SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq:CHRT) (SGX:CharteredSC), one of the world’s top dedicated foundries, today announced the details of its 2009 Technology Forum series in the Asia-Pacific region. The one-day events, entitled “Unlocking Innovation,” will be held in Hsinchu, Taiwan and Shanghai, China, and feature in-depth discussions of unique and leading-edge technology and manufacturing solutions that help customers get to market more quickly.

In addition to senior executives and top technologists from Chartered, the events will feature presentations from technical experts representing Chartered’s network of partners and ecosystem suppliers, including IBM, ARM, Synopsys and Socle Technology. The discussions will highlight the benefits of Chartered’s collaborative approach to driving technology and manufacturing innovations and delivering value-added design solutions to its customers.

The dates and locations for the Chartered Asia-Pacific Technology Forums are:

Hsinchu, Taiwan
September 2, 2009
Ambassador Hsinchu

Shanghai, China
September 4, 2009
The Eton Hotel, Shanghai

Among the topics to be featured are:

• Chartered's process technology roadmap for 32/28 nanometer (nm) and beyond;
• Innovative materials breakthroughs such as high-k metal-gate (HKMG) and SOI;
• Process and design readiness for 45/40nm LP technology;
• An enhanced 65nm low-power process technology from Chartered, known as 65nm LPe;
• Advanced RF solutions available from Chartered;
• The range of value-added product solutions Chartered offers for specific application requirements.

“Our customers in Asia require unique and leading-edge manufacturing innovation along with expertise that can be used as a foundation for developing competitive products. The Chartered Technology Forums are an excellent way for customers to find out how we can provide them with access to the industry’s most advanced innovations in semiconductor manufacturing,” said Bo Cheng, president, Asia, for Chartered. “The events are informative and useful for anyone interested in maintaining a competitive edge through innovative design and manufacturing strategies.”

The events include a Partner Pavilion, which showcases the latest products and services from Chartered's network of EDA, IP, design services, packaging, mask, test and assembly partners. Socle, Synopsys and TOPPAN are the events' Diamond Sponsors. Other exhibiting partners include ARM, ASE Group, Cadence Design Systems, Catena, eMemory, GSI, Mentor Graphics, Photronics, SpringSoft, Taiwan Mask Corp, and VeriSilicon.

For more information or to register for these free events, visit www.charteredsemi.com/aptf2009/.

About Chartered

Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (Nasdaq: CHRT, SGX-ST: CHARTEREDSC), one of the world’s top dedicated semiconductor foundries, offers leading-edge technologies down to 40/45 nanometer (nm), enabling today’s system-on-chip designs. The company further serves its customers’ needs through a collaborative, joint development approach on a technology roadmap that extends to 22nm. Chartered’s strategy is based on open and comprehensive design enablement solutions, manufacturing enhancement strategies, and a commitment to flexible sourcing. In Singapore, the company owns or has an interest in six fabrication facilities, including a 300mm fabrication facility and five 200mm facilities. Information about Chartered can be found at www.charteredsemi.com.