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JGC, NEC Cooperate in the Data Analysis Services for Plant Operations Using AI and IoT (2017.02.02)
JGC Corporation and NEC Corporation today announced their cooperation in the provision of data analysis services for plant operations using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies.
The data analysis services for plant operations provided jointly by JGC and NEC analyze a broader scope of operating data |
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China’s Role in Supply Chains Continues to Grow (2017.02.01)
Commodity prices, supplier viability, and geopolitical concerns top the list of risks sourcing professionals face in 2017, according to survey from IHS Markit.
And IHS Markit indicate that support for China as a low-cost sourcing destination is waning |
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HOLTEK New BC68F2123 Sub-1GHz OOK/FSK RF Transmitter MCU (2017.02.01)
Holtek announced the release of its new high price/performance ratio RF Transmitter Flash MCU, the BC68F2123.
With the combined features of low power consumption and high efficiency, support for the 315MHz, 433MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz (Sub-1GHz) ISM Bands and in meeting ETSI standard requirements |
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60V I²C Battery Monitor Measures State of Charge Parameters with 1% Accuracy (2017.02.01)
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTC2944 multicell battery monitor, which makes direct measurements of 3.6V to 60V battery stacks. Absolutely no level shifting circuitry on the supply and measurement pins is required to interface with multicell voltages, so total current consumption is minimized and measurement accuracy is preserved |
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Toshiba Spins Off Memory Business to Strengthen Its NAND Flash Competitiveness, TrendForce Says (2017.01.28)
Toshiba officially announced today that its memory business will be spun off. Although the detail is not disclosed yet, but overall the procedure will be completed by March 31st . DRAMeXchange, a division of TrendForce, believes that from this point on, Toshiba’s memory business will have more operational flexibility and stronger fundraising ability |
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Taiwan to Account for 42% of Global Smart Watch Shipments (2017.01.26)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - According to a Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC) study, Taiwan beginning in 2016 accounted for 39% of global smart watch and smart bracelet shipments, and this percentage is set to increase to 42% in 2018 and reach 42% in 2021 |
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CyberLink Ships World’s First Ultra HD Blu-Ray Playback Software to the PC Market (2017.01.26)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - CyberLink Corp. today announced the availability of its flagship media player, PowerDVD, with Pioneer’s latest Ultra HD Blu-ray drives. This announcement marks a world's first achievement for PowerDVD as the only Ultra HD Blu-ray playback software available for Windows PCs with compatible hardware |
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Industry's Smallest 1080p Display Solution: 0.33-inch Full-HD DLP Pico Chipset (2017.01.26)
Texas Instruments (TI) announced its DLP Pico 0.33-inch full-HD chipset. Consisting of the DLP3310 digital micromirror device (DMD) and DLPC3437 controller, this is the industry's smallest 1080p display chip solution with the highest brightness capabilities in the 0 |
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HOLTEK New HT66FM5242 BLDC Flash MCU (2017.01.26)
In expanding its presence in the Brushless DC Motor controller application area, Holtek is delighted to announce its new BLDC Flash type MCU, the HT66FM5242.
This new device fully supports square wave and sinusoidal wave generation solutions, a feature which makes the device suitable for single phase and three phase Hall sensor type Brushless DC Motor applications |
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Car Audio Current-Feedback Power Amplifier IC with Offset Detection (2017.01.25)
Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TCB502HQ,” a 4-channel power amplifier IC that detects output offset voltage, a factor in speaker burnout. Mass production starts today |
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Smartphone Volume Totaled 1.36B Units While Samsung Tops All (2017.01.25)
The global smartphone production volume for 2016 grew 4.7% annually to reach 1.36 billion units in total, according to market research firm TrendForce. Samsung continued to top the annual global ranking despite the discontinuation of Galaxy Note 7, suffering a marginal decline of 3 |
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Acer Announces New Chromebook Spin 11 with Wacom EMR Stylus at BETT 2017 (2017.01.25)
Acer has announced its new Acer Chromebook Spin 11 (R751T) at the British Education and Training Technology (BETT) Show in London. Designed specifically for the classroom, the rugged convertible Chromebook comes with a stylus powered by Wacom EMR (Electro-Magnetic Resonance) technology, and features four versatile usage modes that are ideal for modern learning environments |
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Global Shipments of LCD TV Panels for 2016 fell 3.5%, TrendForce Reports (2017.01.25)
Global shipments of LCD TV panels for 2016 fell 3.5% from the prior year to around 260.4 million units, according to the latest report by WitsView, a division of TrendForce.
Major panel makers expanded their Gen-8.5 production capacity during 2016 in response to the rising demand for larger TV panels |
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u-blox Acquires SIMCom Cellular Module Product Line (2017.01.25)
u-blox today announced an asset deal with Shanghai-based SimTech Group Company Ltd. that will give u-blox control over the company’s cellular modem products (known as SIMCom Wireless), patents and know-how, R&D and sales staff, and customer base |
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Top TV Brands Increase Orders from Captive Panel Suppliers (2017.01.24)
As TV panel shortages continue into 2017, top TV brands are currently reviewing plans to source yet more panels from their captive panel suppliers this year, according to IHS Markit
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The world’s top TV makers -- Samsung Electronics |
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Bipolar Stepping Motor Driver IC That Needs No Current Detection Resistors (2017.01.24)
Toshiba Corporation's Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB67S508FTG,” a bipolar stepping motor driver offering 40V high voltage and 3.0A current with no need for external current detection resistors |
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TPCAST Partners with Lattice Semiconductor to Deliver Wireless VR Experience (2017.01.24)
Lattice Semiconductor and TPCAST announced an exclusive partnership to deliver wireless solutions for head mount display (HMD)-based VR systems. Lattice’s WirelessHD solution, along with a suite of FPGA and ASSP products, are offered exclusively in TPCAST’s VR applications which require low latency, high bandwidth wireless video transmission |
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The Next Step In Wireless Charging (2017.01.24)
In 2013 Allion published The New Era of Unlimited Battery Charging Technology: Allion Wired & Wireless Charging Test & Evaluation Report, during this comprehensive study the company uncovered some concerns regarding the first generation wireless chargers which were: Extended Charging Periods, Low Charge Efficiency & Energy Conversion Rate, Safety and Interoperability Concerns |
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Axiomtek’s High Performance 3.5” Embedded Board with LGA1151 Socket 7th Generation Intel Core CPU (2017.01.24)
Axiomtek launched the CAPA500, its new 3.5” embedded board featuring the LGA1151 socket 7th generation Intel Core processor family (codename: Kaby Lake) with 35W TDP (thermal design power), as well as the Intel H110 chipset (Q170 optional) |
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u-blox Launches Ultra-small Multi-GNSS Module with Exceptional Performance (2017.01.24)
u-blox announces the launch of ZOE-M8G, an ultra-compact GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver module, especially designed for markets where small size, minimal weight and high location precision are essential.
ZOE-M8G offers exceptionally high location accuracy by concurrently connecting to GPS, Galileo and either GLONASS or BeiDou |
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