Archived News July - December 2008 : FUJITSU

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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.

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