Akita Elpida Memory, Inc.

New Company Akita Elpida Memory Created to Handle Back-end Processes

Akita Elpida Memory, Inc. started its operations in October 2006 as the strategic base of Elpida Memory, Inc. for the differentiated semiconductor assembling and testing services. Elpida Memory has engaged in developing the front end and back end semiconductor processing technology in designing DRAM circuits, developing advanced processing technology, and achieving better productivity.
In the area of Premier DRAMs, one of the focal points of Elpida businesses, developing and manufacturing special packages, which require further advanced technology, and securing highly advanced testing technology become vital factors for differentiating the company from its competitors. Founded on the top level technology and manufacturing know-how built up since the era of Akita Electronics Systems Group, Akita Elpida plays the important role for pursuing the mission of the Elpida Group as the central source of developing advanced packages such as MCPs (Mluti Chip Package), PoPs (Package on Package) and SiPs (System in Package), and prototyping and mass producing products that require highly sophisticated packaging technology.

Company Outline

Corporate Name	Akita Elpida Memory, Inc.
Head Office	Akita City, Akita Prefecture
Major Operations	Development of advanced and customized semiconductor packages; semiconductor manufacturing-related design, assembly and testing
Established	July 21, 2006
Date operations begin	October 1, 2006
Capital	310 Million Yen (March 31, 2008) (wholly owned by Elpida Memory, Inc.)
President	Takayuki Watanabe
Number of Employees	324 (March 31, 2008)