Fujikura NEWS_eng 11月表面

“Tsunagu”Technology New Product News Fujikura NEWS

Electronics Development of White FPC 11 No.376 November ,2012

There is a need for FPC equipped with an LED lamps used in LCD backlights and light fixtures. In order to Fujikura Develops World’s Smallest Digital Output Atmospheric Pressure Sensor ‒ Balances Low Price and High Performance improve the brightness of LED modules, recently there is a growing demand for applying white color to the Beginning Delivery of Signal Cable for New Operational Safety System of Tobu Tojo Line surface of the FPC to increase FPC reflectivity. The conventional white ink has a problem of discoloration due to Fujikura Receives a Letter of Appreciation for SASREF project from JGC Gulf International heat generated when LEDs are mounted and light and heat emitted from the LED, which results in a lowered Development of 0.2 mm Pitch FPC Connector with Shield, FFX2S reflectivity of the FPC. Development of White FPC Fujikura developed a white FPC with a high reflectivity, heat resistance, and light resistance. Report on the 50th Japan National Skills Competition The newlydeveloped white FPC has two types: one type uses a white cover lay, and the other type forms the white ink on a cover lay. The white FPC with a high reflectivity, heat resistance, and light resistance is expected to be used in mobile devices, light fixtures, and other products. Fujikura Develops World’s Smallest Digital R&D ■Change in FPC Reflectivity at 480 nm after Reflow, Output Atmospheric Pressure Sensor ‒ Balances ■White FPC mounted LED Light Irradiation, and Heat and Humidity Treatment

100 Low Price and High Performance 90 80 Fujikura developed a digital output ultra-small atmospheric pressure sensor that supports I2C serial 70 communication. Reflectivity (％) 60 This product implements an ultra-small pressure sensor element processed by the latest MEMS (Micro Electro 50 Mechanical Systems) technology, thereby realizing the world’s smallest size of 2.6 mm long, 3.4 mm wide, and Normal state After reflow After light After heat and irradiation humidity treatment 1.0 mm tall. Also, it provides high resolution of 2 Pa (corresponding to the change in atmospheric pressure ■New white cover lay ■New white ink ■Conventional white ink caused by a height difference of about 16 cm) by a built-in high-performance signal processing IC. This sensor Reflow: 250℃ in peak value Light irradiation: 300-800 nm, 575 W/m2, 40℃ enables to show world-class ability to detect a difference in level of about 30 cm when measuring atmospheric Heat and humidity treatment: 85℃, 85%, 240 h pressure and altitude. In addition, the sensor comes with a dedicated driver software program that supports the Electronic Components R&D Center E-mail : [email protected] Android OS. It allows easy installation on digital communication devices that are expected to spread with the coming of the cloud network age. Tele- Report on the 50th Japan National Target applications of this product are as follows: communi- ● Navigation systems and small portable devices that measure altitude and atmospheric pressure cations Skills Competition ● Security systems ● Medical and healthcare equipment ● Other general industrial devices that require atmospheric pressure correction

The 50th Japan National Skills Competition was held in regions of Nagano Prefecture from Friday, October 26 As well as the above-described applications, this sensor satisfies needs in various fields. Samples of this to Monday, October 29. In this competition, about 1,100 contestants took part in 41 contests in trades, product will be available from early November. including electronics, information and telecommunication, machinery, metals, construction and architecture, and Fujikura will continue to design smaller and higher-performance versions of pressure sensors to propose and service and fashion. This contest also serves as a trial for the 42nd World Skills Competition that will be held develop sensors appropriate for customer needs. next year in Germany. As a sponsor company, Fujikura provided a range of support to the "Telecommunication Distribution Technology" skill category, whose purpose is to compete in network wiring skills, including wiring and fusion splicing of fiber optic cables. ■Digital Output Ultra-small Atmospheric ■Example Sensor Output when Measuring Altitude Pressure Sensor

90 30cm Sensor 60 30cm

30

0 Optical Fiber and Cable System Division E-mail : [email protected]

Sensor outputs (converted to altitude) (cm) 01530Time (sec.)

Fujikura Ltd. 1-5-1, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8512 TEL. +81（0）3 5606 1112 FAX. +81（0）3 5606 1501 November, 2012 ●Issue : November 2012, No. 376 ●Editor in Chief｠: Akira wada URL http://www.fujikura.co.jp

Kansai Branch +81(0)6 6364 0373 Chugoku Branch +81(0)82 211 3600 Hokuriku Branch +81(0)766 28 6551 Electron Device Laboratory E-mail : [email protected] Chubu Branch +81(0)52 212 1880 Tohoku Branch +81(0)22 266 3344 Shikoku Branch +81(0)87 825 2740 Kyushu Branch +81(0)92 291 6126 Hokkaido Branch +81(0)11 231 8551 Numazu Business Office +81(0)55 923 1111 Fujikura NEWS_eng 11月中面

Cables Beginning Delivery of Signal Cable for Development of 0.2 mm Pitch FPC Connector and New Operational Safety System of Tobu Tojo Line Electronics with Shield, FFX2S Equipment

Fujikura has commenced delivery, to Tobu Railway Co., Ltd., of The spread of smartphones and tablet devices is accompanied by growing demand for smaller and thinner parts and for a signal cable for a new operational safety system of Tobu Tojo supporting high-speed transmission. Line. To meet the increasing demands for FPC connectors that support high-speed transmission, DDK Ltd. introduces a 0.2 m As a substitute for the existing ATS (Automatic Train Stop), a pitch FPC connector, FFX2S Series. higher performance ATC (Automatic Train Control: system that controls train speed depending on the position of the train in front) has begun to be introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line Features between Ikebukuro and Ogawamachi stations. Our low-loss 1. Our original double layer contact design enables 0.2 mm pitch. signal cable was adopted, because we engaged in designing the 2. Our original cable lock mechanism resolves the lack of FPC retaining force. specifications of the signal cable since the initial planning of the 3. The lock lever will not open even if the FPC is pulled upward. operational safety system. 4. The product is delivered with the lock lever opened. This saves time when inserting the FPC. The system will be completed in 2015. In the meantime, we 5. A nickel barrier prevents wicking of the solder. will strive to be the most reliable partner for customers by 6. Space-Saving ground design. As illustrated in the following figures, the shield into which the quickly delivering products of stable quality. contacts are integrated contacts the FPC and the PWB.

■Appearance of FFX2S Series

■Illustration of Shield’s Ground Structure

Metal Cable Division E-mail : [email protected]

Cables Fujikura Receives a Letter of Appreciation for and Equipment SASREF project from JGC Gulf International ■Eye Pattern when transmitted at 6 Gbps

Fujikura received a letter of appreciation from JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd. for delivering electric cables and control cables for the SASREF project. The SASREF project aims to The ground terminal of the shield contacts decrease sulfur dioxide emissions from an oil refinery plant the bottom of the FPC. owned by Saudi Aramco and Shell. JGC Gulf International, a Saudi Arabian company and a subsidiary of JGC Corporation, has carried out EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) of this project. Fujikura was selected by the voting within JGC Gulf International because of their high regard for our significant

contribution to the completion of this project by our ■Product Specifications performance, including our product’s quality and quick delivery. This receiving a letter of appreciation from JGC group was Item Specifications followed by that for the Rabigh Project in Saudi Arabia in 2008. Rated current 0.2A/contact

This was because of our customers’ high appreciation for our Rated voltage 500 VAC (r.m.s) customer service system featuring mutual cooperation of all Withstand voltage 200 VAC (r.m.s) departments concerned. Fujikura will continue to provide customers with high-quality products and services. Insulation resistance 100 MΩ or more at 500 VDC Contact resistance 50 mΩ or less The shield directly contacts the PWB.

Metal Cable Division E-mail : [email protected] DDK Ltd. : http//www.ddknet.co.jp/ Fujikura NEWS_eng 11月中面

Cables Beginning Delivery of Signal Cable for Development of 0.2 mm Pitch FPC Connector and New Operational Safety System of Tobu Tojo Line Electronics with Shield, FFX2S Equipment

Fujikura has commenced delivery, to Tobu Railway Co., Ltd., of The spread of smartphones and tablet devices is accompanied by growing demand for smaller and thinner parts and for a signal cable for a new operational safety system of Tobu Tojo supporting high-speed transmission. Line. To meet the increasing demands for FPC connectors that support high-speed transmission, DDK Ltd. introduces a 0.2 m As a substitute for the existing ATS (Automatic Train Stop), a pitch FPC connector, FFX2S Series. higher performance ATC (Automatic Train Control: system that controls train speed depending on the position of the train in front) has begun to be introduced on the Tobu Tojo Line Features between Ikebukuro and Ogawamachi stations. Our low-loss 1. Our original double layer contact design enables 0.2 mm pitch. signal cable was adopted, because we engaged in designing the 2. Our original cable lock mechanism resolves the lack of FPC retaining force. specifications of the signal cable since the initial planning of the 3. The lock lever will not open even if the FPC is pulled upward. operational safety system. 4. The product is delivered with the lock lever opened. This saves time when inserting the FPC. The system will be completed in 2015. In the meantime, we 5. A nickel barrier prevents wicking of the solder. will strive to be the most reliable partner for customers by 6. Space-Saving ground design. As illustrated in the following figures, the shield into which the quickly delivering products of stable quality. contacts are integrated contacts the FPC and the PWB.

■Appearance of FFX2S Series

■Illustration of Shield’s Ground Structure

Metal Cable Division E-mail : [email protected]

Cables Fujikura Receives a Letter of Appreciation for and Equipment SASREF project from JGC Gulf International ■Eye Pattern when transmitted at 6 Gbps

Fujikura received a letter of appreciation from JGC Gulf International Co. Ltd. for delivering electric cables and control cables for the SASREF project. The SASREF project aims to The ground terminal of the shield contacts decrease sulfur dioxide emissions from an oil refinery plant the bottom of the FPC. owned by Saudi Aramco and Shell. JGC Gulf International, a Saudi Arabian company and a subsidiary of JGC Corporation, has carried out EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) of this project. Fujikura was selected by the voting within JGC Gulf International because of their high regard for our significant

contribution to the completion of this project by our ■Product Specifications performance, including our product’s quality and quick delivery. This receiving a letter of appreciation from JGC group was Item Specifications followed by that for the Rabigh Project in Saudi Arabia in 2008. Rated current 0.2A/contact

This was because of our customers’ high appreciation for our Rated voltage 500 VAC (r.m.s) customer service system featuring mutual cooperation of all Withstand voltage 200 VAC (r.m.s) departments concerned. Fujikura will continue to provide customers with high-quality products and services. Insulation resistance 100 MΩ or more at 500 VDC Contact resistance 50 mΩ or less The shield directly contacts the PWB.

Metal Cable Division E-mail : [email protected] DDK Ltd. : http//www.ddknet.co.jp/ Fujikura NEWS_eng 11月表面

“Tsunagu”Technology New Product News Fujikura NEWS

Electronics Development of White FPC 11 No.376 November ,2012

There is a need for FPC equipped with an LED lamps used in LCD backlights and light fixtures. In order to Fujikura Develops World’s Smallest Digital Output Atmospheric Pressure Sensor ‒ Balances Low Price and High Performance improve the brightness of LED modules, recently there is a growing demand for applying white color to the Beginning Delivery of Signal Cable for New Operational Safety System of Tobu Tojo Line surface of the FPC to increase FPC reflectivity. The conventional white ink has a problem of discoloration due to Fujikura Receives a Letter of Appreciation for SASREF project from JGC Gulf International heat generated when LEDs are mounted and light and heat emitted from the LED, which results in a lowered Development of 0.2 mm Pitch FPC Connector with Shield, FFX2S reflectivity of the FPC. Development of White FPC Fujikura developed a white FPC with a high reflectivity, heat resistance, and light resistance. Report on the 50th Japan National Skills Competition The newlydeveloped white FPC has two types: one type uses a white cover lay, and the other type forms the white ink on a cover lay. The white FPC with a high reflectivity, heat resistance, and light resistance is expected to be used in mobile devices, light fixtures, and other products. Fujikura Develops World’s Smallest Digital R&D ■Change in FPC Reflectivity at 480 nm after Reflow, Output Atmospheric Pressure Sensor ‒ Balances ■White FPC mounted LED Light Irradiation, and Heat and Humidity Treatment

100 Low Price and High Performance 90 80 Fujikura developed a digital output ultra-small atmospheric pressure sensor that supports I2C serial 70 communication. Reflectivity (％) 60 This product implements an ultra-small pressure sensor element processed by the latest MEMS (Micro Electro 50 Mechanical Systems) technology, thereby realizing the world’s smallest size of 2.6 mm long, 3.4 mm wide, and Normal state After reflow After light After heat and irradiation humidity treatment 1.0 mm tall. Also, it provides high resolution of 2 Pa (corresponding to the change in atmospheric pressure ■New white cover lay ■New white ink ■Conventional white ink caused by a height difference of about 16 cm) by a built-in high-performance signal processing IC. This sensor Reflow: 250℃ in peak value Light irradiation: 300-800 nm, 575 W/m2, 40℃ enables to show world-class ability to detect a difference in level of about 30 cm when measuring atmospheric Heat and humidity treatment: 85℃, 85%, 240 h pressure and altitude. In addition, the sensor comes with a dedicated driver software program that supports the Electronic Components R&D Center E-mail : [email protected] Android OS. It allows easy installation on digital communication devices that are expected to spread with the coming of the cloud network age. Tele- Report on the 50th Japan National Target applications of this product are as follows: communi- ● Navigation systems and small portable devices that measure altitude and atmospheric pressure cations Skills Competition ● Security systems ● Medical and healthcare equipment ● Other general industrial devices that require atmospheric pressure correction

The 50th Japan National Skills Competition was held in regions of Nagano Prefecture from Friday, October 26 As well as the above-described applications, this sensor satisfies needs in various fields. Samples of this to Monday, October 29. In this competition, about 1,100 contestants took part in 41 contests in trades, product will be available from early November. including electronics, information and telecommunication, machinery, metals, construction and architecture, and Fujikura will continue to design smaller and higher-performance versions of pressure sensors to propose and service and fashion. This contest also serves as a trial for the 42nd World Skills Competition that will be held develop sensors appropriate for customer needs. next year in Germany. As a sponsor company, Fujikura provided a range of support to the "Telecommunication Distribution Technology" skill category, whose purpose is to compete in network wiring skills, including wiring and fusion splicing of fiber optic cables. ■Digital Output Ultra-small Atmospheric ■Example Sensor Output when Measuring Altitude Pressure Sensor

90 30cm Sensor 60 30cm

30

0 Optical Fiber and Cable System Division E-mail : [email protected]

Sensor outputs (converted to altitude) (cm) 01530Time (sec.)

Fujikura Ltd. 1-5-1, Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan 135-8512 TEL. +81（0）3 5606 1112 FAX. +81（0）3 5606 1501 November, 2012 ●Issue : November 2012, No. 376 ●Editor in Chief｠: Akira wada URL http://www.fujikura.co.jp

Kansai Branch +81(0)6 6364 0373 Chugoku Branch +81(0)82 211 3600 Hokuriku Branch +81(0)766 28 6551 Electron Device Laboratory E-mail : [email protected] Chubu Branch +81(0)52 212 1880 Tohoku Branch +81(0)22 266 3344 Shikoku Branch +81(0)87 825 2740 Kyushu Branch +81(0)92 291 6126 Hokkaido Branch +81(0)11 231 8551 Numazu Business Office +81(0)55 923 1111