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Excel Precision is a company that manufactures a comprehensive line of laser interferometry tools for precision measurement. The organization fabricates laser calibration systems that simultaneously measure linear displacement, horizontal straightness, vertical straightness, yaw and roll; angular sensors that measure tiny variations of surfaces or the Z-motion of an object regardless of its reflectivity or color; level sensors that measure the leveling, inclination and flatness from the horizontal plane of an object; and X-Y sensors that can be used for any X-Y position measurement task, including rotation, vibration and run-out measurements. In addition to these products, Excel Precision offers a line of laser interferometer systems for measurement and calibration. The company is based in Santa Clara, Calif.

EAG's Microelectronics Test and Engineering lab network provides IC design firms worldwide with unmatched excellence in vertically integrated engineering services and support from the early chip design stage to volume production. We actively service thousands of distinct semiconductor firms worldwide each year giving us an unparalleled knowledge-base from which to help you design, develop, test, analyze, and debug even your most challenging projects. As a long term outsource provider to the world's leading technology companies and new start-up technology innovators, EAG is a proven business partner and we understand many of the challenges facing our clients. We are committed to working closely with our clients who count on fast turnaround times and complete confidentiality. Our robust Quality Program includes certifications from ISO 9001, ISO 17025, DSCC, and ITAR regulations.

Advanced Micro Devices is a leading global provider of innovative microprocessor solutions for the computing, communications and consumer electronics markets. Founded in 1969, AMD delivers superior computing solutions to customers that empower users worldwide. With corporate locations in Sunnyvale, Calif. and Austin, Texas and global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia, AMD is one of the world s leading integrated circuit manufacturers. It is among the world s market leaders in microprocessors, flash memory devices and low-power processor solutions. During 2005, AMD achieved record sales of $5.85 billion. Hector de J. Ruiz has been the chief executive officer of Advanced Micro for more than four years. He has been with the semiconductor company for over six years. Ruiz earned a BSEE degree from the University of Texas-Austin, and a PhD from Rice University. Fortune magazine ranked AMD as a Top 10 Most Admired Company for Innovation as well as the No.1 Most Admired Company in the semiconductor industry for both Innovation and Quality of Products/Services in 2006.