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YAMAHA Collaborates with ECON Automation to Deliver Integrated Robot Control System (2018.05.29)
HSINCHU, Taiwan - Yamaha Motor Company Limited together with ECON Automation on May 25 at the Tai Yuen Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Hsinchu held a opening for its first new product presentation of Yamaha robots in Taiwan. The two main types of products showcased at the exhibition were the newest models of the “cyclic linear motor transmission system” and the “integrated robot controller system |
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Global NAND Flash Revenue Dropped by 3% QoQ in 1Q18, Says TrendForce (2018.05.28)
The latest analysis by DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce, finds that the seasonal headwinds in 1Q18 has resulted in downward corrections of prices. On the whole, the revenue of branded NAND Flash suppliers dropped by 3% QoQ in 1Q18 |
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Toshiba's Arm Cortex-M Core-Based MCUs Support Mbed OS (2018.05.28)
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation acquired the certification of Mbed OS for its microcontrollers. Two evaluation boards that integrate these microcontrollers have been released on the Arm Mbed site.
Mbed provides developers with a free, easy-to-use development environment |
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Smartphone Display with Notch Design Estimated to Cost About 20% More, IHS Markit Says (2018.05.28)
Notch design of smartphone displays is estimated to raise manufacturing cost of display panels by more than 20 percent, according to IHS Markit.
According to the OLED Display Cost Model by IHS Markit, manufacturing cost of the 5 |
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Sony Releases 0.5-type OLED Microdisplay with Top-of-Class UXGA Resolution (2018.05.28)
Sony announced the upcoming release of the ECX339A OLED Microdisplay featuring UXGA (1600 x 1200 resolution), the highest in class for a 0.5-type. This product achieves the world's smallest pixel pitch of 6.3μm by leveraging Sony's OLED display technology and miniaturization technology, enabling a resolution 1 |
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TrendForce Reports Top 10 Foundries for 1H18, TSMC Ranks First with 56.1% Market Share (2018.05.24)
According to TrendForce’s latest report, the premium smartphone market experienced weak demand in 1H18, as the vendors blurred the lines between their mid-range and premium models, and the new devices released did not trigger a high level of replacement demand as anticipated |
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Acer Debuts Two Premium 13-Inch Chromebooks Designed for Business Use (2018.05.24)
Acer today introduced two new premium Chromebooks designed for business use – the Acer Chromebook Spin 13 and the Acer Chromebook 13. Both models feature all-aluminum design and a full HD+ 13.5-inch display in a 3:2 aspect ratio |
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IDC Expects Asia/Pacific AR/VR Spending to Reach USD 11.1 Billion in 2018 (2018.05.24)
According to IDC, Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to reach US $11.1 billion in 2018, an increase of more than 100% from $4.6 billion the previous year. AR/VR products and services have gained exceptional market momentum in 2018 and are expected to achieve a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 68 |
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AUO's Micro LED Honored with 2018 SID Best in Show Award (2018.05.24)
HSINCHU, Taiwan – AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) announced today that during Display Week 2018, it has obtained 2018 SID Best in Show Award in the Medium Exhibit Category for its multiple advanced display technologies, including the world’s highest resolution and full color TFT driven 8-inch micro LED display technology |
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AAEON AIOT-MSSP01 Bring Industrial-Grade Reliability to Vending Machines (2018.05.24)
AAEON releases the AIOT-MSSP01, the world’s first industrial-grade vending controller solution.
The AIOT-MSSP01 comprises two connected boards. The main board houses the MCU host, six USB ports and a further internal USB connector |
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Toshiba Launches H-bridge Driver IC Supporting 1.8V Low-Voltage and 1.6A Large-Current Drive (2018.05.23)
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation announced the launch of "TC78H651FNG,” a dual-H-bridge driver IC for DC brushed motors and stepping motors that delivers the low voltage (1.8V) and high current (1.6A) essential for low voltage equipment powered by dry-cell batteries, such as mobile devices, electronic products for the home and USB drives |
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Semi Capex Forecast to Exceed $100B for the First Time in 2018 (2018.05.23)
According to IC Insights, overall, the capital spending story for 2018 is becoming much more positive. In the March Update, IC Insights forecast an 8% increase in semiconductor industry capital spending for this year. However, as shown in Figure, IC Insights has raised its expectations for 2018 capital spending by six percentage points to a 14% increase |
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Global Notebook Shipments for 1Q18 Declined by 1.4% Year-on-Year, Says TrendForce (2018.05.23)
Global market research firm TrendForce reports that the global notebook shipments for 1Q18 registered 37.27 million units, a quarterly decline of 15.7% and a year-on-year decline of 1.4%, influenced by the traditional off-season |
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Seoul Semiconductor Announces the Availability of a Series of AC LED Modules (2018.05.23)
Seoul Semiconductor announces a comprehensive series of AC LED modules that use the company’s patented Acrich AC LED technology. The modules are offered in designs from 200 to 10,000 lumens in round, rectangular and linear formats |
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MediaTek Unveils New Helio P22 Chipset to Power Mid-Range "New Premium" Smartphones (2018.05.22)
HSINCHU, Taiwan - MediaTek today announced the launch of the Helio P22, the latest addition to the Helio family of powerful and power-efficient chips for the mid-market. With Helio P22, MediaTek continues to expand its Helio P series family that brings high-end features users demand to mid-tier devices |
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Toshiba Memory Corporation to Expand 3D Flash Memory Production Capacity (2018.05.22)
Toshiba Memory Corporation (TMC) today announced that it decided to start construction of a new state-of-the-art fab for BiCS FLASH, its proprietary 3D flash memory, in Kitakami, Iwate prefecture in July this year.
TMC has selected Kitakami City as the next location to expand its operations in September last year, and has started preparations for construction of the new fab |
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Vishay Intertechnology High Speed PIN Photodiode Offers Enhanced Sensitivity (2018.05.22)
Vishay Intertechnology broadens its optoelectronics portfolio with the introduction of a new high speed silicon PIN photodiode with enhanced sensitivity for visible light. Featuring a rectangular 4.8 mm by 2.5 mm top-view, surface-mount package with an industry-low 0 |
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AUO Announces World’s Highest Resolution Micro LED Display Technology (2018.05.22)
HSINCHU, Taiwan – AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) today introduced the world’s highest resolution and full color TFT driven micro LED display technology, offering inspiring new directions for next-generation technology development |
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Avalue Launched the SPC Series, Stainless Steel and Anti-Dirt Tablet PC (2018.05.22)
Avalue's SPC series 1533 Full Plane Tablet PC is designed exclusively for heavily polluted environments. The whole device comes with a design of water resistance, anti-dirt and easy-to-clean, making it especially suitable for meat processing industry, aquaculture, car wash, navigation, waste water treatment, farms, and biotechnology industry |
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AUO to Display Full Series of Mini LED Backlit LCDs for High-end Application (2018.05.22)
HSINCHU, Taiwan – AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) announced that the company will participate in SID’s Display Week 2018 to showcase a full range of LCD panels adopting mini LED backlight technology for gaming monitors, gaming notebook PCs and VR headsets, claiming market leadership in high-end gaming and niche applications with exceptional image quality featuring ultra high brightness and high dynamic range |
