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2001-0215E
Fujitsu Introduces 2.5" Mobile Hard Disk
Drives with Max 40GB Storage Capacity
- Breakthrough media, read head technologies help
achieve industry's highest recording density -
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Tokyo, October 30, 2001 -- Fujitsu Limited, a world leader in hard
drive technology, today announced the global introduction of its next-
generation 2.5" mobile hard drives, the MHR Series. Incorporating
breakthrough technologies in media and magnetic recording, Fujitsu's
new MHR Series boasts the industry's highest recording density (36.4
Gbit/in2) and a maximum storage capacity of 40GB. The introduction
puts Fujitsu in a strong position to expand its leadership in the
fast-growing and diverse mobile HDD market, which encompasses notebook
computers, consumer electronic devices, audio-visual products, GPS,
and other non-PC applications-including some specialized server
application environments.
The new MHR Series supports the Ultra ATA/100 interface and with 20GB
per platter offers capacities of 10, 20, 30, and 40GB. Incorporating
Fujitsu's second-generation head load/unload and unique "Silent HDD"
technologies, the new mobile drives offer exceptional performance,
with a 32.5MB/s (max.) transfer rate and track to track seek time of 1.5ms.
Fujitsu's "Silent HDD" technology results uses Fluid Dynamic Bearing
(FDB) motors, which greatly reduce non-repeatable run out (NRRO), offer
improved reliability in harsh environments, and greatly reduce acoustic
noise. Weighing just 99g, with a 4,200RPM spindle speed and 2MB buffer
- and with 900G of non-operating shock tolerance - the MHR hard drives
are ideal for intensive mobile computing applications and rugged
environments.
In addition, as part of Fujitsu's environmental philosophy and a
tangible result of its "Green Life 21" initiative, the MHR Series is
produced using lead-free solder, the first 2.5" HDD series to be
manufactured by this process. (For more information on Fujitsu's
environmental practices, see http://eco.fujitsu.com/en/.)
"The new MHR Series from Fujitsu continues the very clear trend of
Fujitsu bringing to bear the full array of its technological expertise,
and translating that expertise into drives that will no doubt be among
the very best in their class," said Bill Ress, research analyst at Data
Storage Review. "At this pace of innovation and product development,
Fujitsu is clearly serious about its quest for leadership in the 2.5"
mobile hard drive market and is well-positioned to increase its market
position."
"Fujitsu's new MHR series of mobile hard drives is a credit to the
strength of our technology and our determination to be #1 in this
market," said Sam Sawyer, director of storage products group, Fujitsu
Computer Products of America, Inc. "The drives incorporate many of
Fujitsu's technological innovations to provide more storage space in a
smaller, quieter, more reliable drive. Simply put, that means Fujitsu
is delivering today one of the best 2.5" mobile hard disk drives
available."
Technical Innovations
Innovative Read Head Technology
Fujitsu's new read head technology improves the signal to noise ratio
and the sensitivity of the read head, enabling the detection of lower
amplitude and more closely spaced data signals. The resulting areal
density increase achieves a remarkable 20GB of data storage per 2.5"
diameter platter. Further advances in this technology are expected to
lead to 2.5" hard disk drives with storage capacities exceeding 100GB,
enough to record more than 20 DVD quality movies, within the next 2
years.
Synthetic Ferrimagnetic Media
Fujitsu's Synthetic Ferrimagnetic Media (SFM) employs alternating
layers of magnetic and insulating materials that improve the thermal
stability of the media. The new SFM technology provides an increase of
up to three times the recording density that was possible with previous
generation media technology.
Thermal decay, which can make recorded information unstable or
ultimately causes loss of information, had previously been a bottleneck
in the development of higher density technology. SFM technology allows
thermally stable recording with high resolution. More information on
this technology can be found at
http://pr.fujitsu.com/en/news/2001/08/20-1.html.
These leading edge technologies give Fujitsu a major advantage in
developing and rapidly bringing to market the most advanced,
high-capacity, highly reliable and low-cost storage solutions. Fujitsu
sees this advantage being realized not only in traditional computing
and server markets, but in fast-growing markets and applications that
require massive storage volumes, including audio, gaming, and personal
video recorders.
Availability
The new MHR series from Fujitsu is currently in evaluation cycles at
key OEM customers. Volume shipments will commence in early 1Q02
(calendar year).
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trademarks of their respective holders and are used for identification
purpose only.
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of Internet-focused information
technology solutions for the global marketplace. Its pace-setting
technologies, best-in-class computing and telecommunications platforms,
and worldwide corps of systems and services experts make it uniquely
positioned to unleash the infinite possibilities of the Internet to
help its customers succeed. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited
(TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.48 trillion yen for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
Internet: http://www.fujitsu.com/
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. (FCPA) conducts engineering
and marketing activities in San Jose, CA and sales and other operations
throughout the United States. FCPA's current product offerings include:
hard disk drives, tape drives, magneto-optical drives, scanners and
printers. FCPA is located at 2904 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA, 95134.
For more information about Fujitsu products and services, use our
Internet Web site at http://www.fcpa.fujitsu.com or call us at
800-626-4686 or 408-432-6333.
About Fujitsu Europe
Fujitsu Europe Ltd is the computer peripherals division of Fujitsu Ltd,
providing a range of computer storage products, document scanners and
printers directly to OEMs and through a network of distributors and
resellers. All Fujitsu's products are designed and produced in
accordance with the company's commitment to quality, value and
reliability.
With offices in the UK and throughout Europe, Fujitsu provides a high
level of support to its partners to ensure that customers are supplied
solutions rather than just simply a product. With over 30 years
experience in computer products, Fujitsu are the leading supplier of
document scanners, with over 65% of the European market, the second
largest supplier of hard disk drives to the PC industry in Europe, and
a leading supplier to the audio visual and broadcast TV industries.
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