Fujitsu Introduces 1.8Volt Single Power Supply 32Mbit Dual-Operation Flash Memory Products

- Low power consumption, high-speed page read time ideal for mobile phone applications -

Tokyo: September 27, 2000 -- Fujitsu Limited today will begin marketing two 32-megabit dual-operation flash memory devices, the MBM29PDS322TE and the MBM29PDS322BE, which can simultaneously perform read/write and erase functions. Jointly developed with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) of the U.S., the devices have adopted a page-mode function that allows high speed read-out.

In recent years, the market for mobile phones has expanded rapidly, with a total of 260 million units shipped worldwide by the end of March 2000. This number is expected to reach 400 million by the end of next March. Mobile phones have not only improved in terms of the quality of voice transmission but have also have becoming more multi-functional, adding Internet connectivity and the ability to process moving images. This has led, in turn, to strong demand for flash memory that is faster and more energy efficient.

Fujitsu's new products address these needs. Operating on a 1.8Volt single power supply, the new two products can help extend time between charges for mobile phones, and their dual-operation function makes possible multi- task operation such as simultaneous recording while talking. In addition, their 45ns/page page-mode function facilitates high-speed read time for large- volume data such as moving images distributed over the Internet.

The new devices also incorporate such additional features as Hi-ROM (*1), which prevents illegal copying and an accelerator function enabling faster write time at system load-in.

Sample shipment starts immediately at a unit price of 4,000 yen (TSOP *2), while mass production is scheduled to begin this December. Combined sales target for the two products is 1million units per month.

Main specifications:

• Process technology: 0.23 micron CMOS process
• Memory cell: Two-layer poly-silicon NOR-type memory cell
• Output : 2M word x 16 bits (32 megabits)
• Dual operation function
• 2-bank structure: Bank 1; 4 M bit, Bank 2; 28 M bit
• Security: Hi-ROM function (security function for preventing illegal copying / minimum area: 128 word)
• WP#/ACC functions:
   WP#: MBM29PDS322TE protects the part of the boot sector positioned in the upper address banks and the MBM29PDS322BE protects the part of the boot sector positioned in the lower banks. (8K word x 2)
   ACC: Reduces write time by applying high voltage.
• Interface: Common flash memory interface (CFI)
• Access Time
   Address access (normal mode):100/120 nanoseconds (maximum)
   Address access (page mode): 45/50 nanoseconds (maximum)
   CE# access : 100/120 nanoseconds (maximum)
   OE# access : 35/50 nanoseconds (maximum)
• Single power supply operation: 1.8-2.2 Volt
• Low power consumption:
   Automatic sleep mode and standby current: 1 micro-ampere (standard)
   Read mode: 21 milliamperes (maximum), word mode, f=8MHz
   Write/erase mode: 30 milliamperes (maximum)
   Number of erase/write operations: 100,000 (minimum)
• Boot block sector architecture
   MBM29PDS322TE: Boot block in top address
   MBM29PDS322BE: Boot block on bottom address
• Package:
   Standard 48-pin plastic TSOP package
   Standard 63-ball FBGA (*3) package

Terminology:

1. Hi-ROM (Hidden Read-Only Memory): input area for security codes and unique information
2. TSOP (=Thin Small Outline L-Leaded Package): A type of thin-surface- mounted package
3. FBGA (=Fine-pitch Ball Grid Array): A surface-mounted packaging with less than 1.0 mm of space between ball terminals.

About Fujitsu Limited
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 (US$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.
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