Microchip Technology recognizes Teradyne with award

Teradyne, Inc. (NYSE:TER) announced it has been recognized as a recipient of the Microchip Technology Inc. '2003 Supplier of the Year Award'. Microchip suppliers were evaluated on quality, competitive pricing, on-time delivery, technical support and responsiveness before and after sale. Teradyne supplies Microchip's operations in Arizona and Thailand with J750 and FLEX test systems for microcontroller and RF device test.

"Microchip is committed to becoming the worldwide supplier of choice in the microcontroller and analog semiconductor markets and our suppliers are an important part in helping us achieve our goals," said Ed Lindstrom, manager, supply management, Microchip Technology. "We feel it's important to recognize suppliers that have shown excellence in their quality and customer service efforts."

Doug Elder, general manager, Semiconductor Business Group, Teradyne said, "We're honored to receive a 'Supplier of the Year Award' from Microchip, a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors. Microchip was the first customer of the J750 test system, which revolutionized low cost testing. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Microchip as we strive to continuously improve test technology for the newest generation devices."

Teradyne's test systems are designed for high throughput to enable high productivity. The J750 delivers high-efficiency parallel test capability. The FLEX test system breaks the cost of test barrier and advances multiple test technologies with high-efficiency multi-site test to meet the demands of increasing complexity for an expanding range of devices.