Fujitsu's 90 nanometer technology enables high performance graphics chips featuring high speeds and low power consumption
Fremont, California, November 1, 2005; Tokyo, November 2, 2005 - S3
Graphics and Fujitsu Limited today announced that Fujitsu will be
producing the new range of S3 Graphics' high performance graphics
processors, which leverage Fujitsu's 90 nanometer (nm) process
technology to enable the realization of graphics processors that
feature high speeds and industry-leading performance per watt.
Fujitsu will manufacture the "Chrome" graphics processor family, S3
Graphics' newest and most advanced 3D graphics processors using
Fujitsu's leading 90nm process technology, which yields silicon that
runs both 25% faster and with power savings of at least 25% compared to
chips made with conventional 90nm processes. In leading benchmark
tests, the new silicon produced by Fujitsu showed up to 75% performance
improvement over earlier S3 Graphics generations, enabling the new
range of graphics processors to offer richer Hi-Def™ video features and
more vibrant 3D graphics.
The launch of a 300mm
wafer facility at Fujitsu's Mie Plant in Mie prefecture, Japan , in
April 2005 has expanded and enhanced Fujitsu's capability to product
leading-edge CMOS semiconductor products for its customers. Fujitsu
will manufacture the S3 Graphics chips at its Mie facility using its
high performance 90nm process technology. Moreover, based on Fujitsu's
aggressive technology roadmap, S3 Graphics is planning to continue its
foundry relationship with Fujitsu for products beyond the 90nm
generation.
"We are extremely pleased that S3
Graphics recognizes Fujitsu for our advanced 90nm technology and
integrated services," said Toshihiko Ono, Corporate Executive Vice
President at Fujitsu Limited. "This agreement represents an excellent
development for our foundry business, and we look forward to building
an even stronger relationship with S3 Graphics going forward."
"Fujitsu's proven 90nm fabrication technology will enable us to offer
the fastest yet lowest power-consuming graphics products," said Dr Ken
Weng , General Manager and Vice President at S3 Graphics. "We are very
happy not only with Fujitsu's highly advanced technology, but also with
their high-quality, complete turnkey services, and look forward to
maximizing the production advantages we get with Fujitsu's technology
roadmap in delivering attractive and competitive graphics products to
the market in a timely manner."
Source: VIA Press Release
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