AMP to offer VSPA Semiconductor technology from The Panda Project.BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 10, 1996--The Panda Project See Archistrat computer. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :PNDA PNDA Plan National de Développement Agricole (French: National Agriculture Development Plan) PNDA Perinatal Death Audit PNDA Pinkerton National Detective Agency PNDA Philippine National Day Association ) Monday announced that it has licensed the VSPA (Very Small Peripheral Array) An earlier surface mount chip housing from The Panda Project, Inc., Boca Raton, FL. VSPA offered a 60% reduction in size over the popular PQFP method while adding more contacts. See Compass connector. (tm) (very small peripheral array) semiconductor packaging technology to Global electronics leader AMP Inc. of Harrisburg, Pa. VSPA(tm) technology gives semiconductors very high packaging density, outstanding electrical performance and cost advantages, while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes. "VSPA technology will provide a substantial cost/performance advantage to the emerging ATM and Fast Ethernet-based communications, computer, and Internet environments. It adds significant bandwith capacity at a lower cost, and without disturbing the existing electronics process environment. To the user, the real advantage of VSPA is its ability to convey a much greater amount of information within a much smaller footprint," according to Jay Hassan, president of AMP Global Interconnect Systems Business, and chairman of its Connectware Inc. subsidiary. Stanford W. Crane Jr., president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The Panda Project, stated: "The semiconductor industry has been seeking an additional vendor for VSPA. Now we are proud to announce that AMP, the world's leading interconnect company, will both use and supply this outstanding semiconductor technology." Crane continued: "As Internet use continues to escalate, the world is feeling the pinch of bandwith limitations. Connectware switches, enhanced by VSPA technology, can relieve that problem. AMP is an excellent partner for us in this venture. Together we look forward to an exciting new range of applications for VSPA." AMP, the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnection systems, serves customers in a wide range of markets from consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and to communication and computer systems. Employing over 40,000 people in 40 countries, AMP (ranked 254th on the Fortune 500) had a record $5.2 billion in sales in 1995. The Panda Project, headquartered in Boca Raton, develops, markets and licenses technology in the computer and semiconductor industries. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: AMP is a trademark. VSPA is a trademark of The Panda Project. CONTACT: Media Reach Kathy Adams, 407/659-4111 or The Panda Project, Boca Raton 407/994-2300 |
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