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22 December 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Wins Contract for World's First Library System Using Palm Vein Authentication Technology
Tokyo, December 22, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has been awarded a contract by Naka city in Ibaraki prefecture of Japan, to construct a system utilizing Fujitsu's biometric palm vein authentication technology for the city's new public library scheduled to open in October 2006. The library system is the world's first of its kind.
8 December 2005 US and China: Fujitsu Wins Two Product Awards from 2005 EDN China Innovation Program
Sunnyvale, CA and Shanghai, December 8, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. and Fujitsu Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. today announced that Fujitsu has been named a 2005 EDN China Innovation Award winner in two major categories, Networking and Communications, and Consumer Electronics.
5 December 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Develops GaN HEMT Technology for Next-generation Mobile Phone Base Station Amplifiers
Kawasaki, December 5, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of the world's first gallium nitride (GaN) high electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) with insulated gates capable of practical output levels of 100 watts (W) or higher. By reducing gate leakage current to less than one-one millionth that of conventional levels, the technology paves the way for high-efficiency operation of high power GaN HEMT amplifiers of next-generation mobile phone base stations.
5 December 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Pioneers Use of Carbon Nanotubes for Heatsinks for Semiconductors
Tokyo, December 5, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. today announced that they have succeeded in the world's first development of carbon nanotube-based heatsinks for semiconductor chips. The use of carbon nanotubes as heatsinks for high-frequency high power amplifiers successfully achieves heat dissipation and high amplification simultaneously.
30 November 2005 Germany: Fujitsu Demonstrates World's First Complete Video Streaming Solution over Optical Network and WiMAX
Frankfurt, November 30, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) announced the successful demonstration of a fully functional, IP-based video-on-demand application at the Wireless Broadband Forum in Cambridge, UK. The solution combined FME’s AXEL-F, ETHOS and WiMAX devices to deliver a high-resolution video-stream from a server across optical and wireless networks to an end user.
23 November 2005 Germany: Fujitsu Announces Micro Multi-Service Provisioning Platform Demo and Evaluation System based on the ETHOS
Frankfurt, November 23, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) has announced the availability of the ETHOS MB87M2181 Evaluation Platform -- a highly integrated system that allows ODMs and OEMs to rapidly prototype a compact micro Multi-Service Provisioning Platform (micro MSPP) using the highly integrated Fujitsu ETHOS device.
14 November 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Develops High-Quality Video Compression Technology Conforming to H.264 Standard
Kawasaki, Japan, November 14, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited today announced the development of core circuitry technology for video compression and decompression that features high-quality video processing and operation with world-class ultra-low power consumption of less than 100 milliwatts. The new technology enables prolonged recording of high-quality video for digital devices that employ flash memory or hard-disk drives (HDDs) for recording, such as digital cameras and video camcorders. Fujitsu's new video compression and decompression technology conforms to the latest H.264 international standard for video compression, which is expected to attract wide attention in the future for next-generation DVDs and terrestrial digital broadcasting for mobile devices.
7 November 2005 US: Fujitsu to Demonstrate WiMAX Reference Design with Video Streaming, Web Browsing at the Global WiMAX Summit in China, Beijing, November 10-11
Sunnyvale, CA, November 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics, a leader in broadband wireless technology development, will demonstrate video streaming, web browsing and file transfer using its new WiMAX Reference Design Kit at the Global WiMAX Summit in China 2005, Beijing, November 10-11, at booth #5.
2 November 2005 Japan and US: Fujitsu to Manufacture Leading-edge 3D Graphics Processors for S3 Graphics
Fremont, California, November 1, 2005 and Tokyo, November 2, 2005 – 3 Graphics and Fujitsu Limited today announced that Fujitsu will be producing the new range of S3 Graphics' high performance graphics processors, which leverage Fujitsu's 90 nanometer (nm) process technology to enable the realization of graphics processors that feature high speeds and industry-leading performance per watt.
2 November 2005 US: The Fujitsu WiMAX System-on-Chip Sets Pace in Broadband Wireless Equipment as Leading Customers Introduce New Indoor Subscriber Station Equipment
Sunnyvale, CA, November 2, 2005 – Fujitsu's pacesetting WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC), which was introduced in April 2005, has emerged as an industry leader in broadband wireless semiconductor technology, following the recent announcements by two leading system developers of indoor, self-install subscriber station equipment.
25 October 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Palm Vein Authentication Technology Wins The Wall Street Journal 2005 Technology Innovation Award for Security in Networks
Kawasaki, Japan, October 25, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. today announced that its palm vein authentication technology has won The Wall Street Journal's 2005 Technology Innovation Award, for Security in Networks. Fujitsu's palm vein authentication technology is a biometric technology that recognizes the unique vein pattern of a person's palm, as a highly secure means of personal identification. This technology is extremely difficult to forge compared to other methods of biometric security, since palm vein patterns are internal to the body. Fujitsu's palm vein authentication technology is also hygienic, as the scanning is contactless, thereby requiring no direct surface contact with the scanning device even when used in public applications. Fujitsu has commercialized this technology, which thus far has been implemented in bank ATMs, for room entry access in hospitals and residential condominiums, and for access to personal records and transcripts at academic institutions.
25 October 2005 US: Fujitsu Features its WiMAX Reference Design Kit at the WiMAX World in Boston, October 26-28, Booth 316
Sunnyvale, CA, October 25, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading provider of robust wireline and wireless solutions that boost next-generation communications networks, will feature its WiMAX reference design kit at the WiMAX World Conference and Exposition 2005 at Boston's Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center, October 26 through 28.
20 October 2005 US: Fujitsu To Discuss “WiMAX Business Models” and Global Perspective at WiMAX World Conference and Exposition
Richardson, TX, October 20, 2005 – Fujitsu is a leading supplier of IT and wireline/wireless networking solutions, and offers flexible WiMAX System on Chip (SoC) and reference designs for WiMAX-certifiable systems. As a platinum sponsor of the second annual WiMAX World Conference and Exposition, which is being held next week in Boston, Fujitsu will be discussing performance-driven WiMAX solutions that leverage the company's experience and expertise in the networking and communications markets. Jim Orr, principal network architect in the wireless market development group at Fujitsu, will be a key participant in a pre-conference seminar, and present the Fujitsu perspective on the global wireless market. For more information about the conference, please visit http://www.wimaxworld.com.
27 September 2005 Japan and US: Staccato Communications and Fujitsu Announce Joint Marketing of Certified Wireless USB and UWB Products and Sales Agreement for Ripcord™ Family of UWB Products
Tokyo and San Diego, CA, September 27, 2005 – Staccato Communications and Fujitsu Limited today announced the signing of an agreement that will enable Fujitsu Limited to distribute and sell Staccato's Ripcord™ family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) product solutions for Certified Wireless USB. Under the terms of the non-exclusive sales agreement, Fujitsu has the ability to sell the entire family of Ripcord products, including development kits, software drivers, silicon and System-in-Package (SiP) products, through Fujitsu sales channels. Fujitsu has also retained a license to Staccato's MAC (Media Access Controller) technology for inclusion in Fujitsu ASICs and ASSP product lines requiring Certified Wireless USB functionality. This includes Fujitsu Milbeaut™ products, which hold a large share of the worldwide digital still camera market. Both companies will jointly market Ripcord products worldwide.
18 August 2005 Japan: Meiwa Estate Implements Fujitsu Palm Vein Authentication Technology for Condominium Entrance Access Security
13 July 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First Film Substrate-based Bendable Color Electronic Paper featuring Image Memory Function
Tokyo, July 13, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd., Fujitsu Frontech Limited, and Fujitsu Limited today announced their joint development of the world's first film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper with an image memory function. The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity. The thin and flexible electronic paper uses very low power to change screen images, thereby making it ideal for displaying information or advertisements in public areas as a type of new electronic media that can be handled as easily as paper.
6 July 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Triples Charging Capacity of Fuel Cells for Mobile Phones
Tokyo, July 6, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced its co-development with NTT DoCoMo of a prototype high-capacity micro fuel cell and the prototype development of an external recharger for FOMA handsets. For the prototype micro fuel cell device, the concentration of the methanol fuel used was raised from 30%, the concentration used for the companies' previous fuel cells, to a remarkably higher concentration of over 99%. This enables the prototype device to charge up to three FOMA handset batteries with just 18 cc of methanol.
30 June 2005 UK: Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of its Contactless Palm Vein Authentication Technology
London, June 30, 2005 – Fujitsu Europe Limited, one of the world’s leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document management scanners, today announced its new contactless palm vein authentication device to the EMEA market as part of Fujitsu´s global launch. There is increasing demand worldwide from governments to private sectors (including enterprises and individuals) for leading-edge biometrics security technology. Fujitsu will strive to meet these needs and aim to promote its advanced-security palm vein authentication technology with the goal of creating a de-facto standard in high-security markets.
30 June 2005 Singapore: Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of its Contactless Palm Vein Authentication Technology
Singapore, June 30, 2005 – Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia Pte. Ltd. today announced its new contactless palm vein authentication device to the ASEAN market as part of Fujitsu's global launch. There is increasing demand worldwide from governments to private sectors (including enterprises and individuals) for leading-edge biometric security technology. Fujitsu will strive to meet these needs and aim to promote its advanced security palm vein authentication technology with the goal of creating a de-facto standard in high-security markets.
30 June 2005 US: Fujitsu Announces Global Launch of Its Contactless Palm Vein Authentication Technology
San Jose, CA, June 30, 2005 – Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc., one of the world's leading suppliers of hard disk drives and computer peripherals and a market leader in document imaging scanners and services, today announced its new contactless palm vein authentication device to the North American market as part of Fujitsu's global launch. There is increasing demand worldwide from governments to private sectors (including enterprises and individuals) for leading-edge biometric security technology. Fujitsu will strive to meet these needs and aim to promote its advanced security palm vein authentication technology with the goal of creating a de-facto standard in high-security markets.
27 June 2005 US: Fujitsu To Feature WiMAX-Compliant Boards from Leading Partners and Customers at Annual WCA in Washington, D.C. June 28-July 1
Washington, D.C., June 27, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will feature WiMAX-compliant boards for base station and subscriber station applications built using the Fujitsu WiMAX SoC at the annual WCA Symposium at the Marriott Wardman in Washington, D.C., June 28-July 1.
27 June 2005 US: MiTAC Technology Chooses the Fujitsu WiMAX SoC To Design and Manufacture Cost-Efficient WiMAX Customer Premise Equipment
Washington, D.C., June 27, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading provider of robust wireline and wireless solutions that enhance the performance of next-generation communications networks in North America, and MiTAC Technology Corporation (MTC), a leader in the electronics original design manufacturing industry, today announced that MiTAC will use the Fujitsu WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC) to develop and manufacture MiTAC's WiMAX Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Fujitsu has shipped its WiMAX SoCs, the MB87M3400, to MiTAC to incorporate them into MiTAC's CPEs.
22 June 2005 Japan: Chiba Institute of Technology To Implement World's First Student I.D. System Using Fujitsu Palm Vein Authentication Technology with Smart Cards to Securely Access Student Records
Tokyo, June 22, 2005 – Chiba Institute of Technology, Fujitsu Limited, and Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. today announced that the Chiba Institute of Technology will deploy the world's first student I.D. system that combines contactless palm vein authentication technology from Fujitsu and multi-functional smart cards manufactured by Dai Nippon Printing (DNP), to verify the identity of students and enable them to securely access their academic transcripts and other personal records through information kiosk terminals installed at various set locations on campus. This system will be operating from July 1, 2005.
9 June 2005 Japan and US: Fujitsu and Synplicity Launch Amplify AccelArray Pro Software
Tokyo and Sunnyvale, CA, June 9, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), and Synplicity, Inc. today announced the availability of Synplicity's new Amplify® AccelArray™ Pro software, a physical synthesis solution uniquely optimized for Fujitsu AccelArray structured ASIC devices.
25 May 2005 US: Fujitsu Announces the Latest Version of 10Gbps Ethernet Switch Chip
Sunnyvale, CA, May 25, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Fujitsu Laboratories of America, Inc. (FLA), innovators in advanced networking technology, today introduced the latest version of the single-chip 10Gbps Ethernet switch with advanced security, data-reliability and aggregation features, and leaner power requirements.
11 May 2005 Japan: The University of Tokyo Hospital Deploys Fujitsu's Contactless Palm Vein Authentication Technology for Room Access Security
Tokyo, May 11, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced its development of a room access security system utilizing its contactless palm vein authentication technology, for the room access security of the Department of Planning, Information and Management of the University of Tokyo Hospital. The University of Tokyo Hospital's deployment represents the world's first implementation of Fujitsu's palm vein authentication technology by a university or hospital for room access security.
21 April 2005 US: Fujitsu and SiGe Semiconductor Collaborate to Deliver WiMAX Reference Design for the 3.5GHz Band
Las Vegas, NV, April 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. today announced the availability of a complete reference design that will provide manufacturers with a production-ready blueprint for the development of WiMAX™-capable broadband wireless access systems.
21 April 2005 US: Fujitsu and Wi-LAN Deliver Industry Leadership in WiMAX-Compliant Broadband Wireless Technology
Las Vegas, NV, April 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Wi-LAN Inc. will demonstrate Wi-LAN's Libra MXTM network system, using the Fujitsu WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC), MB87M3400, in the Fujitsu booth #205 at the seventh annual Broadband Wireless World in Las Vegas, April 21-22. Fujitsu will also introduce its WiMAX SoC at a press conference at the show on April 21. The event will take place in the Genoa Room in Caesar's Palace, from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.
21 April 2005 US: Fujitsu Announces New Highly Integrated WiMAX SoC, Assumes Industry Leadership in IEEE 802.16 Technology
Las Vegas, NV, April 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced its highly integrated WiMAX system-on-chip, the MB87M3400, which complies with the IEEE802.16-2004 standard and will enable development of a new generation of WiMAX-compliant broadband wireless access
21 April 2005 US: ZTE Corporation and Fujitsu Collaborate on WiMAX-Compliant Technology
Las Vegas, NV, April 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a world leader in complex system-on-chip development and pioneer in the development of WiMAX broadband wireless access semiconductor technology, and ZTE Corporation, the largest listed telecommunications systems supplier in China, today announced that ZTE is working with Fujitsu to deploy its WiMAX-certifiable equipment based on Fujitsu's highly integrated WiMAX SoC, the MB87M3400.
7 April 2005 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics of America Names Kazuyuki Kawauchi New President, Chief Executive Officer
Sunnyvale, CA, April 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced that Kazuyuki Kawauchi has been named president and chief executive officer. Kawauchi assumes his new post effective April 1, the beginning of the company's fiscal year. He replaces Kazuo "Ken" Iida, who becomes an advisor to Fujitsu Microelectronics America and will remain in the United States for a year.
5 April 2005 Japan: Staccato and Fujitsu Jointly Develop Industry's First Wireless USB-Enabled Digital Still Camera Development Platform
Tokyo, April 5, 2005 – Staccato Communications, Inc. and Fujitsu Limited today announced their joint development of a wireless universal serial bus (USB) demonstration system comprised of Staccato's new Ripcord™ UWB Development Kit (SC3100D) and the Fujitsu digital still camera (DSC) development platform. This system will be the first demonstration to show wireless USB connectivity to DSCs, one of the most popular applications of wireless USB.
21 March 2005 US: Fujitsu to Exhibit Advanced 12-Port, 10 Gigabit/Second Ethernet Switch IC at Server Blade Summit in Santa Clara March 22-24
Sunnyvale, CA, March 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will demonstrate its advanced 12-port, 10Gbps Ethernet switch IC with integrated CX4 PHYs at the Fourth Annual Server Blade Summit Conference at the Santa Clara Marriott, March 22-24.
8 March 2005 US: Fujitsu Fingerprint Sensors Selected by ODI for New Embedded Fingerprint Matching Modules
San Francisco, CA, March 8, 2005 – ODI, a leading developer of cost-effective, highly integrated embedded systems, has selected the Fujitsu fingerprint sensors for its compact, embedded fingerprint-matching modules. ODI has developed embedded modules using both the Fujitsu MBF200 capacitive touch sensor and the patented Fujitsu MBF310 capacitive Sweep Sensor™. The new ODI modules provide OEMs and system integrators with complete, easily integrated solutions, enabling them to add the security and convenience of fingerprint biometrics to a broad range of embedded security and controlled access applications.
7 March 2005 US: Fujitsu Announces that ALT Software Will Develop OpenGL Embedded Software Platform for Fujitsu's Coral-P/PA Graphics Controller
San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and ALT Software Inc. announced today that ALT Software will provide 2D/3D graphics drivers designed to enable FMA's Coral-P/PA graphics display controller to operate on ALT's OpenGL® and OpenGL ES architectures.
7 March 2005 US: Fujitsu Fingerprint Sensors Selected by Shimon Systems for Verification Reference Design Based on TI's DSP Technology
San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 – The Fujitsu MBF200 single touch sensor and MBF310 Sweep Sensor™ have been selected for a new fingerprint-verification reference design module developed by Shimon Systems and based on DSP technology from Texas Instruments Incorporated, it was announced today. (See the March 1, 2005 press release from TI and Shimon.).
7 March 2005 US: Fujitsu Introduces Industry's First 32-bit MCU for Network-Enabled Appliances
San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced a new family of microcontrollers developed for network-enabled household appliances, including the industry's first 32-bit MCUs that incorporate a full range of networking security features, on-board ROM and RAM, and support for IPv6, the next-generation Internet protocol.
7 March 2005 US: Fujitsu Introduces New FlexRay® Evaluation Kit; Designed to Enable Design, Verification Prior to Silicon
San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today released a new FlexRay® Evaluation Kit, an FPGA-based development platform that enables the design and verification of hardware and software applications before production silicon is available.
7 March 2005 US: Fujitsu to Introduce New 32-bit Networking MCU, FlexRay Board at Annual Embedded Systems Conference, March 8-10
San Francisco, CA, March 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will introduce a new family of microcontrollers for network security applications, along with its new FlexRay® Evaluation Kit, an FPGA-based development platform for vehicle systems, at the annual Embedded Systems Conference at San Francisco's Moscone Center March 8 to 10.
24 February 2005 US: Fujitsu, Signature Sponsor at Broadband Wireless World, to Announce New WiMAX-compliant SoC
Sunnyvale, CA, February 24, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) is the Signature Sponsor for the seventh annual Broadband Wireless World, the leading broadband wireless industry conference, scheduled for April 21-22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Keith Horn, FMA's senior vice president of marketing and sales, will present the conference's keynote address, "WiMAX – a Quantum Leap Forward in Broadband Wireless Communications." Horn, who has worked at Fujitsu for more than a decade in marketing and sales positions in the U.S., U.K., and Germany, is responsible for marketing all FMA products and services.
22 February 2005 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces 32-bit RISC Microcontrollers with External Bus and On-chip Flash for Industrial Applications
Nuremberg, February 22, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics has announced a new feature-rich 32-bit RISC microcontroller series designed to operate at 3.3V. The devices incorporate an external bus for memory expansion or the direct connection of Graphic Display Controllers.
22 February 2005 Germany: Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe Announces FlexRay Evaluation Kit
Nuremberg, February 22, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced the release of a FlexRay® Evaluation Kit. This FPGA-based development platform enables the design and verification of hardware and software applications before production silicon is available, enabling customers to get working FlexRay products to market in the fastest possible time.
9 February 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Develops Technology Enabling Prolonged Viewing of Digital Terrestrial Broadcasts on Mobile Phones
Tokyo, February 9, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of a low-power analog to-digital (AD) converter that employs a delta-sigma modulator for mobile phones that are capable of receiving digital terrestrial television and radio broadcasts.
7 February 2005: Basic Agreement for the Transfer of Flat Panel Display Manufacturing Equipment Operations
February 7, 2005 – ULVAC, Inc. (Representative Director, President and CEO, Kyuzo Nakamura; headquarters: Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan; hereafter referred to as "ULVAC"), Fujitsu Limited (Representative Director, Hiroaki Kurokawa; headquarters: Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan; hereafter referred to as "Fujitsu") and its wholly owned subsidiary, Fujitsu VLSI Limited (Representative Director, Hitoshi Takahashi; headquarters: Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan; hereafter referred to as "Fujitsu VLSI") have reached basic agreement regarding the transfer of Fujitsu VLSI's manufacturing equipment operations to ULVAC.
7 February 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Develops Multi-core Processor for High-Performance Digital Consumer Products
Tokyo, February 7, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. today announced the development of a single-chip multi-core processor designed for image processing use in high-performance digital consumer products, that is equipped with four FR-V processor cores (FR550) with operation frequencies of 533 megahertz (MHz). Using software only, the new multi-core processor features image processing functionality at speeds of 51.2 GOPS (giga operations per second) and data transfer performance at speeds of 1 gigabyte per second (GB/s), both which are four or more times greater than that of the conventional FR-V processor. This new multi-core processor is suited for wide application, in that by utilizing only software it enables image processing that in the past required customized large-scale integrated circuit chips (LSIs), and offers high performance and flexibility to adapt easily to specification modifications, version upgrades, and added features.
7 February 2005 Japan: Sharp and Fujitsu Announce Agreement on Transfer of Fujitsu's LCD Business
Tokyo, February 7, 2005 – Sharp Corporation and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they have entered into a basic agreement regarding the transfer of Fujitsu's liquid crystal display (LCD) operations to Sharp. The agreement calls for Fujitsu to transfer to Sharp the LCD research and development, manufacturing and sales operations of its consolidated subsidiary, Fujitsu Display Technologies Corporation (FDTC), along with related R&D equipment at Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. As a result of the transfer, Sharp is expected to take on FDTC's personnel and Yonago Plant in Tottori Prefecture, as well as Fujitsu Laboratories' personnel involved in FDTC-related R&D, and related intellectual property rights held by the Fujitsu Group. Sharp and Fujitsu are now discussing details of a definitive agreement, which they expect to complete in March.
3 February 2005 Germany: Fujitsu Announces Hybrid Ethernet and Metro ADM Chip for Gigabit Ethernet and PDH Transport
Frankfurt, February 3, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today rolls out its ETHOS (ETHernet Over SDH/SONET) device, a pioneering product for full-rate Gigabit Ethernet and E1/DS1 access in Metro and Access networks, designed in collaboration with AimCom, a leading-edge design and development company specialising in Next Generation Carrier Class Optical Networking, based in The Netherlands.
2 February 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Announces Agreement with Hitachi on Plasma Display Panel Business
Tokyo, February 2, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has reached a basic agreement with Hitachi, Ltd. regarding Fujitsu's transfer to Hitachi of 30.1% of the issued shares in their joint venture company, Fujitsu Hitachi Plasma Display Limited (FHP), along with related plasma display panel (PDP) intellectual property rights. The companies intend to sign a formal agreement finalizing the arrangements by the end of March, at which time the specified intellectual property rights will be transferred to Hitachi. After providing financial support aimed at eliminating FHP's excessive debt, the companies plan to complete the transfer of shares, following which FHP will become a consolidated subsidiary of Hitachi.
1 February 2005 Japan: Fujitsu to Use Biodegradable Plant-based Materials for All of Its Embossed Carrier Tape Used in Packing for Reel-based Shipment of LSIs
Tokyo, February 1, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will shift completely to the use of biodegradable plant-based materials for the manufacture of embossed carrier tape, used for packing large-scale integrated circuit chips (LSIs) when shipping them on reels (Figure 1, Figure 2). Fujitsu expects an 11% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by employing biodegradable plant-based materials to produce embossed carrier tape, in place of polystyrene, a material which was conventionally used in the industry
26 January 2005 Japan: Fujitsu Announces FlexRay License Agreement with Bosch
Tokyo, January 26, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the acquisition of a license to use the FlexRay™ (*1) Communication Controller IP-Module from Robert Bosch GmbH. The license will allow Fujitsu to embed precision-designed FlexRay IP into its automotive control MCUs (*2) and quickly bring to market high-quality next-generation products.
26 January 2005 Germany and US: Fujitsu Announces FlexRay License Agreement with Bosch
Frankfurt and Sunnyvale, CA, January 26, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced that Fujitsu acquired a license to use the FlexRay® Communication Controller IP module from Robert Bosch GmbH. The license will allow Fujitsu to embed precision-designed FlexRay IP into its automotive-control MCUs and quickly bring to market high-quality next-generation products.
21 January 2005 Japan and Germany: Fujitsu and HHI Develop World's First Ultra High-Speed Optical Fiber Switch with Power Amplification Features
Tokyo and Berlin, January 21, 2005 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) today announced their development of the world's first ultra high-speed optical fiber switch with optical amplification features using nonlinear optical effects of optical fiber, and succeeded in ultra high-speed optical signal processing at 640 gigabits per second (Gbps). The newly developed optical fiber switch features amplification capabilities of 100 times and more over a wide wavelength range, and enables ultra high-speed switching at over 1 terabit per second.
14 January 2005 US: Fujitsu Delivers New Catalog on High-Speed, Direct Thermal Printer Mechanisms
Sunnyvale, CA, January 14, 2005 – A new, comprehensive catalog designed to assist customers in selecting micro line thermal printers is now available from Fujitsu Components America, Inc.
5 January 2005 Japan and U.S.: Fujitsu and Staccato Communications Partner to Offer All-CMOS Single-Chip Wireless USB
Tokyo and San Diego, January 5, 2005 – Fujitsu Limited and Staccato Communications, Inc. today announced a partnership under which they will provide all-CMOS, single-chip wireless universal serial bus (USB) and ultra-wideband (UWB) solutions for the global marketplace.
5 January 2005 US: Fujitsu to Feature Latest WiMAX Technology at WCA's 11th Annual International Symposium and Business Expo
Sunnyvale, CA, January 5, 2005 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leader in the development of WiMAX broadband wireless access technology, will play a prominent role at the 11th annual International Symposium and Business Expo, January 12-15 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.

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