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Company Profile

On April 1st, 1999, Siemens Semiconductors became Infineon Technologies - a younger, dynamic, more flexible company geared towards success in the competitive, ever-changing world of microelectronics.

Highlights :
world's eight-largest semiconductor manufacturer (up from place 10th in 1998).
one of the fastest growing semiconductor companies outgrowing the market over the last 5 years.
independence has resulted in increased market penetration with key accounts.
strengthened focus on communications through rapid innovation and strategic acquisitions.
streamlined product portfolio through divestments and focus on high margin segments.

Main areas of activity :
wireline communications (Fiber Optics, High Speed Communications, Access, WAN, LAN).
wireless communications (leading in GSM, Bluetooth, UMTS, DECT and silicon discretes).
world leader in security and chip card ICs with 43% market share in 1999.
world class productivity in memory products with leading position in 300mm production, most aggressive shrink roadmap, leader in 256M SDRAM and embedded DRAM.
number 2 world wide in automotive industry (excluding car radio).