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25 December 2003 Japan: Fujitsu and Sumitomo Electric Establish Joint Venture in Compound Semiconductor Devices
Tokyo, December 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today announced that they have reached a basic agreement to create a joint venture that will consolidate the operations of Fujitsu Quantum Devices Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu that is focused on the development, manufacture and sales of compound semiconductors, with the electronic devices business of Sumitomo Electric's compound semiconductor operations. Fujitsu and Sumitomo Electric will each have an equal equity ownership in the joint venture.
22 December 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First Touch Panel Using Conductive Polymer Film
Tokyo, December 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Component Limited today announced the joint development of the world's first resistive touch panel that uses a conductive polymer film, a transparent conductive film that offers durability 10 times that of the conventional ITO film and succeeds in reducing production costs to less than half. Volume production capabilities for this breakthrough technology have been confirmed.
16 December 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America & Cogent Systems Provide Comprehensive Fingerprint Biometric Solutions
Sunnyvale, CA, December 16, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leader in biometric fingerprint sensor hardware, and Cogent Systems Inc., a leading developer of integrated biometric solutions, will collaborate on the development of new biometric security designs for government and commercial applications. The two companies will develop solutions for network security, physical and logical access control, positive ID for identity documents, and mobile/wireless security.
15 December 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Achieves Breakthrough in Ultrafine-Pitch Solder Bumping and Flip-Chip Bonding
Tokyo, December 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed new technology that enables formation of ultrafine pitch 35 micron (center-to-center distance of bumps) solder bumps, and high-precision flip-chip bonding interconnection. This breakthrough technology increases connection density by approximately 50 times compared to conventional flip chip interconnections and actualizes downsizing of LSIs and LSI packaging.
8 December 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Achieves Breakthrough Output with Gallium Nitride HEMT Amplifier
Kawasaki, December 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that it has developed a gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) amplifier (Figure 1) which achieves the world's highest power output of 174 watts at 63 volts, while demonstrating unprecedented record drain efficiency of 40%, fulfilling W-CDMA system requirements for base stations. This breakthrough represents a significant step forward in making smaller and more energy efficient base stations for 3G mobile networks, and overcomes the technical hurdle for output needs exceeding 150 watts required for realistic application in 3G mobile systems.
24 November 2003 USA: Fujitsu Adds Ultra-Slim Solid State Relay for Industrial and Appliance Markets
Sunnyvale, CA, November 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced it has expanded its relay offering for the industrial control and appliance markets with the addition of an ultra-slim solid-state device.
20 November 2003 USA: Fujitsu Introduces ARM9 Multi-CPU Evaluation Device
Sunnyvale, CA, November 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced a new ARM9 multi-CPU evaluation device, the MB87Q1100, as part of a platform developed to enable customers to design large, complex systems with very high levels of predictability and efficiency. The MB87Q1100 integrates the ARM926EJ-S and ARM946E-S embedded macrocell cores in Fujitsu's next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC) platform.
20 November 2003 USA: Fujitsu Licenses Verification Technology to Cadence
Sunnyvale, CA, November 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced it has licensed three verification technology patents to Cadence Design Systems, Inc. The agreement provides Cadence® with extended technologies related to equivalence checking for system-on-chip design verification.
18 November 2003 UK: Fujitsu Introduces Fingerprint Module Stack - An "All in One" Embedded System Solution
London, November 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced an all-in-one embedded fingerprint system solution MDFP200. This new module stack allows customers to shorten their development cycles and achieve faster time-to-market. Target applications are access control & management systems and various personal identification systems.
12 November 2003 Japan: Fujitsu's Plasma Tube Technologies Herald Advent of 100-Inch-Plus Flat-Screen Displays
Kawasaki, November 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a revolutionary new plasma tube technology to produce narrow glass tubes, measuring one meter in length and one-millimeter in diameter, that emit light using the same phosphor structure as in a conventional PDP (plasma display panel). In addition, the company has developed a technology that sandwiches an array of these plasma tubes between two electrode plates to make up a display panel. Fujitsu succeeded in producing a prototype panel using 128 plasma tubes (for a screen size of 128 mm x 1 m) that display moving images in color.
7 November 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Announces ARM9 Multi-CPU Evaluation Device Implementing Next-Generation SoC Platform
Frankfurt, November 7, 2003 – Fujitsu has announced the development of an ARM9 multi-CPU evaluation device, the MB87Q1100, which implements the next - generation SoC (System-on-Chip) platform, integrating ARM926EJ-S and ARM946E-S embedded macrocell cores.
31 October 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Establishes New Semiconductor Subsidiary in Shanghai
Tokyo, October 31, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Shanghai, Fujitsu Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., as part of the company's ongoing strategy to strengthen its profile in China's semiconductor market. The new subsidiary, which will serve as a center for the design, development, and sales of semiconductors in the region, began operations on October 30.
29 October 2003 Japan: Announcement of the Revised Achievements Forecast
Tokyo, October 29, 2003 – FDK CORPORATION announced today, based on the latest achievements, the predicted achievement in the settlement-of-accounts, which was announced on April 25, 2003, are revised as follows:
28 October 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops the FR80, Highest-Performance CPU Core for 32-bit RISC MCUs
Tokyo, October 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the FR80, the most powerful processor core to date for its FR family of 32-bit RISC microcontrollers that are primarily used in digital home appliances.
21 October 2003 USA: Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Introduces Third-Generation Technology for Printed Circuit Boards
Sunnyvale, CA, October 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Interconnect Technologies Limited (FICT) today introduced products based on its next-generation Multi-Via 3 (MV3) technology, which reduces manufacturing costs and makes it easier to design multi-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
16 October 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America to Demonstrate Innovative Single-chip 10Gbps Ethernet Switch IC
Sunnyvale, CA, October 16, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (FMA) will demonstrate its innovative single-chip 10Gbps Ethernet switch at booth 624 during the annual Network Processors West Conference at Parkside Hall in San Jose October 21-23.
9 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Wins Component Product of the Year Award
Frankfurt, October 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has won the Component Product of the Year award for its dual 14-bit 800MSa/s digital to analogue converter (MB86064), the world's fastest CMOS DAC
6 October 2003 Japan: FDK Launches Non-Isolated Point-of-Load DC-DC Converters "W series"
Tokyo, October 6, 2003 – FDK CORPORATION launches non-isolated point-of-load DC-DC converters "W series", which comprise 72 models in November this year, With electric power efficiency up to 95% at the maximum as a high-efficiency POL (Point of Load) power supply that respond to decentralization of electric equipment.
6 October 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe and Accemic Announce First Single-Chip Monitor Debugger
Frankfurt, October 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and Accemic have announced the availability of the first single-chip monitor debugger for Fujitsu's FR 32-bit microcontroller Series.
30 September 2003 Japan / USA: Fujitsu and Synopsys Launch SoC Design Consulting Service
Tokyo, Japan / Mountain View, CA, USA, September 30, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, Japan's largest ASIC vendor, and Synopsys, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPS), the world leader in semiconductor design software, today announced a new design consulting service to help system-on-chip (SoC) designers improve the quality of designs, and thereby reduce design cycles. The companies' joint SoC design consulting service brings together Synopsys' consulting expertise in logic and physical synthesis with Fujitsu's expertise in leading-edge physical design technologies. This combination provides integrated support for customers' design processes, from the SoC specification through logic and physical synthesis to the physical design implementation stage. The service is currently available in Japan and will gradually be expanded to other markets throughout the world.
25 September 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Rolls Out First 10Gbps SERDES Macro for Networking Designs
Frankfurt, September 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has recently introduced its new 10Gbps serial transceiver macro, the HS9GX, for ASIC-based networking and communications applications.
24 September 2003 USA: Pulse-LINK Selects Fujitsu Microelectronics America to Co-develop CMOS SoC ASIC
San Diego and Sunnyvale, CA, September 24, 2003 – Pulse~LINK, Inc. and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today signed an agreement to jointly develop a digital baseband processor using Fujitsu’s 0.11-micron CMOS SoC ASIC solutions. This ASIC will be used in the Pulse~LINK system designed specifically for the world’s first Ultra Wideband Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN).
9 September 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America Delivers a Series of High-Performance ASICs to Foundry Networks
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has delivered three generations of ASICs to Foundry Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:FDRY), the industry’s leading networking supplier, for several families of networking products. The ASICs are the result of the ongoing collaboration between the two organizations.
9 September 2003 USA: New 32-Bit FR60Lite RISC Microcontrollers Deliver Low Power Operation, Fast A/D Converters
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced a set of 32-bit controllers from its FR60Lite Series that deliver excellent performance for digital consumer products, and feature power requirements as low as one milliamp per MHz. This new series of 32-bit microcontrollers is built using Fujitsu’s latest wafer technology, and is designed to provide a cost-efficient upgrade path for users of 16-bit MCUs who want 32-bit performance.
9 September 2003 USA: New FRAM ICs for Security, Microcontroller, Radio Frequency ID Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, September 9, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced to the North American markets two new ferroelectric RAM (FRAM) products developed for security, computing and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications.
3 September 2003 USA: Fujitsu Demonstrates New 10Gbps Ethernet Switch IC at Gigabit Ethernet Conference
Sunnyvale, CA, September 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will present demonstrations of its industry’s first single-chip 10Gbps Ethernet switch IC at the annual Gigabit Ethernet Conference (GEC), September 8-10, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This year’s GEC is held as a part of National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (NFOEC).
27 August 2003 Japan: Fujitsu to Consolidate its Japan-Based Semiconductor Assembly and Testing Operations
Tokyo, August 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will consolidate its four semiconductor back-end assembly and testing subsidiaries in Japan into one newly-established company with four facilities. The new company, Fujitsu Integrated Microtechnology Limited, will focus on the back-end assembly and testing of logic chips, integrating the unique product lines and technological strengths of each of the four units into one highly competitive organization with improved efficiencies.
25 August 2003 Singapore: Fujitsu Expands High-Speed Connector Series to Support Serial- Attached SCSI & ATA, and 10G Fiber Channel
Singapore, August 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Components Asia, Limited has expanded its microGiGaCNTM high-speed, differential connector line by adding an I/O plug with thumbscrews, which is the standard I/O configuration for Serial Attached SCSI 4-lane, Serial ATA-2 4-lane and 10G Fiber Channel technology. Fujitsu’s microGiGaCN series now offers a full-range of industry-standard, high-speed copper interconnects for various high-speed transport technologies.
25 August 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America Introduces New 128Mbit Burst Mode Mobile FCRAM
Sunnyvale, CA, August 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has introduced a new 128Mbit mobile FCRAM device based on the company's Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAMTM) architecture.
21 August 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Introduces 128Mbit Mobile FCRAM with Burst Mode Operation
Tokyo, August 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the availability of a new 128Mbit Mobile Fast Cycle RAMTM device for mobile phone applications. The new Mobile FCRAM, the MB82DBR08163, adopts burst mode operations compliant with the Common Specifications for Mobile RAM. The device's high-speed performance and large density make it ideal for 3G cellular phone vendors looking to provide advanced applications.
19 August 2003 USA: ScanSnap!™ Streamlines Operations and Data Archiving among Small Businesses in the Accounting Industry
San Jose, CA, August 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA), a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced that the new Fujitsu ScanSnap!™ scanner is making significant headway among small businesses within the paper-intensive accounting industry by enabling simplified and streamlined tax preparation and filing operations. Users have already realized monetary savings due to ScanSnap!'s one-step centralized approach to paper-to-digital conversion of hardcopy documents, resulting in increased employee productivity and maximizing use of expensive office space.
8 August 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces New PLLs with Industry's Smallest Package - Low Power for High Frequency Applications
Frankfurt, August 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has announced the MB15F7xUV series, a new family of sub-miniature dual PLL frequency synthesisers designed for the high frequency mobile communications market.
5 August 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics' Dual PLL Frequency Synthesizer Features Very Low Power and Current, for WAP
Sunnyvale, CA, August 5, 2003 – A new series of ultra-small Dual PLL frequency synthesizers, featuring power supply current as low as 2.5 milliamps (mA) at 2.7V, is available now from Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA).
5 August 2003 USA: Sybase and Fujitsu Software Corporation Forge New Strategic Partnership
Orlando, FL and San Jose, CA, August 5, 2003 – Sybase, Inc. (NYSE: SY), a leading enterprise infrastructure and integration company, and Fujitsu Software Corporation (Fujitsu), a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace, today announced they signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new partnership. Fujitsu will market Sybase’s Content Capture technology and offer it as a component of Fujitsu Interstage Portalworks, and Sybase will integrate Fujitsu’s Interstage XWand Developer XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) solution with PowerDesigner, Sybase’s all-in-one modeling and design tool and co-market the combined solution.
29 July 2003 USA: Fujitsu Releases Matched-Impedance Loop Back Module for High-Speed Systems
Sunnyvale, CA, July 29, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released a matched-impedance loop-back module for testing systems operating at 500Mbps to 3.2Gbps per channel. The new module is an expansion of Fujitsu’s high-speed, microGiGaCNTM differential connector series.
28 July 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Develops 90nm CMOS Technology for Digital Consumer and Mobile Applications
Frankfurt, July 28, 2003 – Fujitsu recently announced that is has developed and begun accepting orders for the CS101 Series of system-on-chips (SoCs) employing its state-of-the-art 90nm CMOS technology.
22 July 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics' New MBF310 Fingerprint Sensor Ideal for New Generation of Mobile Phones
Sunnyvale, CA, July 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced its new MBF310 capacitive-based fingerprint Sweep SensorTM. With its advanced Auto-Finger Detection (AFD) circuit and on-board FIFO memory, the compact design optimizes power consumption and CPU efficiency, making it ideal for the next generation of mobile phones.
10 July 2003 Singapore: Fujitsu and Motorola Make Fingerprint Recognition Technology Possible for Handhelds
Singapore, July 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd, one of the leading suppliers of Biometric Fingerprint Sensors and Motorola Semiconductors Hong Kong Ltd, one of the world leaders in micro-processors, today announced a co-operation in the development of an Advanced PDA Reference Solution supporting Biometric Fingerprint Authentication.
3 July 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Introduces New Built-In OSDC and USB Host 32-bit RISC Microcontroller
Tokyo, July 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has jointly developed with subsidiary Fujitsu VLSI Limited, a new 32-bit RISC microcontroller that controls character displays for television screens/monitors, including cathode ray tubes (CRTs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs), and plasma display panels (PDPs). The new MCU, the MB91F312, is embedded with both a high-resolution onscreen display controller (OSDC) and a universal serial bus (USB) host interface, enabling customers to deliver high-resolution, high-performance home theater systems.
1 July 2003 Japan: FDK Launches Multi-layer Power Inductor for Compact Electronic Apparatus
Tokyo, July 1, 2003 – FDK CORPORATION has released 4 models of multi-layer power inductor "MIP series" for compact electronic apparatus, such as cellular phone, digital camera, and PDA, etc. The series has a significant effect in reducing direct-current resistance and has a thickness of 1.0mm.
26 June 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Releases AccelArray™ Structured ASIC Devices
Tokyo, June 26, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of the AccelArray™ structured ASIC devices that deliver faster, less costly development times through the use of standardized interconnect layers for basic system circuitry and key IP macros embedded in the base master of the architecture. AccelArray ASICs are built on Fujitsu's advanced 0.11-micron process to achieve performance on par with standard cell ASICs in 0.11-micron technology.
25 June 2003 USA: Fujitsu Introduces Industry's First Single-Chip 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip
Sunnyvale, CA, June 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. (FLA) today introduced the industry’s first 10Gbps Ethernet switch chip, MB87Q3050, developed for layer 2 functions in high-performance server designs. The new 10Gbps switch chip enables system designers to develop compact and less costly switches, using high-performance, multi-ported memory that handles simultaneous read and write operation to and from all twelve 10Gbps ports, providing a total bandwidth capacity of 240Gbps.
12 June 2003 Japan: Fujitsu and Advanced Media Collaborate to Develop System Chips Employing Distributed Speech Recognition Technology
Tokyo, June 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and Advanced Media, Inc. today announced that they have embedded Advanced Media's AmiVoice distributed speech recognition (AmiVoice DSR) software technology for the Japanese language in a system-on-chip solution using Fujitsu's LSI Technology and FAITH™ chip-design methodology.
9 June 2003 USA: Next-Generation Plug-N-Run G3 System-on-Modules on Intel Pentium M Processor and Intel 855GM Chipset
Chicago, IL, June 9, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company, leader in applied information technology and System-on-Module (SoM) components for OEM embedded applications, announced today support for the newly announced Intel® Pentium® M processor and Intel® 855GM chipset in its third-generation Plug-N-Run™ System-on-Modules for embedded solutions. The new modules enable OEM designers to quickly develop Pentium M processor embedded systems with fully qualified and tested, off-the-shelf components; thereby minimizing development time, cost and risk.
3 June 2003 USA: PFU Systems Announces NomadFIRE™ -- Single Board Solution for Embedded Imaging Applications
Chicago, IL, June 3, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company and leader in OEM System-On-Module (SOM) components for embedded systems announced today the NomadFIRE™, a self-contained, ultra-compact system board, complete with all host computer interfaces and FireWire (IEEE 1394a) connections for high speed, real time image capture in embedded applications.
2 June 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils World's First Multi-Chip Package with Burst Mode Functionality
Tokyo, June 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a new memory product for next-generation mobile phones and other high-performance mobile applications, the MB84SR6H5K5K1, a multi-chip package (MCP) combining Mobile Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM) and burst mode flash memory. Fujitsu is shipping samples of the new chip package starting today.
2 June 2003 Japan: The Release of High-performance General Purpose Physics Random Number Generator "RPG100"
Tokyo, June 2, 2003 – FDK has released the physical random number generator "RPG100" for data encryption in advanced security system. Moreover, licensing of technology of the product has started by licensing agreement.
29 May 2003 Japan: Notice Regarding Restoration of the Iwate Factory
Tokyo, May 29, 2003 – As a result of the strong earthquake in the Tohoku (northeastern) region of Japan on May 26, damage was sustained to piping and other infrastructure at Fujitsu's Iwate front-end semiconductor fabrication facility, and production operations have been suspended. There were no injuries to employees.
28 May 2003 USA: Fujitsu Offers Copper Cable Assemblies for High-Speed Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, May 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., the developer of the high-speed MicroGiGaCNTM interconnect series, today announced availability of high-bandwidth copper cable assemblies that meet the InfiniBandTM electrical and mechanical specifications.
20 May 2003 USA: Fujitsu Releases Circularly Polarized Resistive Touch Panels for Sunlight Readability
Sunnyvale, CA, May 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today expanded its touch panel offering by releasing a line of custom, circularly polarized touch panels that greatly enhance display readability in direct sunlight conditions. The touch panels eliminate over 60% of reflected ambient light while maintaining 79% luminance transmissivity.
19 May 2003 USA: Fujitsu Components and Apollo Display Technologies Offer Smart Kits for LCD and Touch-Panel Integration
Sunnyvale, CA, May 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc., a touch panel manufacturer, and Apollo Displays, a manufacturer and value-added distributor of display products, today announced they have joined forces and introduced a new line of touch-integrated display kits for fine-pixel LCDs. The kits are designed to save time and money by simplifying the integration of a LCD with a touch panel for various applications.
14 May 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First 12-Port, 10 Gbps Ethernet Switch on a Single Chip
Tokyo, May 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc., working with Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited, has succeeded in developing the world's first single chip implementation of a 12-port, 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) Ethernet switch.
14 May 2003 Japan / Germany: Fujitsu Introduces Two New Enhanced Mobile FCRAM Burst Mode Devices
Tokyo, Japan / Frankfurt, Germany, May 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe GmbH (FME) have announced two new Mobile FCRAM devices based on the company’s Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM™) architecture. The new Mobile FCRAMs, “MB82DBS02163C” and “MB82DBS04163B”, are the first to adopt Burst Mode for both the Read and Write operations, with compliance to “Common Specification for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM)”, as recently announced by Fujitsu Limited, NEC Electronics Corporation and Toshiba Corporation.
12 May 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Launches General-Purpose 8-Bit MCUs with LIN-Compatible UART Interface
Frankfurt, May 12, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today introduced two cost-effective 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive body-control module subsystems. The MB89210 series of F2MC controllers includes Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) capabilities that support the Local Interconnect Network (LIN). LIN, along with the Controller Area Network (CAN), has emerged as a de facto, low-cost communications standard for in-vehicle networks.
6 May 2003 Germany: Fujitsu's AccelArray Technology Delivers Improved Time-to-Market, Reduced Development Cost for Storage
Frankfurt, May 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today introduced the AccelArray™ technology, developed to meet customer requirements for low cost and minimal design cycles using Fujitsu's proven design and process technology leadership. AccelArray shortens the design and fabrication cycle times of a typical standard cell ASIC by as much as 70 percent, and reduces total ASIC development cost for 0.11-micron products by as much as 80 percent.
6 May 2003 USA: Fujitsu Components and Comodo Demonstrate the Future of Secure Input at WINHEC 2003
Sunnyvale, CA, May 6, 2003 – Fujitsu Components, Ltd., manufacturer of quality electronic components, and Comodo, the Internet security specialists, have today announced a demonstration of SIDEN Trust Chip, among the first 'Secure Input Devices Ever Developed' as defined by the new NGSCB, at WinHEC 2003, May 6-8 2003.
2 May 2003 USA: Fujitsu's Sweep Sensor, MBF300 Biometric Sensor IC Wins 2002 EDN Magazine Innovation Award
Sunnyvale, CA, May 2, 2003 – EDN Magazine announced that Fujitsu’s MBF300, Sweep Sensor™ IC won the 2002 “Innovation of the Year” award in the peripherals category. The announcement was made at EDN’s annual award dinner April 22 in San Francisco.
2 May 2003 USA: PFU Systems Announces NomadFIRE™ -- Single Board Solution for Embedded Imaging Applications
Santa Clara, CA, May 2, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company and leader in OEM System-On-Module (SOM) components for embedded systems announced today the NomadFIRE™, a self-contained, ultra-compact system board, complete with all host computer interfaces and FireWire (IEEE 1394a) connections for high speed, real time image capture in embedded applications.
29 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Begins Manufacturing Lead-Free Relays
Sunnyvale, CA, April 29, 2003 – To address world-wide environmental concerns, Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced that it will switch to lead-free relays and begin shipments in June 2003. The company’s other product lines (connectors, resistive touch panels, thermal printers, KVM switches, and keyboards) will be converted to lead-free materials by March 2004.
23 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Introduces 32-Bit MCU with Embedded Flash, Dual CAN Buses and Variety of Peripherals
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (FMA) today introduced a 32-bit microcontroller for automotive and industrial applications, built with the Control Access Network (CAN) interface, 768 Kilobytes of embedded flash memory and a wide range of peripherals. The new MCU is ideal for dashboard display, data gateway with central-control capability and other in-vehicle applications.
23 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Launches MB89210 Series of General-Purpose 8-Bit MCUs with LIN-Compatible UART Interface
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced two cost-effective 8-bit microcontrollers for automotive body-control module subsystems.
23 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics’ New IP-Phone Chip, Built around Customized VoiceDSP™
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. (FMA) today introduced a highly integrated IP-Phone VoIP chip designed for Internet telephony and Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) applications for the small office, home office and other cost-sensitive applications. Typical target customers for the IP-Phone chip are suppliers of equipment to the telephone carriers.
23 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu to Demonstrate New Microcontrollers, IP-Phone, Graphics Controllers and Biometric Sensor ICs
San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America’s (FMA) new IP-Phone chip and new microcontrollers for automotive, industrial and consumer appliances, together with the company’s biometric sensor ICs and graphics display controller products, will be featured in FMA’s booth at the Embedded Systems Conference in San Francisco April 23-25.
23 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu’s New AccelArray Technology Delivers Improved Time-to-Market, Lower Power Dissipation
Sunnyvale, CA, April 23, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the AccelArray™ technology, developed to meet customer requirements for low cost and minimal design cycles using Fujitsu’s proven design and process technology leadership. AccelArray shortens the design and fabrication cycle times of a typical standard cell ASIC by as much as 70 percent, and reduces total ASIC development cost for 0.11-micron products by as much as 80 percent.
22 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Delivers Compact Printer Mechanism Series with 200mm-per-second Output
Sunnyvale, CA, April 22, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today introduced a new series of compact thermal printer mechanisms with 200mm-per-second print output speeds. The company also added a high-speed serial and USB interface board to the series in addition to its standard serial and parallel offerings.
21 April 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops Spread-Spectrum Clock Generator
Tokyo, April 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that, in cooperation with Fujitsu VLSI Limited, it has developed a new spread-spectrum clock generator (SSCG) system chip that achieves the world's lowest power requirement and electromagnetic interference (EMI) levels. The new design is being released as the MB88150 Series, with four models available in sample quantities starting today.
15 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Introduces the Industry’s First 16-Bit CAN MCU with Embedded Dual-Operation Flash Memory
Sunnyvale, CA, April 15, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the industry’s first 16-bit microcontrollers with dual-operation flash memory.
15 April 2003 Thailand: TELentice Turns Bangkok Skytrain Stations into a Multimedia Information Hub
Thailand, April 15, 2003 – One of the major challenges facing Thailand’s sky-train operator today is to turn its stations into an information hub that can deliver dynamic, decision-influencing messages at the right time to the right groups among the almost 470,000 passengers who use the system daily.
14 April 2003 USA: Fujitsu Releases System Packet Interface Level-4 I/O Macro for High-End Networking Applications
Sunnyvale, CA, April 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), an industry leader in advanced macros and IPs for high-end network development, today introduced its SPI-4 (System Packet Interface Level-4) I/O macro, providing point-to-point connectivity between physical layer and link layer devices in network designs.
10 April 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils New Flash Memory Products
Tokyo, April 10, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of two new low-voltage (1.8V) flash-memory products that respond to mobile communications devices' growing needs for greater storage capacity, high-speed operation and lower power consumption. The MBMN29BS12DH is a NOR-type 128-Mbit product with burst mode functionality for use in mobile devices. The MBM29SL800TE and MBM29SL800BE are NOR-type 8-Mbit products employing Super Chip Size Package (Super-CSPTM) packaging technology for use in wireless communications modules, such as Bluetooth, and for ultra-compact mobile devices.
8 April 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Releases New 32-bit RISC Microcontroller, the MB91302
Tokyo, April 8, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has jointly developed with Fujitsu VLSI Limited the MB91302, a new 32-bit high-performance RISC microcontroller that implements direct memory access for high-speed data transfer. The new microcontroller, which is especially well suited for DVD players, digital cameras, printers, video games, and other applications that require high-speed throughput, is available starting today.
8 April 2003 USA: New 16-Bit Microcontrollers Ideal for User-Interface Control Systems
Sunnyvale, CA, April 8, 2003 – A new ultra-compact series of 16-bit flash microcontrollers from Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) delivers excellent value for user-interface control systems in handheld appliances and as smart remote controllers or home appliances.
7 April 2003 USA: Bell Microproducts and Fujitsu Microelectronics America Announce New Distribution Agreement
San Jose and Sunnyvale, CA, April 7, 2003 – Bell Microproducts, Inc. (Nasdaq: BELM), a leading value-added provider of high technology products and solutions serving the industrial and commercial markets, today announced a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), under which Bell Microproducts will distribute FMA’s LCD and plasma products throughout North and South Americas. The Fujitsu display product family includes a wide range of XGA, W-XGA, SXGA and UXGA LCDs ranging in size from 15 inches to 23.1 inches, and 32- and 42-inch high-definition color plasma modules.
7 April 2003 Japan: Development of World's Smallest Macro & Optical Zoom Lens Unit
Tokyo, April 7, 2003 – FDK CORPORATION and MACNICA, INC developed the world's smallest lens unit, "FMZ10" with 2 x optical zoom function and macro (close-up) photography function for the micro cameras carried in cellular phone and PDA, etc.
7 April 2003 USA: PFU Systems Extends Plug-N-Run Functionality with Plug-N-Run G2 Introduction
Santa Clara, CA, April 7, 2003 – PFU Systems, Inc., a Fujitsu Company, a leader in applied information technology and Systems-On-Module (SOM) components of OEM embedded applications, announced today the Plug-N-Play G2, extending the Plug-N-Run SOM family of products with embedded Ethernet and Sound. The PnR G2 builds on the same architecture as the PnR, keeping electrical and mechanical backward compatibility with PnR.
2 April 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Releases 16-bit Microcontroller for LCD Panel Drivers
Tokyo, April 2, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, in collaboration with Fujitsu Devices Inc., today announced the release of four new microcontrollers for liquid crystal display panel drivers that can support up a maximum of 192 segments. Designed for use in audio-visual equipment and digital consumer electronics as part of Fujitsu's MB90800 Series, the new products are available starting today.
1 April 2003 Japan: AMD and Fujitsu Announce New Flash Memory Company
Tokyo, April 1, 2003 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) and Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702, "Fujitsu") today announced they have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a new Flash memory semiconductor company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. A Japan headquarters will be located in Tokyo. The new company, to be called FASL LLC, will be based on the integration of AMD and Fujitsu's Flash memory businesses, including their existing joint manufacturing venture, Fujitsu AMD Semiconductor Limited. The new company is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of this year.
27 March 2003 Germany: Fujitsu's FR Microcontroller Series Finds Support from SEGGER
Frankfurt, March 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe today announced a partnership with SEGGER Microcontroller Systeme GmbH, one of the leading embedded software manufacturers, with the release of embOS (RTOS) to support Fujitsu's FR and 16LX series microcontrollers and Softune environment. This new agreement is set to bring additional benefits to customers operating in the embedded market.
25 March 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Releases New FR60Lite 32-bit RISC Microcontrollers
Tokyo, March 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has jointly developed with Fujitsu VLSI Limited two new models in the FR60Lite Series of 32-bit high-performance RISC microcontrollers. The two new models, which are part of the MB91260 series and include the fastest analog-to-digital (A/D) converters in the industry, are available starting today.
20 March 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America to Deliver a Major Presentation on the 802.16a Standard
Sunnyvale, CA, March 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), an industry leader in system-on-chip (SoC) technology for the wireless network market, will provide a presentation on the 802.16a standard at the annual Broadband Wireless World Conference at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose.
18 March 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Releases the MB90330 Series of 16-bit USB Microcontrollers
Tokyo, March 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of four new products in its MB90330 Series of 16-bit microcontrollers, which include a set of USB macros, including simple host features. The Series was developed together with Fujitsu Devices Inc., and enables direct Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication?without a host PC?between audio-visual equipment and other peripherals.
5 March 2003 USA: Design News Magazine Names Fujitsu's MBF300 Sweep Sensor 2002 Product of the Year
San Jose, CA, March 5, 2003 – Design News Magazine, a Reed Business Publication delivering information on the latest tools, components and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design, has named the MBF300 Sweep Sensor™ from Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) its 2002 Product of the Year. The award was announced at the 2003 Design News Engineering Achievement Awards Banquet on March 4th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The announcement is also featured in the March 3rd edition of Design News.
3 March 2003 USA: Fujitsu Microelectronics America to Move its Headquarters to Corporate Campus in Sunnyvale March 17
San Jose, CA, March 3, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will move its corporate headquarters to 1250 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, from 3545 North First Street, San Jose, on March 17, 2003.
27 February 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops High Capacity, High Speed Chip with Embedded FRAM for RFID Tags
Tokyo, February 27, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the MB89R116, an FRAM-embedded chip for radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that can, at high speeds, read/write data 100 times greater than bar-codes and 30 times greater than tags using EEPROM. The new chip, which is available starting today, is designed for precision tracking of product quality as products move through distribution channels, and can be used for a wide variety of products.
26 February 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Launches MB89210 Series of General-Purpose Microcontrollers
Tokyo, February 26, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that, jointly with Fujitsu Devices Inc., it has developed two new products for automotive control systems in the MB89210 series of F2MC 8-bit microcontrollers. Fujitsu will begin taking orders for the new microcontrollers as of today.
25 February 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First CMOS Interface Technology for 10Gbps Parallel Transmissions
Tokyo, February 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Laboratories and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first CMOS parallel-interface device for use in standard logic LSI devices to enable high-speed, multi-channel transmissions at speeds of up to 10Gbps. Use of the new technology will enable servers, storage devices and communications equipment to handle even larger amounts of data at higher speeds while consuming less power. It is expected to lead to a dramatic increase in the speed and performance of network systems.
25 February 2003 USA: Fujitsu to Demonstrate New Bluetooth Reference Platform, 14-Bit 800Msa/s DACs, and PLL Synthesizers
San Jose, CA, February 25, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading supplier of advanced devices for wireless communications applications, will demonstrate a new “hands-free” Bluetooth™-based reference platform, along with a new 14-bit Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) and PLL synthesizers at the annual Wireless Design Conference at San Jose Convention Center, February 25 to 27 in booth 1028.
24 February 2003 USA: Fujitsu Announces New Members to Coral GDC Family
Dallas, TX, February 24, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has announced the new graphic display controller devices from its latest "Coral" family, which offer major enhancements to the highly successful "Cremson" family of GDCs. The new devices: MB86294 and MB86295 ("Coral B" and "Coral P") are fabricated in 0.18 micron technology and are also optimised for vehicle navigation and in-car multimedia applications.
19 February 2003 USA: Fujitsu to Provide Two Major Presentations at Wireless Systems Design Conference and Expo
San Jose, CA, February 19, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), an industry leader in system-on-chip (SoC) technology for the wireless network market, will provide two comprehensive presentations at the annual Wireless Systems Design Conference and Expo at the San Jose Convention Center on February 26th.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces New Members to Coral GDC Family
London, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has developed a new addition to its 32-bit CAN microcontroller family, the MB91F376G high-end MCU offering 768KB of embedded Flash. Core compatible with all other Fujitsu CAN microcontrollers of the MB91360 family, this new device is particularly suitable for use in a wide variety of automotive and industrial applications.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Launches New Generation of 16LX CAN Microcontrollers
London, February 18, 2003 – Building on broad market acceptance for its superior CAN microcontrollers, Fujitsu has now released a new extension to its 16LX CAN Microcontroller family. The MB90340 series is backed by ten years of experience in the automotive market and features single and dual CAN devices with LIN interfaces and extensive enhanced features
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces New Sub-Miniature Bluetooth Modules
London, February 18, 2003 – As part of its goal to provide complete solutions and support to meet all the very demanding requirements of Bluetooth™ module customers, Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe has introduced the MBH7BT09 and MBH7BT02A Bluetooth specification version 1.1 compliant modules.
18 February 2003 UK: Fujitsu Strengthens 32-bit CAN Microcontrollers with New Family Member
London, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has developed a new addition to its 32-bit CAN microcontroller family, the MB91F376G high-end MCU offering 768KB of embedded Flash. Core compatible with all other Fujitsu CAN microcontrollers of the MB91360 family, this new device is particularly suitable for use in a wide variety of automotive and industrial applications.
18 February 2003 USA: Miniature 6A Power Relay Has High Sensitivity and High Insulation
Dallas, TX, February 18, 2003 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added to its power relay line a miniature 6A-class device with high-sensitivity properties for industrial and programmable logic controller applications.
17 February 2003 Japan: Fujitsu, NEC and Toshiba Agree on Common Specifications for "Burst Mode" Pseudo SRAM User Interface
Tokyo, February 17, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited, NEC Electronics Corporation and Toshiba Corporation announced today that they have reached an agreement on common specifications for Pseudo Static Random Access Memory (PSRAM) devices that feature burst mode function enabling fast access operation. Each of the three companies will independently manufacture and market PSRAM products based on the common specifications, which are to be called Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM), with product introduction expected to begin in the first half of fiscal 2003.
10 February 2003 Germany: Fujitsu Develops Ultra Compact SAW Duplexers for PCS Mobile Communication Systems
Munich, February 10, 2003 – The leading European computer company Fujitsu Siemens Computers is intensify its long-standing partnership with Network Appliance (NetApp). The full range of NetApp products, which includes FAS/Filer, NearStore Appliances and the NetCache products, will be offered in Eastern Europe exclusively by Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Neither NetApp itself or other partners will be active in this area.
31 January 2003 Belgium: Fujitsu Consulting Positions itself as Public Services Partner in Anti-Fraud Struggle
Brussels, January 31, 2003 – Based on data warehousing, data mining and data processing, the solution developed by Fujitsu Consulting already turned out to be highly successful in the context of a large project on tax evasion detection, performed by the Quebec's Revenue Department.
30 January 2003 Japan: 3 Antenna Models for Wireless LAN Are Developed
Tokyo, January 30, 2003 – FDK developed 3 models of antenna for Wireless LAN(WLAN) correspondence apparatus, such as a personal computer, and a PC card, a home-server, and since FDK planned the product lineup which can respond to the telecommunications standard and apparatus of WLAN.
30 January 2003 UK: Fujitsu Announces World's Fastest CMOS DAC
Maidenhead, January 30, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces the MB86064 Dual 14-bit 800MSa/s Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). This is the first Application Specific Standard Product (ASSP) based on its Next Generation DAC technology.
28 January 2003 USA: Fujitsu Develops All-Plastic Ferrule for Optical Connectors
Sunnyvale, CA, January 28, 2003 – Fujitsu Component Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Capital: 2764 Million Yen; President: Tozo Ono] and Fujitsu Laboratory Ltd. [Head Office: Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City; Capital: 5 Billion Yen; President: Michio Fujisaki] have jointly developed a process for mass-producing inexpensive, all-plastic ferrules with high strength, high durability and optical characteristics equivalent to traditional Zirconia ferrules.
21 January 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Unveils 40Gbps LN Optical Modulator with 1.8V Drive Voltage
Tokyo, January 21, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the introduction of a new 40Gbps LN optical modulator with 1.8V drive voltage - lowest of its kind in the world.
21 January 2003 USA: KVM Switch Provides USB Link; Allows Audio and Peripheral Sharing
Sunnyvale, CA, January 21, 2003 – Targeting the small office/home office market, Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today released a 2-port KVM switch with dual functionality for PC control and peripheral sharing. The device conserves desktop space, reduces power consumption, and minimizes equipment requirements.
20 January 2003 Japan: FSMLabs Supports the Fujitsu FR-V Processor Family with RTLinux/Pro
Tokyo, January 20, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited and FSMLabs, Inc. today announced that they have been verifying FSMLabs' RTLinux/Pro on evaluation boards with Fujitsu's FR-V family of processors and have validated exceptional levels of real-time processing performance required for multi-media equipment. FSMLabs Japan Ltd., the Japan office of FSMLabs, will start selling this system "RTLinux/Pro for FR-V" from February 1st.
14 January 2003 Japan: Fujitsu Launches its MB90890 Series of 16-Bit CAN Microcontrollers
Tokyo, January 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of two products in its new MB90890 series of 16-bit microcontrollers that support the Controller Area Network (CAN) interface, the standard protocol for automotive network applications. These are the first products to use Fujitsu's newly developed F2MC-16LX 16-bit microcontroller architecture, the world's first with dual-operation flash memory. The two products are available starting today.
14 January 2003 USA: Fujitsu Delivers Seven New High Performance ASICs to Texas-Based Chiaro Networks for New Enstara Platform
San Jose, CA / Richardson, TX, January 14, 2003 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) has completed a set of seven powerful ASICs for ChiaroTM Networks that formed the engine for the industry’s first infrastructure class Routing Platform, the two companies announced today. The EnstaraTM routing system is currently being deployed in high-performance networks.
14 January 2003 USA: Fujitsu’s MicroGiGaCN Connector among EDN Magazine’s Top 100 Products of 2002
Sunnyvale, CA, January 14, 2003 – From the thousands of new electronic devices submitted to EDN Magazine, Fujitsu’s matched-impedance MicroGiGaCN mezzanine connector ranked as one of the Top 100 products introduced in 2002.

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