ADVISORY/Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. -TAEC- IEEE International Microwave Symposium 2001 MTT-S Media Advisory.

News/Assignment Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday-Thursday (May 22-24)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.

WHO:            Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC)

                Globally recognized as a leading supplier of
                state-of-the-art microwave and RF devices, Toshiba
                offers the industry's broadest lineup of
                semiconductor, display and storage solutions for the
                computing, wireless, networking and digital consumer
                markets. Combining quality and flexibility with design
                engineering expertise, TAEC brings advanced
                next-generation technologies to its OEM customers.

WHAT:           Broadening its comprehensive family of microwave
                components, Toshiba will be showcasing how it is
                "In Step with the Wireless Future" by demonstrating
                its latest microwave and RF product offerings at the
                upcoming MTT-S show.

WHERE:          Phoenix Civic Plaza
                Phoenix
                Booth No. 3327

WHEN:           Tuesday, May 22, 2001 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
                Wednesday, May 23, 2001 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
                Thursday, May 24, 2001 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

NEW PRODUCT
ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Toshiba will be announcing several new products at
                MTT-S, including:

                -- Ultra-Compact Radio Frequency Components: Toshiba
                   will be expanding its portfolio of ultra-compact
                   RFICs with new devices designed for use in cable TV
                   tuners, cable modems and Bluetooth(TM) applications
                   for communications applications.

                -- Microwave Component Modules for Telecommunications
                   Infrastructure Equipment: Toshiba will be
                   announcing the expansion of its microwave component
                   family with the addition of two new devices. The
                   new products are targeted for use in very small
                   aperture terminal (VSAT) satellite terminals and
                   wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA)
                   basestations.

                -- Solid State Power Amplifier for Long-Haul
                   Point-to-Point Terrestrial Communications: Toshiba
                   will strengthen its market leadership in high power
                   microwave semiconductors with the introduction of a
                   new power amplifier designed for use in gateway or
                   earth station satellite communications systems.

CONTACT:           To schedule a meeting with TAEC executives at
                   MTT-S, or to request a press kit, contact:
                   Cambria Morgan, Benjamin Group/BSMG Worldwide
                   949/428-3854 -- [e-mail]

Note to Editors: Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Corp. and licensed by Toshiba Corp.