Centennial Technologies Introduces Next Generation PC Cards Utilizing AMD'S New 32 Mb Components.

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 1999--Centennial Technologies, Inc. (Ticker:CENL) today introduced its new "E Series" line of PC Cards that utilize the latest component technology from one of Centennial's primary suppliers, AMD (NYSE:AMD). Centennial's latest innovation brings to market the highest density Flash memory card available utilizing AMD component technology.

The "E Series" PC Cards offer up to 64 Megabytes of available Flash memory while operating in a 5 Volt only environment. Using AMD's new 32 Megabit chipset, the AM29F032, the "E Series" line builds upon the 40 Megabytes currently available with Centennial's "D Series" PC Cards. Along with these fully compliant PCMCIA cards, Centennial also offers a reduced functionality PCMCIA compatible card for cost sensitive solutions. The "E Series" products are immediately available to customers for new designs requiring higher memory capacity than previously available or as an upgrade solution in applications that could benefit from additional memory.

"The 'E Series' product line evolves from Centennial's continuing commitment to develop state-of-the-art products as new technologies are introduced into the marketplace," said Richard Stathes, Centennial's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our customer base is again realizing the benefits of Centennial's PC Card design expertise and solid relationships with our memory manufacturers."

"AMD is delighted to support Centennial Technology's strategy of developing highly integrated, industry leading PC cards," said Kevin Plouse, technical marketing director of AMD's memory group. "Our leadership in high-density flash helps enable the development of innovative solutions for our major customers."

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The matters expressed in such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, market acceptance of the Company's new products and continued development of increased chip densities by the Company's chip suppliers, and other risks identified in filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets. AMD produces processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and products for communications and networking applications. Founded in 1969 and based in Sunnyvale, California, AMD had revenues of $2.5 billion in 1998. (NYSE:AMD). AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Centennial Technologies, Inc. provides custom and industry standard PC Cards for original equipment manufacturers. Centennial is a global leader in the integration of patented and proprietary technology into application specific cards for commercial, industrial and military markets. The Company's headquarters and ISO 9001 certified engineering and manufacturing facility is located in the Boston, Massachusetts area, with sales and services offices in California, North Carolina, Indiana and Pennsylvania. The Company's international sales and service operations are headquartered in the United Kingdom. More information about Centennial can be obtained on the Internet at http://www.cent-tech.com. Centennial and the Centennial logo are trademarks of Centennial Technologies, Inc.