Leading aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufacturer Lelon Electronics has reported August consolidated revenue of NT$649 million, a new high for single-month revenue, thanks to strong demand for passive components and the start of the third-quarter high season. Lelon's recent efforts into automotive electronics, green energy, telecom & network equipment and industrial power supplies have been generating results.As market demand for handheld quick charging and automotive electronics will rise in the second half of the year, and production capacity at subsidiary Liton Technology will keep ramping up, Lelon's second-half 2017 revenue can be expected to trend up compared to the first half of the year.To expand its original capacity of 35 million polymer capacitors per month, Lelon not only acquired production equipment from Matsuki Polymer last year but is also planning an upgrade of existing equipment at its Suzhou and Huizhou plants in China for the latter half of the year. A growing number of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets now come with quick chargers, which use polymer capacitors for their reliability and safety features. As Lelon has made its way into the supply chain for leading smartphone brands, the flourishing handheld device market will spur demand for polymer capacitors in the second half.In addition to quick charging, automotive electronics will be another long-term growth driver for the company. Amid a growing dashboard market, many automakers plan to add LCD panels to their entry-level cars at a large scale, instead of just for luxury cars, to make more comprehensive information available to drivers. Lelon has successfully penetrated into the OEM supply chain for American and European automotive electronics providers and will introduce aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automobile transmission systems in the future to enrich Lelon's product lineup of aluminum electrolytic capacitors for automotive applications. The automotive electronics market is expected to contribute 10% of Lelon's 2017 revenue.Thanks to increasing capacity driven by rapidly growing industry demand, Lelon's subsidiary Liton Technology, which manufactures aluminum foils, has reported NT$1.295 billion in first-half 2017 revenue, up nearly 20% on year. Second-quarter consolidated revenue reached NT$699 million, up 17% both on year and on quarter. Earnings per share was NT$0.36, higher than the NT$0.01 EPS for the corresponding period last year.Liton mainly manufactures formed aluminum foils. To expand operation, Liton joined forces with HEC Technology and co-founded Lidon Electronics Technology to increase the production of upstream etched aluminum foils, which is benefiting Liton with added revenues as well as profit margins. Booming developments in the automotive electronics market also spur growing demand for low voltage formed aluminum foil for automotive applications. Furthermore, with promising IoT and smartphone opportunities, the venture is expected to fuel the company's revenue in the future.Lelon's August revenue hit a record high of NT$649 million, up 21.24% on year. Consolidated revenue for the period from January to August totaled NT$4.527 billion, up 14.2% on year.Lelon is actively gearing its development toward high-end products and has been focusing efforts on high-growth sectors including high-end telecom equipment, original automotive electronics, cloud datacenters and power electronics. Expansions in 5G developments, solar power, wind power and robotics have generated positive results. Promising developments in these market segments and contribution from Liton will help significantly boost.

Navitas Semiconductor today announced the world's smallest 65W USB-PD (Type C) adapter reference design, to keep pace with the dramatic size and weight reductions in laptop designs over the last 10 years. High-frequency, high-efficiency AllGaN Power ICsare used to deliver 65W in only 45cc/2.7 cubic inches and only 60g in weight by minimizing the size, weight and cost of transformers, filters and heatsinks. By contract, existing silicon-based designs can require 6-7 cubic inches and weigh over 300g."Finally, a laptop adapter is thin and light - like the laptop it charges - and at a great price," said Stephen Oliver, the company's vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Power designers have been faced with several, conflicting industry challenges, from new USB Type C connectivity and USB PD (Power Delivery) output compliance to statutory energy efficiency standards and the ever-present issue of cost. Navitas GaN Power ICs deliver the simultaneous achievements of high-speed operation and high efficiency to enable a single system design that meets all of those challenges - at the same or lower cost than old, slow silicon designs."The new NVE028A reference design uses GaN Power ICs in an in an active clamp flyback (ACF) topology running 3x-4x faster and with 40% lower loss than typical adapter designs, to deliver smaller size and reduced costs. The design is fully compliant with European CoC Tier 2 and US DoE Level VI efficiency standards, in addition to reaching peak efficiencies of over 94% at full load."This is a major achievement in adapter design," said Mark Dehong Xu, President of the China Power Supply Society (CPSS) and Director of the Institute of Power Electronics, Zhejiang University. "I think China Power Supply manufactures have been looking for wide-band-gap components like this, to further increase the power supply's efficiency and power density to satisfy the requirement of customers."Unlike earlier attempts at high-density adapters, the NVE028A achieves small size (51 x 43 x 20.5mm cased) and breakthrough power density (1.5 W/cc, 24 W/ cubic inches cased) using simple, standard, low-cost manufacturing techniques."Since we introduced the AllGaN platform at APEC'16, Navitas has announced single and half-bridge GaN Power ICs, the world's smallest 150W adapter, and now the world's smallest, fully-compliant 65W USB-PD design," said Gene Sheridan, Navitas CEO. "This is the flexible, high-performance, cost-effective platform that meets and exceeds the targets of the mobile and consumer charger markets."For more information about the 65W NVE027A reference design, contact info@navitassemi.com.About CPSSFounded in 1983, the China Power Supply Society (CPSS) promotes the progress of Chinese power supply science and industry. The power supply is a multidisciplinary science, it uses Semiconductor Power Device, Electromagnetic Element, Battery and other components via Electrical Engineering, automatic control, microelectronics, electrochemistry, new energy technologies, and other technology. There are 17 local societies, 8 professional departments, and 6 functionary committees. The CPSS organizes technical conferences, exhibitions, and publishes technical, peer-reviewed periodicals, handbooks and proceedings. To accelerate the progress of information of the society, the CPSS set up www.21dianyuan.com. There are 700 members and 3,000 associated enterprises.About NavitasNavitas Semiconductor Inc. is the world's first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2013 and based in El Segundo, CA, USA. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 200 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 200 patents among its founders. The proprietary AllGaN process design kit monolithically integrates the highest performance GaN FETs with logic and analog circuits. Navitas GaN Power ICs enable smaller, higher energy efficient and lower cost power for mobile, consumer, enterprise and new energy markets. Over 30 Navitas patents are granted or pending.

In an effort to create a better experience for both PC and portable smart device users, digital signage developer, CAYIN Technology, has redesigned its website. The new website has extensive product information, applications and visuals to help guide customers through the digital signage services CAYIN provides.The simplistic design is based on the latest technology and freed of cluttering mechanism such as Flash to ensure a smooth and effective experience. A more intuitive menu allows visitors to effortlessly navigate toward desired destinations.In addition, visitors will find the revamped product pages easy to browse with interactive information. To spark inspirations and ideas, Cases and Solutions have been reorganized and filled with a great variety of digital signage applications.The Support and About section will help visitors understand CAYIN's role at each stage of implementing suitable digital signage solutions."We want to make sure our visitors have a smooth experience when they browse for essential information," said Ravel Chi, General Manager of CAYIN. "Digital Signage is an extremely visualized concept, and so is our website. We hope the renovation will show what CAYIN has to offer: not just a platform to create, but a platform to connect with the world."Join the party at www.cayintech.com and share your feedback, suggestions, comments, and encouragements with us on Facebook or by Contacting Us!CAYIN Technology in BriefCAYIN Technology is a 13-year professional digital signage solution and software developer from Taiwan. By offering a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, CAYIN dedicates itself to being a reliable partner to clients worldwide and has successfully set up various applications globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of its products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ever-growing market demand for almost limitless applications.CAYIN Technology has extensive product information, applications and visuals to help guide customers through the digital signage services CAYIN provides.

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) has received an order from TDK-Micronas GmbH, a leading supplier of sensing and control solutions for major automotive electronics customers worldwide, for a V93000 single scalable platform equipped with a DC Scale AVI64 module to be installed at the customer's facility in Freiburg, Germany. TDK-Micronas, an early adopter of the AVI64 module when Advantest introduced it last year, is purchasing the high-performance, universal test solution to cover all of its current and future digital and analog testing needs."In acquiring this flexible system, we are gaining a fully integrated solution for final testing of sensors and controllers for automotive and industrial applications," said Klaus Heberle, chief innovation officer at TDK-Micronas. "The broad application coverage provided by this test platform fits well with our diverse product portfolio."Leveraging just two instruments – the AVI64 module for analog testing and the Pin Scale 1600 card for digital – the V93000 platform purchased by TDK-Micronas can perform parallel testing across 512 sites on devices ranging from two-pin sensors to ASICs with more than 40 pins. This flexibility allows the V93000 to meet customers' needs in high-growth automotive, mobile and IoT markets."Extending the universal pin concept into the analog testing domain is still unique," said Hans-Juergen Wagner, senior vice president of the SoC Product Group at Advantest Corporation. "Our highly integrated AVI64 module allows us to do this with a single card while many of our competitors are still using a fleet of cards, which increases cost and limits flexibility for customers."The AVI64 universal analog pin module, already in use at multiple customer sites, gives the V93000 platform all of the functionality needed to test advanced SoC-based sensors. The module can operate over an extended voltage range of -40 V to 80 V with digital I/O and TMU capabilities, covering all automotive test needs. With 64 channels per card, it can handle up to 200 mA per pin and up to 4 A in pulsed mode. Each pin has its own arbitrary waveform generator (AWG) and digitizer for 12- to 16-bit ADC and DAC testing. The small-footprint system offers wide expandability, high flexibility, simplified loadboard design and multi-site testing efficiency while achieving the industry's lowest cost of test. About TDK-MicronasTDK-Micronas, a TDK group company, is the most preferred partner for sensing and control. TDK-Micronas serves all major automotive electronics customers worldwide, many of them in long-term partnerships for lasting success. While the holding company is headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland), operational headquarters are based in Freiburg (Germany). Currently, the Micronas Group employees around 900 persons. For more information about Micronas and its products, please visit www.micronas.com. About Advantest Corporation A world-class technology company, Advantest is the leading producer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry and a premier manufacturer of measuring instruments used in the design and production of electronic instruments and systems. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also focuses on R&D for emerging markets that benefit from advancements in nanotech and terahertz technologies, and has introduced multi-vision metrology scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing, as well as groundbreaking 3D imaging and analysis tools. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest established its first subsidiary in 1982, in the USA, and now has subsidiaries worldwide. More information is available at www.advantest.com.

USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF), the support organization for the advancement and adoption of USB technology, has announced the USB Developer Days in Taipei, Taiwan, October 24-25. The DevDays will feature various technical tracks, including one on the pending USB 3.2 specification, which will double performance over existing certified USB Type-C cables.Attendees will also hear from USB experts on the mobile fast charging enhancements to USB Power Delivery 3.0; USB Type-C market adoption, authentication, and active cables; USB audio and display; as well as the significance of USB-IF Compliance and Certification.A new addition to the event schedule also includes a session from USB-IF Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Rahman Ismail, on USB and embedded systems in the automotive, PC and IoT industries. The session will explore how USB can be adapted to provide power-efficient and robust solutions in embedded systems."We look forward to the participation of our members and the industry at large at the upcoming DevDays," said Jeff Ravencraft, USB-IF President and COO. "This event offers leading industry developers a platform to learn about the latest USB advancements, helping to ensure compliance with the USB specifications for continued interoperability and market integration of USB-enabled products."Targeted attendees include product designers and hardware developers and software developers with a focus on I/O connectivity and performance, form factor design, user interface, power management, cables, connectors and other areas of expertise.USB-IF membership is not required to attend the USB DevDays. Space is limited and registration fees apply. To register, visit http://conta.cc/2fJIr98. To reserve a room, visit: http://bit.ly/2i3AyMu.About USB-IFThe non-profit USB Implementers Forum, Inc. was formed to provide a support organization and forum for the advancement and adoption of USB technology as defined in the USB specifications. USB-IF facilitates the development of high-quality, compatible USB devices through its logo and compliance program recognized around the globe and promotes the benefits of USB and the quality of products that have passed compliance testing. Further information, including postings of the most recent product and technology announcements, is available by visiting the USB-IF website at www.usb.org.

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc., a leader in advanced memory and analog IC solutions, recently introduced the IS31FL3194, the latest addition to the innovative line of FxLED RGB drivers. The IS31FL3194 is a fully programmable 3 channel LED driver supporting a wide range of color rendering capabilities for consumer and industrial IoT applications.The IS31FL3194 can be programmed through a 400 kHz I2C bus to perform LED light timing sequences and color patterns with gamma correction. Each of the 3 LED channels can be independently adjusted to 8-bit current levels (40mA max), 8-bit PWM (RGB color mixing), gamma correction, and timing sequences. These wide range of programmable sequences will continue operating even when the system microcontroller is in standby mode thereby conserving system power."As a leading provider of innovative LED driver solutions for the consumer and automotive markets we recognize one of the challenges faced by our customers has been lowering the system power budget," said Ven Shan, VP of Analog Marketing at ISSI. "We developed the IS31FL3194 with programmable RGB pattern sequences so it can continue driving the LEDs even when the micro is placed in a low power sleep mode. Because the IS31FL3194 takes responsibility of driving the LEDs, this not only saves system power but also frees up the micro to focus on system critical functions."The IS31FL3194 is available in a tiny 1mmx1.6mm WCSP-8 package, making it one of the smallest and most highly programmable LED driver solutions in the market today. The flexible programmability enables one to configure the RGB LEDs to operate either as one RGB group or RG+W group or 3 single color LED in a pre-established pattern. In addition a low 150mV dropout voltage at 20mA, 0.8mA quiescent current and a 1uA shutdown current makes this an ideal solution for low-power battery applications.The IS31FL3194 LED Driver can generate pre-programmed colors with patterns that can be used as signals to gain attention or to provide notification or status in wearables, portable medical devices, smart home, smart retail and other emerging IoT applications.

Gorilla Technology, a global provider of video intelligence and IoT technology, releases the Intelligent Video Analytics Recorder (IVAR) solution using the combination of ground-breaking real-time analytics and deep learning for facial and license plate recognition technology. The IVAR solution has the ability to track and provide valuable insights on people and vehicles for certain points of entry within residential, commercial, and public buildings. The software can easily be integrated to existing surveillance cameras and systems, enabling intrusion detection and watch list for enhanced security and operational efficiencies."Advanced video analytics will transform the surveillance industry as we collect and extract information to provide decision-enabling data for security and commercial purposes," said Dr. Spincer Koh, CEO, Gorilla Technology.The newly released IVAR offers a range of video analytics features to deliver improved operational efficiency for security systems.Intrusion DetectionMonitor and identify intruders in a restricted area or a perimeter with zone detection. Alert security staff using push messaging with captured images to reduce response times and increase situational awareness.Watch ListAdvanced biometric facial recognition system that automatically detects and matches faces based on stored data or preset watch lists to identify VIPs for building customer loyalty or unwelcome guests for blacklists.Customized SystemSchedule monitoring tasks of individual cameras to automate recordings and captures based on specific scenarios or security levels during various times of the day, such as operating and closed hours.Multi-Channel ConfigurationsWhen combined with Intelligent Video Analytics (IVA), a single machine hosted on one edge gateway can be configured to run:- Both video recording and IVA on 4 channels- 16 video recording channels while 2 of the 16 channels run on IVA simultaneouslyCentralized TimelineEfficiently monitor and manage multiple feeds with integration of alert notification to view, search for event logs, and playback videos from a single adjustable timeline to identify issues quickly and reduce response times.Gorilla is committed to defining the next generation video analytics with its latest development. Facial and license plate recognition technology used to capture and detect comprehensive data will be pivotal in delivering smarter video surveillance solution and security control.The IVAR solution will be showcased at ASIS 2017, located at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Booth #4069 from September 26 -28.About GorillaGorilla Technology, a privately held company established in 2000, is a global leader in video intelligence and IoT technology. It develops a wide range of video-centric and content management applications including smart retail, smart school, smart enterprise, smart surveillance, and broadcast media. With VeMo technology, Gorilla applies its machine learning and deep learning algorithms, enabling automation of digital streams processing and comprehensive video analytics to create value-added services for expanding business opportunities.Gorilla Technology will release Intelligent Video Analytics Recorder Solution at ASIS 2017

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (ISSI), a leader in advanced memory and analog solutions, today announced at the Flash Memory Summit (FMS) that it has begun sampling production units of automotive grade Serial (SPI) and parallel SLC NAND Flash. ISSI's SLC NAND Flash product supports a wide operating temperature range of -40C to 105C, making it ideal for the next generation automotive, industrial and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.Both the SPI NAND and parallel NAND Flash devices are AEC-Q100 qualified meeting the stringent automotive qualification requirements. The SPI NAND is currently available in 1Gb density while the parallel SLC NAND is available in 1Gb, 2Gb and 4Gb densities. ISSI is working on additional densities of NAND Flash and Multi-Chip Package (MCP) options of serial/parallel NAND/NOR Flash and its' DRAM product line.Lyn Zastrow, VP of the Automotive Business Unit at ISSI explained, "The addition of high quality SPI NAND and parallel SLC NAND makes ISSI one of the broadest line Flash suppliers in the automotive industry. This complements our line of NOR Flash, and eMMC for the infotainment, display, and safety markets. ISSI is now a one-stop shop for the most complete line of Automotive Grade SRAM, DRAM, and Flash memories.""ISSI's automotive grade SLC NAND Flash support applications with harsh environments that rely on long-term reliable system operation over a wide temperature range," said Anand Bagchi, Director Marketing at ISSI. "Our Serial SLC NAND is a perfect fit for applications that use NOR-like serial (SPI) interface and require reliable, secure, small foot-print, and cost-effective code and data storage solution, while our parallel SLC NAND is ideal for applications requiring high throughput and endurance."In addition to the SPI NAND and parallel NAND Flash, ISSI offers a multitude of DRAMs including SDR, DDR2, DDR3 and mobile SDR, LPDDR, LPDDR2; a complete line of both asynchronous and synchronous SRAMs with densities from 64Kb to 72Mb; and a broad portfolio of NOR Flash from 256Kb to 512Mb. ISSI also has a range of Known Good Die (KGD) memories in its portfolio.

Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co. Ltd. ("FETC") announces it was honored the 2017 WITSA Global ICT Excellence Awards - Private Sector Excellence Award at 2017 World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) held in Taipei.With 99.97 percent tolling accuracy and 94 percent usage rates, the Multi-Lane Free Flow "eTag ETC system" daily processes 14.5 million transactions in average. It's the largest system in the world using RFID technology for the whole nationwide freeway ETC tolling. The Overall System owns the features requiring an innovative network in realizing digitalization and validation in motor vehicle's identity (eTag as an e-ID), transactions, and locations. With the massively adoption in ETC service and its proven effectiveness and benefits to users, infrastructure and service provider (FETC), the government, and the society, the system has be known in the world arena as one of the most influential Internet of Things (IoT) application moving toward further applications in Smart City.Chairman of FETC, Douglas Hsu and Managing Director, Dr. YC Chang received the award together at the WITSA award ceremony on 12th evening. Chairman Hsu said, "The eTag ETC system proves that it not only alleviates congestions on nationwide highways but the system and the service provided have laid the foundation of Smart City and led to a wide range of applications in IoT, creating new business opportunities and stimulating new ideas, which echoes the theme of this year's WCIT- Living the Digital Dream."Chairman Hsu further addressed, "Because the system is so successful, many countries are sending enquiries in order to learn the experiences from us and asking us to help them plan ETC system in their countries."Dr. James H. Poisant, Secretary General of WITSA said, "Taiwan ETC is such a brilliant System and is also a very successful PPP (Public-Private Partnership) project. Being a private sector, FETC shows efficiency and competency in assisting the government to design, implement and operate the electronic tolling system and services which achieves high KPIs. The socio-economic benefits of the system and services are remarkable. It not only saves the traveling time but also reduces the carbon emission significantly. FETC deserves the award from every aspect."Since its establishment in 2004, FETC was officially commissioned by the Taiwan government to build and operate the ETC system and associated service operation for nationwide freeway network. In early 2006, FETC successfully launched Single Lane Free Flow (SLFF) ETC operation in 23 toll plazas. Later when RFID-based ETC Technology (eTag ETC) was made available to the general public in 2012, the rapid increase in utilization rate allowed Taiwan Area National Freeway Bureau (TANFB) and FETC to migrate to distance-based and multi-lane free flow (MLFF) ETC in December 30th, 2013. Currently, there are 6.71 million of eTag users and the number is continuously growing. Proven successful in nationwide implementation and operation with high penetration, FETC acts as project delivery partners with public sectors, investment banks, and private concessionaires in Vietnam and Philippines. Now it is partnering collaboration in Malaysia in order to help the country plan and design MLFF and expect to turn existing highways into Smart Highway that may lead to the next wave of digital transformation.Founded in 1978, the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA) is a leading consortium of Information and Communications technology (ICT) industry association members from over 80 countries and economies around the world. It has organized Global ICT Excellence Awards to recognize entities that made the most significant contributions to ICT industry and services since 2000. To learn more, please visit: https://www.fetc.net.tw/en/Douglas Hsu (middle), Chairman of FETC, received WITSA Excellence Award at the Award Ceremony

Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. (ISSI), a leader in semiconductor solutions for the automotive market, has been honored with the Bosch Global Supplier Award from Robert Bosch GmbH. ISSI received the award in the Innovation and Semiconductor Components category. In all, this year Bosch has given awards to 44 suppliers out of thousands of suppliers from eleven different countries.This marks the fifteenth time that Bosch, a supplier of technology and services, has honored outstanding performance in the manufacture and supply of products or services - notably in the areas of quality, costs, innovation, and logistics. Bosch presented the coveted awards before an audience of some 100 representatives of the supply industry. The theme of this year's award ceremony was "Partners in Success." Bosch's suppliers have long been more than mere deliverers of parts and components: they are also partners in development and innovation who help Bosch stay competitive."Our goal is to achieve supply chain excellence, which requires maintaining the highest quality standards. In the future, we must react even more quickly and flexibly to the demands of the market and of our customers. This will work only when all partners are intelligently connected with one another, working closely together with the aid of automated processes," said Dr. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer, deputy chairman of the Bosch board of management and in charge of purchasing and logistics."Bosch's success is based in no small part on competitiveness, innovative strength, and agility – qualities we can achieve only with fruitful international partnerships," said Dr. Karl Nowak, president of the Bosch corporate sector for purchasing and logistics."Being the leader in the automotive and industrial market segments, ISSI is delighted to win this prestigious award to be recognized for our leadership in quality, logistics, costs, support and innovation from the world's market leader in automotive and industrial products," said Lyn Zastrow, Vice President Automotive Business Unit at ISSI.