SAN JOSE, CA, PENANG, Malaysia – April 8, 2010 – The 2^nd annual Asia Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ASQED), produced by the International Society for Quality Electronic Design (ISQED), today announced its call for papers deadline is April 23. The event will be held in Penang, Malaysia, August 3-4, 2010.

ASQED accepts and promotes papers related to circuit and system design (digital, analog, RF, and mixed-signal), semiconductor manufacturing, advanced IC packaging, test, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), as well as emerging semiconductor nano/bio-technologies, and photovoltaic electronics. Topics of interest for paper submission include:

• Circuit & System Design
• Test & Verification
• IC Packaging Technology
• PCB and PWB Technology & Manufacturing
• Semiconductor & Nano Technology
• Bio Electronics Innovations
• Photovoltaic Technology & Manufacturing
• Electronic Design Automation Methodologies
• Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS)

Submissions are accepted online at https://www.softconf.com/a/asqed2010.

About ASQED

ASQED is produced by the International Society for Quality Electronic Design, the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), and the Malaysia Institute of Microsystems (MIMs). The event is supported by the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) and Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI) and sponsored bySynopsys and Mentor Graphics.  The Conference is held with technical sponsorship of the IEEE Electron Devices Society and IEEE CASS, and in cooperation with IEEE Reliability Society andACM/SigDA. 

ASQED plays a critical role in promoting quality electronic design and manufacturing in Asia and is an integral part of establishing a communication link between semiconductor disciplines such as design, design methodologies, manufacturing, test, and packaging. For more information about ASQED, please visit www.asqed.com or email info@asqed.com.

HILLSBORO, OR — APRIL 8, 2010 — Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ: LSCC) today announced that effective immediately Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ: NUHC) will distribute the full range of Lattice products on a global basis.  Nu Horizons currently distributes Lattice products throughout the Asia Pacific region.

“Nu Horizons Electronics is very excited to expand globally with Lattice,” said Kent Smith, President of Nu Horizons Global Distribution Division.  “Lattice is one of the world’s leading providers of FPGAs, PLDs, Programmable Clock and Power Management devices, software design tools and IP cores, and our sales and engineering teams around the world are extremely familiar with programmable logic technologies.  Lattice is an ideal match, enabling us to provide innovative product choices for our customers in every region.”  

“Lattice is extremely pleased to welcome Nu Horizons Electronics as one of our global distribution partners,” said Stacy Fender, Lattice’s Corporate Vice President of Sales.  “Nu Horizons is well-known for its demand creation abilities, seamless global infrastructure, world-class logistics, expert technical knowledge and award winning customer service.  We are pleased with Nu Horizons’ performance in Asia, and are confident they will provide superb customer support and expand our opportunities to reach new customers.”

About Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.

Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. is a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, display, illumination, power, system and telecommunication solutions to a wide variety of commercial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services providers (EMS). With sales facilities in 54 locations across North America, Europe and Asia and regional logistics centers throughout the globe, Nu Horizons partners with a limited number of best-in-class suppliers to provide in-depth product development, custom logistics and life-cycle support to its customers. Information on Nu Horizons and its services is available at http://www.nuhorizons.com.

About Lattice Semiconductor

Lattice is the source for innovative FPGA, PLD, programmable Power Management and Clock Management solutions.  For more information, visit www.latticesemi.com