매그나칩, LED 구동칩 제품군 노트북, 태블릿PC로 확대

 

아날로그 및 혼성신호 반도체 전문기업인 매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 LED 구동칩(Driver IC) 제품 라인업 확대를 통해 LED 구동칩 시장 공략을 가속화한다고 밝혔다.

매그나칩은 최근 노트북 PC에 탑재되는 4-채널 LED 구동칩과 태블릿 PC에 탑재되는 6-채널 LED 구동칩, 2개 모델을 신규 출시했다. 이로써 매그나칩은 지난 9월 TV용 4-채널 LED 구동칩 출시에 이어, 노트북, 태블릿 PC 등 보다 다양한 애플리케이션으로 제품군을 넓히게 되었다.

노트북 PC용 4-채널 LED 구동칩(모델명:MAP3105)은 4V~26V의 입력전압 범위를 가진 제품으로 모스펫(MOSFET)을 내장해 최대전압을 45V까지 높일 수 있으며, 500KHz~2MHz 주파수대에서 전압 상승 전환이 가능하다. 또한, 각 채널당 전류 공급을 최대 40mA로 높여 LED 사용 전류를 극대화한 가운데, 각 채널당 전류 편차는 최대 2%로 최소화했다,

아울러, 태블릿 PC용 6-채널 LED 구동칩(모델명: MAP3106)은 5V~24V의 입력전압 범위를 가진 제품으로 모스펫(MOSFET)을 내장해 최대전압을 40V까지 높일 수 있으며, 330KHz~1MHz 주파수대에서 전압 상승 전환이 가능하다.

이들 신제품은 과전류 보호(Over Current Protection), 과전압보호(Over Voltage Protection), LED Open/Short 보호(LED Open/Short Protection), Diode 열림 보호(Open Diode Protection) 등 다양한 보호기능을 내장해 제품 사용의 안정성을 높인 점이 특징이다.

한편, MAP3105 모델은 가로, 세로 3밀리미터 크기의 TQFN-16L 패키지 형태로, MAP3106 모델은 가로, 세로 4밀리미터 크기의 QFN 패키지 형태로 제공된다. 이번 신제품의 샘플 및 평가서는 매그나칩을 통해 제공 받을 수 있다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “이번 제품을 통해 노트북 및 태블릿 PC 시장으로 제품을 확대하게 되었다”며, “앞으로도 PMIC 포트폴리오를 지속적으로 넓혀 가겠다”고 말했다.

Magnachip Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results

MagnaChip Reports Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results

– Power Solutions Revenue Grew 11% Sequentially and 48% Year-over-Year
– Display Solutions Revenue Grew 11% Sequentially and 18% Year-over -Year

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 26, 2011 — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2011 was $200.4 million, a 1.6% decrease compared to $203.7 million for the second quarter of 2011, and a 4.3% decrease compared to $209.4 million for the third quarter of 2010.

Gross profit was $60.1 million or 30.0%, as a percent of revenue, for the third quarter of 2011. This compares to gross profit of 66.2 million or 32.5 % for the second quarter of 2011 and $69.3 million or 33.1% for the third quarter of 2010.

“Despite continued weakness in the global semiconductor market, we managed to deliver results consistent with our original guidance while growing Power Solutions 11% sequentially and 48% year-over-year,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “While many of our peers reduced their outlook as the quarter progressed, we delivered on our initial expectations based on the strength of our blue-chip customer relationships, diverse product portfolio and growing Power and Display Solutions businesses. Having a strategy that capitalizes on the strength of our Foundry, Display and Power products better positions us for growth as the macro environment begins its recovery.”

Net loss, on a GAAP basis, for the third quarter of 2011 totaled $56.0 million or $1.43 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $31.6 million or $0.78 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011 and a net income of $61.5 million or $1.57 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2010. Net loss was primarily impacted by a non-cash foreign currency translation loss of $68.1 million due to the appreciation of the US dollar against the Korean won associated with intercompany balances.

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the third quarter of 2011 totaled $18.2 million or $0.46 per diluted share compared to $22.5 million or $0.56 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011 and $26.2 million or $0.67 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2010.

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in conjunction with GAAP results, can provide a more meaningful understanding of the factors and trends affecting MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s business and operations. However, such non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered as a substitute for net income or as a better indicator of our operating performance than measures that are presented in accordance with GAAP.

Combined cash balances (cash and cash equivalents plus restricted cash) totaled $168.7 million at the end of the third quarter of 2011, a decrease of $9.1 million from the end of the prior quarter primarily due to a cash payment of $12.1 million related to the $11.3 million repurchase of senior notes during the quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $18.7 million for the third quarter of 2011.

Revenue by Segment

In thousands of US dollars                                                                          Three Months Ended

September 30, 2011 June 30, 2011 September 30, 2010
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Services $ 81,571 $ 96,458 $ 113,171
 Display Solutions 91,767 82,719 77,989
 Power Solutions 26,358 23,739 17,801
 Other 709 763 487
 Total Revenue $ 200,405 $ 203,679 $ 209,448

Third Quarter and Recent Company Highlights

Reduced the Aggregate Principal Amount of the Company’s Outstanding 10.500% Senior Notes from $215.0M to $203.7M by Repurchasing and Retiring $11.3M of Principal.
Announced $35 Million Common Stock Repurchase Program.
Began Supplying AMOLED Display Drivers for Samsung’s Galaxy S2 LTE Smartphone.
Shipped Pre-Production Samples of AC LED Lighting Drivers to a Leading Korean LED Manufacturer.
Delivered IGBT Engineering Samples to Several Key Asian and Western Power Customers.

Non-GAAP Metrics

Adjusted EBITDA excludes charges related to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense, restructuring and impairment charges, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. Adjusted net income (loss) excludes charges related to restructuring and impairment, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets associated with continuing operations, foreign currency loss (gain), net, derivative valuation loss (gain), net, and loss on early extinguishment of senior notes. A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included following the financial statements below.

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation

Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip Semiconductor believes it has one of the broadest and deepest ranges of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor platforms in the industry, supported by its 30-year operating history, a large portfolio of registered and pending patents, and extensive engineering and manufacturing process expertise. For more information, please visit www.magnachip.com. Information on or accessible through, MagnaChip Semiconductor’s website is not a part of, and is not incorporated into, this release.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Information in this release regarding MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s forecasts, business outlook, expectations and beliefs are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include statements about our ability to capitalize on improving market dynamics and future operating and financial performance including fourth quarter 2011 revenue. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip Semiconductor as of the date of this release, which may change, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include general economic conditions, the impact of competitive products and pricing, timely design acceptance by our customers, timely introduction of new products and technologies, ability to ramp new products into volume production, industry wide shifts in supply and demand for semiconductor products, industry and/or company overcapacity, effective and cost efficient utilization of manufacturing capacity, financial stability in foreign markets and the impact of foreign exchange rates, unanticipated costs and expenses or the inability to identify expenses which can be eliminated, compliance with U.S. and international trade and export laws and regulations by us and our distributors, and other risks detailed from time to time in MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 18, 2011 and subsequent registration statements, amendments or other reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC and/or make available on our website. MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation assumes no obligation and does not intend to update the forward-looking statements provided, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

CONTACTS:

In the United States:

Robert Pursel
Director of Investor Relations
Tel. 408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

In Korea:

Chankeun Park
Senior Manager, Public Relations
Tel.+82-2-6903-3195
chankeun.park@magnachip.com

매그나칩, 갤럭시 S2 LTE용 AMOLED 디스플레이 구동칩 공급

 

아날로그 및 혼성신호 반도체 전문기업인 매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 삼성전자 갤럭시 스마트폰용 능동형 유기발광다이오드(AMOLDED) 패널에 내장되는 구동칩을 공급한다고 밝혔다.

이번에 공급하는 구동칩은 WVGA급(480X800) 해상도 및 1,600만 컬러(24bit)를 지원하는 AMOLED 디스플레이 패널에 내장되며, 이 패널은 차세대 통신기술인 LTE(Long Term Evolution) 기반의 갤럭시 S2 LTE 4.5인치 모델에 탑재된다.

이번 제품은 스마트폰에 특화된 초고속 시리얼 인터페이스 기술(MIPI DSI: Mobile Industry Processor Interface Display Serial Interface), 소비전류 감소 기술(ACL: Automatic Current Limit) 등을 갖춰 성능효율과 전력소비를 개선시킨 점이 특징이다.

매그나칩 디스플레이 솔루션 사업부문 황태영 사장은 “AMOLED 패널이 채용된 4G 갤럭시 S2 LTE 스마트폰에 디스플레이 구동칩을 공급함으로써 제품의 우수성을 인정받았다”며, “향후 고객 니즈에 맞는 고성능의 차별화된 제품을 지속적으로 공급해 디스플레이 구동칩 시장에서 매그나칩의 명성을 더욱 높여가겠다”고 말했다.

매그나칩, 650V급 고전압 MOSFET 신제품 출시

아날로그 및 혼성신호 반도체 전문기업인 매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 650V급 고전압 MOSFET 제품을 신규 출시한다고 밝혔다.

650V급 MOSFET은 플라이백 방식(Fly Back Topology)을 채택한 스위치모드 전원공급 장치(Switched-Mode Power Supply: SMPS)의 전력변환 부품으로 많이 쓰이며, 고속 스위칭 기능이 필요한 LCD TV, LCD 모니터 등이 주요 사용처다. 특히, 전력 공급이 불안정한 일부 국가에서는 안정적인 전원 공급을 위해 650V급 고전압 MOSFET이 탑재된 전원공급장치 사용이 필수적이다.

스위칭 손실이 적어 높은 효율이 장점인 650V급 MOSFET은 전류 용량에 따라 6종(4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13암페어)으로 나뉘며, 애플리케이션에 따라 3가지 패키지(I-Pak, TO-220, TO-220F) 형태로 제공된다.

매그나칩은 이번 출시를 통해 LCD TV 및 LCD 모니터의 전원공급장치에 쓰이는 고전압 MOSFET에 대한 고객 수요를 충족시키게 됐으며, 20V급 저전압에서 650V급 고전압까지 다양한 전압에 걸쳐 MOSFET 풀-라인업 제품구성을 갖추게 됐다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “고객 수요에 발맞춰 고부가가치 MOSFET 제품을 지속적으로 개발해 MOSFET시장에서의 시장점유율을 지속적으로 늘려가겠다”고 말했다.