Infineon Technologies Announces Design Win

    MUNICH, Germany--May 15, 2001--Infineon Technologies (FSE/NYSE:IFX) today announced that it will supply Delphi Automotive Systems with microcontroller integrated circuits (ICs) for use in advanced automotive electronics systems. Delphi, a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology, selected the Infineon TC1775 engine management controller for a new system design, and the two companies also will cooperate in the definition of future automotive microcontrollers based on the TriCore(TM) Unified Processor architecture.
    The TC1775, winner of the prestigious Innovation of the Year Award from EDN Magazine in the Microprocessors/Microcontrollers category for 2001, is a powerful, 32-bit microcontroller designed specifically to meet the demanding operating and performance requirements of advanced automobiles. Delphi's selection of the chip reinforces Infineon's position as a leading supplier of ICs for automotive applications, ranging from power systems to powertrain control.
    "It is exciting to expand our strong working relationship with a world leading automotive systems company like Delphi," said Robert LeFort, vice president of sales and marketing for Infineon Technologies North America Corp. "Delphi's commitment to develop new systems using TriCore-based microcontrollers will help set a new standard for automotive applications. We look forward to working with Delphi to create new products that assure the world's love affair with automobiles will continue."