Freescale Widens Lead in Automotive Semiconductors; Company Announces Broad Range of New Products and Technologies at electronica 2004; Receives VIP Supplier Award

MUNICH, Germany--Nov. 9, 2004--Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. today said it has achieved a commanding lead in the automotive semiconductor industry by helping automakers exploit a broad range of "best-in-class" electronic applications.

"As the automotive industry looks ahead to the era of the 'autonomous' car, Freescale has positioned itself firmly in the driver's seat," Michel Mayer, chairman and CEO, said at electronica 2004 in Munich. "Freescale is enabling the global automotive industry with an uncompromising commitment to quality, innovation, technology, performance and service -- all of which translate into greater competitiveness for our customers."

Freescale announced it was awarded Valeo's prestigious VIP supplier agreement in the semiconductor category. This "best-in-class" award recognizes the portfolio of microcontrollers (MCUs) and analog, including products such as 8- and 16-bit MCUs, SMARTMOS(TM) and e-Switch electronic components, Freescale supplies Valeo. Valeo uses Freescale's semiconductor solutions in its advanced automotive systems developed for vehicle manufacturers worldwide. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/valeo

Freescale also announced its cooperation with Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe to deliver highest-performance embedded solutions for in-vehicle navigation, infotainment and driver information services (DIS), as well as industrial control. Hyundai Autonet, a leader in automotive multimedia electronics, will base its next-generation NAVI family of 3-D navigation systems on Freescale's 32-bit, 400 MHz MPC5200 processor; Fujitsu's high-performance "Coral P/PA" graphics display controller and Tilcon software's graphics software. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/fujitsu

These announcements build on several major automotive design-ins and honors:

-- General Motors and Freescale recently announced a landmark agreement in which Freescale's MPC5500 MCUs will be used in future GM engine control systems around the world. www.freescale.com/pr/convergence2004/gm

-- In September, Freescale announced a supply agreement with Siemens VDO Automotive, representing more than EUR 200 million (approximately $245 million USD) in business awarded by Siemens VDO Automotive to Freescale to supply electronics components, such as ASIC, MCU, analog and sensor components. As part of the agreement, Siemens VDO Automotive selected Freescale's MPC5500 MCUs and supporting analog products for multiple engine and transmission applications. www.freescale.com/pr/siemensvdompc5500

-- Magneti Marelli awarded Freescale its M1 Quality and Service Award and announced its choice of Freescale's MPC5500 MCU family for future powertrain systems.

-- And, earlier this year, Freescale announced Visteon's adoption of the MPC5500 MCU family for powertrain systems. www.freescale.com/pr/visteonmpc5500

"Our research shows that Freescale continues to dominate the automotive MCU market, thanks to its frequent product innovations and design wins such as the MPC5500 and deals with GM and Fujitsu," said Chris Webber, vice president automotive & telematics practice, Strategy Analytics. "Freescale's commitment to its automotive customers and the industry overall is key to its success."

For more information about Freescale's automotive products, visit: www.freescale.com/automotive.

Wireless progress also visible at electronica 2004

Freescale used its presence at electronica 2004 to announce several developments in its wireless portfolio.

-- Roke Manor Research, Elektrobit and Develco have all selected Freescale's comprehensive ZigBee(TM)-ready platform. This will help speed OEMs to market with ZigBee-enabled devices. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/ZigBee

-- Freescale is delivering a new Video and Voice over IP (V2IP) solution based on the powerful i.MX21 multimedia applications processor enabling real time videoconferencing. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/V2IP

-- Freescale announced sampling opportunities of its RF receivers for Digital Video Broadcasting - Handheld (DVB-H) www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/digitalvideo

-- The leading power management chips found on Freescale's Innovative Convergence platforms are now available as components offering a powerful solution for cost-sensitive wireless consumers. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/power

Freescale also is showcasing its work in the wireless arena at electronica 2004 with keynote speeches by Franz Fink, senior vice president and general manager of Freescale's Wireless and Mobile Systems Group, and Martin Rofheart, director of Freescale's Ultra-Wideband (UWB) team. Fink will speak on the reality of "seamless mobility," and Rofheart will address "seamless connectivity" in the home and on the handheld using UWB.

For more information about Freescale's wireless products, visit: www.freescale.com/wireless.

Freescale announces enhanced industrial portfolio

Four years ago, Freescale pioneered the combination of digital signal processor (DSP) performance with microcontroller (MCU) functionality. During electronica, Freescale said it will grow its 16-bit hybrid digital signal controller portfolio by introducing 11 devices in its 56F8100 series. These are targeted to designers who want to forgo full features and processing power to minimize overall system cost. This series offers a tailored feature set, in comparison to the 56F8300 series, to balance processing power with value. Industrial applications include HVAC blowers and fans; conveyor belts; and lifts, elevators or cranes or other equipment that does not require controller area network (CAN) connectivity.

For designers who still need the higher memory and performance of the 56F8300 series, the company is also introducing three new 56F836x devices with 60 MIPS performance, 512 KB on-chip program flash and dual CAN capability. www.freescale.com/pr/electronica/56F8100

In addition to today's announcement, Freescale has continued to demonstrate its commitment to the industrial market with the introductions throughout 2004 of products tailored for this space:

-- the MC9S12NE64 - the industry's first complete, single-chip 10/100Mbps Ethernet device. www.freescale.com/pr/MC9S12NE64

-- four new ColdFire(R) embedded processor families (more than 20 new devices) for a broad number of industrial applications, ranging from robotics to health care instruments. www.freescale.com/pr/ColdFireMay04

-- an analog power management integrated circuit (MC34710) to complement and support the ColdFire families. www.freescale.com/pr/MC34710

About Freescale Semiconductor

Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of embedded semiconductors for the automotive, consumer, industrial, networking and wireless markets. Freescale became a publicly traded company in July, 2004 after more than 50 years as part of Motorola, Inc. . The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing or sales operations in more than 30 countries. Freescale Semiconductor's 2003 sales were $4.9 billion (US). For more information: www.freescale.com.

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