DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has been awarded 17 recognitions from its supplier partners during the 2023 EDS Leadership Summit, held May 16-19 in Las Vegas.DigiKey was recognized for its sales results, breadth of product and more during the past year."DigiKey is honored to have earned recognition from so many of our valued supplier partners in admiration of our shared success," said Mike Slater, vice president of global business development at DigiKey. "We are proud of our collaborations with suppliers to move engineers and designers forward towards next-generation solutions, growth and operational efficiency."DigiKey also hosted its 10th annual EDS Business Update Breakfast on Thursday, May 18, that featured the debut of the company's updated logo and brand system along with market activity and business updates from DigiKey's president Dave Doherty and vice president of global business development Mike Slater. The presentation also covered industry trends, DigiKey's performance in 2022 and strategic vision, and a toast to the company's 50th anniversary. The event included entertainment by Keelan Leyser, a technology magician.For more information about DigiKey's products and to order from their product portfolio, please visit the DigiKey website.

DigiKey, a leading global commerce distributor offering the largest selection of technical components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has partnered with GroupGets to launch the "Get MADE" crowdfunding initiative, a collaboration that promotes and funds hardware creators.This program will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced and sold on DigiKey's website.GroupGets is a crowd purchasing platform for group buying technology products that helps businesses and individuals launch their products by promoting, funding and distributing electronic devices across the world. Through the "Get Made" program, GroupGets and DigiKey will cross promote qualifying devices through content, design, distribution and partial funding through DigiKey. Upon successful funding, GroupGets will work with the creators to manufacture the platforms and then DigiKey will list the platforms for sale on its website."The 'Get MADE' program stemmed from the longtime supply partnership between DigiKey and GroupGets and became a call to action to further support makers trying to enter the market," said David Sandys, senior director of technical marketing at DigiKey. "By partnering together, we can bring interesting new solutions to market and fuel innovation in the hardware space.""I made GroupGets to originally 'hack minimum order quantities' and put every maker on an equal level playing field with big technology companies," said Ron Justin, co-founder of GroupGets. "We've been a DigiKey fan since we were electrical engineering students in college and are proud to be further supporting the maker community through assisting them in their funding goals, as well as with production and distribution."For more information on DigiKey, visit the DigiKey website.

As smartphones become the primary devices for streaming media and with the rise of augmented reality (AR), 3D gaming, and increasingly sophisticated generative AI technologies, consumers' pursuit of immersive experiences has led to higher and more complex computational demands on mobile computing platforms. To meet these diverse application needs, Arm recently launched their 2023 Total Compute Solutions (TCS23), which further enhances performance and efficiency, once again pushing the boundaries of visual computing.Arm Total Compute Solutions is Arm's system-level solution for SoC designs of mobile devices. It encompasses a broad range of technology components, including hardware IP (CPU, GPU), interconnect and system IP technologies, as well as software and development tools. The recently announced TCS23 brings several key features. These include the flagship Immortalis-G720 GPU, which is based on the new 5th Generation GPU architecture, the most powerful Armv9 Cortex compute cluster to date, and enhanced system optimization technology. These advancements will keep driving the innovative applications for mobile devices.GPU Technology is Crucial to Drive Digital ExperiencesArm has been dedicated to GPU development for many years, starting with the widely used Mali GPU to the groundbreaking flagship Immortalis-G715 GPU, which last year introduced hardware-based ray tracing technology for the first-time, pushing the performance of mobile GPUs to new heights.From left, Andy Craigen, Chris Bergey, and Stefan RosingerChris Bergey, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Client Line of Business at Arm, emphasized the growing importance of GPUs in mobile phone design. He highlighted that GPUs play an increasingly crucial role in delivering exceptional visual experiences and enabling machine learning (ML). There is also a growing need for GPUs that offer both high performance and efficiency.Andy Craigen, Director of Product Management of Arm's Client Line of Business, added that improving graphics performance is very important to mobile phone design, and Arm has invested a lot of resources in building graphics platforms. "We know that graphics are very power-hungry on desktop and game consoles. Therefore, Arm needs to convince the developer community that a complex visual experience similar to that on a PC can be achieved on a mobile phone, so that they will be interested in porting their games to the Android mobile graphics platform."Bringing Hardware-based Ray Tracing Technology to Mobile DevicesChris Bergey highlighted that since the launch of the Immortalis-G715 last year, it has garnered positive feedback from the industry in terms of performance, power, and area (PPA). The developer community has also shown a keen interest in the application of ray tracing technology on mobile phones.Achieving true 3D imagery on mobile phones poses a significant challenge in balancing performance and power consumption. Andy Craigen said, "Directly transplanting ray tracing technology from PCs to the mobile platform is not feasible. Therefore, Arm has dedicated substantial time to analyze ray tracing technology and determine which functions can yield optimal results while meeting the power consumption and die area requirements of mobile phones. We embarked on this journey with the introduction of the Immortalis-G715 last year, and we will continue to push forward."At the Game Developers Conference 2023 (GDC 2023) held earlier this year, Arm, MediaTek, and Tencent Games jointly demonstrated the application of ray tracing technology. Furthermore, Arm is actively promoting the understanding of this technology within the ecosystem, assisting developers in utilizing various resources for game development, including popular game engines like Unity and the free Arm Mobile Studio software development tools.In order to demonstrate how to implement ray tracing technology, the Arm Taiwan team also tried to develop their own games for demonstration. "Our aim is to demonstrate the feasibility and exceptional visual effects of the Immortalis platform in supporting 3D graphics, while ensuring it remains within the power budget of mobile phones," said Chris Bergey.The New 5th Gen Arm GPU ArchitectureIn order to further boost GPU performance and achieve a more immersive visual experience, Arm recently unveiled its 5th Generation GPU architecture, which they are simply calling 5th Gen, and the new Immortalis-G720 based on this architecture. This is Arm's most powerful and efficient GPU ever, delivering a 15% increase in performance and efficiency over its predecessor with only a 2% increase in area and a 40% reduction in memory bandwidth usage.The 5th Gen GPU architecture introduces a key feature called Deferred Vertex Shading (DVS), which revolutionizes data flow within the GPU and expands the number of GPU cores, reaching up to 16 cores for enhanced performance.According to Chris Bergey, memory access and data movement are the primary factors contributing to GPU power consumption. The efficiency of bandwidth usage distinguishes a mobile graphics platform from a desktop computer. By incorporating DVS technology, bandwidth usage and access to external DRAM can be significantly reduced, resulting in higher frame rates and enabling mobile phones to handle more complex graphics workloads."The 5th Gen GPU architecture extends beyond gaming and finds applications in various markets. In addition to gaming, 3D vision presents new opportunities for mobile devices, including augmented reality (AR) and computer-aided graphics (CAD) design."Enabling AI/ML Applications on Mobile PhonesThe improvement of GPU performance is also crucial for enhancing the AI processing capabilities of mobile devices. Chris Bergey stated that Arm provides a powerful and essential foundational compute platform through TCS23 for mobile devices, and customers can also make differentiated designs for NPUs in their SoCs. Arm will continue to provide relevant support through close cooperation with partners.Chris emphasized the significance of heterogeneous computing in enhancing AI capabilities, which involves various computing requirements, including machine learning tasks, inference tasks, and power-sensitive tasks. The challenge lies in enabling developers to effectively program AI to utilize the most appropriate processor for each task. For Arm, this involves not only advancing and optimizing the hardware architecture but also providing comprehensive software and application support. So, Arm's objective is to assist customers in efficiently building AI capabilities where required, in order to effectively tackle these challenges.With the rapid emergence of new intelligent applications like generative AI, Arm is proactively advancing the AI processing capabilities of mobile phones, doubling them every two years. Additionally, Arm is leading the way in supporting developers to take advantage of AI and machine learning (ML) workloads by enabling its hardware with increased ML capabilities via open-source software libraries. Arm NN and Arm Compute Library are being used by Google apps on Android with over 100 million active users already, enabling developers to optimize the execution of their ML workloads on Armv9 Cortex-A CPUs and Arm GPUs.Cortex-X4: the Highest-Performing and Most Efficient DesignIn terms of CPU, Arm has introduced the fourth-generation Cortex-X core, the Cortex-X4, which is Arm's fastest CPU to date. Compared to the Cortex-X3, it offers a 15% increase in performance. Additionally, under the same process technology, the new power-efficient microarchitecture of the Cortex-X4 reduces power consumption by 40% compared to the Cortex-X3, with only 10% area increase, making it the most performant per millimeter squared in Cortex-X history.Stefan Rosinger, Senior Director of CPU Product Management, Client Line of Business at Arm, stated that, as shown in the figure, it is evident that the power–efficiency curve of the Cortex-X4 has shifted noticeably to the right. This indicates that the Cortex-X4 achieves significant power savings compared to Cortex-X3 while delivering the same level of performance. In other words, Cortex-X4 can provide higher performance under the same power consumption.The Cortex-X4 achieves significant power savings compared to Cortex-X3 while delivering the same level of performance."Although Cortex-X series cores are designed with the "performance-first" concept, it is essential to consider efficiency within the limited power budget of mobile phones to deliver tangible value to customers. Notably, Cortex-X4 not only improves power consumption but also enhances area efficiency, enabling it to offer higher performance within the same area. This was an important consideration in the Cortex-X4 design."Chris Bergey added, "The power budget of mobile phones is limited, so improving performance must consider power consumption. By utilizing the efficient Cortex-X4, customers can apply the performance gains achieved at the same power consumption to various computations such as AI. Additionally, this curve represents the results under iso-process conditions. If the N4 or N3 process is adopted, the efficiency gains will be even more significant."Furthermore, Cortex-X4 alongside its companion cores Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520, can be scaled up to a 14-core cluster using the DSU-120 featuring L2 caches up to 2MB, as well as a 32MB L3 cache. This scalability ensures excellent performance and enables flexible configurations to meet the specific requirements of customers across various application markets. In addition to flagship smartphones, the enhanced performance and efficiency offered by Cortex-X4 will also help the expansion of the Windows-on-Arm laptop market.Powerful Compute Cluster Enabled by System OptimizationIn addition to the introduction of new CPUs and GPUs, TCS23 also places significant emphasis on enhancing system optimization technology, which is aimed at improving overall performance.According to Chris Bergey, when developing GPUs, Arm also takes CPU and system performance into consideration. Taking the newly introduced Immortalis-G720 as an example, it can utilize a shared system-level cache of up to 32MB with the CPU, optimizing its configuration based on the workload. The aim is to access data locally, minimizing the use of external DRAM and reducing GPU power consumption.In terms of CPU clusters, Arm has upgraded its DSU (DynamIQ Shared Unit) to DSU-120. Alongside the previously mentioned 14-core scalability and 32MB system cache, another notable feature is the provision of different power modes for different workloads.Stefan Rosinger stated that mobile devices utilize different cores such as Cortex-X and Cortex-A. With this functionality, specific cores can be powered on or off based on different workloads. As shown in the figure, when comparing the wide range of CPU use cases, it is evident how power savings can be achieved across various usage scenarios. The newly introduced power modes of DSU-120 can effectively reduce chip leakage current."The scaling of the on-chip memory does not keep pace with logic scaling, so we need to carefully consider power consumption when increasing L3 cache capacity to improve performance. As the larger cache introduces new power consumption requirements, the reduction of leakage power is increasingly critical."With different power modes for different workloads, DSU-120 can effectively reduce chip leakage current.Embracing the Era of Heterogeneous IntegrationIn the upcoming years, Arm will continue to develop its next-generation key IP, including the Krake GPU and Blackhawk CPU, to fulfill the increasing demands of its partners for improved computing and graphics performance.However, as chips approach the scaling limit of the 2nm process, it has become an inevitable trend to move towards 3D stacking and advanced packaging technologies. As Arm provides intellectual property (IP) for system-on-a-chip (SoC) designers, what impact and changes will this transition bring?Chris Bergey emphasized the importance of considering the trade-off between performance, power, and area as the semiconductor process reaches its scaling limits. This is crucial to adapt to process advancements and enable customers to maximize the benefits. As the semiconductor industry enters the era of 3D stacking and advanced packaging technology, it becomes imperative to approach designs from a system perspective and partition them to offer customers optimal solutions. For instance, it may involve keeping memory in a mature process while utilizing advanced processes for computing cores. Therefore, close collaboration with foundries such as TSMC is essential, as a deep understanding of process technology will enable Arm and partners to develop the best solutions.He highlighted that advanced packaging components utilizing heterogeneous integration will become increasingly prevalent in the mobile market in the future. Arm is committed to embracing this trend and maintaining its leadership in the "More than Moore" era. "The ever-growing demand for computing is insatiable, and I believe the future is full of hope and possibilities, a future built on Arm!"

Although the global economy is full of uncertainty in 2023, the overall economic situation is uncertain, and smartphone shipments are also quite bleak, the 5G application field of non-mobile phones has quite clear growth momentum in the past few years. As the leader in the global 5G communication module market, Fibocom has already made a fairly comprehensive layout.@Redcap Communications About to Enter Commercial Stage to Play a Crucial Part in 5G ApplicationsFibocom CEOTiger Ying said that according to their observations, global FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) technology still has a fair amount of growth momentum, mainly due to telecom service providers actively transferring from 4G to 5G communications technology. A secondary reason is that the number of existing 4G network connections is quite limited. Moving to 5G is thus the inevitable for the overall telecom market's development. Therefore, Fibocom believes that the RedCap (Reduced Capability) technology, as recently provided in version 3GPP Rel.17, will bring about energetic development in existing 5G vertical applications. One example is in the field of Internet of Things (IoT). RedCap can realize 5G network service capabilities in high-speed IoT scenarios and bring lightweight 5G into a larger number of application scenarios. Even the 4G LTE technology we see in the notebook market could see the presence of RedCap.Just days ago, Fibocom attended COMPUTEX 2023, where it released its FG132-NA series 5G RedCap communication module. Fibocom is not the only one to do so, as many suppliers have purportedly displayed this technology at MWC 2023. It is expected that RedCap will enter the commercial stage in the second half of 2024, and Fibocom will be there.@With Actually Lower Tariffs, Excellent Information Security and Superb Power Consumption, Demand for 5G Connected Laptops Is Set to IncreaseOn the development of 5G-connected laptops, Ying added his personal observation that tariffs on 5G in the early stage of commercial use will be quite daunting, but with the popularization of 5G networks, tariffs will become lower, and consumer acceptance of 5G laptops will gradually increase. The reason for this is, of course, not limited to the immediate convenience of the laptop, but also information security. For example, the information security of the SIM card is higher than that on Wi-Fi, and the power consumption performance is also improving apace. In addition, when laptops can use 5G to connect to the Internet, consumers who unfortunately lose their laptops can also find them through 5G positioning technology--something that Wi-Fi technology cannot do.Although conditions in the global notebook market for 2023 are extremely poor, Ying believes that the notebook market could gradually improve in the second half of the year. And as we enter 2024, we will see the first wave of notebook replacements since the post-epidemic era. And with needs for realtime work and entertainment, demand for 5G-connected laptops will jump even higher.@Increased Demand for Digital Transformation Drives Vertical Application Scenarios to Upgrade to 5G Network TechnologyDriven by the global demand for digital transformation, demand for 5G networks has seen an increase in many vertical application fields. According to Fibocom's latest quarterly financial report, revenue has grown by more than 50% YOY, all due to the benefits brought about by digital transformation of vertical applications. Ying was candid, saying that they did see a decline this year in the performance of some consumer applications. Still, in fields like the field of Internet of Vehicles (IoV), Fibocom is actively deploying into global automotive market, and has gradually become the world's leading supplier of automotive-grade wireless communication modules. In fact, the automotive sector was the fastest growing segment in the last quarter.In response to an unimpressive global economy and slack in demand, many companies will be taking advantage of the situation to meet the needs of digital transformation through investment. In particular, many industrial computer companies in Taiwan are also quite active in relocation and transformation. For example, smart devices such as handheld PDAs and inspection robots required for daily operations and inspections in industrial factories and power infrastructure require integration of CPU and GPU with smart modules to instantly return high-quality images that are used to determine causes of failures and use that determination to improve productivity. In addition, the recently popular ChatGPT has caused the market to have different visions of the digital world, Ying revealed. Therefore, in the future, the demand for algorithms, information security, and computing power required for wireless communication will inevitably increase. This is the market opportunity that Fibocom sees for the future, and Fibocom is well-prepared to embrace the intelligent digitalization by offering smart module series that integrating the AI capabilityOverall, with increasing demand for digital transformation, demand for 5G in many vertical applications will also increase. And with the assistance of compact and highly integrated 5G communications modules, digital transformation will accelerate. It may even be said that 5G communications modules will be a crucial cornerstone in the development of the digital economy.Fibocom attended COMPUTEX 2023, where it released its FG132-NA series 5G RedCap communication module. Fibocom is not the only one to do so, as many suppliers have purportedly displayed this technology at MWC 2023.

Avalue Technology Inc. (TAIEX: 3479-TW), a global industrial PC solution provider and a Titanium member of the Intel Internet of Things Solutions Alliance, is excited to announce the launch of the EPM-1502. This eDP to VGA converter offers seamless connectivity between eDP-enabled devices and VGA monitors, simplifying installation and delivering an exceptional user experience.Quick Installation and Easy ExpansionEPM-1502 eliminates the need for driver settings, providing a seamless experience when connecting to VGA monitors. With true plug-and-play functionality, it ensures effortless installation without the complexities of hardware setup. This not only reduces the cost of screen replacement or extensive redesign efforts but also saves users' valuable time.Extend Operating Temperature and High UsabilityEPM-1502 features a compact and ruggedized design specifically designed to withstand extreme temperatures, with a wide operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C. Its ability to operate stably 24/7 in harsh environments makes it an ideal choice for industries such as industrial automation, manufacturing, and retail applications. In addition, EPM-1502 supports resolutions up to 1920x1200@60Hz with reduced blanking timing and compliance, providing users with a superior experience in terms of compatibility and ease of use.Product LongevityAs a reliable industrial product, EPM-1502 provides long-term product availability and support. It has a standard lifetime of 7+ years and project-based availability of 10+ years.With all these benefits, the EPM-1502 is the best embedded DisplayPort converter for various industries.EPM-1502 Highlight Features*Input Interface: 40-Pin eDP Connector*Output Interface: DB-15 VGA Connector*Compliant with Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) specification version 1.3*VGA output is compliant with VESA VSIS v1r2 specification.*Support VESA and CEA timing standards up to 1920x1200@60Hz with reduced blanking*Support analog RGB output for VGA with Triple 9-bit DAC up to 200MHz pixel rateFor more information about Embedded Peripheral products, please visit www.avalue.com.tw, or contact sales@avalue.com.tw , a dedicated representative will get in touch with you.

As a leading global power supply brand, MEAN WELL provides a stable power supply for all applications and maintains long-term solid partnerships with professionals across several fields.PLANET Technology Corporation is one of MEAN WELL's clients. Both companies have worked together for over 20 years. They have since grown from a simple supplier-client relationship into a trusted partnership that has both companies further engaged in co-marketing and public charity.Established in 1993, PLANET Technology Corporation is a manufacturer that focuses on making network communications devices. Their primary products include Intelligent Network Management System, Power over Ethernet, Industrial Ethernet, Industrial Automation, Network Switches, Optical Fiber Network, and Wireless Network technology, etc., which are marketed worldwide under their proprietary PLANET brand. "We work mostly with industrial-grade products, so the power supply's stability is very important to us. There is no room for error," said Kent Kang, Senior Director of the Product Engineering Department at PLANET Technology Corporation.Power solutions offered by MEAN WELL GROUP system integrate ultra-high output power and power management functions, which are appropriate for application environments with very high power consumption, e.g., communications/IT equipment, EV charging, industrial automation, burn-in system of electronic products, etc.To maintain product performance and stability, PLANET is very selective when it comes to power supply. Industrial Ethernet network switches, for example, are a primary product revenue for the company. This type of products does not usually come with a power supply. It always recommends its customers to use its products with an industrial-grade power supply, which is a MEAN WELL product.Kent Kang said, "With MEAN WELL power supply solutions, we no longer have to worry about power stability. Moreover, MEAN WELL products have passed various certifications. They are proven not to cause any EMI interference when devices are in operation. Our customers have opted to use them for a long time and they have accustomed to using MEAN WELL power supply with our devices. After all, they are the most effective add-on. Our one-stop shopping experience has managed to save our customers a lot of hassle." Throughout a 20-year partnership with MEAN WELL, the sales volume of PLANET's industrial Ethernet network switches has continued to climb, showing nearly ten-fold growth.PLANET showcased the world's first renewable energy PoE solution for intelligent network management at COMPUTEX 2023, which generates electricity using renewable energy to supply power for PoE network. The solution is able to resolve issues pertaining to power consumption of network and safety monitoring systems in remote areas.Participating in Powered by MEAN WELL Co-marketing ProgramNot only Ethernet network switches come with such power supply solutions, PLANET has many other product lines which collaborate with MEAN WELL. Meanwhile, via the PBM program rolled out by MEAN WELL, both companies have much room for cooperation in marketing. PBM is an abbreviation for Powered by MEAN WELL. The program invites MEAN WELL's clients who agree with its brand spirit to become its long-term reliable partners. As part of a cooperative marketing strategy, the program works to accomplish product promotion and achieve win-win together. Execution of the program includes trademark authorization where clients are authorized to use the Powered by MEAN WELL trademark for exhibition exposure, online coverage, and joint media campaigns.Jenny Hsieh, a key accounts manager at MEAN WELL Group, explained, "We have created the 'MEAN WELL Premium Partner Zone' on our website to help customers find partners according to a catalog by industry or region. For example, the information and communication technology (ICT) category will lead one to PLANET Technology Corporation, a long-time partner of MEAN WELL."Jenny Hsieh opines that the PBM cooperative marketing strategy rolled out by MEAN WELL is a very meaningful project. "PLANET and MEAN WELL both have their own brands. Our marketing goals and target are in line with each other. We both hope to promote premium brands from Taiwan. Trademark authorization, exhibition exposure, and other techniques are really helpful in elevating brand recognition."Calling on Everyone to Promote SustainabilityBesides business partners, PLANET and MEAN WELL are also charity partners. For example, MEAN WELL was keen to join a sustainability action project called "Clean Air for Health," which PLANET advocates. This project promotes the use of bacteria to break down rice stalks instead of straw burning. This can prevent air pollution and other hazards caused by haze. It is an extensive solution for resolving air pollution and reducing carbon emissions. It can also improve fertility and organic properties of soil to promote sustainability. To date, more than 200 businesses have joined this project since it was first launched in 2022. The total surface area of adopted rice fields has amounted to 7,800 hectares.Chloe Hsu, Manager of the Marketing Department at PLANET Technology Corporation, said that participants of the project are individuals or businesses who agree to adopt rice fields. "Almost all PLANET employees have participated in the adoption. We're also very grateful toward MEAN WELL, which not only adopts a rice field under the company name, many of its employees have also participated in the adoption as individuals." For the project, decomposing bacteria is expected to be discharged after rice crop is harvested in June and July. At that time, individuals and businesses who participate in the adoption will be invited to witness their environmental protection beliefs put into sustainable action."We'd like to take this opportunity to ask more businesses to join in the adoption event. We are excited to work more closely with local farmers to promote sustainable agriculture and environmental protection," said Chloe Hsu. PLANET has also long advocated for activities like adopting organic tea plantations in Pinglin and sponsoring underprivileged children.Likewise, MEAN WELL has spared no effort in promoting environmental sustainability and social welfare. Since 2011, MEAN WELL has held its annual "I love the Tamsui River" event to promote river conservation. Meanwhile, they also encourage their employees to sign up for volunteer service to take concrete actions to give back to society. As such, in 2019, the company established the MEAN WELL Charitable Foundation to give donations, subsidize replacing old lighting equipment, and set up community centers.In preparation for the ESG era, MEAN WELL continues to implement sustainable ideas as part of product research and development, e.g., energy recycling products that customers very well receive. Kent Kang said, "The product testing process is very power-consuming. Recycling a portion of the electricity helps cut carbon emissions." Providing these products allows MEAN WELL to support a broad spectrum of sectors in achieving zero carbon emissions. MEAN WELL works to stand hand in hand with supply chain partners and customers collectively to create a better environment for the next generation.

iCatch Technology, a leading Taiwan-based AI image processing IC design company, is excited to expand the application of its highly acclaimed CR3 automotive AI Imaging SoC into camera monitoring system (CMS) market. As cameras being widely adopted on cars for passive driving assistance systems, such as surround view systems and rearview cameras, car makers also start to replace conventional physical rearview mirrors with cameras and displays for better visibility. The CR3 SoC is capable of processing multiple camera inputs simultaneously with ultra-low latency which makes it a perfect solution for CMS application.CMS utilizes strategically positioned cameras on both sides of the vehicle to capture and process real-time images. These images are then displayed on a central control screen or independent displays, providing drivers with a wider field of view compared to traditional rearview mirrors. By eliminating blind spots caused by limited mirror size and vehicle structure, CMS offers an improved perspective of the vehicle's surroundings. New regulatory standards, such as European Union's ECE R46 and Taiwan's VSCC regulations ensure that vehicles equipped with CMS meet stringent visibility, reliability, and safety requirements.Camera Monitoring SystemPhoto: iCatch TechnologyiCatch Technology's automotive-grade CR3 SoC supports up to four video inputs and can output videos to displays through multiple interfaces, such as MIPI or LVDS. The CR3 SoC is also equipped with recording functionality, which can leverage the existing cameras of the CMS and record the video streams to function as a video black box. The built-in USB 3.2 high-speed interface can connect to the infotainment system to enable fast downloading and video playback of recorded video files. Regarding image visibility, the CR3 SoC's image processing engine supports high dynamic range (HDR) of up to 140dB and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) and is able to reduce the video latency to less than 30ms which is significantly lower than the standards set by CMS regulations in various countries. The built-in de-warp engine corrects image distortion caused by wide-angle lenses and can dynamically adjust the camera field of view based on the user scenario. In addition, with the built-in video digital signal processor (DSP) and neural processing unit (NPU), the CR3 SoC can accurately identify vehicles, motorcycles and pedestrians and send out warnings to the driver under emergency situations to prevent accidents.iCatch Technology's AI imaging solutions have gained significant traction in the automotive market, with successful adoption by renowned brands in the dashcam and e-mirror sectors. As part of the company's commitment to the automotive market, iCatch Technology's automotive SoCs and ISPs are all AEC-Q100 qualified to ensure their reliability for the automotive environment. The company is also working towards obtaining the ISO 26262 design flow certification to develop automotive grade products which meet functional safety standard. This is required by most automotive OEM customers to guarantee the highest level of safety and reliability for future smart connected vehicles.

STAr Technologies, Inc. ("STAr" for short), a well-known semiconductor test solutions supplier, and Korea Conformity Laboratories ("KCL" for short), a leading testing and certification organization, today announced signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic cooperation on reliability test solutions to address the growing needs for discrete semiconductor devices characteristics and qualification test.Discrete semiconductors also in words such as "power devices" or "power semiconductors", are designed to reduce power loss in high-voltage and high-current application. To cope with the requirements of "miniaturization" and "energy-saving", demands for high performance devices increases. In high-volume production, a more efficient, cost-effective qualification test with reliable result and accelerate time to market become a key issue to manufactures.STAr is experienced at semiconductor device characteristic test for decades and continuously develops advanced reliability test technology and provides efficient solutions to semiconductor manufacturer. KCL, as the test, inspection, and certification organization, provides professional consulting and services to industry companies. The collaboration between STAr and KCL will lead the achievement in research and development and enterprises expansion Korea market.Min-Jung Cho, Director of Korea Conformity Laboratories said, "KCL is renowned for professional qualification test services. With the rapid growth of new application markets and the associated needs involved more ranges, the development of semiconductor devices must continue to advance and innovate. The MoU is a marketing strategy and will enhance our technology in device characteristics test. We do look forward to collaborating with STAr and provides more complete services to customers."Byong-Sun Choi, General Manager of STAr Technologies Korea adds, "It is glad to announce the agreement with KCL today. We now have a good partner to accomplish competitive semiconductor reliability test solution for high-performance devices qualification. We are also confident of the collaboration will result in optimized architecture, more competitive products and services. Looking forward to writing a new chapter in devices qualification with KCL in the future."

Cloud service platforms form part of the key strategy for emerging semiconductor distributors to succeed with new business models. Sourceability, relying on its Sourcengine platform and Quotengine software system, assists customers in completing the procurement process for electronic components and helps them get a handle on dynamic information on such things as price, inventory, and product specifications for key components. It also helps customers get the most favorable procurement cost in the midst of here-today-gone-tomorrow business opportunities and thus expand their chances of success in the market. Sourceability's effectiveness has allowed it to build up high-paced revenue growth over the past few years and gradually gain a firm foothold in the market. Through its expansion in the Asia-Pacific market, it is expected to assist local customers and supply chains achieve digital transformation and innovation in electronic component procurement.Founded in the United States in 2015, Sourceability is an emerging distributing company that built an e-commerce marketplace platform focusing on electronic parts and components. Mr. Yashar Shahabi, Sourceability's Senior VP of Digital Solutions, said in an exclusive interview that Sourceability built its marketplace – Sourcengine, through a digital platform system. It greatly enables industry by establishing a business model that can span global semiconductor channels and markets through navigation of data-driven technology. Thanks to big data analysis technologies, it helps customers start an automated system, from the collection of a large amount of transaction and market data. With the key technologies needed to process huge amounts of data, it has built a global e-commerce platform for semiconductor channels and supply chains to allow customers to get a handle of the rhythm of rapid market shifts.Shahabi cited two very successful examples in dealing with change by using the Sourceability e-commerce platform as proof of its effectiveness. The first, it is crucial support at critical times when the shortage of passive components puts the business world in dire straits, and that it solves subsequent operational risks in long and short materials caused by supply-and-demand imbalances. The other is the large shortage of automotive chips that is still fresh in everyone's mind, a shortage that led to the breaking of the automotive supply chain. At both junctures, Sourceability clients saw the benefits of sharing transparent information across digital platform tools, and that, in turn, allowed them to become digital transformation success stories.Innovation solves customers' issues of data optimization in electronics procurementWith Sourceability's software tool – Quotengine, the client can submit the BOM of electronic products, and then, after using the Excel file to import hundreds of materials in batches, the cloud platform can immediately analyze the manufacturer material numbers, quantity, demand, and other data. The big data analysis function of Sourceability allow customers to search through more than 1 billion chips and electronic components of various types and functions, get quotes, quantities, and delivery dates by category, and get analysis reports within minutes, assisting the supply chain to complete batch order procurement and a full range of other services.Mr. Kevin Wang, Sourceability's Managing Director for APAC, pointed out that major European and American electronics manufacturers have run into the various risks, such as rush order effect, supply chain disruption, and interruption of international logistics and transportation caused by the pandemic. In particular, he noted irrational behaviors, such as repeated orders from a large number of electronic component buyers. But by using the analytic tools provided by Sourceability, material procurement and drafting of a rapid response plan are completed quickly and with extremely pared-down manpower, usually in observation intervals of minutes or hours. This allows the customer to stay up to date on market changes, greatly improving their procurement decisions for key components.Furthermore, using Sourceability's Sourcengine platform to launch countermeasures that can assist in the hunt for replacement parts and products will also generate quick benefits. The automobile industry is already well aware of the major crises and risks in the industry overall caused by supply-and-demand imbalances for semiconductor products. Using the data insights of component specifications and functions on the Sourcengine platform, assists the upstream product design end to start sharing data, creating a supply-chain ecology where supply and demand are regulated.In fact, some mainstream European and American chip manufacturers, considering the trend of the gradual decline in the value of agents, have also tried to expand their sales channels of chips by breaking through regional agency rights. Therefore, the Marketplace also has the opportunity to shine like other consumer products on the e-commerce platform. Once the trend of information transparency and real-time transactions matures, online business opportunities will have more chances for success. Whether certain channels can make money depends entirely on the value of their providing differentiated services. The value of data is the most important driving force for Sourceability's insistence on its business model of the digitally transformed online marketplace and for its continued expansion in the Asian market.Sourceability will continue to develop its technology platform backed by big data analysis to provide customers in Taiwan and Asia with multi-channel price and market integrated information services. Along with considerate services, such as logistics, warehousing, and financing, Sourceability strives to bring the good experience in digital channels that European and American customers have had to the Asia-Pacific market. At present, Sourceability has three distribution warehouses: in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Miami, USA. It has established offices and branches in many cities and regions in Taiwan and China. In 2023, it will continue setting up branches in such markets as South Korea, Japan, Vietnam to continue to expand its business in Asia. See the official website to learn more about the services provided by Sourceability.Sourceability's supply chain digitalized tools: Sourcengine - online marketplace, Quotengine - quoting & BOM management tool and Datalynq - market intelligence solution

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