매그나칩, 스마트 에너지 애플리케이션용 700V 0.35um BCD 공정기술 제공.

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)는 스마트 에너지 애플리케이션 시장을 겨냥한 700V 초고전압 0.35um BCD(Bipolar/CMOS/DMOS) 공정기술을 신규 제공한다고 밝혔다.

이번 신규 공정기술은 듀얼 게이트 CMOS (3.3/5.5V) 기술에 두 개의 중간 전압(20/40V) LDMOS와 초고전압(700V)을 단일 공정화한 것으로, 전도성 손실과 스위칭 손실을 현격히 줄인 점이 특징이다.

또한, 초기구동(start-up)을 위한 JFET과 Depletion Mode LDMOS, 파워 소자를 위한 낮은 Ron LDMOS가 함께 내장되어 있어 고객들은 cut-off 전압 및 전류 처리 요건사항에 맞게 JFET나 Depletion Mode LDMOS 초기구동(start-up) 소자 가운데 선택 사용할 수 있고, LDMOS 항복전압이 800V에 이르면서도 낮은 Rsp 유지가 가능하다.

이 공정기술은 20V Parasitic NPN/PNP BJT, High Resistance Poly, Zener Diodes, Poly Fuse 그리고 고전압 ESD Protection 와 같은 다양한 공정 모듈 옵션을 지원하며, 2013년 6월부터 본격 제공될 예정이다.

고객들은 이 신규 공정기술을 통해 비용 절감과 신뢰성이 한층 더 높아진 One-Chip Solution 개발이 가능하다.

매그나칩 박남규 전무는 “그 동안 축적해 온 공정기술 노하우를 바탕으로 성장세가 큰 스마트 애플리케이션 제품에 최적화된 초고전압 0.35um BCD 공정기술을 선도적으로 제공하게 됐다”며, “향후 꾸준한 개선을 통해 차별화된 BCD 공정기술 포트폴리오를 지속 확대해 나갈 것”이라고 말했다. 끝.

매그나칩, Elan向 터치패드용 0.18um EEPROM 양산 시작

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)는 대만의 휴대폰 및 PC용 터치솔루션 팹리스 기업인 ELAN Microelectronics(이하 Elan)와 노트북 및 울트라북용 0.18um EEPROM 제품을 양산한다고 밝혔다.

매그나칩이 특허를 가진 Side-Wall Selective Transistor Cell(SSTC) 방식의 0.18um EEPROM 공정기술은 Cell 사이즈 축소를 통해 파운드리 고객들에게 비용절감의 혜택을 제공하며, 1.8V, 1.8V+3.3V, 1.8V+5.0V등의 다양한 전압에서 구동 가능한 점이 큰 특징이다.

매그나칩 박남규 상무는 “0.18um EEPROM 기술을 이용해 전략 고객인 Elan의 터치패드 제품을 생산하게 되어 기쁘다”며, “증가하는 파운드리 고객들의 니즈에 맞춰 EEPROM 공정기술을 지속 업그레이드해 나가고, 적용 애플리케이션도 보다 확대해 나가겠다”고 말했다. 끝.

– Revenue Increased 6.1% For the Full Year
– Gross Margin Increased 190 Basis Points For the Full Year
– Achieved 2012 GAAP EPS of $5.16 Per Diluted Share, Adjusted EPS of $2.23 Per Diluted Share

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $218.1 million, a 1.7% decrease compared to $221.9 million for the third quarter of 2012, and a 20.6% increase compared to $180.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, revenue was $819.6 million compared to $772.8 million for 2011, a 6.1% increase.

Gross margin was $74.3 million or 34.1%, as a percent of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2012. This compares to gross profit of $76.4 million or 34.5 % for the third quarter of 2012 and $51.5 million or 28.5% for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, gross profit was $263.5 million or 32.2% compared to $234.3 million or 30.3% for 2011.

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $125.3 million or $3.38 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $48.4 million or $1.30 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012 and a net income of $23.7 million or $0.61 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, net income was $193.3 million or $5.16 per diluted share compared to $21.8 million or $0.55 per diluted share for 2011. Net income for 2012 was impacted primarily by a gross margin of $263.5 million compared to $234.3 million for 2011, recognition of deferred tax assets of $64.7 million in 2012, and a foreign currency gain of $56.0 million compared to a foreign currency loss of $11.6 million for 2011, which was primarily related to non-cash foreign currency translation for intercompany balances that were denominated in U.S. dollars.

“I am very pleased that we ended 2012 with revenue of $819.6 million dollars, up 6.1% from 2011 and outpacing the semiconductor industry, which declined 3.0% this year. While the macro environment remained weak, we have successfully aligned with the growing smartphone and tablet PC market, leveraged our strong relationships with blue chip customers, and delivered 30% more new products in 2012 from the previous year,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO. “I believe that this will help differentiate us from our competitors and allow us to perform better than the market in 2013. Compared to the same quarter last year, Q4 revenue and gross margin maintained better momentum due to a successful mix shift of products and customers and improved utilization from our mixed business model. Our revenue and margin performance this quarter represents our eighth consecutive quarter of meeting or exceeding guidance.”

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the fourth quarter of 2012 totaled $28.7 million or $0.77 per diluted share compared to $30.4 million or $0.81 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012 and $10.0 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2011. For the full year 2012, adjusted net income was $83.5 million or $2.23 per diluted share compared to $66.4 million or $1.67 per diluted share for 2011.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a more meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting MagnaChip’s business and operations. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash) totaled $182.4 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of $16.6 million from the end of the prior quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $31.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.

Revenue by Segment

In thousands of US dollars Three Months Ended Year Ended

December 31, 2012 September 30, 2012 December 31, 2011 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Semiconductor Manufacturing Services $ 112,654 $ 117,978 $ 67,973 $ 389,812 $ 338,268
Display Solutions  72,806 69,415 90,045 302,230 338,995
Power Solutions 31,949  33,849 22,039 124,750 92,547
Other 675 630 769 2,800 3,021
Total Revenue $ 218,084 $ 221,872 $ 180,826 $ 819,592 $ 772,831

Fourth Quarter and Recent Company Highlights

Power Solutions 2012 Revenue Grew 34.8% for the Full Year.
AMOLED 2012 Revenue from Smartphones Grew 47.0% for the Full Year.
Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Achieving Financial Guidance.
Repurchased 406 Thousand Shares in Q4 under MagnaChip’s 2011 Stock Repurchase Program.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2013, MagnaChip expects:

Revenue will be in the range of $201 million to $209 million.
Gross margin will be 31.0% to 33.0% as a percent of revenue.

Non-GAAP Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges related to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense (benefit), restructuring and impairment charges, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, special expense for an IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. Adjusted net income excludes charges related to restructuring and impairment, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets associated with continuing operations, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, GAAP and cash tax expense difference, special expense for an IPO employee incentive payment, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements.

Conference Call

MagnaChip will hold a conference call at 2 p.m. PST today to discuss the fourth quarter 2012 financial results. The conference call will be webcast live and is also available by dialing 1-866-776-2061 in the U.S. or 1-706-679-0298 for all other locations. The conference ID number is 86473379 and participants are encouraged to initiate their calls at least 10 minutes in advance of the 2 p.m. PST start time to ensure a timely connection. The webcast and earnings release will be accessible at www.magnachip.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available the same day and will run for 72 hours. The replay access numbers are 1-855-859-2056 or 1-404-537-3406. The access code is 86473379.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip believes it has one of the broadest and deepest ranges of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this release regarding MagnaChip’s forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include statements about our ability to capitalize on improving market dynamics and future operating and financial performance including first quarter 2013 revenue and gross margin. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip Semiconductor as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include general economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, timely design acceptance by our customers, timely introduction of new products and technologies, ability to ramp new products into volume production, industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products, industry and/or company overcapacity, effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates, unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated, compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us and our distributors, and other risks detailed from time to time in MagnaChip’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2012 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. MagnaChip assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

매그나칩, 차세대 0.35um 고전압 BCD 공정기술 제공

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)는 모바일 및 컨슈머시장을 겨냥한 차세대 0.35um BCD (Bipolar/CMOS/DMOS) 고전압 공정기술을 제공한다고 밝혔다.

3.3V에서 65V까지 지원 가능한 이번 공정기술은 DC-DC Converter/Regulator, Power-over-Ethernet, LED Driver, Level Shifter, Audio Amplifier, AC-DC Controller/Converter, Micro-Converter, Micro-Inverter, PMIC 등 다양한 비메모리 반도체 생산에 필요한 고전압 고부가가치 공정기술이다.

특히, 이번 공정기술은 기존 공정 대비 MOSET의 Rsp (Specific on Resistance)를 20~35% 낮춰, 다양한 신뢰성 수준에 맞도록 Rsp를 최적화한 DMOS 소자 선택이 가능한 점이 특징이다.
또한, 매그나칩 독자 기술인 DTI (Deep-trench Isolation)의 DMOS Isolation 개선 및 Rsp 저항 감소를 실현해 신뢰성을 강화함으로써 파운드리 고객에게 보다 작은 크기의 고성능 제품을 제공할 수 있게 되었다.

이와 함께, MTP (Multi-time Programmable), High-reliability Non-volatile Memory Cells, OTP Cells (One-time Programmable Cells), High Capacitance per Unit Area, Metal-insulator-metal Capacitor, Copper Wire Bonding, Thick Top Metal, Redistribution Layer 등 다양한 공정 옵션을 제공함으로써 설계 유연성 및 비용 경쟁력을 높였다.

매그나칩 박남규 상무는 “팹리스 고객들의 니즈에 맞춰 모바일 및 컨슈머 시장에 최적화된 차세대 0.35um BCD 고전압 공정기술을 제공하게 됐다”며, “앞으로도 지속적인 공정기술 개선을 통해 BCD 기술 포트폴리오를 확대해 나갈 것” 이라고 말했다. 끝.

매그나칩, 독일 INELTEK社와 유럽지역 Distribution Agreement 체결

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)는 반도체 제품 판매 전문기업인 독일의 INELTEK Gmbh社(이하 INELTEK)와 Distribution Agreement를 체결했다고 발표했다.INELTEK 은 우수한 기술지원 서비스 노하우를 갖춘 반도체 판매 전문기업으로, 유럽 8개국에 영업지원 사무소를 두고 고객별 현지 서비스 지원을 제공하고 있다.
매그나칩은 이번 Distribution Agreement 체결을 통해 유럽 지역 고객 지원 및 신규고객 창출이 보다 원활해 질 것으로 기대하고 있다.

INELTEK Bernhard Sonnentag 이사는 “이번 협력을 통해 매그나칩의 유럽시장 진출이 확대 되기를 바란다”며, “INELTEK의 고객 기업들에게 매그나칩의 아날로그 및 혼성신호 반도체 제품을 공급할 수 있는 좋은 계기가 될 것”이라고 말했다.

매그나칩 Brent Rowe 부사장은 “INELTEK과 협력관계를 맺게 되어 기쁘다”며, “광범위한 INELTEK의 고객 기업 기반과 애플리케이션 분야의 전문성은 매그나칩의 성장 동력인 전력반도체 제품의 판매 확대에 큰 힘이 될 것이다,”라고 덧붙였다.

매그나칩, 대만 eMemory와 0.18um EEPROM IP 공동 개발

 

매그나칩반도체(대표이사 박상호)는 Embedded NVM IP 전문기업인 대만의 eMemory와 0.18um EEPROM IP를 공동 개발한다고 밝혔다. 이번 개발을 통해 양사는 팹리스 기업들에게 보다 경쟁력 있는 Embedded NVM IC 설계 솔루션을 제공할 수 있게 되었다.

매그나칩이 보유한 Side-Wall Selective Transistor Cell(SSTC) 구조에 기반을 둔 0.18um EEPROM 공정은 Cell 크기 축소를 통해 Touch IC 애플리케이션에 최적화된 것으로, 1.8V, 1.8V+3.3V, 1.8V+5.0V 등 다양한 전압에서 구동가능하며, 저전력 소비, 빠른 속도의 성능 구현 및 광범위한 온도에서 작동하는 점이 특징이다.

2013년 0.18um EEPROM IP 제공을 목표로, 현재 IP 설계의 초기 공정 검토를 완료한 상태이며, 주요 특성은 10년 이상의 데이터 유지기간과 10만 건 이상의 기록 횟수 이다.

eMemory의 릭쉔(Rick Shen)사장은 “양사는 지난 수년간 협력을 통해 OTP 공정 적용을 성공적으로 완료했다”며, “이번 EEPROM IP로 협력범위를 확대함으로써 Embedded NVM 기술을 기반으로 한 애플리케이션의 범위와 제품 포트폴리오를 늘리게 됐다”고 말했다.

한편, 매그나칩 박남규 상무는 “EEPROM IP 업계 선두기업인 eMemory와 협력관계 확대를 통해 팹리스 기업들에게 보다 다양한 NVM 솔루션을 제공하게 됐다”며, “파운드리 고객들의 니즈를 만족시키기 위해 이 같은 노력을 지속할 것”이라고 말했다.

매그나칩, 구동능력 50% 향상된 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버 출시

 

매그나칩반도체는 구동능력이 50% 향상된 TV용 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버 (모델명: MAP3242)를 신규 출시한다고 밝혔다.

매그나칩은 기존 제품에 없던 Programmable LED Short Protection 기능과 열 발산 효과가 뛰어난 HSOP 패키지 기능을 신규 적용해, 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버의 구동능력을 기존 40W(65V/ 150mA)에서 60W(65V/ 240mA)로 50% 향상시켰다.

이를 통해 MAP3242는 채널당 최대 20개의 LED BLU 구동이 가능하게 됐으며, 이는 동일 수량의 드라이버로 더 나은 밝기를 얻게 해준다.

매그나칩은 MAP3242 판매를 위해 최근 LED TV 수요가 크게 늘고 있는 중국 시장을 목표시장으로 삼아 마케팅 활동을 활발히 펼칠 예정이다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “보다 뛰어난 성능의 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버를 원하는 고객 니즈에 맞춰 MAP3242를 신규 출시했다”며, “그 동안 축적해온 LED BLU 드라이버 연구개발 능력을 바탕으로 신제품 지속 개발 및 시장 공략을 가속해 나갈 것이다”고 말했다. 끝.

Features

• 4Ch LED Driver with internal dimming FET
• Wide input voltage range: 8.5V ~ 36V
• Max 200mA per channel
• 65V FB Pin Voltage
• 0.6V Min Headroom voltage @ 150mA
• LED current accuracy : ±2.5%
• Switching Frequency : 100kHz ~ 500kHz
• PWM and analog dimming
• Protections : LED Short (adjustable), LED Open OCP, TSD, UVLO
• Package : HSOP-28L, SOIC-20L, ETSSOP-20L

매그나칩-페레그린, RF IC 제품 생산 공급 확대
첫해에 2억개 생산 달성, 페레그린 역사상 생산 첫해 최대 생산물량 기록

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)와 미국의 고성능 RFIC(Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits) 전문 팹리스 업체인 페레그린반도체(이하 페레그린)는 페레그린의 UltraCMOS® 기술에 기반을 둔 “RF IC” 제품 공급 확대를 발표했다.

매그나칩과 페레그린 양사는 지난 2011년 3분기, UltraCMOS® 공정기술 개발 및 이를 기반으로한 제품 양산을 발표한 이래, 지속적인 “RF 스위치” 및 “DTC” 제품 수요 증가에 힘입어 생산 첫해에 2억개 생산을 달성했으며, 이는 페레그린 역사상 생산 첫해에 가장 많이 생산된 제품으로 기록됐다.
Silicon-on-Insulator Technology 가운데 가장 진화된 방식인 UltraCMOS® 공정기술은 사파이어 웨이퍼를 사용해 모놀리 방식의 집적이 가능하며, 이는 경쟁사 공정기술과 비교 시 다이 사이즈가 작고, 수율이 높으며, 사용 부품 수가 적은 점이 특징이다.

UltraCMOS® 공정기술로 생산된 제품은 “STePs”라는 제품명으로 출시되며 이번에 공급을 확대한제품은 페레그린의 대표 제품인 “RF 스위치”와 “DTC” 제품으로, 매그나칩 청주사업장에서 지속 생산된다.

매그나칩 박남규 상무는 “매그나칩의 전략 고객인 페레그린의 대표 제품인 “RF 스위치” 및 “DTC” 제품이 큰 성공을 거둬 공급을 확대하게 돼 기쁘다”며, “앞으로도 매그나칩의 경쟁력 높은 공정기술 개발 및 포트포리오 확대로 파운드리 고객의 니즈를 꾸준히 충족시키겠다”라고 말했다.
한편, 페레그린 이안 와브릭 상무는 “STeP5” UltraCMOS® 제품 수요 증가에 발맞춰 매그나칩이 신속히 공급 물량을 늘리고 능동적으로 대처해 줘 늘어난 고객 수요에 효과적으로 대응할 수 있었다”라고 말했다. 끝.

Magnachip Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

MagnaChip Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

– Revenue Increased 9.5% Sequentially and 10.7% Year-Over-Year Driven By Solid Foundry Revenue Growth
– Gross Margin of 34.5% Expanded 350 Basis Points Sequentially and 450 Basis Points Year-Over-Year
– Achieved GAAP EPS of $1.30 Per Diluted Share and Adjusted EPS of $0.81 Per Diluted Share

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2012 was $221.9 million, a 9.5% increase compared to $202.6 million for the second quarter of 2012, and a 10.7% increase compared to $200.4 million for the third quarter of 2011.
Gross margin was $76.4 million or 34.5%, as a percent of revenue, for the third quarter of 2012. This compares to gross margin of $62.9 million or 31.0% for the second quarter of 2012 and $60.1 million or 30.0% for the third quarter of 2011.

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $48.4 million or $1.30 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $4.3 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 and net loss of $56.0 million or $1.43 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2011. Net income was impacted primarily by a foreign currency gain of $21.8 million during the quarter which was primarily related to non-cash foreign currency translation for intercompany balances that were denominated in U.S. dollars.

“Our sequential revenue growth of nearly 10% put us at the high end of the semiconductor group in terms of top line performance with smartphone and tablet PC demand remaining strong going into the fourth quarter. This smartphone and tablet PC demand is well diversified with MagnaChip supplying about 50 unique products to 26 different customers,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO. “In addition to strong revenue growth, our Q3 gross margin was up 350 basis points sequentially and up 630 basis points since Q1 due to higher fab utilization and improved product mix shift.”

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $30.4 million or $0.81 per diluted share compared to $17.9 million or $0.48 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 and $18.2 million or $0.46 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2011.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a more meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting MagnaChip’s business and operations. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash) totaled $165.8 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $4.8 million from the end of the prior quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $23.0 million for the third quarter of 2012.

Revenue by Segment
In thousands of US dollars

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2012      June 30, 2012 September 30, 2012
Semiconductor
Manufacturing Services $                   117,978 $                 91,318 $                    81,571
Display Solutions 69,415 76,784 91,767
Power Solutions 33,849 33,699 26,358
Other 630 833 709
Total Revenue $                  221,872 $              202,634 $                 200,405


Third Quarter and Recent Company Highlights
– Seventh Consecutive Quarter of Achieving Financial Guidance.
– Expanded Gross Margins to $76.4 million or 34.5%.
– Achieved GAAP EPS of $1.30 Per Diluted Share and Adjusted EPS of $0.81 Per Diluted Share.
– Repurchased 444 Thousand Shares under MagnaChip’s 2011 Stock Repurchase Program.

Business Outlook
– For the fourth quarter of 2012, MagnaChip expects:
– Revenue will be in the range of $213 million to $222 million.
– Gross margin will be 33.5% to 34.5%.

Non-GAAP Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges related to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense, restructuring and impairment charges, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. Adjusted net income (loss) excludes charges related to restructuring and impairment charges, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets associated with continuing operations, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, secondary offering and others, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip believes it has one of the broadest and deepest ranges of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements
Information in this release regarding MagnaChip’s forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include statements about our ability to capitalize on improving market dynamics and future operating and financial performance including fourth quarter 2012 revenue and gross margin. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include general economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, timely design acceptance by our customers, timely introduction of new products and technologies, ability to ramp new products into volume production, industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products, industry and/or company overcapacity, effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates, unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated, compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us and our distributors, and other risks detailed from time to time in MagnaChip’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2012 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. MagnaChip assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:
Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:
Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel. +82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

매그나칩, WXGA급 AMOLED 구동 칩 양산

 

2012년 10월 31일 – 매그나칩반도체는 WXGA(1280×768) 급 AMOLED 구동 칩(모델명: EA8061)을 올해 말부터 양산 한다고 밝혔다. WXGA급은 현재까지 개발된 AMOLED 구동 칩 해상도 가운데 가장 높은 해상도이다.

매그나칩은 양산한 EA8061를 올해 말부터 한국 메이저 휴대폰 제조사의 최신형 Android Smart phone에 탑재 할 예정이다.

2004년 AMOLED 구동 칩 시장에 첫 진출한 매그나칩은 그 동안 upgrade 된 구동 칩을 세계 유수의 Smart phone, Digital Still Camera, Game 제조업체 등에 지속 공급해 왔으며, 이를 통해 세계 Top2 AMOLED 구동 칩 메이커로써 입지를 다져왔다.

또한, S-RGB(Stripe RGB) 지원을 통한 고화질 구현과 스마트폰에 특화된 고해상도 대응 초고속 시리얼 인터페이스 기술(MIPI DSI: Mobile Industry Processor Interface Display Serial Interface), 화면연동 휘도조절 기술 (BC: Brightness Control), 소비전류 감소 기술, MPS(Multi Power Saving) 등을 탑재해 성능 효율과 전력소비를 개선시킨 것이 특징이다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “이번 EA8061 개발을 계기로 AMOLED 구동 칩 시장에서 시장 지배력을 더욱 확고히 했다며, 이번 Smart phone탑재에 이어 다른 application으로의 확대를 적극 추진하겠다고 말했다.”