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News Release from: Avago Technologies
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 January 2006
Optical mouse sensor shipments top half
a billion
Avago Technologies is celebrating shipping its 500 millionth optical mouse sensor since the release of its first navigation sensor in 1999.
Avago Technologies has shipped its 500 millionth optical mouse sensor since the release of its first navigation sensor in 1999 (as Agilent Technologies) Avago pioneered optical sensing for mouse technology and supplies these sensors to all major LED and laser optical-mouse manufacturers worldwide
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Reaching one-half billion mouse sensors shipped is a historic milestone for us", said Ngoh Kee Hane, Vice President and General Manager of the Navigation Products Division at Avago Technologies.
"We pioneered this technology and achieved leadership by being first to market with truly breakthrough products".
"We'll continue to lead the market with new, innovative LED and laser optical-mouse sensors that address all price/performance segments".
Today, optical mice using Avago Technologies' navigation sensors range from inexpensive, entry-level models to high-precision, dual-sensor versions with scroll wheels and multiple programmable-function buttons.
Avago's optical sensors are also inside miniature mice, which are ideal for children and mobile travelers with notebook computers, and inside corded and cordless optical mice for high-performance gaming applications that use power-saving technology to deliver longer battery life. Request free introductory details about products from Avago Technologies ...
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