FlipChip International Announces Expansion of DSD Fab to 3 Million Die Weekly Capacity

TEMPE, Ariz., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- FlipChip International, LLC (FCI) announced the completion of its first phase expansion in Q4 2007 of its Die Sales Division (DSD) fab in Tempe, AZ. FlipChip's DSD operation provides semiconductor back end and turn key services to prominent semiconductor firms globally. This DSD expansion includes the addition of next generation high speed tape & reel tools with in-line automatic vision systems capable of up to 16,000 die placements an hour. Additional dicing tools have increased capacity by 50% for the singulation wafer to die process at DSD. To support the additional tool sets, a major facility expansion was completed to add 30% in clean room space, additional secured raw material storage and expanded warehouse space.

The expansion was deemed essential to meet immediate demand from FCI's increasing commercial customer base in the areas of power management, cell phone, WiFi and multimedia products. Through this expansion, DSD is now capable of supplying three million KGD (known good die) per week and in association with established Electrical Test partners offer a complete Turnkey Solution to the customer. This expansion allows the opportunity to be more aggressive with cycle time reductions and pricing strategies allowing entry to markets previously considered unachievable.

FlipChip International and its Die Sales Division (DSD) will be exhibiting at Productronica in Munich from November 13th through November 16th and would welcome the opportunity to discuss all product offerings in Hall B5 stand 160.

FlipChip International, LLC is a privately held supplier of products and services for the wafer bumping and wafer scale packaging semiconductor market. Flip Chip International, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of RoseStreet Labs LLC, a supplier of products and services for the semiconductor services, renewable energy markets and life sciences.

For further information contact: Dawn Cuevas FlipChip International, LLC 602-431-4747 dawn.cuevas@flipchip.com website: http://www.flipchip.com website: http://www.rosestreetlabs.com