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17 November 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Announces Fast-Response DC/DC Converter IC for Consumer Electronics
Singapore, November 17, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced a new two-channel DC/DC converter IC with fast transient response, for use in digital consumer products, such as LCD TVs and digital video recorders. This new DC/DC converter IC, the MB39A145, utilizes a “bottom detection comparator method”, and includes new enhanced circuits which provide changes in voltage, for changes in current to realize a more stable and low ripple output voltage.
16 September 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches Multimode, Multiband RF Transceiver IC
Singapore, September 16, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the first product in its entry into the mobile phone RF transceiver market, in launching a RF transceiver IC for mobile phones supporting 2G GSM/GPS/EDGE and 3G UMTS/HSPA protocols, that includes a 3G DigRF(*1) interface on a single chip.
27 July 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Releases New USB 3.0 - SATA Bridge IC for PC Peripherals
Singapore, July 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the new USB 3.0 - SATA (*1) bridge (*2) ICs, built with Fujitsu’s leading-edge proprietary physical layer device (PHY). It supports SuperSpeed USB, the USB 3.0 specification (*3), and enables data transfer rates of 5Gbps maximum between external storage devices – such as hard disk drives (HDDs) – and PCs.
10 July 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Releases Vertical-Mount, SMT DDR2 DIMM Socket With Improved Module Mating and Low Lead Coplanarity
Singapore, July 10, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Limited today introduced a vertical, surface-mount DDR2 (double data rate) DIMM (dual in-line memory module) socket connector with an enhanced contact design and 0.1mm lead coplanarity.
2 June 2009 Tokyo: Fujitsu Leads Project Team to Deliver WiMAX VoIP Devices to Smile Communications to Serve Developing Countries
Tokyo, June 2, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Smile Telecoms Holdings Limited today announced the realization of the world’s first WiMAX Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone and service for developing countries, enabled through the creation of an eco-system encompassing mobile carrier, handset, semiconductor and module partners. Fujitsu Microelectronics led technology partners in collaboration with Smile Communications Ltd., a subsidiary of Smile Telecoms Holdings, to produce a ground-breaking VoIP phone and service which are set to revolutionize communications in developing markets by bringing affordable communications to underserved customers in Africa. This low-cost voice service is enabled through voice transmission over Internet Protocol (IP).
27 May 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Adds 5-Wire Resistive Touch Panels
Singapore, May 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Limited today announced it is adding a new line of RoHS-compliant, 5-wire Resistive Touch Panels to its product offering. The panels feature a design construction that improves linearity and allows OEMs to maximize the active touch input area especially in large-size and wide-aspect ratio displays.
27 May 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Offers Self-Wetting Adhesive Protector Sheets for Touch Panels
Singapore, May 27, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Limited today announced the release of new self-wetting adhesive protector sheets that reduce surface damage to touch screens and flat panel displays in use or during shipping, while preserving the optical quality and extending the life of the touch device. Because they are repositionable, the protector sheets reduce waste and materials costs.
22 May 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches World’s First 125°C Spec. Low Power Memory for SiPs
Singapore, May 22, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of two new Consumer FCRAM(*1) memory chips featuring an operating temperature range that has been extended to a high-temperature of 125°C for the first time in memory with a DDR SDRAM interface.
13 May 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Releases New Full HD H.264/MPEG-2 Transcoder ICs
Singapore, May 13, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced 2 new transcoder ICs that can convert between Full HD (1920 dots x 1080 lines) MPEG-2 (*1) video data and H.264 (*2) video data, as well as transcoding between audio formats while featuring a low power consumption of only 1.0Watt(W) including the in-package memory. These new ICs are targeted to support the growing number of electronic equipment that can record digital broadcasts.
12 May 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Develops Relays for Solar Powered and Power Saving Applications
Singapore, May 12, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Pte. Ltd. today announced it is developing new electromechanical relays to target Alternative Energy Markets. The company is initially offering two high-voltage, high-current, high-insulation power relays and one low-profile, power latching relay for energy management applications in solar powered systems and smart power meters.
28 April 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu’s New Receipt/Journal Printer Series Offers Modular Design Options
Singapore, April 28, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Pte. Ltd. today released a new series of ultra low-profile, 24V, receipt and journal printer units that can either be combined together into one modular unit, or mounted separately for design and installation flexibility. Target applications include mini kiosks, banking and POS terminals, and scientific and medical equipment.
23 April 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches World’s First 1394 Automotive IC for HD Video
Singapore, April 23, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the world’s first “1394 Automotive” (IDB-1394) controller IC that realizes high-definition (HD) (1,280 dots x 720 lines) video transmission over the IDB-1394 in-vehicle multimedia network protocol. The new IC, the MB88395, can simultaneously transmit multiple streams around the vehicle, such as HD video from Blu-Ray DVDs, digital TV, audio and car navigation images.
15 April 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Expands Thermal Printer Offering with Standalone Receipt Printer Family
Singapore, April 15, 2009 – A new family of compact, single-station thermal receipt printers debuted today from Fujitsu Components Asia Pte. Ltd. The high-speed, standalone units are optimized to improve throughput efficiency and reduce the total cost of ownership of self-service and kiosk systems, as well as gaming, scales, voting and medical applications.
14 April 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Expands Lineup of Low Pin Count 8-bit Microcontrollers for Consumer Appliances
Singapore, April 14, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced three new series to expand its lineup of low pin count (LPC) microcontrollers, with 8, 16, and 20 pins, in its F2MC-8FX family of high-performance 8-bit microcontrollers. The new MB95260H series, MB95270H series, and MB95280H series feature embedded dual-operation flash memory and support EEPROM emulation (*1). This enables a reduction in system cost, as an external EEPROM is not required. The launch of the three new series is in response to the rapid rise in demand in the Asian market for low pin count microcontrollers for use in home appliances and other consumer electronics. Samples of the new series will start shipping from April 14, 2009.
10 March 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Launches Graphics Controller for Digital Dashboards & Car Navigation
Singapore, March 10, 2009 – Fujitsu Microelectronics Asia Pte Ltd (FMAL) today announced the launch of a new graphics controller for automotive infotainment systems, such as next-generation car navigation and digital dashboards. The new controller, the MB86298, offers the highest-class graphics capability for embedded systems, as well as an industry first of providing output to up to 4 displays, and up to 4 video inputs.
29 January 2009 Singapore: Fujitsu Adds Smaller, Lower-Cost Thermal Printer Interface Board
Singapore, January 29, 2009 – Fujitsu Components Asia Pte. Ltd. today added a new high-performance, “mini” interface board series for its 24-volt, FTP-609 series of 2, 3 and 4-inch thermal printer mechanisms. The new boards are 40% smaller and cost 20% less than the existing FTP-629DSL100 interface board series. When integrated with a Fujitsu print mechanism, they provide designers with a high-quality, cost-effective, space-saving printing solution for POS, kiosk, ticketing, labeling, banking, instrumentation and medical equipment applications.

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