Fujitsu Components America, Inc.

Fujitsu Takamisawa and FCI Cross License High-Speed Connector Line

Sunnyvale, CA, April 9, 2001 — In a move to support industry development of high-speed data transfer applications, Fujitsu Takamisawa Component Limited (FTCL) and FCI USA Inc. today announced they have entered into a cross-license agreement for FCI to make and sell Fujitsu's FCN-260(D) MicroGiGaCN™ differential connector.

This agreement positions FCI to become a second source for the high-speed connector series that was recently adopted as InfiniBand's standard I/O interface for 4x and 12x copper links. The device is also being considered as the standard interface for 10G FibreChannel's copper link.

The license agreement extends to the current MicroGiGaCN series mezzanine connector as well as products in the future expansion of the product line. Terms of the agreement will ensure that products from both sources are fully compatible and intermatable.

A cost-effective option to fiber optic and coaxial connectors, the MicroGiGaCN series maintains signal integrity up to 3.2Gigabits per second per link to address both entry-level and high-end communications systems.

"The goal of this agreement is to broaden the availability of this standard, high-speed interconnect from two compatible sources. FCI is a large, well-respected connector manufacturer with the proper sales and distribution channels for this product," said Don Dealtry, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc. "Increased industry access to the MicroGiGaCN for high-speed data and telecommunications applications will benefit both developers and users through improved price/performance, greater flexibility and scalability, and enhanced system reliability," he added.

"FCI is excited to be able to serve the Infiniband I/O needs and be in position with this technology to respond to other high-speed applications as they develop. The global marketplace will be well served by our joint efforts," said Steve Barber, project manager at FCI.

Product Information: 1-800-380-0059

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About FCI

FCI is the world's second largest connector manufacturer operating in 29 countries. FCI interconnect and value-added products serve primarily the Telecommunications, Data Communications, Industrial and Instrumentation, Military and Aerospace, Automotive, and Electrical and Energy market segments. FCI is part of the Framatome Group headquartered in Paris, France.
For more information, please see: www.fciconnect.com

About Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc.

Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc. markets and distributes electronic components throughout North, Central and South America. Products include electromechanical relays, connectors, keyboards and thermal printers. The company is headquartered at 250 E. Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089. For product information contact FTA via telephone 1-800-380-0059 or by email at marcom@fta.fujitsu.com.
For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.takamisawa.com

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