RoodMicrotec (Germany), Sovtest ATE (Kursk, Russia) and Elektronstandart (St. Petersburg, Russia) agreed on a cooperation in the fields of LED and complete LED lamps with respect to:

· testing of optoelectronic and thermal characteristics
· qualification of and risk assessment for components and systems
· mutual consultation/ sharing of experience
· organising LED and LED lamp quality and reliability specific seminars.

Sovtest ATE is a well-established company in the field of test and analysis equipment and technologies. The company provides the technological support for manufacturing of LEDs and LED lamps (including developments, technologies, components, equipment).

Elektronstandart is a leading Russian company in the field of reliability and failure analysis services.

RoodMicrotec is a leading testhouse in Europe in the field of opto and microelectronics. Its lab is accredited according to IEC ISO 17025.

Reinhard Pusch, RoodMicrotec: 'In Sovtest ATE we have found a strong partner enabling RoodMicrotec to participate in Russia's growing semiconductor market with our comprehensive services. Elektronstandart's strong reputation will contribute to that market access initially by organising common seminars around the LED subject.'

Igor Markov of Sovtest ATE: 'Sovtest ATE selected RoodMicrotec as an experienced partner for quality and reliability services, helping us to reach highest quality levels right from the start.'

About Sovtest ATE
Founded in 1991 Sovtest ATE has been already successfully working for 19 years in the Russian and CIS countries electronic markets. The company is a leading supplier and also manufacturer of modern technologies and equipment for electronics production: assembly equipment for placing and soldering of SMD components, test, environmental test equipment and equipment for microelectronics, wire processing equipment, technological materials and tools. Headquarters of Sovtest ATE is located in Kursk, Russia where the company employs a wealth of experienced personnel with an unrivalled level of imaging knowledge, expertise and experience.