Moortec Semiconductor Signs Representative Agreement with Avant Technology in Taiwan

Plymouth, UK -- May 28 th, 2012 -- Moortec Semiconductor Limited, provider of high performance analog IP and mixed-signal custom chip solutions, announced that it has signed a representative agreement with Avant Technology Inc. in Taiwan. Avant Technology provides design-driven sales for companies in the semiconductor sector, with a particular focus on PC peripheral, consumer and cellular phone markets. Avant Technology has agreed to promote Moortec's IP products and design capabilities to the semiconductor community of China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

“Moortec has developed compelling analog IP for 40-nanometer (nm) and 28-nm CMOS technologies. This includes the Moortec Embedded Temperature Sensor (METS) IP range which is an innovative, high-precision analog design targeting thermal monitoring and thermal management applications in advanced-geometry digital ICs. We are very excited to be working with Moortec to create and implement a business plan that will establish Moortec’s presence in the region as an IP provider, and will generate design wins and revenue growth for the company”, said Dr. Yao-Chang Chang, General Manager of Avant Technology.

"We are extremely pleased that Avant Technology has agreed to represent us in China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Avant Technology is a well-established sales company, providing emerging technology companies the opportunity to breakthrough into the region. We look forward to entering the Asia market with our die-sensing analog IP offerings in cooperation with Avant Technology," said Steve Crosher, Managing Director of Moortec Semiconductor.

About Moortec Semiconductor

Moortec Semiconductor, established in 2005, provides high quality analog and mixed-signal IP blocks as well as Custom Chip solutions world-wide for a variety of applications. The UK based design group also provides Platforms for IC test and evaluation. Having a track record of delivery to tier-1 semiconductor and product companies, Moortec provides a quick and efficient path to market for customer products and innovations. For more information, please visit www.moortec.com.

About Avant Technology

Avant Technology Inc., a professional EDA & IP distributor in Asia, was founded and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan in 1990. Avant Technology provides the leading-edge MEMS solutions, Processor & Embedded Memory IPs, Interface IPs such as MIPI & SDIO, Audio IPs, and EDA Tools such as ESL C-based Design, Mixed-Signal Design, Design for Test, Design Quality Monitor, Validation of Cell Library Integrity as well as IBIS Model Generation.  For more information, please refer to www.avant-tek.com.