Video: Qualcomm MEMS Technologies and Foxlink Commence Operations at Dedicated
mirasol Display Fabrication Facility
SAN DIEGO, CA., June 2 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Nature-based, Reflective, Low Power Displays to be Manufactured
at Generation 4.5 Fab
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm
Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) today announced that a dedicated mirasol(R)
display fabrication plant in the Longtan's Science Park in Taoyuan, Taiwan
has commenced operations. The Qualcomm facility is the result of a strategic
collaboration with Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co. Ltd., (Foxlink) (TSE:
2392), a leading developer and manufacturer of communications devices,
computers and consumer electronics. Foxlink will play an integral role in the
operation of the mirasol fabrication facility, which is dedicated to
manufacturing mirasol displays on generation 4.5 glass.
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"Emerging technologies such as mirasol displays have the power to
influence the entire wireless value chain," said Paul Jacobs, chairman and
CEO of Qualcomm. "As we continue to demand more from our mobile devices, it
is clear that the display not only is increasingly influencing the consumers'
experience but also is driving the total power efficiency of the device."
"The mirasol facility is game-changing for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, as
its capabilities move us closer to delivering next generation mirasol
displays to the market with increased efficiency and in greater quantities,"
said Jim Cathey, vice president of business development for Qualcomm MEMS
Technologies, Inc. "With our technical expertise and Foxlink's background in
manufacturing, we are well positioned to enable the commercialization of
mirasol display technology; that's the charter of the mirasol fabrication
plant."
Foxlink, one of the world's leading makers of communications devices,
computers and consumer electronics for multiple Fortune 500 companies, will
leverage its extensive manufacturing experience to provide the day-to-day
operations of the mirasol plant. Qualcomm MEMS Technologies will bring its
extensive knowledge of this emerging technology and its process engineering
expertise from QMT's dedicated teams in Taiwan and from the state-of-the-art
Qualcomm MEMS Research and Innovation Center (MRIC) laboratory in San Jose,
California. Both teams drive the development and commercialization of mirasol
display technology and products.
"The mirasol display holds great promise and we look forward to our role
in taking this technology from the laboratory to manufacturing on a greater
scale," said James Lee, president of Microlink Communications Business Units
and Systems Business Group of Foxlink. "In the hands of the Foxlink team and
the capable engineers of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, we are confident that
mass production of this technology can be accelerated in terms of volume,
scale, color and time to market."
Today's announcement will be followed by an official opening ceremony of
the dedicated mirasol fabrication plant on June 15. The opening will be
attended by top Taiwanese politicians and key partners and executives from
Foxlink and Qualcomm, including Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm's chairman of the board
and chief executive officer. In addition to remarks by stakeholders, the
ceremony will include several traditional Taiwanese rituals to mark the
occasion.
Qualcomm's mirasol displays constitute a technology breakthrough that
promises substantial performance benefits over competing display
technologies. Based on reflective technology, mirasol displays use
significantly less energy than traditional displays. The display's
nature-inspired design lends to low power consumption and high reflectivity,
offering consumers extended battery life and superior outdoor visibility. The
bistable nature of the mirasol display allows for near-zero power usage in
situations where the display image is unchanged. Furthermore, mirasol display
technology's rapid refresh rate makes it suitable for video and multimedia.
About Cheng Uei Precision Co. Ltd. (Foxlink)
Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Foxlink is a leading developer and
manufacturer of communication devices, computers and consumer electronics.
Foxlink (a publicly listed company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, ticker
number 2392), was founded in 1986 and initially specialized in the
manufacturing of communication products, later expanding into consumer
electronics. Foxlink has two principle business lines, components and
assembly, both of which support the production of communication and consumer
electronics devices such as cables, connectors, handsets, MP3 players, video
game consoles, Bluetooth headsets and GPS units. In addition to its
headquarters in Tucheng, Taipei, Taiwan, Foxlink has offices in Brea and San
Jose, California; Chicago, Illinois; Seattle, Washington; as well as other
locations worldwide to support its impressive, global customer base. For more
About Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. has developed the industry's first direct
view micro-electrical mechanical system (MEMS) display for mobile devices - a
true technological innovation that offers low power consumption and superb
viewing quality in a wide range of environmental conditions, including bright
sunlight. The display works by reflecting light using interfoermetric
modulation (IMOD) so that specific wavelengths interfere with each other to
create color. The phenomenon that makes a butterfly's wings shimmer is the
same principle applied in Qualcomm's mirasol displays. Using advanced MEMS
technologies, mirasol displays support Qualcomm's overall innovation strategy
of increasing the capability of mobile devices while minimizing power
consumption. Qualcomm MEMS Technologies Inc. is headquartered in San Diego,
Calif., with offices in San Jose, Calif., Taoyuan, Taiwan and Hsinchu,
Taiwan.
About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM) is a leader in developing and
delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services
based on CDMA and other advanced technologies. Headquartered in San Diego,
Calif., Qualcomm is included in the S&P 100 Index, the S&P 500 Index and is a
2009 FORTUNE 500(R) company. For more information, please visit
Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. mirasol is a
registered trademark of Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Qualcomm
CONTACT: Cheryl Goodman,
Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc.
+1-858-651-6276,
qmtpr@qualcomm.com,
Emily Kilpatrick,
Corporate Communications,
+1-858-845-5959,
corpcomm@qualcomm.com,
John Gilbert,
Investor Relations,
+1-858-658-4813,
ir@qualcomm.com,
Foxlink Contact: CC Chen
Director
+1-714-256-1777, ext. 130
chochen@foxlink.com
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