매그나칩, 구동능력 50% 향상된 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버 출시

 

매그나칩반도체는 구동능력이 50% 향상된 TV용 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버 (모델명: MAP3242)를 신규 출시한다고 밝혔다.

매그나칩은 기존 제품에 없던 Programmable LED Short Protection 기능과 열 발산 효과가 뛰어난 HSOP 패키지 기능을 신규 적용해, 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버의 구동능력을 기존 40W(65V/ 150mA)에서 60W(65V/ 240mA)로 50% 향상시켰다.

이를 통해 MAP3242는 채널당 최대 20개의 LED BLU 구동이 가능하게 됐으며, 이는 동일 수량의 드라이버로 더 나은 밝기를 얻게 해준다.

매그나칩은 MAP3242 판매를 위해 최근 LED TV 수요가 크게 늘고 있는 중국 시장을 목표시장으로 삼아 마케팅 활동을 활발히 펼칠 예정이다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “보다 뛰어난 성능의 4채널 LED BLU 드라이버를 원하는 고객 니즈에 맞춰 MAP3242를 신규 출시했다”며, “그 동안 축적해온 LED BLU 드라이버 연구개발 능력을 바탕으로 신제품 지속 개발 및 시장 공략을 가속해 나갈 것이다”고 말했다. 끝.

Features

• 4Ch LED Driver with internal dimming FET
• Wide input voltage range: 8.5V ~ 36V
• Max 200mA per channel
• 65V FB Pin Voltage
• 0.6V Min Headroom voltage @ 150mA
• LED current accuracy : ±2.5%
• Switching Frequency : 100kHz ~ 500kHz
• PWM and analog dimming
• Protections : LED Short (adjustable), LED Open OCP, TSD, UVLO
• Package : HSOP-28L, SOIC-20L, ETSSOP-20L

매그나칩-페레그린, RF IC 제품 생산 공급 확대
첫해에 2억개 생산 달성, 페레그린 역사상 생산 첫해 최대 생산물량 기록

 

매그나칩반도체(이하 매그나칩)와 미국의 고성능 RFIC(Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits) 전문 팹리스 업체인 페레그린반도체(이하 페레그린)는 페레그린의 UltraCMOS® 기술에 기반을 둔 “RF IC” 제품 공급 확대를 발표했다.

매그나칩과 페레그린 양사는 지난 2011년 3분기, UltraCMOS® 공정기술 개발 및 이를 기반으로한 제품 양산을 발표한 이래, 지속적인 “RF 스위치” 및 “DTC” 제품 수요 증가에 힘입어 생산 첫해에 2억개 생산을 달성했으며, 이는 페레그린 역사상 생산 첫해에 가장 많이 생산된 제품으로 기록됐다.
Silicon-on-Insulator Technology 가운데 가장 진화된 방식인 UltraCMOS® 공정기술은 사파이어 웨이퍼를 사용해 모놀리 방식의 집적이 가능하며, 이는 경쟁사 공정기술과 비교 시 다이 사이즈가 작고, 수율이 높으며, 사용 부품 수가 적은 점이 특징이다.

UltraCMOS® 공정기술로 생산된 제품은 “STePs”라는 제품명으로 출시되며 이번에 공급을 확대한제품은 페레그린의 대표 제품인 “RF 스위치”와 “DTC” 제품으로, 매그나칩 청주사업장에서 지속 생산된다.

매그나칩 박남규 상무는 “매그나칩의 전략 고객인 페레그린의 대표 제품인 “RF 스위치” 및 “DTC” 제품이 큰 성공을 거둬 공급을 확대하게 돼 기쁘다”며, “앞으로도 매그나칩의 경쟁력 높은 공정기술 개발 및 포트포리오 확대로 파운드리 고객의 니즈를 꾸준히 충족시키겠다”라고 말했다.
한편, 페레그린 이안 와브릭 상무는 “STeP5” UltraCMOS® 제품 수요 증가에 발맞춰 매그나칩이 신속히 공급 물량을 늘리고 능동적으로 대처해 줘 늘어난 고객 수요에 효과적으로 대응할 수 있었다”라고 말했다. 끝.

Magnachip Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

MagnaChip Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

– Revenue Increased 9.5% Sequentially and 10.7% Year-Over-Year Driven By Solid Foundry Revenue Growth
– Gross Margin of 34.5% Expanded 350 Basis Points Sequentially and 450 Basis Points Year-Over-Year
– Achieved GAAP EPS of $1.30 Per Diluted Share and Adjusted EPS of $0.81 Per Diluted Share

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (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, 2012.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2012 was $221.9 million, a 9.5% increase compared to $202.6 million for the second quarter of 2012, and a 10.7% increase compared to $200.4 million for the third quarter of 2011.
Gross margin was $76.4 million or 34.5%, as a percent of revenue, for the third quarter of 2012. This compares to gross margin of $62.9 million or 31.0% for the second quarter of 2012 and $60.1 million or 30.0% for the third quarter of 2011.

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $48.4 million or $1.30 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $4.3 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 and net loss of $56.0 million or $1.43 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2011. Net income was impacted primarily by a foreign currency gain of $21.8 million during the quarter which was primarily related to non-cash foreign currency translation for intercompany balances that were denominated in U.S. dollars.

“Our sequential revenue growth of nearly 10% put us at the high end of the semiconductor group in terms of top line performance with smartphone and tablet PC demand remaining strong going into the fourth quarter. This smartphone and tablet PC demand is well diversified with MagnaChip supplying about 50 unique products to 26 different customers,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO. “In addition to strong revenue growth, our Q3 gross margin was up 350 basis points sequentially and up 630 basis points since Q1 due to higher fab utilization and improved product mix shift.”

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $30.4 million or $0.81 per diluted share compared to $17.9 million or $0.48 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 and $18.2 million or $0.46 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2011.

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’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 $165.8 million at the end of the third quarter of 2012, an increase of $4.8 million from the end of the prior quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $23.0 million for the third quarter of 2012.

Revenue by Segment
In thousands of US dollars

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2012      June 30, 2012 September 30, 2012
Semiconductor
Manufacturing Services $                   117,978 $                 91,318 $                    81,571
Display Solutions 69,415 76,784 91,767
Power Solutions 33,849 33,699 26,358
Other 630 833 709
Total Revenue $                  221,872 $              202,634 $                 200,405


Third Quarter and Recent Company Highlights
– Seventh Consecutive Quarter of Achieving Financial Guidance.
– Expanded Gross Margins to $76.4 million or 34.5%.
– Achieved GAAP EPS of $1.30 Per Diluted Share and Adjusted EPS of $0.81 Per Diluted Share.
– Repurchased 444 Thousand Shares under MagnaChip’s 2011 Stock Repurchase Program.

Business Outlook
– For the fourth quarter of 2012, MagnaChip expects:
– Revenue will be in the range of $213 million to $222 million.
– Gross margin will be 33.5% to 34.5%.

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

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip 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’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’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 2012 revenue and gross margin. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip 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’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2012 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 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. +1-408-625-1262
robert.pursel@magnachip.com

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

매그나칩, WXGA급 AMOLED 구동 칩 양산

매그나칩, WXGA급 AMOLED 구동 칩 양산

 

2012년 10월 31일 – 매그나칩반도체는 WXGA(1280×768) 급 AMOLED 구동 칩(모델명: EA8061)을 올해 말부터 양산 한다고 밝혔다. WXGA급은 현재까지 개발된 AMOLED 구동 칩 해상도 가운데 가장 높은 해상도이다.

매그나칩은 양산한 EA8061를 올해 말부터 한국 메이저 휴대폰 제조사의 최신형 Android Smart phone에 탑재 할 예정이다.

2004년 AMOLED 구동 칩 시장에 첫 진출한 매그나칩은 그 동안 upgrade 된 구동 칩을 세계 유수의 Smart phone, Digital Still Camera, Game 제조업체 등에 지속 공급해 왔으며, 이를 통해 세계 Top2 AMOLED 구동 칩 메이커로써 입지를 다져왔다.

또한, S-RGB(Stripe RGB) 지원을 통한 고화질 구현과 스마트폰에 특화된 고해상도 대응 초고속 시리얼 인터페이스 기술(MIPI DSI: Mobile Industry Processor Interface Display Serial Interface), 화면연동 휘도조절 기술 (BC: Brightness Control), 소비전류 감소 기술, MPS(Multi Power Saving) 등을 탑재해 성능 효율과 전력소비를 개선시킨 것이 특징이다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “이번 EA8061 개발을 계기로 AMOLED 구동 칩 시장에서 시장 지배력을 더욱 확고히 했다며, 이번 Smart phone탑재에 이어 다른 application으로의 확대를 적극 추진하겠다고 말했다.”

매그나칩, PFC 컨트롤러 신규 출시

매그나칩, PFC 컨트롤러 신규 출시

 

2012년 10월 15일 – 매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 LCD TV에 최적화된 PFC Controller (모델명: MAP8800)을 신규 출시한다고 밝혔다.

PFC controller는 AC-DC 변환 시 전류의 흐름을 일정하게 유지해 전력의 효율을 최대 95%까지 끌어 올려주는 역할을 한다.

MAP8800은 CRM(Critical Conduction Mode)에서 동작하는 boost 방식이며, LCD TV 이외에도 200W이하의 조명과 일반 전원공급장치에 적용 가능하다.

MAP8800은 TV의 전원단 파괴를 방지하는 최대 주파수 제한 기능, Boost 다이오드 단락 시에도 TV 를 보호하는 DSP(Diode Short Protection) 기능을 갖춘 것이 특징이다. 이외에 과전압 보호, 과전류 보호, 소프트 스타트, 그리고 피드백 루프 단락에 대한 보호 기능도 함께 내장하고 있다.

MAP8800은 주변 소자 형태로 흩어져 있던 보호 회로를 하나로 통합함으로써 TV제조사로 하여금 부품 수를 줄이고, 역률(Power factor)을 높이고 성능 안전성을 높인 제품 설계를 가능하게 했다.

“MAP8800은 LCD TV의 에너지 효율을 높여주고, 전력 공급의 안전성을 높인 최적의 제품 입니다.” 라고 매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 말했다.  끝.

매그나칩, IC와 FET가 통합된 하이브리드 LED BLU 드라이버 출시

 

2012년 9월 10일 – 매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 집적회로(IC)에 고압 FET가 내장된 TV용 싱글 채널 LED BLU 드라이버(모델명 MAP3301)를 출시한다고 밝혔다.

MAP3301 모델은 집적회로(IC), Dimming FET 및 주변 부품을 한 제품에 내장해 칩 사이즈를 최대 50%까지 줄임으로써, LED TV 두께가 점차 얇아지는 경향에 맞춰 좁은 공간에서도 손쉽게 설계할 수 있다.

또한, IC 입력전압과 Boost 입력전압을 분리해 고전압 입력 사용이 가능해짐에 따라, Rds(on)가 낮은 250V와 400V의 고압 FET로 다수의 LED를 동시에 구동할 수 있게 됐다.

한편, PWM과 Analog Dimming을 모두 지원하는 MAP3301은 BLU 구동 상태를 TV세트에 송출해 Power Good 기능이 있어, LED TV의 BLU 동작상태를 실시간 확인할 수 있게 해준다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “MAP3301은 매그나칩의 IC 기술과 패키지 설계 노하우가 접목된 제품”이라며, “공급처를 기존 TV 고객사 뿐 아니라, 중국 등지의 신규 고객사로 확대해 세계 1위 TV LED BLU 드라이버 메이커로서의 입지를 확고히 하겠다”고 말했다.  끝.

Touch Sensing Application용 0.18um Embedded EEPROM 공정 신규 개발

 

매그나칩반도체는 0.18um 임베디드 EEPROM 고전압 옵션 공정을 선보인다고 밝혔다. 이번 공정은 터치 센싱 IC 성능에 중요한 SNR(Signal to Noise Ratio)을 개선해 노이즈 내성을 향상시킨 점이 특징이다.

최근 스마트폰, 태블릿 PC의 슬림한 설계 트렌드로 인해 Form Factor가 작아짐에 따라, 전자회로가 내부 및 외부 전기 노이즈에 취약한 경우가 발생한다. 특히, 모바일 장치의 노이즈 원인으로는 반도체 부품간 인접성, 배터리 충전기, 심지어는 온도나 습도와 같은 외부 요인 등이 꼽히고 있다.

이 같은 요인에 의한 원하지 않은 전기 노이즈 발생은 의사 신호를 생성해 센싱 회로에 False Touch를 야기하게 되는데, 이 때 매그나칩 0.18um 임베디드 EEPROM 고전압 옵션 공정기술을 이용하면 시그널 대비 노이즈 특성을 개선해 IC 설계의 기능과 성능을 향상시킬 수 있다.

이번 신규 공정은 캐페시터와 20V 트랜지스터를 이용해 개발됐으며, 기존 0.18um EEPROM의 로직 특성을 저해하지 않는 방식으로 이뤄져, 터치 센싱 IC 애플리케이션에 매우 적합하다. 앞으로, 매그나칩은 2013년 공급을 목표로, 화면이 큰 모바일 애플리케이션에 적당한 30V 공정을 추가 개발할 계획이다.

매그나칩 파운드리 마케팅 박남규 상무는 “파운드리 고객의 다양한 애플리케이션에 맞는 공정 제공을 위해 지속적인 신규 공정 개발을 이어갈 것”이라고 말했다.  끝.

매그나칩, VCM 구동칩 신규 출시

매그나칩반도체, VCM 구동칩 신규 출시

 

휴대폰, 태블릿 PC 카메라에 오토포커스 기능 지원하는 전력반도체

매그나칩반도체(대표:박상호, 이하 매그나칩)는 휴대폰 카메라 및 태블릿 PC 카메라에 오토 포커스(Auto Focus) 기능을 지원하는 VCM 구동칩 (Voice Coil Motor driver IC, 모델명: MAP1011)을 신규 출시한다고 밝혔다.

이번 모델은 1,024단계 정밀 제어가 가능한 10비트 해상도 제품으로, I2C 고속 제어방식을 채택하고 있다. 또한, WLCSP(Wafer Level Chip Scale Package) 패키지를 사용했으며, 저전압에서도 작동되고, 대기전력을 줄인 것이 특징이다.

아울러, 휴대폰 및 태블릿PC 카메라모듈 개발자들이 입력전압과 대기전력만 가지고도 원하는 제품을 쉽게 선택할 수 있도록 제품 구성을 다양화할 예정이다.

매그나칩은 VCM 구동칩 제품군의 첫 모델인 이번 제품을 시작으로, 향후 부가 기능이 더해진 후속 제품을 잇따라 선보여 VCM 구동칩 시장에서의 점유율을 높여갈 계획이다.

매그나칩 김흥규 부사장은 “그 동안 휴대폰, 태블릿 PC에 특화된 전력반도체 제품을 꾸준해 개발해 왔다”며, “향후 VCM 구동칩 뿐 아니라, 다른 신제품들도 지속 출시할 예정이다”라고 말했다. 끝.

매그나칩 생산 Aeroflex사 제품, 미 국방부 QML-V 인증 획득

 

매그나칩반도체와 미국 Aeroflex Incorporated(이하 “Aeroflex”) 양사는 매그나칩 0.35um Triple-Well Mixed-Signal CMOS 기술로 생산한 Aeroflex Colorado Springs 혼성신호 제품이 미국 국방부 방위사업청 국토해양국(Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime)으로부터 QML-V 인증을 받았다고 밝혔다.

Aeroflex Colorado Springs 품질담당 임원인 Paul Coe는 “QML-V 인증은 매그나칩에서 생산한 제품이, 위성 및 우주항공 애플리케이션 관련 부분에서. 미 국방부 제품인증 프로그램이 요구하는 성능, 품질, 신뢰성 수준을 성공적으로 만족시켰음을 의미한다”고 말했다.

Aeroflex Colorado Springs 혼성신호제품담당 임원인 David Kerwin은 “지난 12년 동안, 높은 신뢰성을 요구하는 의료 및 산업 애플리케이션 분야 제품을 매그나칩의 혁신적인 혼성신호 기술로 생산해 오고 있다”며, “이번 인증을 통해 우주항공 분야에 까지 QML-V ASICs(Application Specific Integrated Circuits), SMD(Standard Microcircuit Drawing) 제품을 적용할 수 있게 됐다”고 덧붙였다.

현재, Aeroflex사의 QML-V Analog Multiplexer 제품군은 최근 발표된 Voltage Supervisor 제품군, 고객 특화 SMD 제품군과 함께 매그나칩 파운드리를 이용해 생산되고 있다.

매그나칩 파운드리 마케팅 박남규 상무는 “Aeroflex사와의 성공적인 파트너쉽을 통해 Aeroflex사의 엔지니어링 및 생산 니즈를 지속적으로 지원할 수 있기를 바란다”고 말했다. 한편, David Kerwin은 “매그나칩의 아날로그 및 혼성신호 공정기술을 이용해 QML-V 제품군을 지속 확대해 나갈 것”이라고 밝혔다.

Aeroflex Colorado Springs은 반특화(semi-custom), 표준 VLSI 회로, 특화된 회로카드 어셈블리를 공급하고 있으며, Class Q, Class T, Class V에 대해 QML(Qualified Manufacturer List) 인증 및 Defense Supply Center Columbus ISO 9001 인증을 획득했다.

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MagnaChip Reports Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results

– Q2 Revenue Increased 14.5% Sequentially Driven By Strong Growth From Power Solutions (33.4%) and Foundry (34.6%) Revenue
– Gross Margin Expanded 280 Basis Points to 31.0% in Q2
– Expects Q3 Revenue to Increase 7% to 11% and Gross Margin to Increase 100 to 200 Basis Points on a Sequential Basis

SEOUL, South Korea and CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation (“MagnaChip”) (NYSE: MX), a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2012 was $202.6 million, a 14.5% increase compared to $177.0 million for the first quarter of 2012, and a 0.5% decrease compared to $203.7 million for the second quarter of 2011.

Gross margin was $62.9 million or 31.0%, as a percent of revenue, for the second quarter of 2012. This compares to gross margin of $49.9 million or 28.2% for the first quarter of 2012 and $66.2 million or 32.5% for the second quarter of 2011.

“I am very pleased that the second quarter represented our sixth consecutive quarter of meeting revenue and gross margin guidance in what is being described as a challenging macro environment. Our foundry services and power solutions segments saw greater than anticipated order strength and revenue growth during the quarter,” said Sang Park, MagnaChip Chairman and CEO. “This is possible because of our alignment with strategic customers in high growth markets – including the leading smart phone and tablet PC makers. During the last three years, we have made solid progress shifting our customer base and refocusing our product portfolio. Our direct and indirect revenue from the top two smart phone/tablet PC makers has almost tripled in the first half of this year compared to the first half of 2010.”

Net income, on a GAAP basis, for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $4.3 million or $0.12 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $15.3 million or $0.40 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2012 and net income of $31.6 million or $0.78 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011. Net income was impacted primarily by a foreign currency loss of $10.6 million during the quarter which was primarily related to non-cash translation losses for intercompany balances that were denominated in U.S. dollars.

Adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measurement, for the second quarter of 2012 totaled $17.9 million or $0.48 per diluted share compared to $6.5 million or $0.17 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2012 and $22.5 million or $0.56 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011.

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’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 $161.0 million at the end of the second quarter of 2012, an increase of $0.4 million from the end of the prior quarter. Cash provided from operations totaled approximately $26.7 million for the second quarter of 2012.

Second Quarter and Recent Company Highlights
– Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Achieving Financial Guidance.
– Factory Utilization Increased to More than 90% in the Second Quarter.
– Achieved GAAP EPS of $0.12 Per Diluted Share and Adjusted EPS of $0.48.
– Completed Successful Secondary Offering of 7 Million Shares of Common Stock in May.
– Repurchased 539 Thousand Shares under MagnaChip’s Stock Repurchase Program Announced October 11, 2011.

Business Outlook For the third quarter of 2012, MagnaChip expects:
– Revenue to increase 7% to 11% to $217 million to $225 million on a sequential basis.
– Gross margin to increase 100 to 200 basis points to 32.0% to 33.0% sequentially.

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

About MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation
Headquartered in South Korea, MagnaChip is a Korea-based designer and manufacturer of analog and mixed-signal semiconductor products for high-volume consumer applications. MagnaChip 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’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’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 third quarter 2012 revenue and gross profit. All forward-looking statements included in this release are based upon information available to MagnaChip 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’s filings with the SEC, including our Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2012 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 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 Invetor 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