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Headline: VLSI VSC9 0.25-micron ASIC Process Fully Operational; VSC10 0.2-micron Process on Schedule; Copper Interconnect Slated for Next-Generation 0.15-micron Process ====================================================================== SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 1998--VLSI Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:VLSI) said today that its 0.25-micron (drawn gate length; 0.18-micron Leffective) VSC9 custom circuit process technology has passed its stringent qualification requirements in its San Antonio, Texas fab line and is in full production. At the same time, the company indicated that development of its VSC10 0.2-micron (drawn gate length; 0.15-micron Leffective) process proceeds on schedule, with full production qualification expected in early Q4 1998. The company also committed itself to offering copper-based interconnect technology as an option on its forthcoming VSC11 0.15-micron (drawn gate length) process technology generation. Rich Beyer, VLSI president and COO, congratulated VLSI's Technology Development and Manufacturing divisions on bringing the world's most advanced custom circuit manufacturing technology into the market mainstream. "Advanced process technology lets our customers pack more functionality into physically smaller, less expensive circuits than ever before. This is a competitive advantage in itself, but only part of the complete value proposition that VLSI brings to the custom silicon market. "As a full-service custom silicon supplier, we offer extensive off-the-shelf core and circuit block libraries; advanced, time-to-market efficient design methodologies; quick-turn, high-flex manufacturing; application-tuned packaging; and outstanding customer service. In short, we deliver a chain of value-added services at every phase of the custom circuit development process." Copper Interconnect Roadmap VLSI also previewed its copper interconnect strategy for its forthcoming 0.15-micron (drawn) process technology generation. Based on extensive simulation of circuit performance, VLSI sees copper interconnect as providing performance advantages for relatively long inter-block connections at very deep submicron process generations. VLSI plans to deploy copper for the upper layers of interconnect (Metal 4 and Metal 5) of its next-generation VSC11 process, which will come on line in 1999. Rajeeva Lahri, VLSI vice president of corporate technology commented: "Offering copper interconnect in 1999 keeps pace with the rest of the industry. The industry's migration to it will be paced by deliveries of copper-capable production systems from semiconductor process equipment manufacturers. "Our research shows that copper will provide a significant performance boost at the upper layers of interconnect. VLSI's plan for introducing copper in manufacturing reflects the reality of capital equipment delivery schedules and VLSI's long-standing commitment to provide the most cost effective solution to customers needs." VLSI plans to release full details of its VSC11 deep submicron custom silicon manufacturing process this autumn, including a full development schedule. For technical information on VLSI's copper integration migration programs, readers should contact VLSI's Dipu Pramanik, director of process technology, on dipu.pramanik@vlsi.com. About VLSI Technology, Inc. VLSI Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures System-Level Silicon(TM) integrated circuits based on its FSB(tm) functional system blocks library. Targeting its offerings toward the wireless communications, networking, consumer digital entertainment and computing markets, the company offers its customers advanced system-level integration capabilities. The company is based in San Jose, California, with 1997 revenues from continuing operations of $712.7 million, and approximately 2,500 employees worldwide. Visit VLSI's homepage at vlsi.com. Note to Editors: FSB, functional system block, and System-Level Silicon are trademarks of VLSI Technology, Inc. All other brand or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: VLSI Technology, Inc Martin Chorich, 408/922-5155 (Media Inquiries) martin.chorich@sanjose.vlsi.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED PRODUCT KEY: VLSIFX Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com Copyright 1998, Business Wire