Spansion to Demonstrate Advanced Automotive Electronics Powered by Flash Memory at Convergence 2004

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--Oct. 1, 20043, 2004--Spansion LLC, the Flash memory subsidiary of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. and Fujitsu Limited, today announced that it will display leading-edge automotive Flash memory-based electronics technology including advanced navigation radio systems using MirrorBit technology, telematics/GPS, engine control interfaces, power train management, infotainment and more at this year's Convergence 2004 automotive tradeshow entitled "Vehicle Electronics to Digital Mobility: The Next Generation of Convergence."

Date                October 18-20 2004
Location            Cobo Center, Detroit, MI, USA
Hall/Booth          Booth #1059
Spansion            ECN, ABS, Transmission, Navigation, Telematics,
Exhibits            InfoTainment and More
Web Site            www.convergence2004.com

Automobiles are becoming increasingly reliant on electronics systems to manage engine and transmission operation, fuel efficiency and emissions, braking, traction, safety, navigation and infotainment. The key ingredient to the success of such systems is quality, high-performance Flash memory, which provides the backbone for performance and reliability.

Spansion(TM) Flash memory products encompass a broad spectrum of densities and features to support a wide range of markets. Spansion Flash memory customers represent leaders in the wireless, cellular, automotive, networking, telecommunications and consumer electronics markets. There are a variety of Spansion Flash memory products, such as devices based on the innovative MirrorBit(TM) technology; the award-winning simultaneous read-write (SRW) product family; super low-voltage 1.8-volt Flash memory devices; and burst- and page-mode devices. Information about Spansion Flash memory solutions is available at http://www.spansion.com/overview.

Spansion was formed by the integration of AMD's and Fujitsu's Flash memory operations in 2003. It is the largest NOR Flash memory company in the world. Spansion Flash memory solutions are available worldwide from AMD and Fujitsu .