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Cirrus Logic Receives Delphi Zero Defects Award for High-Quality Analog Audio Products

AUSTIN, Texas--Aug. 2, 20036, 2003--Cirrus Logic Inc. has received the Delphi Delco Electronic Systems Absolute Zero Defect Award, given annually to suppliers that demonstrate the highest ability to provide products with no defects and that conform to Delphi's stringent specifications for quality and performance. Cirrus received the award at Delphi's recent 2004 Launch Readiness/Lessons Learned Forum in Kokomo, Ind.

In awarding Cirrus the Absolute Zero Defect Award, Delphi recognized Cirrus for its high quality of analog audio chipsets, which Cirrus supplies to Delphi for use in a wide range of automotive audio systems. In particular, Delphi noted that the Cirrus chips experienced zero defects among the more than 442,000 units shipped in 2002. "Cirrus is very proud to receive the Absolute Zero Defect Award from Delphi," said Gerald R. Gray, senior vice president of Worldwide Operations, Cirrus Logic. "Cirrus is the market's leading supplier of audio chips because we provide the industry's broadest portfolio of products with both superior sound and product quality. We're very grateful to Delphi for recognizing Cirrus' leadership among its many suppliers."

Cirrus is the semiconductor industry's market leader in audio chips (source: Forward Concepts, April 2003).

Cirrus Logic Inc.

Cirrus Logic is a premier supplier of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and digital processing solutions for consumer entertainment electronics, automotive entertainment and industrial product applications. Building on its global market leadership in audio ICs and its rich mixed-signal patent portfolio, Cirrus Logic targets audio, video and precision mixed-signal applications in these growing markets. The company operates from headquarters in Austin, Texas, with offices in California, Colorado, Europe, Japan and Asia. For more information visit www.cirrus.com.

Delphi Corporation

Delphi is a world leader in mobile electronics and transportation components and systems technology. Multinational Delphi conducts its business operations through various subsidiaries and has headquarters in Troy, Mich., USA, Paris, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Delphi's two business sectors -- Dynamics, Propulsion and Thermal Sector and Electrical, Electronics, Safety & Interior Sector -- provide comprehensive product solutions to complex customer needs. Delphi has approximately 188,000 employees and operates 167 wholly owned manufacturing sites, 42 joint ventures, 53 customer centers and sales offices and 32 technical centers in 41 countries. Delphi can be found on the Internet at www.delphi.com.

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