Media Alert: Advantest to Exhibit at SEMICON Europa 2014 in Grenoble, France October 7-9

Showcasing Solutions for E-Beam Lithography and CD-SEM Metrology, as Well as New Non-Destructive Terahertz Imaging Systems

GRENOBLE, FRANCE--(Marketwired - Oct 1, 2014) - Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (NYSE: ATE) will showcase its broad portfolio, including its nanotechnology products, terahertz systems and semiconductor test solutions at SEMICON Europa which will be held at Alpexpo in Grenoble, France, October 7-9, 2014.

Advantest will highlight its multi-vision metrology solutions, including e-beam lithography and CD-SEM metrology. The company's e-beam lithography tool delivers outstanding resolution and accuracy at high writing speeds while its CD-SEM system provides significantly improved measurement accuracy and throughput. Also debuting are Advantest's new terahertz systems for non-destructive package mold thickness metrology and time-domain reflectometry, offering improved productivity in semiconductor manufacturing. Advantest's experts will be available to discuss solutions for SoC, memory, handlers and more.

SEMICON Europa exhibition hours are 10:00 to 17:00 on October 7-8 and 10:00 to 16:00 on October 9. Advantest will exhibit in stand number 968.

Advantest Europe GmbH is headquartered in Munich, Germany. Follow Advantest on Twitter @Advantest_ATE.

About Advantest Corporation
A world-class technology company, Advantest is a 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 a groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tool. 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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