ProMOS will employ the 9830HDE systems for volume production of its advanced 70-nm DRAM devices. Shipment of the 9830HDEs to ProMOS’ Taiwan fab was completed in the third quarter of ESI’s fiscal year 2008.

(December 21, 2007) MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — Semiconductor executives anticipate moderate revenue growth, below historical averages, in the coming year, and, profitability is expected to be volatile over the next five years, according to a recent global survey of semiconductor company executives conducted by KPMG LLP, the US audit, tax and advisory firm. In addition, executives expect competition in emerging markets, manufacturing and product innovation to lead to increased M&A activity, while uncertainty will cause CapEx and R&D spending to increase at muted levels compared to previous years.