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To: REH who wrote (7309)	9/21/1998 9:53:00 AM
From: REH	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 93625

FREMONT, Calif., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -_ SMART Modular Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMOD) announced today that it has expanded both its Fremont, California and East Kilbride, Scotland facilities by approximately 25,000 sq. ft. each. "The expansion of both the Fremont and Scotland factories enables SMART to increase manufacturing capacity, empowering the company to address potential future opportunities," stated Iain MacKenzie, Vice President of Manufacturing at SMART. "With the continuous addition of state-of-the-art equipment at all four of our facilities, SMART can achieve higher yield rates and faster turn- around times to meet the demands of our OEM customers," continued MacKenzie. Each of SMART's manufacturing facilities is equipped with high-speed surface mount lines and test equipment. By employing the same high-quality manufacturing and test procedures at all sites, SMART is able to provide its customers with leading edge products at a reduced time-to-market. SMART also employs a worldwide, build-to-order business and manufacturing model to allow for superior logistics management. In recognition of this dedication to consistent quality in all of its products and factories, SMART was awarded its ISO9001 certification in December of 1997. Today's release follows SMART's recent announcement to bolster its already strong test capabilities through the addition of HP Rambus Series testers. The new Rambus test systems will perform measurement accuracy and "at speed" testing for this innovative new architecture. This increase in accuracy and testing allows SMART to improve yields and lower manufacturing costs, while at the same time achieving higher quality in the devices tested. Along with these new HP testers, SMART will also employ newly installed x-ray systems for comprehensive solder connection inspection and fault coverage. The x-ray systems inspect the accuracy of solder connections on complex, double-sided modules by applying multiple x-rays at different angles to the top and bottom of the modules, resulting in a thorough inspection of the devices. The implementation of this x-ray system will reduce manufacturing costs and shorten overall production time. The expanded manufacturing facilities, implementation of accurate, high- speed test and measurement equipment and consistent quality spanning all areas of design, production and service demonstrates SMART's preparedness for the future of complex memory module technologies.