Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. Introduces First Biometric Sensor; FMI Enters Market With MBF110 for Embedded Mobile Computing Systems and Physical-Access Authentication.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2001

Provides Single-Touch Fingerprint Authentication,

Patented Scratchproof Coating

Fujitsu Microelectronics Inc. (FMI) today introduced its first solid-state fingerprint-sensor product designed for embedded mobile computing systems and physical-access authentication systems. The new MBF110 is the first product to be announced from FMI's newly formed Biometric Sensor Product Group.

The MBF110 fingerprint sensor features a 300 x 300 pixel sensor array that produces clear 500 DPI resolution fingerprint images. The sensor area is approximately 1.5 cm square, which allows single-touch fingerprint authentication for all users. The sensor also features an ultra-hard patented scratchproof protective coating, an integrated 8-bit flash A/D converter and an 8-bit microprocessor interface. Sensor operating voltage range is from 3.3V to 5V. The product features very low operating and standby power consumption of 170 milliWatts and 250 microWatts, respectively.

"The worldwide market for fingerprint sensor technology is growing very rapidly," said Douglas McArthur, director of FMI's Biometric Sensor Product Group. "We are proud to announce our first fingerprint sensor solution, the MBF110, which embodies world-class proven technologies for simple, cost-effective biometric authentication for a broad range of applications."

The MBF110 fingerprint sensor is being fabricated using Fujitsu's standard CMOS technology. It is available in two package configurations, an 80-pin LQFP package and an 80-pin VSPA package. The LQFP package offers an industry standard QFP footprint, and a thin 1.4mm profile, suitable for easy integration into laptop computers and other mobile PDA devices. The VSPA version consists of an integrated stainless steel ESD (electrostatic discharge) ground ring to provide exceptional tolerance to ESD events, and ultra-stiff package pins that result in a rugged sensor package suitable for heavy-use outdoor access or automotive applications.

TheMBF110 is pin-to-pin compatible with the Veridicom FPS110 fingerprint sensor. Pricing for the MBF110 sensor begins at under $80 each for sample quantities and $40 each in 1,000-piece quantities.

Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc. (FMI) designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductors and electronic devices. For product information, please call 800/866-8608, or visit the company web site at http://www.fmi.fujitsu.com/biometric/biometric.asp.