Unisem Introduces New High Density Leadframe Based Packaging Using Technology developed by TL Li (Patent Pending)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia–(Business Wire)–
Unisem today announced the introduction of a new high density leadframe
packaging technology, the Leadframe Grid Array (LFGA). This latest offering,
developed by TL Li, the founder and major shareholder of QPL International
Holdings Limited (“QPL”), and pending for patent, is a solution that offers I/O
densities traditionally only found in ball grid array packages, yet it uses a
much more cost effective material set.

As consumer electronics continue to become more and more complex, semiconductor
manufacturers also continue to push the demand for a reduced cost packaging
solution. The LFGA package provides the best of both worlds with a high density,
fully populated array of I/O`s attached to a leadframe based on their patented
leadframe design and etched leadframe process. In fact the routing density of
the LFGA makes it a great replacement for a 2 layer FBGA package.

Other key benefits of the LFGA package are its shorter bond wire lengths
compared to standard QFN packaging which not only helps improve the electrical
performance, but also helps to reduce material costs. Package footprint
reduction is also benefit with the LFGA package`s ability to take a 10×10, 72
lead QFN package down to 5.5 squared body size. Finally, the LFGA offers a
higher MSL level due to the absence of organic materials in the interface of
mold compound and leadframe.

“I believe this is another sensational invention after the QFN package that
currently dominates the packaging world. This package offers a better footprint
with higher IO density, and better thermal and electrical performance. It is
also thinner with higher IO and most importantly, offers a much better yield at
front end assembly”, stated TL Li, the founder and major shareholder of QPL, who
is also its chairman and one of its executive directors.

“We are very excited about the LFGA packaging technology our development teams
have created with this technology developed by TL Li”, stated C.H. Ang, Group
COO of the Unisem Group. “We have seen a definitive market need for a higher
I/O, lower cost packaging solution and the LFGA package meets this requirement
perfectly”, continued Ang.

The LFGA package is available now in small quantities for customer evaluation.

About Unisem

Unisem is a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services for many
of the world`s most successful electronics companies. Unisem offers an
integrated suite of packaging and test services such as wafer bumping, wafer
probing, wafer grinding, a wide range of leadframe and substrate IC packaging,
wafer level CSP and RF, analog, digital and mixed-signal test services. Our
turnkey services include design, assembly, test, failure analysis, and
electrical and thermal characterization. With approximately 9,000 employees
worldwide, Unisem has factory locations in Ipoh, Malaysia; Wales, United
Kingdom; Chengdu, People`s Republic of China; Batam, Indonesia and Sunnyvale,
USA. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. For more
information about Unisem, please visit www.unisemgroup.com.

Unisem Group
Chris Stai, 408-331-7325
cstai@unisemgroup.com

Copyright Business Wire 2010

Malaysia PM unveils economic reforms

Malaysia’s prime minister on Tuesday unveiled long-promised economic reforms that he said would make this Southeast Asian country a developed nation by 2020 but he provided few clues as to how he would get there.

Najib Razak’s “New Economic Model” said Malaysia would grow by 6.5 percent a year from 2011 to 2020 so as to be able to join the club of developed nations. He pledged to cut the budget deficit and introduce new taxes to do so.

“We can’t afford to duck the issues any longer. If we are to truly tackle inequality and become a beacon of progress in the region, we must create a sense of urgency to reform,” Najib told the “Invest Malaysia” business summit.

The ringgit currency which has rallied 4.58 percent this year, largely on the back of a rate hike this month from the Malaysian central bank, was little moved after the policy announcement at 3.265 per dollar compared with 3.26 at Monday’s close.

Najib, a 56 year old British-trained economist, took office a year ago pledging to reinvigorate his ruling coalition after it stumbled to its worst election results in 2008.

He also said he would remodel Malaysia’s commodity and export-dependent economy to attract high value service and technology investments at a tine when countries such as Thailand and Indonesia have drawn an increasing share of investment.

However, Najib barely touched on the raft of economic and social privileges intended for the majority Malay residents that critics say has engendered graft. The prime minister is reliant on the 55 percent Malay population for votes.

Political uncertainty in Malaysia since the 2008 elections has hit net portfolio and direct investment outflows to the tune of $61 billion in 2008 and 2009, according to official data and Malaysia’s economy shrank 1.7 percent in 2009.

A strong export-led rebound this year will likely see the economy grow by 4.5-5.5 percent, according to Malaysia’s central bank.

(Reporting by Razak Ahmad and Soo Ai Peng; Writing by David Chance; Editing by Julie Goh and Ron Popeski)

MIC CWC candidate urges Indian businessmen to think big

Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Sep. 9 (ANI): Malaysian Indian Congress’s CWC seat hopeful Jaspal Singh has urged Malay-Indian businessmen to think big and incorporate technology into their ventures for more profit.

Singh said Indians should be prepared to work hard and take up challenges to compete at a global platform.

“Investors will come to Malaysia to open business here and we cannot be asking for protection. We must prepare ourselves to stand on our own two feet,” the Star Online quoted Singh, as saying.

Singh has been given the task of coordinating the construction of two 18-storey tower blocks in Bandar Utama which will become the new MIC headquarters.

During his campaign, Jaspal said he would strive for excellence, bring innovation to deliver change effectively and efficiently and be result-oriented.

Singh, who born in Bedong in 1962, enrolled for a engineering degree course at Universiti Malaya.

The secretary of the MIC economic bureau is credited for a development programme to assist new entrepreneurs. (ANI)

Larsen and Toubro, Malaysia’s Scomi to build India’s first monorail

Larsen and Toubro, Malaysia's Scomi to build India's first monorail New Delhi – A consortium of Indian engineering major Larsen and Toubro and Malaysian firm Scomi International have been awarded the contract to build India’s first monorail in business hub Mumbai, a company release said.

The consortium will implement the 24.6-billion-rupee (519-million-dollar) project for the Mumbai Metropolitan Development Authority over the next 30 months, Larsen and Toubro said in the release.

The consortium would design, construct, install, test and commission the 20-kilometre rail network connecting west and north-east Mumbai.

The monorail has been in the pipeline for several years as one of the efforts to ease the city’s traffic congestion.

Work on the project will begin December 1 and will be executed on a “fast-track” as it required minimal demolition of buildings, the release added.

Larsen and Toubro holds a 55 per cent stake in the project while Scomi holds a 45 per cent interest. (dpa)