Fujitsu Microelectronics Introduces Interoperable PC Cards for Mobile Computing

Strategic Insights -

Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc.'s (FMI) PC Card business unit has introduced its first family of interoperable, hot-swappable PC Cards for the mobile computing market. This comprehensive product line provides mobile professionals with a wide range of add-in cards that enhance productivity and information access while working on the road. FMI's PC Card family offers three lines of PC Cards that cater to key functionalities of mobile computing: communications, multimedia, and networking. The products are designed to be easy to install and use, with standardized automatic installation and configuration routines, and Plug 'n Play capabilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • FMI's PC Card family consists of ten interoperable PC Cards, including SCSI 600 and SCSI 1200, Stereo sound, Fax/modem, ISDN, Serial, 10BaseT LAN, and 10BaseT/2 LAN cards, with a multifunction 10BaseT LAN and SCSI card.
  • The PC Cards share key features such as interoperability, standardized installation routines, and Plug 'n Play capabilities to enhance productivity and information access for mobile professionals.
  • FMI guarantees compatibility with mobile devices such as notebook computers and supports all of today's commonly used operating systems, including Windows 3.0 or higher, DOS 4.0 or higher, OS/2, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT, and Windows 95.
  • The Serial card provides a baud rate up to 115.2 Kbps for optimum speed when transferring files between multiple computers or using an existing modem.
  • FMI's Stereo Sound card delivers crystal clear, no-compromise, 16-bit, stereo sound for most multimedia presentations and games.
  • The 10BaseT LAN and 10BaseT/2 LAN adapters provide exceptional performance, speed, and reliability for traveling professionals who need access and connections to the main office from the road.
  • FMI guarantees customer compatibility with notebook computers and supports all of today's most commonly used operating systems.

Statistics:

  • Ten PC Cards are part of FMI's initial PC Card family.
  • The family consists of three product lines: communications, multimedia, and networking.
  • Price range for the PC Cards: $169 (Serial Card) to $349 (LAN/SCSI Combo Adapter Card).
  • Data transfer rates of up to 10 Mbyte per second for 10BaseT and 10BaseT/2 Ethernet adapters.
  • 16-bit D/A converter and multiple sound interfaces for maximum stereo performance in the Stereo Sound card.
  • List price for ISDN Interface Adapter Card: $600.

Sources:

  • Fujitsu Microelectronics, Inc.
  • Edge: Work-Group Computing Report, Monday, September 25, 1995, Available at http://www2.infoseek.com or Microsoft Network http://www.msn.com
  • FMI: 408 982-4450 or 910 256 0336. e-mail: pub009@ix.netcom.com