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Rohde & Schwarz selects DELTA Microelectronics as ASIC supply chain provider

Copenhagen, Denmark and Munich, Germany – August, 31, 2012 – DELTA Microelectronics, the European leader in complete ASIC supply chain solutions, announces today that Rohde & Schwarz, a market leader in complex RF test and measurement products and in all fields of wireless communications, selected DELTA as its ASIC supply chain provider. Rohde & Schwarz benefits from DELTA’s package development, testing, tapeout and full turnkey services.

The two companies have been cooperating for over two years, with DELTA tailoring its ASIC offering and processes to match Rohde & Schwarz requirements. “This is a great example of the flexibility of DELTA’s turnkey services,” said Sharon Akler, Sales Manager at DELTA. “Companies like Rohde & Schwarz, whose ASIC Design Team wants to remain focused on their core competencies, can rely on DELTA to manage the entire ASIC supply chain with the best quality and efficiency available.”

“Quality was the main consideration for us when we looked for a turnkey ASIC supply chain partner” said Gerhard Kahmen, head of R&D Mixed-Signal IC at Rohde & Schwarz. ”DELTA impressed us with both its comprehensive test offering and its thorough processes for managing the entire ASIC supply chain.”

DELTA’s supply chain service adapts to each customer’s unique needs and volumes, and consists of wafer procurement and probing, packaging, component testing, storage and distribution of ICs. DELTA operates one of the largest commercial microelectronics testing facilities in Europe, and its supply chain management consists of quality control measures to guarantee the most predictable, low risk path to market-ready silicon.

About DELTA Microelectronics

With over 25 years of experience, DELTA Microelectronics is a European leader in ASIC services for the semiconductor industry. DELTA’s comprehensive services include ASIC design, layout, test development, wafer supply, production testing, package development and assembly, components supply, logistics and supply chain management. DELTA’s development and production facilities are based in Denmark and the UK, with service partners in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit asic.madebydelta.com.

About Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radiomonitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde & Schwarz has a global presence and a dedicated service network in over 70 countries. It has approx. 8400 employees and achieved a net revenue of € 1.6 billion (US$ 2.2 billion) in fiscal year 2010/2011 (July 2010 to June 2011). Company headquarters are in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.rohde-schwarz.com.

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