Tokyo, July 5, 2000 - Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Microelectronics,
Inc. (FMI) today introduced three versions of the industry's first Multi-Chip Package (MCP) with stacked flash memory and Fujitsu's popular Fast Cycle RAM (FCRAM™). The new stacked packages are designed to meet the high-density memory, small-
footprint and low power requirements of coming generations of cellular telephones.
The new flash and FCRAM-stacked MCPs utilize the company's "FlexBank™" architecture, including 64 Mbit dual-operation flash memory and 16 Mbit FCRAM with an asynchronous Static RAM (SRAM) interface. In contrast, the current generation of MCPs with flash memory and SRAM for cellular phones provides a maximum of only 8 Mbit memory density. The MCPs also feature 2.3V to 2.7V operation, provided by Fujitsu's FCRAM
low-power capability.
Other New MCPs Link Flash / SRAM
Along with the new flash/FCRAM MCPs, Fujitsu also announced that it is strengthening its MCP line-up with nine new versions of the industry's most compact MCPs, linking flash memory and SRAM together in a single package. These include MCPs with
stacked 16 Mbit dual-operation flash memory and 2 and 4Mbit SRAM. At 7.0 mm x 7.2 mm x 1.2 mm, the new flash/SRAM MCPs are the smallest in the industry and only half the size of the previous version.
"Fujitsu has been a leader in advanced packaging for many years, and has been developing Multi-Chip Packages that make System LSI a reality since 1998," said Ryusuke Hoshikawa, FMI's president and a member of the board of directors of Fujitsu Limited. "We are committed to continuing to develop MCPs to meet the needs of the market."
Next-generation Cellular Phone Systems
The cellular phone market has expanded rapidly worldwide. Cellular phones now provide new value-added applications such as mobile banking and ticket reservations. The
Japanese market will lead the industry with the introduction of the next-generation cellular phone system, the IMT-2000, in May 2001. IMT-2000 will let users download animation or graphics from the Internet. In addition, IMT-2000 is expected
to transfer data at 384Kbit, six times the current rate. To provide these features and services, next-generation cellular phone systems like the IMT-2000 will require higher density memory, lower power operation and smaller packages.
Product Specifications
SRAM/
FCRAM |
16Mbit Flash |
32Mbit Flash |
64Mbit Flash |
2Mbit
SRAM |
MB84VD2108xEA
MB84VD2109xEA |
| |
4Mbit
SRAM |
MB84VD2118xEG
MB84VD2119xEG |
MB84VD2218xEA
MB84VD2219xEA |
|
8Mbit
SRAM |
|
MB84VD2228xEA
MB84VD2229xEA |
MB84VD23280EA |
16Mbit
FCRAM |
|
MB84LD2238xEF
MB84LD2239xEF |
MB84LD23380EF |
| Model |
Max. Address
Access |
Power Voltage |
MB84VD2108xEA/09xEA
MB84VD2118xEG/19xEG |
85 ns |
2.7V-3.3V |
MB84VD2218xEA/19xEA
MB84VD2228xEA/29xEA
MB84VD23280EA |
90 ns |
2.7V-3.3V |
| MB84LD23380EF |
100 ns |
2.3V-2.7V |
| MB84LD2238xEF/39xEF |
120 ns |
2.3V-2.7V |
Corporate Information
Fujitsu Limited (TSE: 6702) is a leading provider of Internet-
based information technology solutions for the global
marketplace. Comprising over 500 group companies and
affiliates worldwide -- including ICL, Amdahl and DMR
Consulting -- it had consolidated revenues of 5.26 trillion
yen ($49.6 billion) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000.
Fujitsu's pace-setting technologies, world-class computing
and telecommunications platforms, and global corps of over
60,000 systems and services experts make it uniquely
positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet
to help its customers succeed. Altogether, the Fujitsu Group
has 188,000 employees and operations in over 100 countries.
Internet: http://www.fujitsu.com/
Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. (FMI) designs, markets and
manufactures a comprehensive portfolio of advanced
semiconductor and electronic devices. These products are
carefully defined and co-developed with worldwide industry
leaders to assure that they fulfill requirements for significant
new applications in computing, communications,
networking, convergence designs and multimedia. For product
information, call 1-800-866-8608 or visit the web site at
http://www.fujitsumicro.com.
*FCRAM and FlexBank are trademarks of Fujitsu Limited in
Japan. All other company/product names mentioned may
be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders and are used for identification purpose only.