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To: tech101 who wrote (711)	6/13/2000 5:03:00 PM
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Amkor's Another Effort in Bluetooth Tuesday June 13, 4:30 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Amkor, RangeStar Form Partnership to Place Advanced Antennas Into Module Packages for Wireless Products CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 13, 2000--Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR - news) and RangeStar Wireless are combining efforts and sharing technology to provide advanced antenna designs for sophisticated semiconductor modules to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding market for wireless communication devices. Customers of either partner will benefit from the advanced technological capabilities of the other. RangeStar is a leading supplier of antennas for cellular telephones and other wireless applications. Amkor is a provider of modules and integrated circuit packages to the semiconductor industry. ``We will share our specific individual capabilities - whether antennas or packaging - to ensure our customers have the most effective technology solutions for their wireless, RF or other communications products,'' said Paul Hoffman, Amkor senior vice president of Module Business. ``This allows, but does not require, customers of both companies to come to one location for design, development, manufacturing and testing of their components for embedded or surface mount communications devices.'' Through the arrangement, the companies will give each other rights of first refusal for the use of their respective resources. The companies will share technology applicable to customer requirements and work together on module designs that include RangeStar antennas. ``Amkor's System in Package (SiP) technology and RangeStar's embedded antenna expertise allows the entire Bluetooth system to be integrated into a single component,'' said David McCartney, executive vice president of RangeStar Wireless. ``This ability, which will offer customers a true 'single piece' Bluetooth solution, blends perfectly with RangeStar's total Bluetooth solution offerings.'' ``RangeStar is highly experienced and successful in solving environmental variables that impact antenna effectiveness in wireless devices,'' Hoffman said. ``They understand what it takes to ensure maximum performance from the system.'' ``At the same time, Amkor is rapidly expanding its module expertise with the development of a System in Package prototyping center at its Chandler, Ariz., facility,'' he said. ``The combination of skills and resources makes this a strong partnership.'' The Amkor prototype development center specializes in producing multi-chip modules for wireless, RF, and memory applications. About Amkor Technology: Amkor Technology, Inc. is the world's largest provider of contract microelectronics manufacturing solutions. The company offers semiconductor companies and electronics OEMs a complete set of microelectronic design and manufacturing services, including deep sub-micron wafer fabrication; wafer probe, wafer mapping, characterization and reliability testing; IC packaging design and assembly; multi-chip module design and assembly; and final testing. More information on Amkor is available from the company's SEC filings and on Amkor's web site: www.amkor.com. Forward-Looking Statement: This news release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainty that could cause actual results to differ from anticipated results. Further information on risk factors that could affect the outcome of events set fourth in these statements and that would affect the company's operating results and financial condition is detailed in the company's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999. About RangeStar Wireless: RangeStar Wireless is a global leader in the development and integration of embedded antennas for the wireless communications markets. Founded in 1995, the company is recognized for its innovative, high performance embedded antenna products, conceived by a world renowned staff of antenna design engineers. RangeStar is headquartered at 9565 Soquel Drive; Aptos, CA 95003, USA. Ph: (888) 647-7100/(831) 661-4200 Fax: (888) 647-7101/(831) 661-4201. Note: 2000-18 06/13/00 Amkor, Rangestar form partnership to place advanced antennas into module packages for wireless products.