DAX Index Declines for Second Day as Commerzbank, Deutsche Bank Retreat Nov 21, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG slid 3. 4 percent as Dell Inc. reported lower-than-estimated earnings. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* World Business Quick Take Nov 20, 2009
German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG said yesterday its fourth-quarter net income rose sharply from huge losses a year ago as cost reductions boosted earnings. Infineon, based in Neubiberg, said net profit totaled 14 million euros in the quarter ending September, compared with a loss of 884 million euros in the same period last year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Infineon 4Q Net Income Rises to $21 Million Nov 19, 2009
FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo, flags with the company logo of Infineon Technologies are. FILE - In this Feb. 12, 2009 file photo, flags with the company logo of Infineon Technologies are seen prior to the annual shareholders meeting in Munich, southern Germany ... German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG said Thursday Nov. 19, 2009, its fourth quarter net income rose sharply from a large loss a year ago as the company saw cost reductions help its results. (ABC News -- Business)
Altis Semiconductor has a buyer Nov 14, 2009
PARIS After months of uncertainty and confusion, Altis Semiconductor SA, a joint venture between Infineon Technologies AG and IBM Corp., has found a buyer. His name is Germain Djouhri, a French-Algerian financier who is prepared to invest 79 million euros ($118 million) in the company, according to French magazine L'Usine Nouvelle. (EETimes)
China selects Infineon chips for passports Nov 12, 2009
LONDON Infineon Technologies AG (Munich, Germany) has started delivering SLE 66CLX800PE security microcontrollers for use in Chinese passports ... "We are deeply honored by the trust awarded to Infineon by the Chinese Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well as both the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administration Regions to be the silicon partner for their electronic passport programs," said Helmut Gassel, president of the Chip Card ity Division at Infineon... (EETimes)
Infineon and TSMC Extend Technology And Production Partnership Agreement; Will Jointly Develop 65nm Embedded Flash Process Technology For Automotive and Chip Card Applications Nov 5, 2009
" Dr. Helmut Gassel, President of Infineon's Chip Card & Security Division, added: "For smart card and security applications, Infineon has safeguarded a long-term production partner. We trust in TSMC to master the demanding obligations of Infineon as an innovative and reliable source providing long-term and stable supply of security microcontrollers. (Canada Newswire)
German Stocks Rebound; DAX Adds 0.3% as Infineon Technologies, Linde Rise Nov 2, 2009
German Stocks Rebound as Infineon Technologies, Linde Advance - Bloomberg ... German Stocks Rebound as Infineon Technologies, Linde Advance ... Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- German stocks advanced as Infineon Technologies AG was recommended by Bank of America Corp. and Linde AG reported earnings that beat analysts estimates. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Former Infineon Chief Schumacher's Criminal Case Settled Against Payment Oct 29, 2009
Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- A case against Infineon Technologies AGs former Chief Executive Officer Ulrich Schumacher has been provisionally settled against a payment of 200,000 euros, a Munich court said today. The case will be closed when the money is paid, the court said in an e-mailed statement today. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
DAX Index Erases Weekly Gain as Infineon, Deutsche Telekom Shares Decline Oct 24, 2009
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- dropped, wiping out their weekly gain, as declines in Infineon Technologies AG and Deutsche Telekom AG helped offset a report that showed business confidence climbed to a 13-month high in October. Infineon, Europes second-largest maker of semiconductors, and Deutsche Telekom AG, the regions biggest phone company, retreated more than 1 percent. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
DAX Index Erases Earlier Advance as Daimler, Beiersdorf Shares Decline Oct 20, 2009
Daimler AG and Beiersdorf AG declined, while Infineon Technologies AG led rising shares. Last Updated: October 20, 2009 03:46 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
ISuppli: Grace, Hua Hong NEC to merge Oct 6, 2009
In 2007, GSMC named Ulrich Schumacher, a former executive of Infineon Technologies AG, as its president and CEO. Three fabs based on 300-mm wafer specifications have been constructed by GSMC.. There are other moves in China. (EETimes)
DAX Index Drops for Fourth Day, Extending Weekly Decline; Banks Retreat Oct 3, 2009
Separately, said a U.S. District Court granted the company a preliminary injunction against Infineon, Infineon Technologies North America Corp. and Primarion Inc. in a patent infringement lawsuit. Europes largest engineering company, declined 2. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Court Grants Volterra's Preliminary Injunction Motion in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Infineon / Primarion Oct 2, 2009
Oct. 1, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Volterra Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: - ), a leading provider of high-performance analog and mixed-signal power management semiconductors, today announced that at a September 30, 2009 hearing, the U.S. District Court granted Volterra's motion for a preliminary injunction against Infineon Technologies AG, Infineon Technologies North America Corporation and Primarion Inc. (Infineon/Primarion) in a patent infringement lawsuit. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
India Passports to Go Digital Next Year Sep 22, 2009
"An e-passport incorporates a security microcontroller, embedded in the back cover of the passport, which securely stores information printed on the document," Mahendran Kathiresan, Infineon Technologies' business development manager of chip card and security, said in an e-mail interview. Infineon is the supplier of contactless security microcontrollers (MCU) for the e-passport initiative. (BusinessWeek)
Russia May Take Stake in Chipmaker Infineon, Yevtushenkov's Sistema Says Sep 17, 2009
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Russias government is in talks with Germany on buying a stake in semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies AG, said AFK Sistema, billionaire Vladimir Yevtushenkovs holding company. Sistema may advise the Russian government on the deal, company spokeswoman Yulia Belous said by phone in Moscow today. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
* Expected mergers, recovery signals boost STOXX 600 Sep 13, 2009
5 percent and Infineon Technologies AG, the second-largest, climbed 7. 2 percent after Texas Instruments Inc, the second-biggest US chipmaker, increased its sales and earnings forecasts and said demand for so-called analog chips is beginning to recover. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
IIC-China and co-located Components Zone to expand to Wuhan, Chengdu and Dongguan this September Sep 9, 2009
" Leading technology and components vendors to exhibit at IIC-China and Components Zone Some of the biggest names in the technology industry, including multinationals like Altium, Analog Devices, Broadcom, Cyan, Linear Technology, Numonyx and Texas Instruments are due to demonstrate their latest technologies at IIC-China. Joining them will be home-grown design companies such as Biyadi, Kunshan Visionox, Megawin, Shanghai Sino-IC Mircoelectronics and Shenzhen Changyuntong IC Design. A large... (PR Newswire)
Exports Rise for a Third Month, Helping to End Worst Recession since WWII Sep 8, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG, Europes second-biggest maker of semiconductors, said last month it expects earnings to increase this quarter on cost cuts and higher sales. Governments worldwide have announced about $2 trillion in stimulus programs to help rekindle economic growth. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Infineon Technologies Replaces Hannover Re in DAX After Stock Price Surge Sep 4, 2009
Infineon Technologies Replaces Hannover Re in German DAX Index - Bloomberg ... Infineon Technologies Replaces Hannover Re in German DAX Index ... Sept. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Infineon Technologies AG was picked to replace in Germanys benchmark after the stock of Europes second-biggest maker of semiconductors rose more than fourfold this year. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Applied-backed firm emerges in resistive RAM Aug 14, 2009
In 2004, Infineon Technologies AG signed a non-exclusive license for Axon's technology. The technology did not appear to fly at Infineon. (EETimes)
45-nanometer Chips For Ultra-fast WiFi Aug 14, 2009
That is where a team of researchers from IMEC, Infineon Technologies, Philips Electronics, Sweden s Chalmers University and Belgium s KUL (Catholic University Leuven) stepped in. Led by Decoutere, they carried out groundbreaking validation, modelling and optimisation work on 45nm CMOS for RF and analogue applications, creating some of the world s first functioning sub-circuits using the technology and proving its potential for ultra-wide band wireless communications at frequencies above 60... (Science Daily)
Benchmark DAX Index Falls as Volkswagen, Daimler Drop; Infineon Advances Aug 10, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG jumped 3. 3 percent to 3. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Lowe's to exit speedway deal Aug 1, 2009
SMI sold one other title deal to Infineon Technologies at its Sonoma, Calif. track in 2002 for $34. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
* Infineon happier as net loss falls Jul 30, 2009
The German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG reported yesterday that its net loss narrowed 94 percent in its fiscal third quarter as the effects of a broad restructuring program began to pay dividends. The Neubiberg-based company said its loss for the April-June period, its fiscal third quarter, was 23 million euros (US$33 million) compared with 379 million euros a year earlier. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* European stocks decline ahead of earnings reports Jul 12, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG surged 12 percent. Europes second-largest chipmaker agreed to sell its Wireline Communications business to an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital Corp for 250 million euros (US$346 million). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Infineon Announces Up to $1 Billion Rights Issue; Shares Fall in Frankfurt Jul 10, 2009
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Infineon Technologies AG announced a planned rights issue for up to 725 million euros in gross proceeds. Last Updated: July 10, 2009 03:02 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Infineon sells wireline group for $350 million Jul 9, 2009
LONDON Struggling German chip group Infineon Technologies AG is selling its wireline communications operation to an affiliate of U.S. private equity firm Golden Gate Capital for 250 million euro (about $350 million). Infineon says the deal marks a further step in the refinancing of the company and its strategic direction. (EETimes)
Infineon poised for capital raise, sector bankers say Jul 2, 2009
Infineon Technologies, the listed German semiconductor company, could soon launch a capital raise, banking sources told mergermarket. Infineon is facing upcoming maturities of EUR 915m: a EUR 700m convertible bond due in June 2010 and a EUR 215m exchangeable bond due in August 2010, according to its website. (FT.com -- Markets)
Intel, Nokia team up for opportunities in PC-mobile convergence Jun 24, 2009
Nokia currently sources chipsets from five suppliers, including Broadcom, Infineon Technologies, Qualcomm, ST-Ericsson and Texas Instruments. Free Subscription to EE Times. (EETimes)
NEC Electronics and Toshiba Extend Chip Technology Development Agreements with IBM Jun 18, 2009
The alliance, based at IBM's facility in East Fishkill, New York, now includes Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd., GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Infineon Technologies, NEC Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Co., Ltd., STMicroelectronics, and Toshiba. The low-power, 28nm technology can contribute to faster processing speed and longer battery life in next-generation mobile communication devices and other consumer electronics applications. (PR Newswire)
Infineon, Indian researchers claim ESD advance May 22, 2009
BANGALORE, India A joint research team from Infineon Technologies and the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, is claiming an advance in the integration of high-voltage functionality for advanced CMOS technologies. The joint program, launched in 2007, focuses on advanced research into the areas of I/O device design and multi-gate MOSFETs for sub-45-nm node CMOS technologies. (EETimes)
Infineon completes discounted debt buy-back May 13, 2009
LONDON Infineon Technologies AG has bought back Euros 53 million worth of its bonds for Euros 40 million, a 75 percent discount, following in the footsteps of two other semiconductor groups NXP Semiconductors BV and Freescale Semiconductors Inc. that have clinched similar debt swap deals over the past few months. "With the buyback of the bonds, we have further reduced our debt and have been able to take advantage of the attractive market price level. The fact that the bondholders did not exploit... (EETimes)
Stocks in Europe, Asia Rise as BHP Billiton, UBS Gain; U.S. Futures Drop May 5, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG soared 7. 2 percent to 2. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Rambus: Ruling allows it to seek higher damages Apr 29, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO A U.S. federal court ruled that the patent damages that memory technology licensor Rambus Inc. could seek from Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. for alleged infringement after June 2005 were not capped by a March 2005 settlement between Rambus and Infineon Technologies AG, according to a statement issued by Rambus Tuesday (April 28). The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled against Samsung, saying the South Korean electronics giant is not entitled to pay a... (EETimes)
European Stock-Index Futures Advance; Asian Shares Gain on Toshiba Results Apr 17, 2009
STMicroelectronics NV and Infineon Technologies AG may be active after Toshiba Corp., Japans largest semiconductor maker, reported results that beat forecasts and memory-chip prices rose ... STMicroelectronics, Europes largest chipmaker, and Infineon Technologies may be active. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
IBM 'fab club' rolls 28-nm process with high-k Apr 17, 2009
Ltd., GlobalFoundries, Infineon Technologies AG, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and STMicroelectronics Inc.. The 28-nm process, which has been widely anticipated, is said to provide a seamless migration path from the group's 32-nm technology. (EETimes)
European, Asian Stocks Advance; U.S. Index Futures Decline; Infineon Gains Apr 17, 2009
STMicroelectronics NV and Infineon Technologies AG added more than 2 ... Infineon Technologies, Europes second- biggest maker of semiconductors, added 4. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Infineon's new RM1.7bil facility at hand after economic crisis Apr 16, 2009
KULIM: Infineon Technologies (Kulim) Sdn Bhd plans to spend another RM1 ... The Kulim plant is one of the many Infineon Technologies facilities involved in a worldwide programme to help the group save 600 million euros through cost management and increased productivity ... Instead of downsizing or implementing pay cuts, Tan said 300 to 400 of Infineon Technologies Kulims senior management, executives and engineers were supporting the groups unpaid leave programme by taking three to five days... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Electrosmog On The Circuit Board Apr 10, 2009
In a collaborative project carried out with Continental and Infineon Technologies, the Fraunhofer ENAS has developed a measuring system that can locate even the weakest electrical and magnetic fields to an accuracy of a few hundredths of a millimeter. Where are there areas of conspicuously high electromagnetic radiation. (Science Daily)
Briefing: Semiconductors Apr 3, 2009
8 billion in 2008), Infineon Technologies ($6 billion) and NXP Semiconductors ($5. 4 billion) are struggling. (The Economist)
Elpida Leads Gains by Asia Chipmaker Shares After Taiwan Memory Accord Apr 1, 2009
a unit of chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG, sought protection from creditors in January after failing to secure sufficient financing following the slide in prices. the worlds largest memory-chip maker, gained 0. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Analysis: Is TI ready for a major analog IC acquisition? Mar 27, 2009
Most analysts don't expect TI to launch a bid for any of its major rivals in the analog IC market, however, arguing that big competitors like STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, Analog Devices and NXP Semiconductors offer limited upside in terms of product and technology gains. They also note that these companies are simply too large or costly to digest. (EETimes)
New analog IC markets seen after 2008 decline Mar 27, 2009
Thanks to a stormy 2008 business environment with lower demand for wireless products, third-ranked player Infineon Technologies AG saw revenue decline 16 percent to $2. 8 billion, according to Databeans. (EETimes)
ProMOS Technologies Bondholders Agree to Accept Discount, Averting Default Mar 23, 2009
Qimonda, a unit of chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG, sought protection from creditors in January after failing to secure sufficient financing following the slide in prices. To contact the reporter on this story: in Taipei at. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Infineon gets $68M order from Huawei Mar 19, 2009
German computer chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG said Thursday it has signed a letter of intent with telecoms company Huawei Technologies of China for an order worth $68 million ( 52 million). Infineon said it will supply Huawei's wireline and wireless communications phone systems business, allowing Huawei to deliver more advanced systems to the telecoms market. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
TCS gets contract from Infineon Mar 10, 2009
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services, India's top outsourcer, said on Tuesday it had signed a multi-year IT solutions contract with German semiconductor maker Infineon Technologies AG.. Financial details were not disclosed. (India Times)
Dow Jones Indexes Announces Dow Jones Country Titans and Dow Jones Select Dividend Indexes Regular Annual and Quarterly Review Results Mar 6, 2009
XE) and Infineon Technologies AG (Germany, Technology, IFX.XE) will be replaced by Salzgitter AG (Germany, Basic Resources, SZG.XE), Fresenius SE Pfd. (Germany, Health Care, FRE.XE) and Beiersdorf AG (Germany, Personal & Household Goods, BEI.XE), respectively. (Primezone Releases)
Infineon, Postbank Leave Benchmark DAX Index; Hannover Re, Fresenius Join Mar 5, 2009
March 5 (Bloomberg) --, owner of the largest kidney dialysis provider, and reinsurer Hannover Re will replace Infineon Technologies AG and Deutsche Postbank AG in Germanys. The changes will take effect March 23, Deutsche Boerse said in a statement on its Web site late yesterday. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Technology vendors seize opportunity to gain market share, emerge from global crisis stronger at International IC-China Conference & Exhibition Feb 26, 2009
Companies to host seminars include Actel, Freescale Semiconductor, Fujitsu Microelectronics, Future Technology Devices International (FTDI), Infineon Technologies, International Rectifier and STMicroelectronics. Saunderson said: "For 14 years, IIC-China has connected great minds, original ideas and new technology. It has helped mainland China evolve from being the world's factory to a power house for technologic innovations. Technology vendors and engineers have always relied on IIC-China as the... (PR Newswire)
* Qimonda Richmond files for bankruptcy protection in US Feb 22, 2009
Qimonda Richmond LLC, a US semiconductor-making unit of Infineon Technologies AG, filed for bankruptcy protection from creditors, blaming the drop in global demand for computer chips. The company, based in Sandston, Virginia, listed more than US$1 billion in both assets and debt in Chapter 11 documents filed on Friday in US Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
SyEna project to bring automation to analog design Feb 19, 2009
Involved in the SynEa project are a relative large number of semiconductor vendors and research institutes including Fraunhofer IIS/EAS, Infineon Technologies, Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH, Melexis, MunEDA GmbH, Bosch group, the Dresden Technical University and ZMD AG. Designed to run until September 2011, the project is funded by the German federal ministry of research and technology by a sum that adds up to the equivalent of 100 person-years, the EDAcentrum spokesperson said. Free Subscription... (EETimes)
Analyst bullish on Broadcom's cellular business Feb 18, 2009
Nokia, the world's No. 1 handset maker, it would stop designing semiconductor in house and buy chips from four key vendors: Broadcom, Texas Instruments Inc., Infineon Technologies and STMicroelectronics Inc. On Tuesday, Nokia said it would also in its 3G phones. Nokia also said on Tuesday it would use Broadcom as a 3G baseband, RF and mixed signal chipset supplier for worldwide markets. (EETimes)
* European stocks keep on rising to erase years loss Feb 8, 2009
Infineon Technologies AG increased 17 percent as Europes second-largest maker of semiconductors said it would deepen cost cuts and lower -investments to -preserve cash. Xstrata PLC led mining shares higher as metals prices rallied. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
German Stocks Rise a Fourth Day After Infineon, BMW Ease Recession Concern Feb 7, 2009
Feb. 6 (Bloomberg) -- rose for a fourth day after earnings statements from Bayerische Motoren Werke AG and Infineon Technologies AG eased concern the global recession will erode corporate profits. BMW surged 12 percent after the worlds biggest luxury carmaker said it will report clearly positive group earnings for 2008. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
