SanDisk's Flash Memory Cards to be Supported by
QUALCOMM's CDMA Chipsets and System Software
SanDisk MultiMediaCards To Provide Storage For Next-Generation
Wireless Internet Mobile Phones
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2000-- SanDisk Corporation (Nasdaq:SNDK - news), today
announced that QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq:QCOM - news), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple
Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, will provide support for flash storage MultiMediaCards, co-invented by SanDisk,
in QUALCOMM's CDMA chipsets and system software solutions.
The announcement marks QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies' (QCT) initial support for a removable storage card in its
CDMA chipsets and system software.
The first QCT product that will utilize the stamp-sized MultiMediaCard will be the MSM3300(tm) Mobile Station Modem
(MSM(tm)) solution, the first multimedia-enabled chipset and system software solution. With built-in support for the
MultiMediaCard, the MSM3300 solution features the highest level of integration of multimedia features available for mobile
phones, providing Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite location information, wireless communications based on the
Bluetooth standard, and multimedia audio such as MP3 music and Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)-based
multimedia software. An interface for MultiMediaCard storage will be built into the MSM3300 solution, allowing future phones
to store CD-quality music, mapping information from a geographical navigation service, voice mail and data from other
applications.
SanDisk is the world's largest supplier of removable flash memory MultiMediaCards. They are currently available from
SanDisk in 8, 16, 32 and 64 megabyte (MB) capacities. The compact size (36mm x 43mm x 3.3mm) and low power
requirement of the 2.7 volt SanDisk flash memory MultiMediaCard makes it an ideal storage medium for battery-powered
devices such as mobile phones.
Johan Lodenius, senior vice president of marketing and product management for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies, said,
``The ultra-small SanDisk MultiMediaCard, offering mass storage in a rugged, standards-based format, was a logical choice.
QUALCOMM expects that the MultiMediaCard will be a key enabling technology for future wireless technology.''
Nelson Chan, SanDisk's senior vice president of marketing, said, ``QUALCOMM's support for the SanDisk MultiMediaCard
reflects the exploding market for Internet smart phones. Our advanced flash memory cards enable manufacturers and service
providers to greatly expand functionality and differentiate their products, enhancing a new generation of ultra-portable devices
with removable MultiMediaCard slots. These slots will offer users wireless communications, Internet access, GPS position
location, multimedia music and much more.''
SanDisk Corporation, the world's largest supplier of flash data storage products, designs, manufactures and markets
industry-standard, solid-state data, digital imaging and audio storage products using its patented, high density flash memory and
controller technology. SanDisk is based in Sunnyvale, CA.
QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless
communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. The Company's business areas
include integrated CDMA chipsets and system software; technology licensing; Eudora© email software for Windows© and
Macintosh© computing platforms; satellite-based systems including portions of the Globalstar(tm) system and wireless fleet
management systems, OmniTRACS© and OmniExpress(tm). QUALCOMM owns patents which are essential to all of the
CDMA wireless telecommunications standards that have been adopted or proposed for adoption by standards-setting bodies
worldwide. QUALCOMM has licensed its essential CDMA patent portfolio to more than 75 telecommunications equipment
manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 2000
FORTUNE 500© company traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market© under the ticker symbol QCOM.
The matters discussed in this news release contain forward looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties
as described under the caption ``Factors That May Affect Future Results'' in the company's annual report Form 10-K and
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to
update the information in this release.
QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS and Eudora are registered trademarks, and OmniExpress, MSM and MSM3300 are
trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral QUALCOMM Satellite Services,
Incorporated. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
SanDisk's web site/home page address: sandisk.com
Contact:
SanDisk
Nelson Chan, 408/542-0456
Nchan@sandisk.com
or
Bob Goligoski, 408/542 - 0463
Bgoligoski@sandisk.com
or
QUALCOMM
CDMA Technologies Public Relations
Anita Hix, 858/658-5879 (ph) or 858/651-7385 (fax)
e-mail: ahix@qualcomm.com |
