austriamicrosystems AG, a global leader in the design and manufacturer of high performance analog and analog-intensive mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs), announces that it will be a platinum sponsor for the Fabless Semiconductor Association's (FSA) 2004 FSA Suppliers Expo and Technical Conference. The event will be held from October 4-7, 2004 in San Jose and Santa Clara, with the exhibition taking place on October 6, 2004 at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose.

In addition to its platinum sponsorship of the Expo, austriamicrosystems will exhibit at booth #501/503. austriamicrosystems will present its technology portfolio and its 'Full Service' package for foundry customers as well as the newest release of its comprehensive design environment (HIT-Kit) for 0.35µm technologies based on austriamicrosystems mixed signal, high-voltage and RF processes.

The event will feature over 100 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services and business educational sessions presenting a forum for advancing and cultivating business partnerships with key decision makers from the semiconductor industry. Exhibitors will represent a variety of suppliers to the fables segment, including providers of assembly, packaging, test, business information systems, consulting, design management systems, design software and services, electronic management systems, equipment, foundry, IP, photomask and supply chain management.

"A member of the FSA since 2001, austriamicrosystems has demonstrated continued commitment to the FSA and the industry," stated Jodi Shelton, co-founder and executive director of the FSA. "We welcome austriamicrosystems back again this year as a platinum sponsor of the FSA Suppliers Expo and look forward to the company's ongoing participation in FSA activities."

"With its 'Full Service' package starting with outstanding design support from before beginning of chip design until the delivery of fully tested and packaged production parts, austriamicrosystems offers a complete solution tailored to the customer's needs and demands. This highly efficient and flexible 'Full Service' package is the ideal solution especially for fabless design houses," stated Peter Gasteiner, Senior Vice President and General Manger of austriamicrosystems' business unit Full Service Foundry. "The FSA Supplier Expo, the premier event in the fabless world, enables us to offer highest quality design support and foundry services to a broad range of fabless companies in the analog, mixed signal and RF area."

For additional information on the event or to register, please visit www.fsa.org/suppliers_expo. To set up a demonstration or meeting with austriamicrosystems, please contact Mr. Thomas Riener, Marketing Director of austriamicrosystems business unit Full Service Foundry.

About the Fabless Semiconductor Association:
The FSA is the global voice of fabless and hybrid semiconductor companies and their foundry and supply-chain partners. Incorporated in 1994, the Association (www.fsa.org) is focused on the perpetuation of the fabless business model throughout the worldwide semiconductor industry. The organization encourages the relationship between semiconductor companies and suppliers; facilitates business partnerships; creates awareness of the fabless/outsourced business model; disseminates industry data; and fosters standards and policies.

FSA members include fabless companies, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), foundry providers, packaging/assembly houses, intellectual property providers, electronic design automation companies, OEMs, photomask companies, design software companies, investment bankers, venture capitalists and other companies. FSA members represent more than 21 countries spanning North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

About austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems AG is a leading designer and manufacturer of highly integrated analog intensive mixed signal ICs. austriamicrosystems combines more than 20 years of design capabilities, product and marketing know-how with its own cutting edge analog manufacturing and test facilities. Operating worldwide with more than 800 employees, austriamicrosystems serves four strategic markets: Communications, Industry & Medical, Automotive and Full Service Foundry. austriamicrosystems AG is listed on the SWX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS).