Advantest Opens Registration for VOICE 2016 Developer Conference in the U.S. and Taiwan

Semiconductor Test Conference Marks 10th Anniversary With Two Events, Including Its First-Ever in Taiwan


TOKYO, JAPAN--(Marketwired - Jan 12, 2016) - Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (NYSE: ATE) has opened registration to attend its VOICE 2016 Developer Conference, being held in San Diego, California, on May 10-11 and for the first time in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on May 18. The upcoming events mark the 10th anniversary of this popular international forum, which features technical presentations, a Partners' Expo, multiple networking events, and opportunities for in-depth discussions about Advantest's test platforms as well as handlers, test cell solutions and related technologies and -- new for 2016 -- product engineering content. Learn more about the VOICE 2016 "10 Wonders of Technology" theme and additional event details on the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com/.

"This prestigious technical conference offers members of Advantest's global user community a real opportunity to take part in maximizing the efficiency and cost effectiveness of semiconductor testing," said Simondavide Tritto, technical chairman of the VOICE 2016 Developer Conference and Advantest senior staff application engineer. "Attendees will gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn about Advantest's newest test equipment, handlers and applications. We will also have some exciting special features and surprises to celebrate the 10th anniversary of VOICE. Join us for the best VOICE yet!"

Online registration is now open at https://voice.advantest.com/registration. The 20-percent early registration discount for the San Diego event ends March 4. The registration fee will increase on March 5. Group discounts are also available; email mktgcomms@advantest.com for details. Those interested in attending VOICE 2016 in Taiwan should email mktgcomms@advantest.com for more information.

Registered VOICE 2016 attendees are encouraged to make their hotel reservations early. The deadline for the San Diego Paradise Point Resort & Spa is April 17, 2016. Additional hotel information for both events is available on the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com/hotel

For companies interested in supporting VOICE 2016, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for both locations. Details are posted at https://voice.advantest.com/sponsor.

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About Advantest VOICE 2016
Managed by a steering committee of volunteer representatives from Advantest and its customers, VOICE is the leading conference for the growing international community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest's V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest memory testers, handlers and test cell solutions. The conference, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2016, offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications.

About Advantest Corporation
A world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

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