FSA and the IET Collaborate to Host IET & FSA International Semiconductor Forum

FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association), the voice of the global
fabless business model, and the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET), the largest professional engineering society in
Europe, announce the fourth annual IET & FSA International
Semiconductor Forum will be held 14-15 May 2007 at le Palais des
Congres in Paris, France.

The event brings together high-tech industry leaders from around
the world to examine the most pressing issues surrounding today's
semiconductor industry. Building on the success of previous events,
the forum will feature five esteemed keynote speakers, an
executive/business track and this year, a new technical track targeted
for engineers.

Programme Themes

Together, the tracks and keynote addresses offer two days of
thematically focused presentations and panel discussions highlighting
the following topics:

-- The Changing Semiconductor Landscape

-- New Technologies and New Markets

-- Implementing Emerging Technology

-- Consumer Market's Impact on Semiconductors

-- Advanced Node Adoption

-- Analog Intellectual Property (IP)

-- System-in-Package (SiP)

-- Supply Chain Management

-- Design for Yield, Design for Test, and Design for
Manufacturing

Visionary Keynotes

Keynote speakers include:

-- Wim Roelandts, President, CEO and Chairman, Xilinx, Inc.

-- Mike Muller, CTO, ARM

-- Jan Willis, Senior Vice President of Industry Alliances,
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.

-- John Yu, COO, Chipnuts

-- Ron Torten, CEO, NemeriX

Exposition

In conjunction with the Forum, the event will feature an
exposition highlighting semiconductor industry suppliers showcasing
their latest products and services. Admission to the exposition is
complimentary to all semiconductor professionals and promotes the
expansion of global business partnerships.

Vivian Pangburn, Vice President of Global Marketing at FSA, said:
"FSA is pleased to collaborate with the IET for the fourth consecutive
year and is excited about the enhancements we've made to this year's
event. Based on the demand for more technically themed topics, we have
added a new technical track providing in-depth discussions concerning
today's semiconductor landscape. In addition, the event will feature
an exposition showcasing suppliers to promote the cultivation and
furthering of business partnerships."

Paul Jackson, IET Director of Operations, said: "The International
Semiconductor Forum has established itself as the key industry event
in Europe. It will again feature leading industry figures as keynote
speakers. Bringing together keynote speakers from Europe, China and
the USA reflects the importance of a global knowledge network for the
engineering community. We particularly welcome the introduction of the
technical track which adds to the value of the event."

Registration

Early bird registration for the forum is EUR 695 for IET and FSA
members and EUR 795 for non-members. Forum prices will increase by EUR
100 on 12 April 2007. Registration for the exposition is complimentary
when confirmed online prior to the event. On-site registration for the
exposition is EUR 20.

Sponsors

ARM is the event's Platinum Plus sponsor. Platinum sponsors
include austriamicrosystems, TSMC and X-Fab.

More Information

To learn more and to register, please visit
http://www.ietfsasemiconductorforum.com.

Notes to editors:

FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association)

FSA (Fabless Semiconductor Association) is the voice of the global
fabless business model. Incorporated in 1994, FSA positively impacts
the growth and return on invested capital of this business model to
enhance the environment for innovation. It provides a platform for
meaningful global collaboration between fabless companies and their
partners; identifies and articulates opportunities and challenges to
enable solutions; and provides research, resources, publications and
survey information. Members include fabless companies and their supply
chain and service partners, representing more than 22 countries across
the globe. www.fsa.org.

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Institution of Engineering and Technology is the largest
professional engineering society in Europe and reflects the
interdisciplinary, global and inclusive nature of engineering and
technology. With a worldwide membership of more than 150,000, the
Institution aims to lead in the advancement of engineering and
technology by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and ideas at a
local and global level and promoting best practice, ensuring that its
members are thoroughly equipped to meet the needs of today's rapidly
changing technological world. Membership comprises of individuals from
a diverse range of technical backgrounds including IT, communications
technology, electronics, electrical, power engineering, software,
control, informatics and manufacturing and range from students to
leading figures in industry, research and development and education.
The IET was formed in 2006 by the Institution of Electrical Engineers
and the Institution of Incorporated Engineers.