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29 December 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu Develops CMOS Logic-Based High-Voltage Transistor for Power Amplifiers
Singapore, December 29, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced that Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited have co-developed a CMOS logic(1) process-based high-voltage transistor featuring high breakdown voltage, suitable for power amplifiers used in wireless devices.
19 December 2008 Japan: Basic Agreement on Stock Transfer of Eudyna Devices Inc.
Tokyo, December 19, 2008 – Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited have reached an agreement on the transfer of Fujitsu’s shares of Eudyna Devices Inc., a 50-50 joint venture between the companies, to Sumitomo Electric.
17 December 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Develops CMOS Logic-Based High-Voltage Transistor for Power Amplifiers
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, December 17, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced the development of a CMOS logic process-based high-voltage transistor featuring high breakdown voltage, suitable for power amplifiers used in wireless devices. As a world's first, Fujitsu developed a 45 nanometer (45nm)-generation CMOS-based transistor capable of handling 10V power output, thus enabling the transistor to handle high-output requirements necessary for power amplifiers used in WiMAX and other high-frequency applications. The new technology makes it possible for power amplifiers to be formed on the same die as CMOS-logic control circuitry to achieve single-chip integration, thereby making high-performance, low-cost power amplifiers feasible.
16 December 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Power-Saving CMOS Technology for 32nm-Generation and Beyond
Kawasaki, Japan, December 16, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited announced today the development of power-saving CMOS technology for logic LSI chips for 32 nanometer- (32nm-) generation and beyond. The new technology enables employment of a specific silicon crystal surface, which previously had not been applied in silicon substrates due to the crystal surface's conventionally low performance in the past, by improving its performance. As a result, as a world's first, the technology makes it possible to use current 45nm-generation fabrication facilities to reduce LSI power voltage without lowering operation speed, thereby containing production costs and cutting LSI power consumption during operation by approximately 20 percent (20%). It is anticipated that the technology can be used in a wide range of applications, such as system LSIs for various mobile devices that will need to be increasingly multi-functional, and for microprocessors of which many are running with multiple processing cores.
12 December 2008 Netherlands: Fujitsu Components Releases Secure Power Relay
Hoofddorp, December 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Europe has released the FTR-K2G power relay for appliances that need to disconnect power in a secure way.
11 December 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Awarded Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status by the Darmstadt Customs Authority
Langen, December 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and its logistics partner Rollkontor of Wiesbaden have been awarded the prestigious Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status by the Customs Authority Darmstadt (Hauptzollamt Darmstadt). The certificate was presented at a ceremony held on November 20th at FME's European Headquarters in Langen, near Frankfurt, Germany.
9 December 2008 The Netherlands: 24V driven receipt/journal
Hoofddorp, December 9, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Europe releases two new ultra low-profile, 24V, receipt and journal printer units
1 December 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches SD Multi-Decoder LSI Supporting MPEG-2 & H.264
Singapore, December 1, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of multi-decoder LSI chips that support decoding of MPEG-2 and H.264 video compression formats for Standard Definition (SD) video, in particular for SD digital broadcasts in Russia, eastern Europe and China. Sample shipments of the new MB86H01 series will start from December 1, 2008.
27 November 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches SD Multi-Decoder LSI Supporting MPEG-2 & H.264
Tokyo, November 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced the launch of multi-decoder LSI chips that support decoding of MPEG-2(1) and H.264(2) video compression formats for Standard Definition (SD) video, in particular for SD digital broadcasts in Russia, eastern Europe and China. Sample shipments of the new MB86H01 series will start from December 1, 2008.
12 November 2008 US: Fujitsu Providing 65nm RF CMOS Manufacturing Services with Advanced RF CMOS Process Design Kits
Sunnyvale, CA, November 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced the availability of 65nm RF CMOS manufacturing services with the introduction of an advanced Process Design Kit (PDK) to enable first-pass silicon success. The RF CMOS platforms from Fujitsu are now available to customers in 90nm and 65nm nodes.
11 November 2008 Germany: Fujitsu to Show State-of-the-art Automotive Graphics Solutions at Electronica
Langen & Munich, November 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is exhibiting part of its range of leading-edge graphics controllers and microcontrollers designed for automotive and industrial applications on Inova Semiconductors’ Stand 115, Hall A6, at Electronica 2008.
4 November 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops C- to X- Ultra-Wideband Gallium-Nitride HEMT Power Amplifier Featuring High Output and Efficiency
Kawasaki, Japan, November 4, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of a high-performance power amplifier based on gallium nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMT), which as a hybrid amplifier - an amplifier in which the transistor and capacitor are each mounted on separate semiconductor package substrates - features the world's highest output performance in terms of power and efficiency in the C-band to X-band radio frequency bandwidths above 5GHz. This technology opens the potential for higher performance and functionality in broadband and radar communication systems, in particular for airplane radar systems and other instruments that use multiple frequencies, which could be accommodated by a single amplifier. Furthermore, in comparison with conventional power amplifiers that use gallium-arsenide (GaAs), the new ultra-wideband (UWB) GaN-HEMT-based amplifier features higher efficiency, thus enabling a reduction in the size of cooling equipment, which is anticipated to result in power amplifiers that are smaller and lighter.
30 October 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches New Ultra-Low Power Full HD H.264 CODEC LSIs
Tokyo, October 30, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today two new LSIs to expand its line-up of H.264 CODEC LSIs, that encode and decode Full HD (1,920 dots x 1,080 lines) video in the H.264 format. The first of the two products to be launched, the ultra-low power MB86H55, features power consumption of only 500mW during Full HD encoding including the in-package memory, an industry-leading level for low power consumption. Sample shipments of the MB86H55 will start in January 2009. In addition, the upcoming LSI, MB86H56, will offer processing of Full HD video at 60 frames per second (progressive), 60p, to improve picture quality even further. Samples shipments of the MB86H56 will start from April 2009.
29 October 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Microelectronics Announces Executive Appointment
Tokyo, October 29, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced that Tsuneaki Ohara has been assigned as a corporate senior executive vice president of Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, effective immediately. At the same time he will hold the position of president and CEO of Fujitsu Electronics Incorporated.
21 October 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops High-Efficiency Gallium-Nitride HEMT Power Amplifier Featuring World's Highest Output Power
Kawasaki, Japan, October 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. announced today the development of a new high-efficiency, high-output amplifier based on gallium-nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) that produces over 300 watts (300W) of power in the C band, with 60% efficiency as a ratio of DC input power converted to high-frequency output power. Use of GaN HEMT technology increases output power over existing amplifiers using gallium-arsenide (GaAs) transistors (comparison by Fujitsu Laboratories) by more than six-fold, to 320W. This is expected to extend radar detection range by 2.4 times. It is anticipated that replacing the traveling-wave tube amplifiers commonly used for high output power applications with this new technology will enable smaller, lighter, more energy-efficient, and longer-lasting transmission systems for applications including satellite communications, next-generation mobile phone base stations and radar.
21 October 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics Introduces Versatile, Feature-rich MB88F322 Graphics Display Controller at Convergence 2008, Extending Global Leadership in Graphics Technology
Sunnyvale, CA, October 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in advanced graphics display control technology, today introduced the latest member of its proven GDC family, the MB88F322, designed to deliver best-in-class graphics performance along with sophisticated graphics in an efficient, compact two-chip solution.
21 October 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics to Introduce Advanced 16-bit F2MC-16FX Series with Enhanced 32-bit Automotive Controllers at Convergence 2008
Detroit, October 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will feature its newest 16-bit F2MC-16FX, along with enhanced versions of its 32-bit FR series, at Convergence 2008 in Detroit, Oct. 20-22. The company will demonstrate the optimal cost and performance the controllers provide for new generations of meter cluster, car body control, vehicle infotainment and FlexRay™ applications.
20 October 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics, Gennum Corporation, Develop New Solution to Expand Data Center Bandwidth, Reduce 10 Gigabit Ethernet Power and Cost
Sunnyvale, CA, October 20, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) today issued a new case study describing how the companies combined forces to develop 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) technology that reduces cost and power while boosting data-center bandwidth.
20 October 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics to Feature Latest Graphics Display Controllers, 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs, 1394-Automotive ICs at Convergence 2008, October 20-22
Detroit, October 20, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will highlight its new generations of in-vehicle control technology for safety, navigation, entertainment and display applications at Convergence 2008 in Detroit, October 20-22. Using the theme "connecting people to cars," the company will feature its new 16-bit and 32-bit automotive microcontrollers, advanced 1394-Automotive controller technology, and newest graphics display controller series.
15 October 2008 US: Fujitsu’s New All-In-One Printer Unit Supplies Fast, Reliable Output in Self-Service Kiosks, Medical Devices and Instrumentation
Sunnyvale, CA, October 15, 2008 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added a new, high-speed, printer unit to its thermal printer line. The small-footprint, all-in-one printer unit combines a 2-inch thermal printer mechanism, an ultra-low profile integrated cutter, a mini interface board with embedded bar codes for receipt output in mini-kiosks, POS terminals, ATMs, as well as scientific and medical equipment.
10 October 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First Gallium-Nitride HEMT Able to Cut Power in Standby Mode and Achieve High Output
Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, October 10, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a new type of gallium nitride (GaN) -based high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) that features a new structure ideal for use in amplifiers for microwave and millimeter-wave transmissions, frequency ranges for which usage is expected to grow. In a technological first, a novel transistor structure was developed that achieves high output of over 100 watts and enables power to be cut when the transistor is in standby mode. This technological advance will contribute to higher output and lower power consumption in microwave and millimeter-wave transmission amplifiers for high-speed wireless communications.
9 October 2008 Japan and US: Fujitsu Microelectronics, e-Shuttle and D2S to Develop Maskless ICs
Tokyo and San Jose, October 9, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (“FML”), e-Shuttle Inc.(“e-Shuttle”) - a joint venture established by FML and Advantest Corporation (“Advantest”) - and D2S, an emerging design and software company, today announced an agreement under which FML and e-Shuttle will adopt D2S’ advanced design for e-beam (DFEB)* technology - starting with a 65-nm Low Power (LP) library - to result in the creation of test silicon to refine and validate DFEB technology for the 65-nm, 40-nm and below nodes. e-Shuttle will produce test chips using D2S’ advanced DFEB design and software capabilities, and FML’s standard cell libraries. These test chips will be manufactured using Advantest’s F3000 e-beam direct-write (EBDW) lithography equipment, which is already in operation at e-Shuttle. As a result of this partnership, FML will be able to manufacture ICs faster and more cost-effectively than is possible with conventional e-beam direct lithography technologies.
1 October 2008 US: New Fujitsu Integrated Flexible WiMAX SoC Supports Femto Base Stations, and Can Scale to Pico and Micro Base Station Architectures
Chicago, October 1, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a global leader in WiMAX-compliant broadband wireless technology, today announced a new Fujitsu mobile WiMAX base station SoC, a highly integrated, flexible device built using the leading-edge Fujitsu 65nm process technology.
1 October 2008 US: New White Paper from Fujitsu Microelectronics Highlights Benefits of Small WiMAX Base Stations
Chicago, October 1, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a global leader in WiMAX-compliant broadband wireless technology, today released a new white paper on WiMAX system development and implementation. Entitled “Achieving Cost-Effective Broadband Coverage with WiMAX Micro, Pico and Femto Base Stations," the new white paper profiles the base station options that can enhance WiMAX deployment. It reviews how smaller base stations can apply scaled-down versions of WiMAX hardware for providing broadband wireless access to a variety of areas, from public locations in urban areas to isolated rural locations.
26 September 2008 Hong Kong: e-Shuttle and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Collaborate to Provide Silicon Shuttle Services for Asian Start-ups
Hong Kong and Tokyo, September 26, 2008 – Leading regional IT and communications solutions provider Fujitsu Asia today unveiled the fi-6670 and fi-6770 colour A3 production scanners for the ASEAN markets.
24 September 2008 Japan: Leica Camera and Fujitsu Microelectronics Co-develop Image Processing System Solution for High-end Digital SLR Cameras
Tokyo and Cologne, Germany, September 24, 2008 – Leica Camera AG (“Leica”) and Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (“FML”) announced today the co-development of an image processing system solution for high-end digital single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, to be featured in Leica’s next-generation cameras.
17 September 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics Joins Cisco to Demonstrate First Multi-Vendor Interoperability Using Mobile WiMAX with Beamforming, MIMO
Sunnyvale, CA, September 17, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will team up with Cisco on the industry’s first multi-vendor demonstration of interoperable video streaming using mobile WiMAX with beamforming and multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) capabilities at WiMAX World in Chicago, September 30 - October 2.
12 September 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Presents Comprehensive Range of Digital Broadcasting and Set-top Box Solutions at IBC 2008
Langen, September 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is exhibiting its range of solutions for the broadcast and set-top box (STB) markets for the first time at this weeks IBC exhibition, at the RAI, Amsterdam.
11 September 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches Digital HDTV SoC for Superior Picture Quality Digital HDTV
Tokyo, September 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today that it has developed a digital HDTV system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates a video processing engine for superior picture quality, and a full high-definition (full HD, 1920 dots x 1080 lines) multi-decoder that decodes both MPEG-2(1) and H.264(2) video compression formats. The new chip, the MB86H70, is aimed for digital TVs receiving high-definition broadcasts that are ramping up in Europe. The chip is an application specific standard product (ASSP)(3), that features a proprietary video processing engine based on an algorithm by Fujitsu Laboratories Limited. By also including a proprietary picture quality adjustment tool that enables easy optimization of parameters by using a mouse, the new LSI enables TV set makers to dramatically improve their design efficiencies with regard to picture quality settings. Furthermore, SoC integration of the video processing engine and multi-decoder allows the usage of common memory, thus enabling use of the chip by simply adding two 16-bit external memories, thereby reducing TV set makers’ costs and development periods for both design and manufacturing. Sample shipment of this new SoC will start from mid-October 2008. The MB86H70 will be exhibited at Fujitsu’s booth (Stand 4.B75) at the International Broadcasting Conference 2008 (IBC 2008), the largest broadcasting and media trade exhibition that is held in Europe, to be held from September 12-16 in Amsterdam.
9 September 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Adds Low Pin Count Series to Line of High-Performance 8-bit Microcontrollers for Consumer Appliances
Tokyo, September 9, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today the addition of three series featuring low pin count (LPC), with 20 pins or less, to its F²MC-8FX family(1) of high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers with embedded flash memory. Sample shipments of the new microcontrollers known as the MB95200H series, MB95210H series, and MB95220H series, will be phased in starting on September 9, 2008. The three series have been added to the existing product line in response to the rapid rise in demand for LPC microcontrollers for use in home appliances and other consumer electronics in the Asian market.
2 September 2008 Japan & Taiwan: Fujitsu Microelectronics and Nanya Technology Sign License Agreement to Settle Patent Dispute
Tokyo & Taipei, September 2, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Nanya Technology Corporation today announced that they have signed a patent license agreement containing licensing terms with financial arrangements to resolve patent disputes between the companies.
5 August 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu Releases Interface Board for High-End Printer Features
Singapore, August 5, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Asia Pte. Ltd. today introduced a new interface board series for its 2, 3, and 4-inch, 5V thermal printer mechanisms. The new interface boards support high-end features such as high-speed data communications, fast print speeds, USB 2.0 and high speed (460kbps) Serial (RS232-C) connectivity, and OCR extended numeric characters.
5 August 2008 US: Fujitsu Releases Interface Board for High-End Printer Features
Sunnyvale, CA, August 5, 2008 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today introduced a new interface board series for its 2, 3, and 4-inch, 5V thermal printer mechanisms. The new interface boards support high-end features such as high-speed data communications, fast print speeds, USB 2.0 and high speed (460kbps) Serial (RS232-C) connectivity, and OCR extended numeric characters.
4 August 2008 Japan and Taiwan: Fujitsu Global Mobile Platform Inc. Commences Operations
Tokyo and Taipei, Taiwan, August 4, 2008 – Fujitsu Global Mobile Platform Inc. ("FMPI"), a joint venture established based on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) tied between Fujitsu Limited's former LSI business divisions (currently a separate entity, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited, "FML") and the Institute for Information Industry ("III") of Taiwan, announced today its commencement of operations from today. FMPI will develop reference designs - designs which improve design efficiencies - for WiMAX-related products for Taiwan-based ODM vendors, in addition to providing technical support.
28 July 2008 US: New White Paper from Fujitsu Microelectronics, Cisco, Describes Benefits of Adaptive Beamforming in WiMAX Networks
Sunnyvale, CA, July 28, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a global leader in WiMAX SoC technology and solutions, has co-authored with Cisco a new white paper entitled “Beamforming Boosts the Range and Capacity of WiMAX Networks.” The paper, which describes how adaptive beamforming can magnify the advantages of a WiMAX network, is available at http://us.fujitsu.com/micro/wimax/beamforming
21 July 2008 US: New Microcontroller Drivers from Fujitsu Microelectronics and Elektrobit Deliver Maximum Efficiency for Automotive Software Development
Sunnyvale, California, July 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc (FMA) today announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML), a leading developer of advanced microcontrollers for automotive applications, has joined Elektrobit of Finland to develop new MCU drivers for Fujitsu’s MB91460 series of 32-bit microcontrollers. The new drivers are compatible with AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture) release 2.1, and will offer customers a high degree of code reusability and maximum efficiency for application designs.
16 July 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Microelectronics Launches AUTOSAR 2.1-Compatible Driver for Automotive Onboard Microcontrollers
Tokyo, July 16, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today the development and launch of a new microcontroller driver for its MB91460 Series of high-performance 32-bit automotive microcontrollers, jointly developed with EB, Elektrobit Corporation and compatible with Release 2.1 of AUTOSAR, the open software architecture for automobiles from the AUTOSAR automotive software standards consortium. The new microcontroller driver will be available from Fujitsu Microelectronics and EB from July 18, 2008. When used with Fujitsu Microelectronics’ microcontrollers, this new driver will offer customers a greater degree of code reusability for automotive onboard applications already developed, and greater efficiency when developing automotive software.
15 July 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Launches ARM1176 Prototyping Kit
Langen, July 15, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) announced the launch of an ARM1176 prototyping kit, designed to shorten the development time for customers using its ASIC and COT services to develop SoCs that include the ARM1176JZF-S™, ARM926EJ-S™, or ARM946E-S™ processor cores.
30 June 2008 US: Fujitsu Microelectronics Names Shinichi “James” Machida New President, Chief Executive Officer of Fujitsu Microelectronics America
Sunnyvale, CA, June 30, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today announced that Shinichi “James” Machida has been named president and chief executive officer. Machida will be leaving his position as president of Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte. Ltd. (FMAL) in Singapore, and Fujitsu Microelectronics Pacific Asia Ltd. (FMP) in Hong Kong, and will arrive in the U.S. in August. He replaces Kazuyuki Kawauchi, who will return to Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) in Japan in September.
26 June 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Microelectronics Launches Low-Power Consumption 256Mbit FCRAM for Digital Consumer Electronics
Tokyo, June 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) announced today the development of a 256Mbit Consumer FCRAM product for digital consumer electronics, the MB81EDS256545. The new FCRAM product runs on low power consumption and is ideal for system-in-package (SiP) designs, with samples available from today. Key product features include a 64-bit I/O, low power DDR SDRAM interface that enables data transfer capabilities equivalent to two DDR2 SDRAMs with 16-bit I/O, while reducing power consumption by a maximum of approximately 1 watt (1W) (equivalent to approximately 70%), thus contributing to power savings for digital consumer electronics. The new product is ideal for consumer electronics products that require low power consumption, such as digital televisions and camcorders.
19 June 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Develops Millimeter-Band Transmitter Capable of Data Transmission Speeds Exceeding 10 Gbps
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 19, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited announced today, as a world's first, the development of a transmitter operating in the 70-100 GHz band using impulse radio that is capable of transmitting data at speeds of more than 10 gigabits per second. This new development eliminates the need for oscillators and other hardware that had been required for use of earlier millimeter-band transmitters, thus enabling a smaller millimeter-band transmitter. As a substitute for fiber-optic high-speed lines, the new transmitter could be used in wide range of applications geared to help bridge the digital divide, including for platform networks and short-range wireless LANs.
17 June 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Low-power CMOS Technology For 32nm Generation
Kawasaki and Tokyo, June 17, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced the development of low-power CMOS technology for 32nm-generation logic LSIs, which makes it possible to minimize the number of necessary manufacturing processes for LSIs, and without the need to utilize additional new materials. While minimizing rising costs associated with a rise in additional manufacturing processes, the newly developed technology can reduce power-supply voltage without causing a drop in operation speeds, and can lower operational power consumption by approximately 40% compared to technologies for 45nm-generation logic LSIs. It is anticipated that this new technology can be used for wide range of applications, such as for system LSIs for mobile devices which are becoming increasingly multi-functional, and microprocessors that are increasingly adopting multi-core configurations.
17 June 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Power Gating Technology to Enable Power Savings in System LSIs
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited announced today, as an industry first, the development of circuit technology that can rapidly switch a power supply from off to on in less than one microsecond. This makes it possible to extend the "off" period - sleep time - of a chip as a means to reduce leakage current, enabling highly integrated LSI chips to consume less power. Details of this technology will be presented at the 2008 Symposium on VLSI Circuits, to be held from June 18 to June 20 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
16 June 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Microelectronics Launches Mobile WiMAX Chipsets for Mobile Devices
Tokyo, June 16, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) announced today a new mobile WiMAX chipset optimized for mobile WiMAX devices such as smart phones and PDAs. Sample shipment will start in August 2008. The chipset includes a baseband LSI, the MB86K22; an RF LSI, the MB86K52; and a power management LSI, the MB39C316. The three devices are essential elements for competitive WiMAX modules. The chipset was designed so that the size of the WiMAX module will be 12x12mm. The standby current - which has a direct impact on battery life - will not exceed 0.5mA, facilitating the development of attractive mobile WiMAX terminals.
12 June 2008 US: Fujitsu to Feature Newest 10Gbps Ethernet Switch IC at HP Technology Forum and Expo, June 16-19
Sunnyvale, CA, June 12, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading developer of advanced networking semiconductor technology, will showcase its new 26-port 10Gbps Ethernet switch IC at the HP Technology Forum and Expo 2008 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas June 16-19.
3 June 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu and Jurong Technologies Collaborate to Develop New Range of WiMAX Products
Singapore, June 3, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) and Jurong Technologies industrial Corporation (Jurong Technologies) are pleased to announce that Jurong Technologies, through its subsidiary I-Sirius Pte Ltd, has selected Fujitsu as its WiMAX baseband SoC partner. I-Sirius will use Fujitsu’s Mobile WiMAX baseband SoC, which is fully compliant with IEEE802.16e-2005 standard, to develop WiMAX products such as embedded modules, USB dongles and Express cards.
2 June 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Selects Rohde & Schwarz for WiMAX SoC Test Solution
Langen, June 2, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and Rohde & Schwarz have partnered to provide a highly optimised test solution for the industry. The solution is designed for customers who develop and manufacture WiMAX mobile stations and terminals, PC cards, and media-rich hand-held devices.
27 May 2008 Singapore: Fujitsu Expands Line of Standard, Wide-Aspect Ratio Touch Panels
Singapore, May 27, 2008 – Responding to the market growth of wide-aspect ratio LCDs, Fujitsu Components Asia Limited today announced an expanded line-up of standard, wide-aspect ratio, 4-wire resistive touch panels. The devices fit available wide-aspect ratio LCDs to eliminate custom development costs for OEMs and shorten their product time-to-market.
27 May 2008 Germany: Fujitsu to Exhibit at WiMAX Forum Global Congress 2008
Langen, May 27, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) will showcase its range of WiMAX™ solutions on Stand 3.47 at the WiMAX Forum Global Congress, 17-18 June 2008, RAI, Amsterdam.
22 May 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches Industry's First Embedded FRAM-LSI that Counteracts Electromagnetic Interference
Tokyo, May 22, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) today announced the launch of the MB88R157, an addition to its existing product line of spread-spectrum clock generators (SSCG), which provide countermeasures against electromagnetic interference (EMI) on high-frequency clock signals. The new LSI also includes embedded FRAM, an industry first, which features fast rewriting speed and can vary its frequency output over a range of 1 MHz to 134 MHz while mounted on a circuit board. In addition, Fujitsu Microelectronic's circuit design technology reduces the product power consumption in continuous operation by up to 40% in comparison to similar products from other companies. As it is easy to rewrite parameters in this new LSI, it is appropriate for a wide range of applications including multi-functional printers, PCs, and mobile phones, as well as for televisions, DVD players, and game consoles.
15 May 2008 US: Fujitsu Expands Line of Standard, Wide-Aspect Ratio Touch Panels
Sunnyvale, CA, May 15, 2008 – Responding to the market growth of wide-aspect ratio LCDs, Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today announced an expanded line-up of standard, wide-aspect ratio, 4-wire resistive touch panels. The devices fit available wide-aspect ratio LCDs to eliminate custom development costs for OEMs and shorten their product time-to-market.
12 May 2008 Japan: Freescale Semiconductor, Fujitsu Microelectronics and Alpha Systems Develop New Digital Media Server Development Platform
TOKYO and AUSTIN, TX , May 12, 2008 – Freescale Semiconductor, Fujitsu Microelectronics Ltd. and Alpha Systems Inc. have co-developed a digital media server (DMS) development platform that enables real time transcoding of video content. The platform, which conforms to Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Networked Device Interoperability Guidelines, will be demonstrated May 14 – 16 at the Embedded Systems Expo (ESEC) in Tokyo.
8 May 2008 Japan: Fujitsu to Launch ARM1176 Prototyping Kit
Tokyo, May 8, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) today announced that it will launch an ARM1176 prototyping kit, designed to shorten the development lead time for customers using FML's ASIC and COT services to develop system LSIs that include the ARM1176JZF-S™, ARM926EJ-S™, or ARM946E-S™ processor cores. The new prototyping kit will include an evaluation board loaded with chips for trying out the ARM1176JZF-S processor, a FPGA reference design, and sample programs. FML's prototyping kit will enable customers to debug their logic circuits and develop device drivers before fabrication of their chips, resulting in a faster system-LSI design process. The new kit will be available from July 2008, and will be exhibited at the 11th Embedded Systems Expo, to be held from May 14 to 16, 2008 at Tokyo Big Sight.
7 May 2008 Germany: Fujitsu to Demonstrate New and Exciting Multimedia Devices
Langen, May 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is set to exhibit its latest multimedia devices at ANGA Cable in Cologne, 27-29 May 2008.ANGA Cable is Europe's leading Exhibition and Congress for Cable, Broadband & Satellite and last year attracted in excess of 10,000 visitors from 68 countries, with over 1,200 attendees at the Convention.
7 May 2008 Germany: Premier Platform for Dynamic SOI Now Shipping with PRIMERGY Servers
Munich, May 7, 2008 – Extending its innovative FlexFrame Infrastructure to industry-standard PRIMERGY servers, Fujitsu Siemens Computers today delivers ServerView PAN Manager™: a centralized, automated IT platform which enables systems to be dynamically adjusted, guaranteeing that they always deliver optimum performance. The revolutionary IT architecture FlexFrame Infrastructure uses a virtualized, application-independent platform with high availability features designed to support both physical and virtual resources.
30 April 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops Technology for Quick and Accurate Estimation of Rate of Soft Errors in Advanced Semiconductors
Kawasaki, Japan, April 30, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that, in collaboration with the Hawaii Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, an inter-university research institute that is part of Japan's National Institute of Natural Sciences, the development of a technique for quick and accurate field measurement of the rate of "soft errors", which are erroneous operations that occur in advanced semiconductors and are caused by neutrons from a type of cosmic ray.
28 April 2008 US: Fujitsu Features New 26-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switch IC in Interop
Interop Las Vegas, NV, April 28, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will feature its new 26-port 10Gbps Ethernet (10GbE) switch IC at the annual Interop Las Vegas conference, April 28 to May 2.
21 April 2008 US: Fujitsu Introduces the First 802.3ap (KR) Compliant 10GbE Switch IC, Featuring the Industry's Highest Density of 26 Ports and Lowest Power Consumption
Sunnyvale, CA, April 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today extended its global leadership in advanced, single-chip Ethernet switch technology by introducing the 26-port MB86C69RBC. The industry's highest density, lowest power and smallest footprint 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) switch IC, the new L2/L3 capable device features the direct support of 10Gbps serial interface for Ethernet backplane standardized as 802.3ap (KR) on all 26 ports, as well as SFP+ capability.
14 April 2008 US: New Fujitsu Thermal Printer Unit Targets Medium-volume Kiosks
Sunnyvale, CA, April 14, 2008 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today expanded its line of thermal printers for kiosk applications with the addition of a 2-inch printer subassembly. The new model offers OEMs a reliable, high-quality printing solution for medium-volume print output.
9 April 2008 US: Fujitsu to Highlight Interop 2008 Panel on Wireless and Mobility
Sunnyvale, CA, April 9, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) a leading developer of WiMAX SoC technology, will participate in the "Convergence: Technologies and Strategies" panel at Interop 2008 in Las Vegas, April 30. The panel is part of Interop’s Mobility and Wireless track,
31 March 2008 US: Fujitsu Introduces 65-Nanometer 10G SerDes from Prism Circuits
Sunnyvale, CA, March 31, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), a leading global SoC solutions provider, today announced a new collaboration with Prism Circuits, Inc., a leader in serial and parallel interface IP, to develop a single-lane, variable-data-rate SerDes macro. Built using Fujitsu’s 65-nanometer CS200HP process technology, the macro will be available in the third calendar quarter of 2008.
19 March 2008 Germany: Fujitsu and SEGGER Announce embOS Real-Time Operating System for 16FX Microcontroller Series
Langen and Hilden, March 19, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and SEGGER Microcontroller, a leading manufacturer of middleware for embedded systems, have today announced the availability of SEGGER’s real-time operating system, embOS, for FME’s 16FX microcontroller family.
11 March 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Introduces MB91460 MCU Integrating SMSC's MediaLB® Interface
Langen, Germany & Hauppauge, New York, March 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and SMSC (Nasdaq: SMSC) have today announced the implementation of SMSC's Media Local Bus (MediaLB) technology in the latest member of Fujitsu's 32-bit MB91460 microcontroller product series, the MB91F467M. These microcontrollers are designed to support high-performance automotive and industrial applications to ensure fast data processing and distribution. The MediaLB serial bus interface provides seamless connectivity to SMSC's Media Oriented Systems Transport (MOST®) Intelligent Network Interface Controller (INIC) family.
6 March 2008 Japan and Germany: Fujitsu and HHI Achieve Optical Amplitude Noise Reduction Using Ultra High-Speed Optical Switch
Kawasaki, Japan and Berlin, March 6, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. and Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institut(HHI) today announced the development of an ultra high-speed optical switch that uses nonlinear optical fiber to reduce optical amplitude noise, which degrades the quality of optical signals when they are transmitted. Employing this technology, suppression of optical amplitude noise using a 107 gigabit per second (Gbps) phase modulated ultra high-speed signal was successfully verified. In addition, in a data transmission test across 320 km, it was verified that data quality after transmission could be received with roughly the equivalent of its quality prior to transmission.
3 March 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Achieves Breakthrough with World's First New Carbon Nanotube Composite
Atsugi, Japan, March 3, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the successful formation of a new nano-scale carbon composite featuring a self-organizing structure , by combining carbon nanotubes and graphene which are both nano-scale carbon structures. The newly-discovered composite structure is synthesized at a temperature of 510 °C, cooler than for conventional graphene formed at temperatures too high for electronic device applications, thereby paving the way for the feasible use of graphene as a material suitable for future practical use in electronic devices which are vulnerable to heat. Carbon nanotubes have properties including high thermal conductivity and high current-density tolerance , while graphene is known for its high electron mobility. Carbon nanostructures combining these two materials hold the promise of creating new potential for material research and applications.
26 February 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches Full HD Multi-Decoder LSI Supporting Both MPEG-2 and H.264
Tokyo, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a new full high-definition (HD) multi-standard video decoder LSI for Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) HD broadcasts, that decodes both MPEG-2 and H.264 compression formats in full HD resolution (1920 dots x 1080 lines). Sample shipment of the new LSI, the MB86H60, will start from the end of May 2008.
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Adds FreeRTOS.org Port on Its 16FX and FR MB91460 Series MCUs
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is pleased to announce the availability of a FreeRTOS.orgTM port on its 16FX and FR MB91460 series microcontrollers.
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu and EB Team-up to Provide Complete AUTOSAR Packages for MCUs
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) and EB, Elektrobit, are pleased to announce the expansion of their AUTOSAR (AUTomotive Open System Architecture) software solutions for Fujitsu’s MB91460 series automotive microcontrollers with a new AUTOSAR V2.1 package. A package for AUTOSAR V2.0 is already available.
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Announces New Graphics Display Controller for Automotive Applications
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is pleased to announce the expansion of its graphics controllers family with the MB88F332 – a highly integrated single-chip graphics solution for automotive display systems.
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Graphics Controller Enables Hi-tech Dashboard in Futuristic Artega GT Sports Car
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – FME's MB86R01 graphics controller codenamed 'Jade'™ plays a crucial role in enabling a state-of-the-art instrument panel in the futuristic Artega GT sports car
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Shows ‘Live’ Demonstrations Across All Key Markets at Embedded World 2008
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is demonstrating a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions at this week’s Embedded World 2008 exhibition. These span markets from industrial and automotive, to graphics, networking and ASSPs.
26 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu’s Latest 16FX MCUs Integrate CAN & USB MiniHost Functionality Together on One Chip
Langen and Nürnberg, February 26, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announces the MB96F338U, the latest member of its 16FX family of powerful 16-bit microcontrollers developed for automotive and industrial applications. This new device integrates a USB full-speed interface plus MiniHost functionality and three CAN interfaces together on one chip - a first for Fujitsu.
13 February 2008 The Netherlands: Fujitsu Releases Low Profile Latching Power Relay
Hoofddorp, February 13, 2008 – Fujitsu Components Europe B.V., today released a low profile latching power relay.The new polarized latching relay is the same size as the JS series relay. The dimensions of the relay are: 29.3 (L) x 10.3 (W) x 12.8 (H) mm maximum.
11 February 2008 Germany: Fujitsu Demonstrates State-of-the-Art WiMAX Solutions at the Mobile World Congress
Langen, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) is exhibiting its WiMAX devices, demonstrating its WiMAX solutions and unveiling its wave2-compliant baseband SoC on Stand J45 in Hall 1, at this week’s 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
11 February 2008 Spain, and Germany: Fujitsu Expands its Mobile WiMAX™ Options with Infineon's Advanced WiMAX RF Transceiver
Barcelona, and Langen, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe's (FME) Mobile WiMAX™ customers now have the option to address the 3.5GHz-licensed band, in addition to the 2.5GHz band, with Infineon’s new WiMAX RF Transceiver SMARTi™ WiMAX. This means that the vast majority of all licensed bands worldwide can be supported with one highly integrated and flexible front-end.
11 February 2008 Spain, and Germany: Fujitsu Joins Alcatel-Lucent’s WiMAX™ Open CPE Program
Barcelona, and Langen, February 11, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) today announced that it has joined Alcatel-Lucent's Open Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) Program, established to ensure that WiMAX™ operators have access to the widest possible variety of terminal devices.
7 February 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Launches World's Smallest RF Module for Mobile WiMAX Devices
Tokyo, February 7, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of the world's smallest radio frequency (RF) module for mobile devices, which supports all of the RF circuitry necessary for Mobile WiMAX, the highly anticipated next-generation broadband wireless technology. The new RF module, MB86K71, co-developed with Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, was designed using 90-nanometer CMOS process technology. Sample shipment is scheduled to start at the end of February 2008.
4 February 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Laboratories Develops World's First CMOS-based Power Amplifier Operating at 77GHz
Kawasaki, February 4, 2008 – Fujitsu Laboratories, Ltd. today announced the development of a millimeter-waveband power amplifier (PA) using standard 90nm CMOS process technology. Targeting millimeter-wave applications, Fujitsu Labs developed a standard CMOS modeling technology and design techniques to minimize high-frequency signal loss, thereby enabling the development of the world's first CMOS-based PA that operates at 77GHz. The technology realizes CMOS radio frequency (CMOS RF) front-end circuitry that includes a PA, thereby enabling integration with baseband circuitry on a single chip, for use in millimeter-wave automotive radar systems.
4 February 2008 US: Fujitsu 40A High-Temp Automotive Relay is Market’s Smallest
Sunnyvale, CA, February 4, 2008 – Fujitsu Components America, Inc. has released the market’s smallest 40A, high-temperature-grade automotive printed circuit board relay. Capable of switching heavy loads such as for power outlets, fan motors, electronic power steering and starters, the FBR53-HW relay replaces larger plug-in relays to conserve PCB weight and real estate in Electronic Control Units.
29 January 2008 Germany: Fujitsu to Show ‘Live’ Demonstrations across All Key Markets at Embedded World 2008
Langen, January 29, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) will display a comprehensive portfolio of products and solutions at Embedded World 2008 (Nürnberg, 26-28th February), spanning markets from industrial and automotive, to graphics, networking and ASSPs.
21 January 2008 Japan: Fujitsu to Realign and Strengthen LSI Business
Tokyo, January 21, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited announced today its decision to pursue the reorganization of its LSI business divisions into a new subsidiary scheduled to be established within March 2008. The decision was approved at a Board of Directors meeting held today, based on careful consideration that Fujitsu had given this matter over a significant period of time. The new subsidiary will enable Fujitsu to accelerate the growth of and intensify its focus on its ASSP business in addition to its ASIC business, while moving forward with business development offering greater speed and flexbility that are characteristic of the LSI industry.
9 January 2008 Japan: Fujitsu Develops World's First 64KByte High-Capacity FRAM RFID Tag for Aviation Applications
Tokyo, January 9, 2008 – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of the world's first 64 kilobyte (KB) ultra-high frequency (UHF)-band radio frequency identification (RFID) tag with high-capacity FRAM, featuring memory capacity sufficient to store large volumes of aircraft part and maintenance history data, while supporting a number of different radio frequencies to enable traceability worldwide. Fujitsu anticipates that this 64KB UHF-RFID tag will transform global aircraft maintenance operations.
9 January 2008 US: Ingram Micro to Distribute New Fujitsu Biometric Login Products for Novell eDirectory in United States
Sunnyvale, CA, January 9, 2008 – Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world’s largest technology distributor, has signed an agreement with Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) to distribute the Fujitsu biometric login interface products for Novell® eDirectory™ and Novell Access Manager. The contract covers distribution in the United States and its territories. A similar contract initiating Canadian distribution was signed in August.
4 January 2008 Germany: Fujitsu to Demonstrate State-of-the-Art WiMAX Solutions at the Mobile World Congress
Langen, January 4, 2008 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Europe (FME) will be exhibiting its WiMAX devices, demonstrating its WiMAX solutions and unveiling its wave2-compliant baseband SoC on Stand J45 in Hall 1, at the 2008 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month.
2 January 2008 US: Fujitsu and Sigma Designs Announce Wireless HDAV Technology Collaboration; Demonstrations at CES 2008
Milpitas, CA and Sunnyvale, CA, January 2, 2008 – Sigma Designs (NASDAQ: SIGM), a leading provider of highly integrated systems-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions, and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), an innovative leader providing high-performance, reliable semiconductor products and services, will collaborate to deliver Wireless HDAV™ technology solutions for consumer electronics manufacturers serving the High-Definition (HD), A/V, cable-replacement market. Both companies will demonstrate Wireless HDAV reference designs at International CES in Las Vegas, January 7-9, at the Fujitsu booth #13244 (Central Hall) and at Sigma’s digital living room demonstrations inside the LVCC Hilton Hotel Suite #2989.

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