Fujitsu, NEC and Toshiba Agree on Common Specifications for "Burst Mode" Pseudo SRAM User Interface 17 February, 2003
Tokyo, February 17, 2003 -- Fujitsu Limited, NEC Electronics Corporation and Toshiba Corporation announced today that they have reached an agreement on common specifications for Pseudo Static Random Access Memory (PSRAM) *1 devices that feature burst mode function enabling fast access operation. Each of the three companies will independently manufacture and market PSRAM products based on the common specifications, which are to be called Common Specifications for Mobile RAM (COSMORAM), with product introduction expected to begin in the first half of fiscal 2003. In September 1998, the three firms promulgated common specifications for stacked multi-chip packages (MCPs) that include both flash memory and SRAM. Then in March 2002, it was announced that the three companies agreed on common specifications for PSRAMs that feature page mode function, forming the basis for a common spec for the page mode PSRAM and stacked MCPs that include the PSRAM. Defining user-interface specifications for high-speed, high-density PSRAMs resolved compatibility problems, thereby allowing customers to efficiently implement the PSRAM devices of all three firms. The trio of companies has now expanded the agreement to include common specifications for a burst mode PSRAM user interface and the stacked MCPs that house the PSRAMs. Burst mode function enables high-performance operation superior to fast page mode, making it ideally suited to respond to the high-speed processing needs of next-generation cell phones and other mobile equipment, such as PDAs. Because the specifications for burst mode PSRAM, much like those adopted for page mode PSRAM, standardize the basic electrical properties, packaging and pin layout, customers will benefit from a uniform design format, eliminating the need to customize designs for each product. This advantage will help shorten the design cycle and dramatically improve design efficiency. In addition, since the three companies are using common specs, they can also act as alternative sources for each other, helping to ensure a stable market supply. The new specifications for burst mode PSRAM user interface cover:
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About Fujitsu Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting technologies, high-reliability/performance computing and telecommunications platforms, and a worldwide corps of systems and services experts make Fujitsu uniquely positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the broadband Internet to help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5 trillion yen (about US$38 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/ About NEC Electronics NEC Electronics Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.l), one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions. NEC Electronics specializes in semiconductor products encompassing advanced technology solutions for the broadband and communications markets, system solutions for the mobile handsets, PC peripherals, automotive and digital consumer markets, and platform solutions for a wide range of customer applications. NEC Electronics Corporation has 24 subsidiaries worldwide including NEC Electronics America, Inc. and NEC Electronics (Europe) GmbH. For additional information, visit the company's website at http://www.necel.com. About Toshiba Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as a leading company in semiconductors, displays and other electronic devices. Toshiba has 176,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$40 billion. Visit Toshiba's website at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm. PR Contacts Fujitsu Limited: NEC Electronics: Toshiba Corporation: Customer Contacts Fujitsu Limited: NEC Electronics: Toshiba Corporation:
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