Tokyo and Taipei, Aug 4, 2008 - (ACN Newswire) - 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")[1] and the Institute for Information
Industry("III")[2] of Taiwan, announced today its commencement of operations, from today. FMPI
will develop reference designs - designs which improve design efficiencies - for WiMAX-related
products[3] for Taiwan-based ODM vendors, in addition to providing technical support.
FMPI was established in Taipei, Taiwan on July 2, 2008 by Fujitsu Limited (of which its LSI
business divisions at the time were later split from the company on March 21, 2008 to form a
separate entity, Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited,"FML")and III, based on a MOU tied by Fujitsu
Limited and III. FMPI commences business operations today.
Mobile WiMAX commercial services are anticipated to beginin Taiwan, Japan, and the U.S. from
around August 2009. Much of the design and manufacturing of WiMAX-related products required for
those services, including mobile WiMAX devices and mobile WiMAX ultra-small base stations, is
conducted by numerous ODM vendors centered in Taiwan.
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Based on advanced WiMAX system-on-chip (SoC) solutions from FML and software technologies from
III, FMPI will provide Taiwan-based ODM vendors with reference designs for WiMAX-related
products in addition to technical support.
Initial WiMAX commercial services are foreseen to be PC-based, utilizing computer accessories
such as PC cards or USB dongles which will feature functions for WiMAX.As an early development,
five (5) ODM vendors in Taiwan have already committed to use FML's WiMAX solutions - FMPI will
offer these ODM vendors with technical support for products that the vendors plan to
commercialize, and will also develop related software. Hereon, FMPI plans to provide technical
support for a greater number of vendors as well.
Aiming for the growth of the WiMAX-related industry, FMPI will continue to develop reference
designs that contribute to efficient product development of WiMAX-related products, while
providing technical expertise.
Overview of Fujitsu Global Mobile Platform Inc.
Company Name: Fujitsu Global Mobile Platform Inc.
Date of Establishment: July 2, 2008
Commencement of Operations: August 4, 2008
Location: Taipei, Taiwan
Capital: 2 million USD
Shareholders/Ratio: Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited: 51%
Institute for Information Industry and
other Taiwan entities: 49%
Chairman/President: Hirohiko Kondo
[1] Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML): Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) is a
large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) manufacturer that provides highly reliable, optimal
solutions to meet the varying needs of its customers, through LSI offerings including ASIC/COT,
ASSP and power management ICs, and flash microcontrollers. Along with building on its
wide-range expertise focusing on imaging, wireless, and security LSI applications, FML also
pursues initiatives for power efficiency and undertakes environmentally-conscious
countermeasures. Headquartered in Tokyo, FML was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited
on March 21, 2008. Through its global sales and development network with sites in Japan and
other regions in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., FML offers LSI solutions to the global
marketplace. For more information: http://jp.fujitsu.com/group/fml/en/
[2] Institute for Information Industry (III): The Institute for Information Industry (III) was
established in 1979 as a non-governmental organization, jointly sponsored by the Taiwan
government and prominent private enterprises, for the purpose of strengthening the developments
of information industry in Taiwan. For more information, please see:
http://www.iii.org.tw/english/
[3] Reference designs for WiMAX-related products: Reference designs to shorten development
cycles and streamline number of development processes for WiMAX-related products, such as WiMAX
mobile devices and ultra-small base stations. Comprised of on-board WiMAX SoCs and various
software.
About Fujitsu Ltd
Fujitsu is a leading provider of IT-based business solutions for the global marketplace. With
approximately 160,000 employees supporting customers in 70 countries, Fujitsu combines a
worldwide corps of systems and services experts with highly reliable computing and
communications products and advanced microelectronics to deliver added value to customers.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 5.3
trillion yen (US$53 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. For more information,
please visit www.fujitsu.com .
Source: Fujitsu Ltd
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