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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  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.

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.

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.