From this test site Premier will continue to serve Cirrus Logic, along with providing test, test engineering development, wafer probe/sort, and burn-in services to other customers. Customers will benefit from the site's current capabilities and capacity, along with many other backend services that will be offered for a total turnkey solution.

According to Premier's Chief Executive Officer David Loaney, "This acquisition will serve to further solidify our partnership with Cirrus Logic as it extends the relationship to include local test development in addition to the current backend processing agreement already in place. This acquisition allows us to further expand Premier's already extensive service offerings and capabilities to current and potential new customers."

About Premier Semiconductor Services, LLC/LP

Premier Semiconductor Services combines industry expertise with the highest quality standards in providing the most complete offering of backend services available today. In addition to electrical test, test engineering development, wafer probe/sort and burn-in services mentioned above, Premier also provides the following services: programming, solder ball attach and rework, tin/lead conversion to or from Pb free, hot solder dip & retinning, solderability testing & restoration, IC recovery from boards, fine & gross leak test, lead inspection, automated lead conditioning, tape and reel, bake & dry pack, ink & laser mark, demark & blacktop, and more. With multiple domestic facilities, Premier is conveniently situated for a fast and accurate alternative to expensive in-house, back-end processing.

For a complete list of services and locations or for more information, visit our web site at www.premierS2.com.