This Reliability & Design Center will support FCI’s design wins for radio-on-chip, wireless, and broadband semiconductor devices utilized in next-generation video phones and wireless sensors. Due to high customer demand, FCI has installed in-house testing within the center that supports its internal and external customers’ needs for accelerated tests and analytical analysis of their devices and packages.

(October 13, 2004) Chandler, Ariz.&#8212Amkor Technology announces that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting an informal inquiry into trading in the securities of Amkor. The company believes that the inquiry relates to transactions in the company’s securities by certain individuals, which may include certain insiders, during 2004. In connection with the informal inquiry, the company has received requests from the SEC to voluntarily produce documents and other relevant information concerning these matters, and Amkor is cooperating with these requests. The SEC has advised Amkor that the inquiry should not be construed as either an indication by the SEC that any violations of law have occurred, or as an adverse reflection upon any person, entity, or security.