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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 22, 2009
09:32 (GMT+8)
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AppliedMicro-TSMC partner on embedded processors Sep 28, 10:59 Applied Micro Circuits Corporation (AppliedMicro, formerly AMCC) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have jointly announced a collaboration enabling AppliedMicro's Power Architecture processors to be manufactured on TSMC's technology platform first at 90nm then moving to 65nm and 40nm soon after. Read more |
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AMD delivers new platform solution for enterprise-class embedded systems Sep 22, 17:08 AMD has announced immediate availability of a new enterprise-class embedded platform based on the quad-core AMD Opteron processor and new AMD SR5690/SP5100 server chipset. Read more |
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Spansion to seek debt-for-equity swap to ease financial pressure, says executive Aug 17, 10:34 Spansion's financial restructuring following its exit from Chapter 11 will involve a debt-for-equity swap, according to John Nation, director of corporate marketing for the NOR flash chipmaker, during his recent visit to Taiwan. Spansion intends to turn its focus to the embedded solutions market and intellectual property licensing, after succeeding in emerging from bankruptcy in the fourth quarter of 2009. Read more |
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AMD adds new dual-core CPUs to embedded BGA client platform Aug 12, 16:57 AMD has announced immediate availability of two new dual-core, 18W TDP processors for the scalable ASB1 BGA embedded client platform, the Turion Neo X2 processor Model L625 and the Athlon Neo X2 processor Model L325. Read more |
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eMemory extends IP solutions to 65nm, partnering with Chartered Aug 10, 11:35 eMemory Technology, a Taiwan-based provider of IP for logic embedded non-volatile memory (NVM), has announced its 65nm Neobit one-time-programmable (OTP) memory is scheduled to enter mass production for high-end IC products such as WiMAX and Bluetooth modules, set-top boxes (STBs) and HDMI devices in the fourth quarter of 2009. It recently gained validation on Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing's 65nm process. Read more |
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Samsung and Numonyx join forces on phase change memory Jun 24, 17:02 Samsung Electronics and Numonyx have announced they are jointly developing market specifications for phase change memory (PCM) products, which feature faster read and write speeds at lower power than conventional NOR and NAND flash memory and allow for bit alterability normally seen in RAM. Read more |
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Numonyx looks to expand in Asia Jun 16, 15:07 Numonyx, a joint venture between Intel and STMicroelectronics, has announced its distribution deployment for the Asia market. The flash memory maker has named Edom Technology, Synnex Technology, World Peace Industrial Group (WPI), WT Microelectronics, Dragon Technology and Tomen Electronics as its authorized distributors in the region. Read more |
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SMIC and Chingis announce availability of 0.18-micron embedded flash process and IP Jun 2, 12:10 Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and Chingis Technology, a fabless chipmaker of embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) solutions, have announced the availability of SMIC's 0.18-micron embedded flash memory process technology and IP portfolio. Read more |
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AMD claims triple the performance with new ATI embedded graphics chips Jun 1, 15:23 AMD has announced the ATI Radeon E4690 GPU designed for embedded graphics applications with more than triple the 3D graphics performance of prior AMD embedded products, the company noted. Read more |
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Microsoft to make big push at Computex, especially in embedded space May 19, 10:21 While the global economic climate has led some companies to take a more conservative approach toward this year's Computex Taipei 2009 show, Microsoft is aggressively pushing forward, especially in the embedded space. This year will be Microsoft's largest showcase ever at Computex, with an increase of participating partners and demonstrated devices at Microsoft's booth. Read more |
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Lanner expands line of Atom-based Luge computers for embedded applications Apr 28, 16:43 Lanner Electronics has announced the launch of a compact Intel Atom-based industrial PC with extended temperature range and industrial-use I/O interfaces. Read more |
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Spansion to pursue standalone strategy focused on embedded solutions Apr 23, 10:17 Spansion, the world's largest pure-play provider of flash memory solutions, has announced that the company will pursue a standalone strategy focused on the embedded solutions market and intellectual property licensing. As a result, the company plans to pursue strategic alternatives for its wireless business. Read more |
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Mirics and Spreadtrum announce availability of embedded CMMB PCTV solution Apr 8, 14:51 Mirics Semiconductor and China-based Spreadtrum Communications have announced the availability of an embedded PCTV solution that supports the China Multimedia Mobile Broadcasting (CMMB) mobile digital TV standard. Read more |
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Camera phones, embedded PC cameras propel image sensor market, says In-Stat Apr 7, 17:16 Continued uptake of cameras in handsets and notebooks is driving growth in the area-array image sensor market, reports In-Stat. Worldwide unit shipments of image sensors in cameraphones continue to rise, mostly as a result of the continuing penetration of dual-camera phones in Asian markets. These phones utilize both a traditional point-and-shoot camera, as well as a second, inward-facing camera for two-way video communication or videoconferencing. Read more |
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TSMC introduces 0.18-micron made embedded flash process Apr 1, 10:41 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has recently announced that it has qualified its new 0.18-micron embedded flash (embFlash) process technology family that targets a wide range of applications. The new embFlash family includes a baseline 1.8- to 5-volt (1.8V/5V) standard process, an ultra-low-leakage (uLL) process, and specific automotive-qualified embedded flash IP. Read more |
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Lanner announces three new appliances featuring Intel Xeon 5500 platform Mar 31, 16:50 Lanner Electronics has announced three new rackmount systems built with the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, based on the Nehalem microarchitecture. Read more |
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VIA announces HD module for Pico-ITXe boards Mar 31, 12:41 VIA Technologies has announced the first expansion HD module (VIA P710-HD) for its stackable Pico-ITXe boards. Read more |
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Faraday subsidiary Innostor targeting external SSD market Mar 25, 16:57 Controller IC designer Innostor, a 18%-held affiliate of IC design service provider Faraday Technology, is targeting the external SSD market via partnerships with memory-module makers. Read more |
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Google sets up technology team in Taiwan to support Android-based products Mar 6, 14:35 Google has set up an Android team in Taiwan aiming to offer technical support to Taiwan hardware makers developing Android-based products, including netbooks and embedded systems, according to Chien Lee-feng, president of Google Taiwan. Read more |
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VIA unveils a new form factor smaller than Mini-ITX Mar 3, 17:29 VIA Technologies has announced its latest board form factor for embedded system developers, the Em-ITX form factor. Offering embedded developers a compact, versatile and highly integrated board form factor, VIA's Em-ITX establishes a standard for ultra-slim embedded devices. Read more |
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AMD adds new CPUs, a chipset and packaging technology to its embedded lineup Jan 16, 10:22 AMD has added two new CPUs (Sempron 200U and 210U), a new chipset (780E) and ASB1 ball grid array packaging technology to its embedded lineup. Read more |
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Mitac International to offer GPS PNDs based on Windows Embedded NavReady 2009 Dec 19, 16:58 Mitac International has adopted Microsoft's Windows Embedded NavReady 2009, a new platform based on Windows Embedded CE specifically tailored for GPS navigation devices, and will offer new GPS PNDs based on the OS in 2009, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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VIA announces platform for low-cost PC and embedded markets Dec 19, 14:15 VIA Technologies has announced a new 3-chip silicon platform that it claims brings HD performance to ultra compact systems for a richer user experience. Read more |
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Intel adds a quad-core CPU to its embedded line Oct 21, 17:11 Intel has added its Core 2 Quad Q9400 processor to its extended lifecycle support list offering embedded system and industrial PC makers the opportunity to utilize the quad-core CPU in designs with the assurance of seven year support. Read more |
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Lanner introduces low-cost computer with fanless design for industrial and embedded applications Sep 4, 16:22 Lanner Electronics has announced the launch of a new fanless embedded computer based on the Intel Celeron M processor and Mobile Intel 910GMLE Express chipset. Read more |
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UMC embedded DRAM, URAM proven in 65nm customer silicon Aug 5, 01:15 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) announced that it has produced functional 65nm customer products incorporating URAM, the company's patented embedded DRAM (eDRAM) technology. Read more |
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MediaTek partners with university to create embedded systems design lab Jul 23, 12:24 MediaTek and Taiwan's National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) on July 22 jointly announced they would be cooperating for an embedded system (ES) design lab, in order to foster the development of ES design in Taiwan. Read more |
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If you can be number one in China you can be number one in the world: Q&A with Freescale senior VP Henri Richard Jul 18, 11:23 During the recent Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) in the US, company senior VP, chief sales and marketing officer Henri Richard noted that one of the great pleasures he has had since joining Freescale last year was to find a really good team in Asia. Asia is all about growth, he noted, and Freescale has been active over the past few months in adding new people in distribution management in Greater China to reinforce its team there. Read more |
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