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New High Speed, High Accuracy Pin Electronics Chipset for Automated Test Equipment

Chipset Capable of Speeds up to 500MHz and 12 Volt Range, Including Supervoltage for Flash Programming

Camarillo, California - August 24, 2001

Semtech Corp. (Nasdaq: SMTC) a leading supplier of mixed-signal semiconductors for communications, computers, and industrial equipment, today announced the release of its latest high performance, high density pin electronics chipset for use in automated test equipment (ATE) instrumentation applications. The new chipset comprises a single-channel driver/comparator/load pin electronics device (part #E720), a four-channel parametric measurement unit (part #E4707), and a 64-level DAC chip device (part #E6420).

"This chipset is ideal for general purpose mixed-signal, logic, and flash memory testers," stated John Bridges, director of marketing for ATE products at Semtech. "The high speed and wide voltage range of this chipset enables testing of a wide variety of devices. It also provides a complete solution for customers requiring high performance, high density, low cost, and a time-to-market advantage," he concluded.

Distinct Devices within the ATE Chipset

Pin Electronics
The E720 is an integrated, high accuracy, 500 MHz driver/comparator/load device. The driver is tri-statable and is capable of 9V swings over a 12V range, with the ability to drive 13V flash supervoltage programming levels. The load supports programmable source and sink currents of ±35mA. This device features an extremely low leakage mode (<50nA total for combined driver, comparator and load) for customers who need to eliminate isolation relays. The device is packaged in a small footprint, 10mm x 10mm, 52 EdQuad, TQFP package, with exposed heat slug for optimized cooling.

Parametric Measurement Unit
The E4707 is a four-channel, low power, parametric measurement unit that provides force voltage, force current, measure voltage, and measure current functions. The device can measure or force voltages over a 13V range and supports four current ranges: 2mA, 200mA, 20mA, and 2mA. On-board window comparators are included for pass-fail testing. This unit is available in a small 12mm x 12mm, 180 BGA package.

64-Level DAC
The E6420 per-pin electronics companion DAC incorporates 64 DACs per package -- 44 for voltage output and 20 for current output. The device features 13-bit resolution (for most DACs), supervoltage output levels, an adjustable full scale range setting, as well as an adjustable voltage offset setting. The DAC is optimized to provide all voltages and currents required for four channels of the pin electronics and the per-pin parametric measurement units offered in this chipset. The inclusion of 64 DACs in a single package offers an extremely high density, flexible solution. This device is provided in a 13mm x 13mm, 144 BGA package.

Ordering and Availability

Evaluation modules, samples and pricing are available now and may be obtained directly from Semtech's High Performance Products Division at (858) 695-1808 or requested from the Company's web site at www.semtech.com. Please reference the following part numbers:

Evaluation Module:	EVM720AXF
Samples:	E720AXF
Evaluation Module:	EVM4707ABG
Samples:	E4707ABG
Evaluation Module:	EVM6420ATF
Samples:	E6420ATF

Semtech's High Performance Products Division

Semtech's High Performance Products Division is a leader in ATE semiconductor solutions. It offers a full range of CMOS pin electronics, bipolar pin electronics, clock distribution products, timing products, and parametric measurement units developed specifically for the ATE market.

About Semtech

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products.  The company is dedicated to providing customers with proprietary solutions and breakthrough technology in power management, protection, advanced communications, human interface, test & measurement, and wireless connectivity products.  Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol SMTC.  For more information, contact Semtech Corp. at 200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012-8790; phone (805) 498-2111; email to info@semtech.com; or visit its web site at www.semtech.com.

Press Contact

Terry Sears, Marketing Communications Manager, Telephone: 805.498.2111