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Texas Instruments' OMAP(TM) 2 Applications Processor Powers New Feature-Rich Fujitsu Smartphones

Posted on: Thursday, 12 June 2008, 09:00 CDT

DALLAS, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced that its OMAP2430 applications processor was selected to deliver advanced multimedia capabilities to Fujitsu's new F1100 smartphone. The new Fujitsu handset, which also uses TI's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity technology, is the first Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile(R) phone available with NTT DoCoMo's FOMA technology.

"The FOMA F1100 handset is ideal for the needs of enterprise users who need a combination of compelling features and multiple connectivity options," said Shigeru Kihara, General Manager, Advanced Mobile Phones Division of Fujitsu. "We believe TI's OMAP technology and connectivity solutions are the most optimal to deliver unparalleled multimedia and connectivity experiences."

Fujitsu's 3G F1100 handsets use the OMAP2430 processor to deliver leading-edge audio, video and imaging capabilities, including a QVGA display, 1.3 megapixel camera capabilities and a microSD card slot. The phone also leverages TI's BlueLink(TM) Bluetooth(R) and WiLink(TM) Wi-Fi (a/b/g) solutions for connectivity capabilities.

"TI is excited to see Fujitsu leverage the capabilities of TI's OMAP technology and connectivity solutions to deliver an enhanced smartphone user experience," said Raj Talluri, worldwide general manager for TI's Cellular Media Systems Solutions group. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Fujitsu and help them continue to deliver leading-edge phones that meet the needs of data-hungry consumers."

The F1100 also uses power management and analog technology from TI. The phone is available on the market today.

Texas Instruments Wireless

TI creates innovative wireless semiconductors, delivering the heart of today's wireless technology and building solutions for tomorrow. TI provides a breadth of silicon and software and 18 years of wireless systems expertise that spans handsets and base stations for all communications standards, wireless LAN, Bluetooth and GPS. TI offers custom to turn-key solutions, including complete chipsets and reference designs, OMAP(TM) application processors, as well as core digital signal processor and analog technologies built on advanced semiconductor processes. Please visit http://www.ti.com/wirelesspressroom for additional information.

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments helps customers solve problems and develop new electronics that make the world smarter, healthier, safer, greener and more fun. A global semiconductor company, TI innovates through manufacturing, design and sales operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, go to http://www.ti.com/.

Trademarks

OMAP, BlueLink and WiLink are trademarks of Texas Instruments. FOMA is a trademark of NTT DoCoMo, Inc. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft and Windows Mobile are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Texas Instruments Incorporated

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