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BENGALURU, India--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Freescale Semiconductor (NYSE: FSL), a global leader in embedded processing solutions, opened the eighth edition of the companyas annual [ Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) India ] today at the Hotel Sheraton, Bengaluru. The unique event provides an avenue for Freescaleas customers, partners and employees to meet and explore the latest innovations in embedded design from around the world.

"Our world will depend increasingly on information and communication technology with tens of billions of new intelligent systems connecting to the web as a result of the aInternet of Thingsa dynamic"

The theme for the global FTF 2012 program is aPowering Innovation.a Freescale is emphasizing its leading technologies and products that help embedded developers differentiate their designs, as well as the comprehensive, market-focused spectrum of enablement solutions and ecosystem partnerships needed to help developers innovate and accelerate their time to market.

Approximately 1,000 designers, applications engineers, industry experts, executives and hardware, software and tools partners from around the world are on hand for two intensive days of learning and networking. This yearas forum opened with a keynote address by Freescaleas Senior Vice President and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Henri Richard.

aOur world will depend increasingly on information and communication technology with tens of billions of new intelligent systems connecting to the web as a result of the aInternet of Thingsa dynamic,a said Richard. aUsing Freescaleas unique product portfolio and expansive partner ecosystem, we are a catalyst, enabling our customers to architect, build and go to market with solutions providing machine-to-machine connectivity creating a world of Connected Intelligence. Weare pleased to return to India to host the Freescale Technology Forum in 2012. India is an important market for us and it is experiencing dynamic growth with very diverse yet distinct technology needs offering tremendous opportunity for Freescale and our industry partners.a

Dr. Ajay Kumar, Joint Secretary for Indiaas Department of Electronics and IT, also addressed the FTF attendees.aThe recent incentive program announced by the Indian government of 100 billion (Rs 10,000 crores) to promote large-scale manufacturing in the electronic system design and manufacturing (ESDM) sector has been welcomed by the industry,a said Dr. Kumar. aTechnology events like the Freescale Technology Forum bring forth the advances that the embedded design industry is making in India. The industry has huge potential and definitely adds to the overall growth prospect. We look forward to more technology industry events in India.a

FTF India 2012 features more than 70 hours of technical training sessions, tools and more than 60 interactive Technology Lab demonstrations in the fields of Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, Networking and Enabling Technologies from Freescale and our partners. One of the key highlights is the acustomer product showcasea that has more than 30 end-consumer products.

Some of the featured Technology Lab demos built using Freescale technology include:

• Solar inverter
• Smart energy meter
• Thermal printer
• C-DOT wireless broadband device
• 3D graphics using an i.MX 6 applications processor and a Qorivva microcontroller
• Four-cylinder gasoline engine demonstrator
• eReaders
• Freescale Xtrinsic sensor fusion development tool
• Energy, automation and wireless control home management products
• Solar inverter with energy monitor
• VGo robotic telepresence

Global Sponsors of FTF 2012

Global Diamond Sponsors: [ Enea ], [ Mentor Graphics ], [ QNX ] and [ Wind River Systems ]

About Freescale India

Headquartered in Noida, Freescale has more than 1000 employees across its India operations including a research and development centre in Noida, software centre in Hyderabad and sales office in Bangalore and is focused on delivering next-generation technologies.

About the Freescale Technology Forum

Created to inspire innovation and collaboration, the Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) has become the developer event of the year for the embedded design industry. The Forum, which debuted in 2005, has drawn nearly 52,000 attendees at FTF events worldwide since its inception. For more information about FTF events, visit [ www.freescale.com/ftf ].

About Freescale Semiconductor

Freescale Semiconductor is a global leader in embedded processing solutions, providing industry leading products that are advancing the automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets. From microprocessors and microcontrollers to sensors, analog integrated circuits and connectivity - our technologies are the foundation for the innovations that make our world greener, safer, healthier and more connected. Some of our key applications and end-markets include automotive safety, hybrid and all-electric vehicles, next generation wireless infrastructure, smart energy management, portable medical devices, consumer appliances and smart mobile devices.

The company is based in Austin, Texas, and has design, research and development, manufacturing and sales operations around the world. [ http://www.freescale.com ]

Freescale, the Freescale logo and Qorivva are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Xtrinsic is a trademark of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Freescale Semiconductor Inc. 2012.