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Remote Control Window Sizing Tool for IR Receivers / Transceivers and Optical Sensors (2016.09.29) A new online tool from the Optoelectronics group of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is speeding up a time-consuming task for designers of home entertainment systems. Anything that uses a remote control needs a window with precise dimensions to ensure that it can see the infrared (IR) signal from the remote |
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54% of TSMC’s 2016 Revenue Expected to Come From <40nm, IC Insight Says (2016.09.29) According to the IC Insight, TSMC has long been the technology leader among the major pure-play foundries. 54% of TSMC’s 2016 revenue is expected to come from |
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HP and LG Electronics See Solid YoY Growth in PC Monitor Market in Q2 (2016.09.26) The total worldwide PC monitor market shipped more than 30 million units in the second quarter of 2016 (2Q16), up 4.9% year over year and 4.6% quarter over quarter, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).
"The second quarter proved better than forecast overall, with the U |
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HOLTEK BH66F5233 24-bit Delta Sigma A/D Flash MCU (2016.09.26) Holtek announced the release of a new addition to its 24-bit Delta Sigma A/D Flash type range, the BH66F5233. The device meets with industrial specification requirements of -40°C ~ 85°C operating temperature and has high noise immunity |
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Four IC Industry Clusters Have Emerged in China, TrendForce Reports (2016.09.26) The development of China’s semiconductor sector has gained new momentum in the first year of the country’s 13th Five-Year Plan (2016~2020). According to the global market research firm TrendForce, committed policy efforts and investments from the Chinese government have resulted in the formation of four IC industry clusters that are respectively located in the country’s four major regions of activities – the Yangtze River Delta |
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eMemory Receives TSMC IP Partner Award (2016.09.26) Hsinchu, Taiwan – eMemory announced that it has received TSMC’s Open Innovation Platform (OIP) IP Partner Award again. The selection was made based on comprehensive consideration and judgment. TSMC has honored eMemory with this award since 2010, rewarding eMemory’s commitment to offering comprehensive logic NVM IPs in a variety of TSMC processes |
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AirFuel Alliance Signs with TAICS to Establish a Wireless Charging Ecosystem in Taiwan (2016.09.21) AirFuel Alliance Signs with TAICS to Establish a Wireless Charging Ecosystem in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The AirFuel Alliance signed a Letter of Intent today with the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS), to establish a wireless charging ecosystem in Taiwan by introduction of AirFuel's resonant technology standard |
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Hitachi ID Launches Automating Express Identity Solution (2016.09.21) Hitachi ID Systems announced the release of Hitachi ID Express Identity – an innovative solution that delivers full-featured identity and access management (IAM) automation. Express Identity accelerates deployment while reducing cost and implementation risk |
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Innodisk Teams up with Casino Game Maker to show Its Products at G2E (2016.09.21) Innodisk teams up with Casino Game Maker to show its products for the gaming industry at G2E, September 27-29 in Las Vegas, NV at the Sands Expo
Innodisk and Casino Game Maker continue to experience a very successful innovative collaboration |
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GUANHUASOFT GAMING Acquired by CMKI (2016.09.21) TAICHUNG, Taiwan - GUANHUASOFT GAMING CO., LTD. (GuanHua) a Taiwanese developer and manufacturer of casual casino games and 3D animation products distributed worldwide, was acquired by CMK Gaming International, Inc. (CMKI), a publicly traded company listed on the OTC-BB-PK and traded under the symbol CMKI |
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Data Acquisition System for Smart Grid Equipment (2016.09.20) Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced a data acquisition system (DAS) that enhances smart grid equipment monitoring in order to protect equipment from harmful system faults and improve power delivery to residences and businesses |
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Oversupply to Prevent Global PV Market From Recovering in Near Future, TrendForce Reports (2016.09.20) EnergyTrend, a division of TrendForce, reports that prices across the PV supply chain have collapsed to new lows in the second half of 2016 due to plunging demand. Furthermore, quotes of PV cells and wafers are not expected to bottom out this September |
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M31 Technology Develops Complete MIPI PHY Solution (2016.09.20) Hsinchu, Taiwan —M31 Technology Corporation, a global Silicon Intellectual Property (IP) boutique, today announced it has developed the new generation of MIPI M-PHY and will provide a complete set of MIPI PHY solutions to meet the needs of the mobile device market |
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Global UV LED Market to Reach US$166M in 2016 (2016.09.20) In 2016, UV LED technology has been rapidly expanding into various application markets including curing, sterilization and purification equipment. The total value of the UV LED market worldwide is estimated to grow from US$166 million in 2016 to US$555 million in 2021 at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27%, according to the LEDinside, a division of TrendForce |
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50Msps, 16-Bit DAC Demonstration Board Has Mojo (2016.09.15) Linear Technology Corporation introduces demonstration circuit 2459A, featuring the LTC1668, 50Msps, 16-bit digital-to-analog converter (DAC). This high performance DAC is very popular in applications with analog frequency content between the audio range and several megahertz |
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NFC Forum Partners with Three Industry Consortia to Further Expand Its Markets Influence (2016.09.15) The NFC Forum announced today the signing of liaison agreements with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, and the Smart Ticketing Alliance. The goal of the alliances is to collaborate on joint projects to advance the adoption and usability of Near Field Communication (NFC) in key markets and technology sectors, including automotive, public transportation, and digital identity |
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Asia-Pacific To Top 2016 Regional IC Sales In Major System Categories (2016.09.15) Asia-Pacific’s grip as the dominant market for IC sales is forecast to strengthen in 2016 with the region expected to account for 61.0% of the $282.0 billion IC market this year, according to IC Insights.
The forecast calls for another small gain in total IC marketshare in 2016 after Asia-Pacific held 57 |
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Micro-LED to Consume 50% of Current Global LED Capacity (2016.09.15) According to LEDinside, a division of TrendForce, displays for wearable devices and large indoor public displays are two applications that offer micro-LED the quickest paths to commercialization.
Furthermore, LEDinside estimates that having all wearable devices and indoor public displays on the market to switch to micro-LED would consume as much as 50% of the current LED production capacity worldwide |
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Mitsui Chemicals: Taiwan Joint Venture for Electrolyte Solution Starts Operations (2016.09.14) Formosa Mitsui Advanced Chemicals, a joint venture of Mitsui Chemicals, and Formosa Plastics Corporation, announced startup of its lithium-ion battery-use electrolyte solution production facilities.
Demand for lithium ion batteries has expanded in line with growth of laptop, smartphone, and tablet device markets |
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Safest Lithium-Ion Battery from Taiwan’s ITRI and J.S. Power Backs Sharp’s Home Robot (2016.09.14) TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has developed the STOBA technology that is effective in preventing lithium-ion battery explosion. This technology has been adopted by J.S. Power Co. Ltd |