SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magma(r) Design Automation (Nasdaq:LAVA), a provider of chip design software, today announced that Inotera Memories, a manufacturer of high-density and high-performance DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) products, has adopted Magma's YieldManager(r) enhanced Bitmapping Analysis module. With these new capabilities, Inotera Memories can maximize yield on its most advanced memory devices to reduce manufacturing costs.
"Through successful execution of productivity improvement programs, Inotera Memories has built a reputation for providing highly cost-efficient mass production in the DRAM industry," said Uwe Lange, program manager of Inotera. "We've been using YieldManager for several years and it has proven to increase engineering productivity by expediting root-cause analysis for yield problems. In light of this success and the dedicated support we've received, we are deploying YieldManager's enhanced Bitmapping Analysis module in our fabs."
"As a high-volume manufacturer, Inotera Memories has challenging requirements," said Ankush Oberai, vice president of Magma's Fab Analysis Business Unit. "Our close collaboration with Inotera Memories has been mutually beneficial, enabling us to continually improve YieldManager and enabling them to improve productivity and yield. Inotera Memories' decision to expand the use of Magma's YieldManager software and to adopt the Bitmapping Analysis module further strengthens the relationship between the two companies."
YieldManager with Enhanced Bitmapping Analysis: Maximizing Yield, Reducing Manufacturing Costs
YieldManager enables fab yield, defect, test and product engineers to collect, correlate, analyze and share inline metrology, test and fab data. YieldManager combines high-level correlations of disparate data sources with the rapid drill-down of data scope to expedite root-cause identification of yield problems, saving engineering time and focusing resources. It eliminates the need to maintain multiple client-server applications throughout the fab, reducing the cost and complexity of the fab infrastructure by providing a single, robust and industry-proven solution.
With the addition of the enhanced Bitmapping Analysis module, YieldManager now provides comprehensive defect bitmap analysis. It collects and stores a larger, richer set of bitmap data measured at different parameters from different testers. It features a powerful new GUI with many new analysis and charting features, including stacked intensity maps that stack the results of many bitmapped dies, and color codes rows and columns of failures based on frequency. These applications and additional new bitmap analysis features make it easier to identify failed bit patterns, separate nuisance and low priority defects from "killer" defects and pinpoint causes of killer defects, maximizing yield and resources.
About Inotera Memories, Inc.
Inotera Memories, Inc. was incorporated January 23, 2003. Inotera Memories' production facilities are designed to manufacture high-density and high-performance commodity DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) products using state-of-the-art technology. The combination of world-leading technology transferred from its technology partners and local cost-efficiency in mass production has resulted in an innovative company that is highly productive, highly competitive and at the leading edge in the DRAM industry. For more information, visit Inotera Memories on the Web at www.inotera.com.
About Magma
Magma's software for designing integrated circuits (ICs) is used to create complex, high-performance chips required in cellular telephones, electronic games, WiFi, MP3 players, DVD/digital video, networking, automotive electronics and other electronic applications. Magma's EDA software for IC implementation, analysis, physical verification, circuit simulation and characterization is recognized as embodying the best in semiconductor technology, enabling the world's top chip companies to "Design Ahead of the Curve" while reducing design time and costs. Magma is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with offices around the world. Magma's stock trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol LAVA. Visit Magma Design Automation on the Web at www.magma-da.com.
Magma and YieldManager are registered trademarks and "Design Ahead of the Curve" is a trademark of Magma Design Automation Inc. All other product, company and institution names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Forward-looking Statements:
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, including statements that YieldManager and the Bitmapping Analysis module maximize yield, reduce manufacturing costs and improve productivity and time to market, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially including but not limited to the ability of Magma's products to produce the desired results and the company's ability to keep pace with rapidly changing technology. Further discussion of these and other potential risk factors may be found in Magma's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). The company undertakes no additional obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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