May 3, 2011 – Marketwire — GN ReSound, a technology leader in hearing aid solutions, has contracted with eSilicon Corporation, independent semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), for the production of the AD4.0 ASIC. This ASIC is a key component in next-generation hearing instruments from GN ReSound.

Exceeding sales projections for the Alera hearing instruments prompted GN ReSound to seek an experienced ASIC partner that could manage the ASIC manufacturing and back-end production, optimize current costs, uphold high quality standards, and deliver product on time, said Peter Vuust, director of corporate purchase at GN ReSound. "The big bonus was access to work in progress through the eSilicon Access production management system that allows 24/7 visibility into the status of the products as they move through the production phase."

A Value Chain Producer (VCP) is a company that collaborates with foundries, IP and service providers, EDA suppliers, package, assembly and test operations in designing and producing chips for fabless IC, IDM and OEM companies.

eSilicon,independent semiconductor Value Chain Producer (VCP), delivers ASICs to OEM and fabless semiconductor companies through a flexible, lower-risk path to volume production by deploying its comprehensive suite of design through manufacturing services. For more information, visit www.esilicon.com.

GN ReSound is a industry technology leader in hearing solutions. Learn more at http://www.gnresound.com

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