The sale process could be a further test of corporate China's ability to snap up U.S. chip makers, after attempted deals by Unisplendour Corp Ltd and China Resources Microelectronics Ltd were dropped this month on concerns the United States could block them on national security grounds. Lattice Semiconductor's sale discussions are also another example of the wave of dealmaking sweeping the industry, fueled by a drive by major consumers of chips, such as Apple Inc to review interest from potential buyers, including a Chinese party, the people said on Friday.