SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : WDC/Sandisk Corporation
WDC 187.70+9.0%Jan 2 9:30 AM EST
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Art Bechhoefer who wrote (20242)5/3/2001 10:43:59 PM
From: Ausdauer   of 60323
 
"Next Generation Digital Film"

"The superior high-resolution image quality delivered by Olympus digital cameras demands a digital film capable of writing data as fast as possible," said Yusuke Kojima, General Manager of Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. "Olympus is pleased to integrate Lexar Media's superior technology into our digital film products. Today's digital cameras demand a lot from digital film. Lexar Media's technology is critical for optimizing digital camera performance." Olympus becomes the fourth licensee of Lexar Media's patents. Sony was the first licensee of Lexar Media's technology for adaptation in Sony's Memory Stick format. SanDisk was the second licensee of Lexar Media's patented technology for the production of SmartMedia(TM) products. The third license is with Samsung Electronics and covers SmartMedia as well as other flash products. Financial details of the agreement are confidential.

I wonder if Olympus and Lexar are developing a new SmartMedia controller
to be incorporated in some higher end digital cameras. Olympus already
announced they are de-emphasizing their presence in the lower-end market.

I can't see how there is room for another digital film standard at this
point, so the next generation digital film media must be a SmartMedia
upgrade. Recall that Toshiba is the originator of SmartMedia and
there is no on-board controller. If makes me wonder if Olympus
giving up on the idea of an integrated SRAM buffer in favor of a
new flash controller to boost camera performance?

Aus
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News