MEMSCAP : Awarded ?1.6M Grant from Norwegian State Agency to Drive the Development of High End Pressure Sensors Platform

Regulatory News:

MEMSCAP (NYSE Euronext: MEMS) (Paris:MEMS), the leading provider of innovative solutions based on MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) technology, today announces the launch of the development of a piezoresistive technology platform for high performance pressure sensors.

The launch of "4P" (Precision Piezoresistive Pressure sensor Platform), a 3 year and a half, ?1.6M funded project to support the development of "beyond state-of-the-art" pressure sensors and related technology was announced today by the Norwegian state agency in charge of user-driven research and development.

Led by MEMSCAP with the participation of SINTEF, the project "4P" aims to support the development of a new MEMS piezoresistive technology platform and the subsequent next generation of pressure sensors for high-end barometric applications. "4P" will capitalize on the unique know-how of MEMSCAP regarding drift phenomena and other key features of the MEMSCAP present solution to build a new MEMS processing platform. This new technology will enable the manufacturing of an extended range of pressure sensors while further improving the sensors' long term stability, thermal hysteresis and operations within harsh environments, three of the most critical parameters of the avionics market segments addressed by MEMSCAP.

MEMSCAP modular aerospace products are designed for all the aeronautics control systems worldwide, and their applications range from engine control, altitude and cabin pressure control, air data, to altimeters, air speed indicators and space applications.

Specifications and details for MEMSCAP avionics products can be obtained by contacting MEMSCAP at [e-mail] or by contacting our office in Skoppum, Norway.

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MEMSCAP is the leading provider of innovative micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based solutions. MEMSCAP standard and custom products and solutions include components, component designs (IP), manufacturing and related services. MEMSCAP customers include Fortune 500 businesses, major research institutes and universities. The company's shares are traded on the Eurolist of NYSE Euronext Paris S.A (ISIN: FR0010298620-MEMS). More information on the company's products and services can be obtained at www.memscap.com.

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