Astro Semiconductor to Partner with Japan's Leading IP Distributor -- Spinnaker Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif. & YOKOHAMA, Japan—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 22, 2004—
Astro Semiconductor, an innovative supplier of analog
and mixed-signal IP including PCI-Express PHYs and Serial-ATA PHYs,
announced today it has partnered with Spinnaker Systems, a leading
semiconductor IP and EDA distributor in Japan.
"We are pleased to be Astro Semiconductor's distributor in Japan.
Astro's PHY technology has been recognized as having ultra-low jitter
and superior performance. We look forward to representing Astro's
analog IP to Japanese SoC manufacturers." said Mr. Kazuo Fukushima,
President of Spinnaker Systems, Inc.
"We're delighted to be represented by Japan's Number One IP
distributor," said Anjan (AJ) Sen, President and CEO of Astro. "This
partnership will ultimately benefit the end customer; the powerful
semiconductor companies in Japan who desire superior analog
solutions."
Astro's sales partnership program is aimed at increasing Astro's
sales and distribution channels through out the world. Under this
program, Spinnaker Systems will represent Astro's line of analog
interface IP and custom analog solutions in Japan.
About Astro Semiconductor, Inc.
Located in San Jose, California, Astro Semiconductor is a fabless
semiconductor company providing low-power, high-performance analog and
mixed-signal Intellectual Property (IP). Astro's IP addresses the
complex analog and mixed-signal design challenges in the storage,
communications and consumer markets. More information about the
company and its products and services is available at
www.astrosemi.com or call 408-436-1548.
About Spinnaker Systems
Founded in 1995, Spinnaker Systems Inc. has marketed many EDA
tools and semiconductor Intellectual Properties (SIP) in Japan and has
vast experience in the sales and support of various EDAs and IPs.
Since 2000, Spinnaker has been 100% subsidiary of PALTEK Corp.
(JASDAQ:7587), one of major distributors of ALTERA PLD/FPGA.
Spinnaker Systems is based at Shin-Yokohama Square Bldg.,
Shin-Yokohama, Kouhoku-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. For more
information, see the website: www.spinnaker.co.jp.
Contact:
Astro Semiconductor
Ron Goldenberg, 408-436-1548
aj@astrosemi.com
