Jim Feldhan to Speak at 2005 FSA Conferences

Industry Outlook: Hot Applications on the Horizon

Phoenix, Arizona April 1, 2005 - Semico Research announced today that Jim Feldhan, President, will participate at the 2005 FSA Irvine Conference and the 2005 FSA Austin Conference. The Irvine conference opens on April 5, 2005, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California, and the Austin conference opens on April 7, 2005, at the Hilton Austin. Both will focus on the changing trends in the fabless industry. This expanded FSA educational event will host a variety of presentations and speakers including a Distinguished Speaker Series and Expert Roundtable. Mr. Feldhan’s talk, which is titled, “Hot Applications on the Horizon” will project the worldwide semiconductor forecast correlating current inventory issues and fab capacity utilization concerns. He will delve into hot applications in the end markets, which Semico refers to as the “fun and games” sector. “Consumer products are continuing to drive growth of companies producing devices catering to entertainment and lifestyle ease,” said Feldhan. “This leaves companies taking a hard look at how to combine their ‘bread and butter’ money makers while strategically repositioning themselves to take advantage of digital convergence trends.”

Mr. Feldhan is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, April 5, at 9:30am and in Austin, TX on Thursday, April 7, at 9:30am. Feldhan's appearance is the featured industry analyst presentation at both events.

About the 2005 FSA Irvine Conference
When: April 5, 2005
Where: Westin Hotel, Costa Mesa, California
Website: http://www.fsa.org/events/event.asp?event=2005/irvine0405

About the 2005 FSA Austin Conference
When: April 7, 2005
Where: Hilton Austin, Austin, Texas
Website: http://www.fsa.org/events/event.asp?event=2005/austin0407

About FSA
FSA is the voice of the global fabless business model. Incorporated in 1994, FSA positively impacts the growth and return on invested capital of this business model to enhance the environment for innovation. It provides a platform for meaningful global collaboration between fabless companies and their partners; provides timely research and resources; and identifies, debates, and discusses business and technical issues. Members include fabless companies and their supply chain and service partners, representing more than 21 countries across the globe. www.fsa.org.

About Semico
Semico Research Corp is a marketing and consulting research company located in Phoenix, Arizona. Semico was founded in 1994 by a group of semiconductor industry experts. The Company has improved the validity of semiconductor product forecasts via technology roadmaps in end-use markets. Visit www.semico.com for more information.

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