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18V, 5A Monolithic Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter Delivers 95% Efficiency (2016.11.15)
Linear Technology announces the LTC3119, a synchronous current mode monolithic buck-boost converter that delivers up to 5A of continuous output current in buck mode from a wide variety of input sources, including single- or multiple-cell batteries, unregulated wall adapters as well as solar panels and supercapacitors |
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RGB LED Provides Independent Control of Red, Green, and Blue Chips (2016.11.15)
Vishay Intertechnology introduced a new high-brightness, tricolor LED optimized for interior automotive lighting, RGB displays, and backlighting.
Featuring separate red, green, and blue LED chips inside the compact 3.5 mm by 2 |
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Samsung to Acquire HARMAN, Accelerating Growth in Automotive (2016.11.14)
Samsung Electronics and Harman International Industries, Incorporated today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Samsung will acquire HARMAN for $112.00 per share in cash, or total equity value of approximately $8 |
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IBM and NVIDIA Team Up on Deep Learning Enterprise Solution (2016.11.14)
IBM and NVIDIA today announced collaboration on a new deep learning tool optimized for the latest IBM and NVIDIA technologies to help train computers to think and learn in more human-like ways at a faster pace.
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Ang Lee's New Movie May Re-ignite the 3D TV Market (2016.11.14)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Ang Lee’s newest movie “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” is currently showing at movie theaters in Taiwan and has brought about numerous discussions, praises, and criticisms. A portion of the discussions are about the movie’s plot; however, more of the discussions are about the technology used in the movie and Ang Lee’s points of view regarding the technologies |
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HTC VIVE Partners with Gaming Community: Meltdown Bars (2016.11.14)
HTC’s virtual reality platform, VIVE, will begin an official collaboration with the eSports and gaming bar chain, Meltdown, where gamers will get the chance to try the innovative VR headset, and compete against each other to win prizes |
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IMP Remains Mainstream Resolution for Consumer IP Cameras (2016.11.14)
Shipment volume of the Taiwanese IP camera industry is anticipated a 13% year-on-year growth in 2016 despite Sony's reduced supply of image sensors, according to MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute).
"Consumer IP cameras with around 1MP (Megapixel) resolution continue to be mainstream in 2016 |
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Modulated Doping Improves GaN-based Vertical-cavity Surface-emitting Lasers (2016.11.14)
Researchers at Meijo University and Nagoya University in Japan demonstrate a design of GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) that provides good electrical conductivity and is readily grown. The findings are reported in Applied Physics Express |
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Acer Predator Gaming Monitor Earns CES “Best of Innovation” Award (2016.11.11)
Acer today announced that it has earned three CES 2017 Innovation awards for its monitors and notebooks, including the top prize in the computer peripherals category with a “Best of Innovation” award for its Predator Z301CT gaming monitor |
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Taiwanese Independent Game Development Teams Gaina Popularity in Singapore (2016.11.11)
Taipei Computer Association (TCA) led five Taiwanese independent game development teams to participate “GameStart2016” in Singapore for the third time this year as it continued to explore foreign markets.
Entering its third edition, “GameStart2016” opened at Suntec Convention Center on October 7 |
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OVEN Industries Adds Sophisticated Precision In-house Conformal Coating Equipment (2016.11.11)
OVEN Industries (OI) announces expansion of its in-house Printed Circuit Board protective capabilities by adding sophisticated precision conformal coating equipment.
A conformal coating is a thin protective chemical coating (usually clear) that 'conforms' to the circuit board topology |
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MicroVision and STM to Co-Market MEMS Mirror-based Laser Beam Scanning Solutions (2016.11.11)
MicroVision and STMicroelectronics today announced that they plan to work together to develop, sell, and market Laser Beam Scanning (LBS) technology.
The companies anticipate cooperating closely on market development efforts that will include joint sales and marketing activities for LBS solutions |
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Acer Invests US$10 Million in IMAX Virtual Content Fund (2016.11.11)
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Acer today announced that it has pledged to invest US$ 10 million in the IMAX VR Content Fund, which will support the development of high-quality and immersive VR content.
"Acer is excited to join forces with IMAX and other world-class investors to help foster top shelf content for the thriving VR industry," said Jason Chen, Corporate President & CEO, Acer Inc |
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Price and Products are the Two Major Driving Forces behind Cross-Border E-Commerce (2016.11.10)
"Price" and "products" are two major driving forces behind cross-border e-commerce, according to a research conducted by MIC (Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute), a Taipei-based IT research institute.
"This is evidenced by the fact that buyers in mature countries like the US |
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Prices of LED Light Bulbs Fell in October, TrendForce Reports (2016.11.10)
After being steady for two consecutive months, prices of LED light bulbs began to drop noticeably in China during October, according to LEDinside, a division of TrendForce. Branded light bulb vendors operating in the Chinese market begin promotional pricing much earlier before Singles’ Day on November 11 |
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E Ink and Japan Display to Cooperate in Developing ePaper Business (2016.11.10)
E Ink Holdings today announced E Ink has agreed to enter a long-term strategic alliance with Japan Display for electronic paper (ePaper) business. Through the partnership with E Ink, JDI intends to diversify its business scope beyond its existing LCD market |
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Smartphone Shipments Forecasted to Grow by 4% in 2016 (2016.11.10)
IC Insights forecasted that the total smartphone shipments are forecast to grow by 4% in 2016 to 1,490 million units after jumping by 13% to 1,430 million in 2015, to grow by 5% in 2017 reaching 1,565 million units. Overall, smartphone unit shipments are now forecast to grow at single-digit annual rates through 2020 |
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A Compact Future Ethernet Interface: ix Industrial (2016.11.10)
HIROSE Electric, a Tokyo based company, and HARTING Electronics GmbH held a joint press conference presenting a miniaturised high-speed connector “ix Industrial” for robust Ethernet cabling at Electronica 2016.The ix Industrial offers a broad technological basis for a new standard in the area of the familiar RJ45 |
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New Nanopower Op Amps Maximize Battery and Sensor Life (2016.11.10)
Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the industry's first precision nanopower operational amplifiers (op amps). The LPV811 and LPV812 consume quiescent current as low as 320 nA and are part of a family of four new ultra-low-power op amps |
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100MHz SPI Isolators Facilitate Faster Data Converters (2016.11.10)
Linear Technology Corporation introduces the LTM2893 and LTM2895, SPI (serial peripheral interface) µModule isolators, optimized for Linear Technology’s extensive family of high performance data converters.
The LTM2893 and LTM2895 support SPI clock speeds up to 100MHz |
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