NORWOOD, Mass., June 10, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- LTX Corporation (Nasdaq:LTXX), a leading provider of semiconductor test solutions, today announced the release of its next generation CX - the X-Series MXc test system. The MXc offers complete, seamless compatibility with current CX systems, while providing expanded upgrade capabilities that enable deployment for an even broader range of applications.
"Since its introduction in 2001, the CX has been very successful in a variety of RF and other mixed signal markets due to its ability to provide the right capabilities at the right cost of test," noted Dave Tacelli, chief executive officer and president of LTX. "The next generation CX, the MXc, continues LTX's industry leadership in providing our customers with forward compatible test solutions. The MXc protects their existing investments in the X-Series, while at the same time providing a seamless roadmap for even greater performance and cost-effectiveness."
"The MXc has been designed to be completely compatible with the CX," said Bruce MacDonald, vice president of product marketing for LTX. "This allows customers to utilize the MXc as a direct replacement for CX capacity expansion without having to make any modifications to their test programs, instrumentation or interface hardware. The MXc also provides a clear path for customers to take advantage of the increased resource capability and enhanced performance of the MX to test their next generation of devices."
COMPLETE, SEAMLESS COMPATIBILITY
The MXc was developed to provide complete, seamless compatibility with the CX, enabling direct use of all existing CX:
* Test programs without modification * DUT boards, including diagnostic, calibration and CX adaptors * Docking and probing assemblies * Digital and mixed signal instrumentation
EXPANDED UPGRADE CAPABILITIES
The MXc can be field upgraded to provide increased performance and resources for wireless, RF, power, automotive and datacomm application testing. The upgrade offers the ability to:
* Double the number of instrument slots * Access higher performance instruments * Address more complex test requirements
The X-Series MXc is fully outsource-manufactured and available immediately, with systems currently deployed at multiple customer facilities.
ABOUT LTX
LTX Corporation (Nasdaq: LTXX) is a leading supplier of test solutions for the global semiconductor industry. LTX's X-Series, the industry's most comprehensive family of production-proven, compatible test systems, delivers a scalable solution that provides the right test performance and the right cost of test. Combined with LTX's industry-leading applications engineering and customer service teams, the X-Series enables companies to accelerate their time to market, optimize test economics and stay ahead of the technology curve. Additional information can be found at www.ltx.com.
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