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Our semiconductor products are mostly analog semiconductors classified into three broad groups: Bipolar ICs, MOS ICs, and Microwave & Optoelectronic Devices

Microwave & Optoelectronic Devices

Bipolar ICs

MOS ICs

NJL6401R-2The NJL6401R-2 is a high-speed PIN photodiode that can detect blue-violet and IR laser diode. It can be used, for example, for laser power monitor of optical pickup for blu-ray and brightness adjustment of RGB back light

NJG1133MD7The NJG1133MD7 is a W-CDMA Triple Band LNA (Low Noise Amplifier).

NJM2729EThe NJM2729E is a high performance operational amplifier featuring very low offset voltage and drift.

Main ProductsMicrowave & Optoelectronic Devices: Optical semiconductor devices, microwave devices (GaAs ICs)Small package-type photoreflectors are the main products in optical semiconductor devices. ICs for mobile phones are the main products in microwave devices. The lineup of microwave devices has been strengthened by diversifying manufacturing. Sales of products based on various packaging and filtering technologies have increased.

Bipolar ICs: Operational amplifiers and comparators, power supply ICs, audio/video ICs, commissioned production and salesWe have focused on producing higher-value-added operational amplifiers and comparators. There has been more demand for power supply ICs mainly for digital AV equipment. Demand for audio/video ICs for TVs and audio equipment and mobile phones continues to grow, as do motor ICs mainly for PC fans.

MOS ICs: Power supply ICs, audio ICs, DSPs (digital signal processors), crystal oscillator ICsWe have focused on producing LCD driver ICs for OA equipment and mobile phones, audio ICs and crystal oscillator ICs. The functions of DSPs have become much more sophisticated.

[Performance in Fiscal 2007]Consolidated sales by the Semiconductor Devices division amounted to ¥51,132 million (increase of 1.7% compared to previous year).

•Microwave & Optoelectronic Devices: [¥5,892 million, increase of 57.5% compared to previous year]The results of R&D for the past 3 years yielded an increase in sales. In optical semiconductor devices, use of devices for optical pick-ups of small packages (COBP) in next-generation game machines and players helped grow sales. Demand for microminiature photoreflectors for mobile phone camera modules grew. We actively pursued sales for new uses in optical drives. In microwave devices (GaAs ICs), sales of W-CDMA antenna switches and low-noise GPS amplifiers grew. Low-noise amplifiers for GPS, CDMA, and one-segment TV mobiles, as well as antenna switches for W-CDMA/GSM and UMTS/CDMA/GSM and general-purpose switches were introduced. The upgraded development system supported better design accuracy and reduced development times.In market trends, business with mobile phone, module and chip-set manufacturers was widespread, facilitating market research in China, Taiwan and Europe. In customer support, the Sales division (and Product Planning division) supported by the Design division provided one-stop shop solutions for customers.

•Bipolar ICs: [¥34,880 million, decrease of 3.8% compared to previous year]Sales of power supply ICs increased, but commissioned sales of operational amplifiers, comparators, and audio ICs decreased. Roll-out delays to market reduced sales.

•MOS ICs: [¥10,360 million, increase of 0.7% compared to previous year]Sales of power supply ICs for digital still cameras and game machines grew substantially as did DSPs (digital signal processors) for flat-panel TVs and LCD driver ICs for automotive displays. On the other hand, sales of crystal oscillator ICs for digital still cameras and audio processors for TVs dropped.

[Product Development by Division and Fiscal 2008 Targets]In fiscal 2008, we will focus on automotive products by developing general-purpose ICs for automotive systems and special-purpose ICs. Specifically, we will challenge a core supplier to domestic car manufacturers while researching and developing power supply ICs for automotive systems and analog master slices.

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•Optical Semiconductor DevicesThe demand for miniature photoreflectors for mobile camera modules using small COBP packages has increased. We will release a product with the smallest package in its class.In optical pick-up devices, we have developed blue-laser products for the growing recorder market. In sensor-related products, we have developed RGB sensors for color correcting LED backlights in LCD panels.

•Microwave Devices (GaAs ICs)We will start selling GSM/TD-SCDMA antenna switches mainly for the Chinese market. We have also developed 2-bit DPDT switches, GSM/W-CDMA antenna switches, 1-bit cross SPDT switches, GPS low-noise amplifiers, one-segment TV high-gain low-noise amplifiers, W-CDMA 3-band low-noise amplifiers and CDMA-band low-noise amplifiers, then we will sequentially introduce them. This will help promote higher-performance low-noise amplifiers for GSM along with commercialization of internal positive and negative power switches. We will also focus on developing 8- and 10-GHz operating switches and amplifiers for next-generation PHS. We will introduce products for mobile phones, PHS, game machines, PND, and WiMAX. We shall continue joint R&D with universities while pursuing customers' suggestions.

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•Operational Amplifiers and ComparatorsWe will continue developing and marketing high-added-value products with high accuracy and speed to secure the leading market share in Japan as well as an increased overseas market share. We shall separate "low-priced, existing-performance products" and "high-priced, high-performance products." Of the two design centers (Singapore and Osaka) established in fiscal 2006, the Singapore Design Center will deal mainly with AV-related products and electronic volumes while the Design Center of Saga Electronics Co., Ltd. will continue to develop and design high-performance automotive products and industrial products in Japan. We will also focus on developing ISO/TS16949-compliant automotive products as well as on input/output full-swing, low-power (for digital and industrial equipment) and high-speed, high-accuracy (for industrial equipment) operational amplifiers, which have been sold since fiscal 2007. High-performance operational amplifiers for high-quality audio systems will be mass-produced. In fiscal 2008, we will focus on developing high-accuracy, high-speed operational amplifiers for industrial equipment, such as metering equipment and sensors.

•Power Supply ICsWe will strengthen the lineup of products for digital AV equipment and PCs sales of which increased in fiscal 2007 and focus our efforts on even higher sales. We will actively develop the large-current, high-voltage power supply ICs facilitated its commercialization in fiscal 2007. Moreover, we will expand sales of DC-DC converters using CMOS technology, as high-value-added products for the system power supply market. We will develop power supply ICs for high-accuracy systems with MCP (Multi-chip Package). We expect increased sales to markets using charge-control ICs and products for battery chargers for mobile phones.

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NJL6401R-2The NJL6401R-2 is a high-speed PIN photodiode that can detect blue-violet and IR laser diode. It can be used, for example, for laser power monitor of optical pickup for blu-ray and brightness adjustment of RGB back light

NJG1133MD7The NJG1133MD7 is a W-CDMA Triple Band LNA (Low Noise Amplifier).

NJM2729EThe NJM2729E is a high performance operational amplifier featuring very low offset voltage and drift.

Main ProductsMicrowave & Optoelectronic Devices: Optical semiconductor devices, microwave devices (GaAs ICs)Small package-type photoreflectors are the main products in optical semiconductor devices. ICs for mobile phones are the main products in microwave devices. The lineup of microwave devices has been strengthened by diversifying manufacturing. Sales of products based on various packaging and filtering technologies have increased.

Bipolar ICs: Operational amplifiers and comparators, power supply ICs, audio/video ICs, commissioned production and salesWe have focused on producing higher-value-added operational amplifiers and comparators. There has been more demand for power supply ICs mainly for digital AV equipment. Demand for audio/video ICs for TVs and audio equipment and mobile phones continues to grow, as do motor ICs mainly for PC fans.

MOS ICs: Power supply ICs, audio ICs, DSPs (digital signal processors), crystal oscillator ICsWe have focused on producing LCD driver ICs for OA equipment and mobile phones, audio ICs and crystal oscillator ICs. The functions of DSPs have become much more sophisticated.

[Performance in Fiscal 2007]Consolidated sales by the Semiconductor Devices division amounted to ¥51,132 million (increase of 1.7% compared to previous year).

•Microwave & Optoelectronic Devices: [¥5,892 million, increase of 57.5% compared to previous year]The results of R&D for the past 3 years yielded an increase in sales. In optical semiconductor devices, use of devices for optical pick-ups of small packages (COBP) in next-generation game machines and players helped grow sales. Demand for microminiature photoreflectors for mobile phone camera modules grew. We actively pursued sales for new uses in optical drives. In microwave devices (GaAs ICs), sales of W-CDMA antenna switches and low-noise GPS amplifiers grew. Low-noise amplifiers for GPS, CDMA, and one-segment TV mobiles, as well as antenna switches for W-CDMA/GSM and UMTS/CDMA/GSM and general-purpose switches were introduced. The upgraded development system supported better design accuracy and reduced development times.In market trends, business with mobile phone, module and chip-set manufacturers was widespread, facilitating market research in China, Taiwan and Europe. In customer support, the Sales division (and Product Planning division) supported by the Design division provided one-stop shop solutions for customers.

•Bipolar ICs: [¥34,880 million, decrease of 3.8% compared to previous year]Sales of power supply ICs increased, but commissioned sales of operational amplifiers, comparators, and audio ICs decreased. Roll-out delays to market reduced sales.

•MOS ICs: [¥10,360 million, increase of 0.7% compared to previous year]Sales of power supply ICs for digital still cameras and game machines grew substantially as did DSPs (digital signal processors) for flat-panel TVs and LCD driver ICs for automotive displays. On the other hand, sales of crystal oscillator ICs for digital still cameras and audio processors for TVs dropped.

[Product Development by Division and Fiscal 2008 Targets]In fiscal 2008, we will focus on automotive products by developing general-purpose ICs for automotive systems and special-purpose ICs. Specifically, we will challenge a core supplier to domestic car manufacturers while researching and developing power supply ICs for automotive systems and analog master slices.

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•Optical Semiconductor DevicesThe demand for miniature photoreflectors for mobile camera modules using small COBP packages has increased. We will release a product with the smallest package in its class.In optical pick-up devices, we have developed blue-laser products for the growing recorder market. In sensor-related products, we have developed RGB sensors for color correcting LED backlights in LCD panels.

•Microwave Devices (GaAs ICs)We will start selling GSM/TD-SCDMA antenna switches mainly for the Chinese market. We have also developed 2-bit DPDT switches, GSM/W-CDMA antenna switches, 1-bit cross SPDT switches, GPS low-noise amplifiers, one-segment TV high-gain low-noise amplifiers, W-CDMA 3-band low-noise amplifiers and CDMA-band low-noise amplifiers, then we will sequentially introduce them. This will help promote higher-performance low-noise amplifiers for GSM along with commercialization of internal positive and negative power switches. We will also focus on developing 8- and 10-GHz operating switches and amplifiers for next-generation PHS. We will introduce products for mobile phones, PHS, game machines, PND, and WiMAX. We shall continue joint R&D with universities while pursuing customers' suggestions.

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•Operational Amplifiers and ComparatorsWe will continue developing and marketing high-added-value products with high accuracy and speed to secure the leading market share in Japan as well as an increased overseas market share. We shall separate "low-priced, existing-performance products" and "high-priced, high-performance products." Of the two design centers (Singapore and Osaka) established in fiscal 2006, the Singapore Design Center will deal mainly with AV-related products and electronic volumes while the Design Center of Saga Electronics Co., Ltd. will continue to develop and design high-performance automotive products and industrial products in Japan. We will also focus on developing ISO/TS16949-compliant automotive products as well as on input/output full-swing, low-power (for digital and industrial equipment) and high-speed, high-accuracy (for industrial equipment) operational amplifiers, which have been sold since fiscal 2007. High-performance operational amplifiers for high-quality audio systems will be mass-produced. In fiscal 2008, we will focus on developing high-accuracy, high-speed operational amplifiers for industrial equipment, such as metering equipment and sensors.

•Power Supply ICsWe will strengthen the lineup of products for digital AV equipment and PCs sales of which increased in fiscal 2007 and focus our efforts on even higher sales. We will actively develop the large-current, high-voltage power supply ICs facilitated its commercialization in fiscal 2007. Moreover, we will expand sales of DC-DC converters using CMOS technology, as high-value-added products for the system power supply market. We will develop power supply ICs for high-accuracy systems with MCP (Multi-chip Package). We expect increased sales to markets using charge-control ICs and products for battery chargers for mobile phones.

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NJW1199FThe NJW1199F is a 8-channel electronic volume with Input Selector.

NJU26040VThe NJU26040V is a DSP built-in OTP (One Time Programmable) ROM.

NJR4222PLNJR4222PL is a 24 GHz “FMCW Radar” module which calculates the distance from the radar to object or human.

NJT5118NJT5118 is a brand-new model, 14 GHz 8 W output power transmitter for VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) system of satellite communication, developed as generic product.

•Audio/Video ICsWe have a good track record in selling audio ICs to most audio equipment manufacturers. By targeting the digital still camera market, we will continue to strengthen sales of electronic volumes (for flat-panel TVs, car audio systems, and AV amplifiers) and of low-voltage video amplifiers sold for automotive cameras, car navigation systems, and audio processors since fiscal 2007. Our development policy will continue to promote "unification of audio and video products."

•Motor ICsIn recent years, we have positioned PC fan motors as main products and have focused on selling two-phase motor ICs. We have also strengthened the lineup of three-phase DC motor ICs and stepping-motor ICs and have reinforced the sales system. Our share for cooling fan motor driver ICs (5-V fan motor driver ICs) is about 10% of the global market because CMOS technology reduces rotation noise and current consumption that competing products cannot match.

We will sell higher-output, higher-voltage products (for fan and stepping motors) and further strengthen sales in game machines.

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•Power Supply ICsWe will continue to focus on expanding sales of power supply ICs for digital still cameras and game machines.

•Display ICsWe will continue to focus on expanding sales of LCD driver ICs for automotive displays.

•Audio ICsWe will focus on especially selling class-D amplifiers for TVs and game machines, and also selling audio processors for TVs. We will also grow sales of high-output ICs for automotive audio systems as well as sales to flagship digital audio products.

•Crystal Oscillator ICsWe will focus on promoting crystal oscillator ICs for digital still cameras and also strengthen sales for mobile phones and flat-panel TVs. We will also focus on selling low-voltage, high-frequency products. We will strengthen sales of low-voltage, low-current, high-frequency ICs for optical communications and digital equipment.

•DSP (Digital Signal Processors)We will continue to strengthen sales of DSPs for flat-panel TVs, which grew well in fiscal 2007. We will focus on combining sales of DSP core technologies with various IP macros with full peripheral functions in future. We will also provide high-performance DSPs with stronger functions using 0.18 and 0.13µm process technologies. We will develop OTP-version DSP products without microcontrollers.

Main ProductsComponent products for Satellite and Terrestrial Communications, and SensorsOur main products are microwave-band BUCs (Block Up Converters), LNBs (low-noise down converters) and transceivers. For satellite communications, Ku-band (14 GHz) BUCs are main products. In addition, the wide range of choice is available from the C-band (5 to 6 GHz) to Ka-band (30 GHz). For terrestrial communications, fixed wireless access transceivers are main products. In sensors, both X-band (10 GHz) and K-band (24 GHz) doppler sensor modules are main products.

[Performance in Fiscal 2007 and Fiscal 2008 Targets]Sales were ¥4,732 million (decrease of 23.8% compared to the previous year) due to the cooling satellite communications (VSAT) market. This decrease was partly offset by growing sales of products for digital terrestrial broadcasting equipment.

•Component Products for Satellite Communications and BroadcastingOur main component products for satellite communications were affected by the 2007 market slowdown after the boom in fiscal 2006. However, sales of K-band (20 GHz) LNBs for VSAT made a good start. We are focusing on developing higher-output-power BUCs, particularly Ku-band 8-W BUCs will be released in fiscal 2008, featuring the compactness in size and high-efficiency in power consumption. We will continue to strengthen the lineup of BUCs, in parallel with investigation of commercialization of integrated transmission and reception.

NJW4770SGDThe NJW4470SGD is a power IC that combines the chips for liquid crystal module drive, gradient voltage, and image processing circuits, using MCP (Multi-Chip Package) technology. It makes the liquid crystal module even thiner.