Infineon Technologies AG is a German semiconductor manufacturer founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Siemens, focusing on automotive, industrial, and security chips. This timeline traces its corporate history, key acquisitions, product innovations, and market performance.
Infineon Technologies AG is founded as a spin-off from Siemens AG's semiconductor division, headquartered in Neubiberg, Germany. #corporate #semiconductors
Infineon goes public on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and NYSE, and is listed on the DAX index. #ipo #stockmarket
Infineon acquires Catamaran Communications, a broadband communications chipmaker, to expand its communications portfolio. #mergers #broadband
Infineon is removed from the DAX index and undergoes a major restructuring into three divisions: Automotive, Industrial & Multimarket, and Communications. #corporate #restructuring
Infineon begins production on 300mm wafers at its Dresden facility, a technological milestone for cost efficiency. #manufacturing #technology
Infineon acquires Primarion, a power management IC company, strengthening its power semiconductor business. #mergers #powermanagement
Infineon sells its wireline communications business to Lantiq, focusing on core segments. #divestiture #communications
CEO Wolfgang Ziebart resigns; Peter Bauer takes over as CEO, leading a strategic refocus on automotive and industrial markets. #leadership #corporate
Infineon acquires Texas Instruments' DSL business for $245 million to strengthen its broadband portfolio. #mergers #broadband
Infineon and Samsung form a joint venture to develop and manufacture power semiconductors. #partnership #semiconductors
Infineon sells its wireless business to Intel, forming Intel Mobile Communications, as part of strategic refocusing. #divestiture #wireless
Infineon is added to the MDAX index after a successful restructuring and financial recovery. #stockmarket #index
Infineon reports annual revenue of €3.2 billion, driven by strong automotive and industrial demand. #financials #revenue
Infineon launches the first integrated power stage for server voltage regulation, increasing efficiency. #productlaunch #power
Reinhard Ploss is appointed CEO of Infineon, succeeding Peter Bauer, and continues the company's growth strategy. #leadership #corporate
Infineon introduces a 3D Time-of-Flight sensor for gesture recognition, entering the consumer electronics market. #innovation #sensors
Infineon launches the CoolMOS C7, a high-voltage power MOSFET with industry-leading efficiency. #productlaunch #power
Infineon launches the 650V CoolSiC Schottky diode, marking its entry into the silicon carbide market. #innovation #SiC
Infineon announces the acquisition of International Rectifier for $3 billion, strengthening its power semiconductor portfolio. #mergers #acquisition
Infineon completes the acquisition of International Rectifier, expanding its presence in the US and power management. #mergers #acquisition
Infineon reports annual revenue of €5.8 billion, boosted by the International Rectifier acquisition. #financials #revenue
Infineon launches the XENSIV series of MEMS sensors for automotive and industrial applications. #productlaunch #sensors
Infineon becomes the world's leading supplier of automotive semiconductors by market share. #automotive #semiconductors
Infineon acquires Merus Audio, a Danish audio amplifier company, to strengthen its audio semiconductor business. #mergers #audio
Infineon launches its first Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductor, the CoolGaN 600V HEMT. #innovation #GaN
Infineon opens a new R&D center in Bangalore, India, to enhance its global engineering capabilities. #expansion #R&D
Infineon announces plans to build a new 300mm wafer fab in Villach, Austria, to meet growing demand. #manufacturing #expansion
Infineon rejoins the DAX index, replacing Lufthansa, reflecting its strong recovery and growth. #stockmarket #index
Infineon announces the acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor for $10.1 billion to expand in IoT and automotive. #mergers #acquisition
Infineon completes the acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor, strengthening its position in memory and embedded solutions. #mergers #acquisition
Infineon reports revenue of over €10 billion for fiscal year 2020, driven by acquisitions and strong demand. #financials #revenue
Infineon launches CoolSiC MOSFETs for automotive traction inverters, enhancing EV efficiency. #productlaunch #SiC
Infineon begins construction of its new 300mm wafer fab in Villach, Austria, one of the largest investments in its history. #manufacturing #investment
Jochen Hanebeck is appointed CEO of Infineon, succeeding Reinhard Ploss. #leadership #corporate
Infineon opens its new 300mm wafer fab in Villach, Austria, increasing production capacity for power semiconductors. #manufacturing #expansion
Infineon launches the RYY2401 radar chip for 77GHz applications, enabling advanced driver assistance systems. #productlaunch #automotive
Infineon acquires GaN Systems, a leading GaN power semiconductor company, for $830 million to boost its GaN portfolio. #mergers #GaN
Infineon launches CoolGaN transistors for fast mobile charging applications. #productlaunch #GaN
Infineon participates in the European Union's Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) for microelectronics. #policy #innovation
Infineon announces a multi-billion dollar investment in a new silicon carbide wafer fab in Kulim, Malaysia. #manufacturing #investment