INDUSTRY EXPERT NICK TREDENNICK TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT PROGRAMMABLE WORLD 2002

Dr. Tredennick to discuss the evolution of digital design and programmable technologies revolutionizing system design

SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 25, 2002 - Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ:XLNX) today announced Nick Tredennick, founder of NexGen and architect of the 68000 microprocessor, as keynote speaker for Programmable World 2002. In his keynote, Dr. Tredennick will discuss the evolution of digital design and bleeding-edge technologies enabling the new era of systems design. Programmable World 2002 is a collaborative industry event that will provide system architects and engineers with in-depth technical training on the multi-faceted technologies revolutionizing electronic systems design. The event is scheduled for April 17, 2002 and will be held simultaneously in 20 locations worldwide. Visit www.xilinx.com to register now.

"Dr. Tredennick is a true industry pioneer and we are very pleased to have him participate in Programmable World 2002," said Sandeep Vij, vice president of worldwide marketing at Xilinx. "Given his thirty years of experience in computer and microprocessor design as well as his position as a Fellow of the IEEE, Dr. Tredennick promises to deliver a provocative and entertaining keynote."

About the Speaker
As a senior design engineer at Motorola, Dr. Tredennick developed the logic and microcode for the original Motorola 68000 microprocessor. As a member of the research staff at IBM's Watson Research Center, he developed logic and microcode for the Micro/370. He has taught at the University of Texas at Austin, U.C. Berkeley, and founded several Silicon Valley startup companies. Dr. Tredennick has published over fifty technical works and holds nine patents. He currently works for Gilder Publishing as editor of the industry publication Dynamic Silicon.

About Programmable World 2002
Programmable World 2002 is an industry event presented by IBM, Wind River Systems, Xilinx and a dozen other industry leaders. Over 8,000 system architects and design engineers are expected to participate in the free of charge event. A broad array of topics will be discussed at the event, including high performance connectivity, digital signal processing, systems design, and processing solutions. The event will also offer 20 hours of technical sessions as well as technical demonstrations and exhibits. Complete program and technical session descriptions are also available at www.xilinx.com.

About Xilinx
Xilinx is the leading innovator of complete programmable logic solutions, including advanced integrated circuits, software design tools, predefined system functions delivered as intellectual property cores, and unparalleled field engineering support. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Xilinx invented the field programmable gate array (FPGA) and fulfills more than half of the world demand for these devices today. Xilinx solutions enable customers to reduce significantly the time required to develop products for the computer, peripheral, telecommunications, networking, industrial control, instrumentation, high-reliability/military, low power portable, and consumer markets. For more information, visit the Xilinx web site at www.xilinx.com.

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