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Dear Reader,

Welcome to the September edition of Foundry Watch Newsletter. A lot has happened over the last few months, as you will see in this issue. This issue's "In Depth" explains Reference Flow 5.0, the industry 1st design flow to address the critical power closure design challenge. Our Deputy CEO talks about the new model of "Collaborative Partnership". Then learn the direction of the semiconductor industry in "Industry Watch". There's also some news in the other columns. I hope you enjoy the issue!

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Foundry Watch

In this issue:

	In Depth The Foundry Industry's First Power Closure Reference Flow

	Advanced Technology Update Nexsy^SM 90-nm Process Enters Production

	Executive Letter Collaborative Partnership

	Customer Service TSMC Back Room Heroes - The New Service Deployment Team

	Quality & Reliability Electron Beam Backscatter Diffraction Future Gate Dielectric Reliability Challenges

	eFoundry^SM TSMC Corporate Information at Your Fingertip

	Industry Watch Rear View Mirror　　Crystal Ball　　Advantage Foundry

	Embedded Memory Logic-Based Non-Volatile Memory Brings New Life to Mature Applications

	Upcoming Events TSMC & Industry September - November 2004 Events

In Depth

Executive Letter

Industry Watch