Fujitsu Components America, Inc.
Fujitsu Releases Compact USB Multimedia Keyboard
Sunnyvale, CA, August 20, 2001 — Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc. (FTA) today released a USB Windows95® multimedia keyboard targeted to OEMs, VARs and dealers for desktop PCs, workstations and terminals.
With dimensions of 382mm wide x 188mm deep, the 115-key FKB8811 series is 30% percent smaller than the company’s full-size 104-key Windows95 keyboard. Despite the compact footprint, the keyboard incorporates 14 multimedia buttons, including three that are user-configurable. A mouse may also be connected to a hub port on the back of the keyboard.
Using the multimedia keys, users can control various functions on a CD or media player, access the World Wide Web, retrieve email, and change screen modes. A supplied software driver enables a configurable “On Screen Display᾿ function that shows current settings. The Windows 95 hot keys also function with Windows 98®, Windows2000® and WindowsNT 4.0®, when proper drivers are installed.
The FKB8811 features silent membrane keyswitches, a full-travel 3.8mm keystroke, 50gram operating force, and 20gram soft tactile snap feedback. It has a service life of over 10 million operations and a one-year warranty.
The keyboard is available in seven different language versions with laser engraved keycaps. It is also available with a PS/2 interface
Available immediately, the FKB8811 series is priced from $16.00 to $22.25 each (depending on interface) in ten-piece quantities.
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Company Information
Fujitsu Takamisawa America, Inc. markets and distributes electronic components throughout North and South America. Products
include relays, connectors, keyboards, input devices, and thermal printers. The company is headquartered at 250 E. Caribbean
Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089. For product information contact FTA via telephone 1-800-380-0059 or by email at marcom@fta.fujitsu.com.
For more information, please see: www.fujitsu.takamisawa.com
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