outsourcing
By Semiconductor Business News
May 24, 2002 (12:00 p.m. EST)
URL: http://www.eetimes.com/story/OEG20020524S0059

FREMONT, Calif. -- Cirrus Logic Inc. here today expanded its roster of silicon foundry providers, announcing a deal with South Korea's Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

Cirrus signed a multi-year, renewable agreement establishing Hynix as a volume supplier of CMOS-based chip manufacturing services. Fremont-based Cirrus will have access to Hynix's portfolio of mixed-signal technologies.

"Hynix's cost-conscious business model and advanced manufacturing services will help Cirrus Logic expand its leadership position in the digital entertainment revolution," said David Aldredge, vice president of fabrication operations at Cirrus.

Cirrus also has arrangements with other foundry providers. The company has signed deals with Singapore's Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Pte. Ltd., China's Central Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. and Taiwan's United Microelectronics Corp