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Motorola and Canon Partner on Powered By Motorola Initiative for Canon ES5000 Camcorder

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Canon, a leading provider of consumer electronics, has announced its participation in the Powered By Motorola initiative with the release of its new camcorder, the ES5000. This multifeatured camera boasts an autofocus feature controlled by Motorola's 68HC16 processor, allowing users to focus with their eyes. The Powered By Motorola initiative, launched in 1988, aims to highlight key customers, such as Canon, and the unique role Motorola's components play in their products. This partnership demonstrates Motorola's commitment to its customers' success and showcases how its technology impacts people's lives.

Key Takeaways:

  • Canon, a leader in consumer electronics, has partnered with Motorola for the second time through the Powered By Motorola initiative for its new ES5000 camcorder.
  • The ES5000 features an autofocus system controlled by Motorola's 68HC16 processor, allowing for precise focusing with the user's eyes.
  • The Powered By Motorola initiative was started in 1988 and aims to promote key Motorola customers, like Canon, and the impact of Motorola's technology in their products.
  • The partnership between Canon and Motorola showcases how Motorola's technology can be used to enhance consumer products, showcasing its capabilities in the consumer electronics industry.
  • Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector generated $6.9 billion in worldwide sales in 1994, highlighting the company's significant presence in the semiconductor market.
  • The 1994 sales of Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector's major equipment businesses, including cellular telephone, two-way radio, and paging, contributed to Motorola's overall $22.2 billion in sales.

Statistics:

  • $6.9 billion: Worldwide sales of Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector in 1994.
  • $22.2 billion: Motorola's total sales in 1994.
  • 1988: Year the Powered By Motorola initiative began.
  • 1994: Year in which the ES5000 camera was released, and Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector generated significant sales.
  • Over 50,000 devices: Number of semiconductors available from Motorola's Semiconductor Products Sector.
  • Registered trademarks: Motorola and Powered By Motorola are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc.

Sources:

  • BUSINESS WIRE - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Semiconductor Products Sector announcement, Sept. 26, 1995.
  • BUSINESS WIRE - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Corporate announcement, 1995.

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