Fujitsu Components Asia Limited

Fujitsu Achieves 90% Transmissivity with New Resistive Touch Panel Series

Singapore, 22 May 2002 — Fujitsu Components Asia, Limited (FCAL) today announced it has started production of 90% transparent, resistive-film touch panels. This very high level of transmissivity provides improved contrast and color clarity, and greater image readability in high ambient light.

Fujitsu developed a proprietary multi-layer coating that when applied to touch panel surfaces significantly reduces panel reflectance and results in 90% transmissivity. Target applications for the new panels include handheld and portable equipment, such as personal digital assistants, personal digital entertainment, portable information assistants, cell phones, and any other battery-powered application.

The FID55x series is based on Fujitsu’s standard 4-wire, analog resistive touch panel, manufactured in both Japan and Taiwan, to facilitate customization, final assembly and delivery. The series is available in a variety of sizes from 2.7 to 17.1 inches.

The touch panels measure from 1.4mm thick, have a 3H minimum surface hardness rating, a minimum writing life of 100 thousand words, and an operating temperature of -30 to 70 degrees C.

Available immediately, the custom 90% FID-55x series typically requires a 2x price premium over Fujitsu’s standard touch panels. Lead time is 10 to 12 weeks ARO.

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About Fujitsu Components Asia Limited

Fujitsu Components Asia Limited markets and distributes electronic components throughout Asia and Australia. Products include relays, connectors, keyboards, input and pointing devices, and thermal printers.
For more information, please see: www.fcal.fujitsu.com

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