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Monday 17 April 2017
QSAN Launches QCache 2.0 for XCubeSAN
Enterprise data storage vendor QSAN, today announced the launch of their latest enhancement to their feature rich SAN OS operating system, QCache 2.0. All models of the XCubeSAN XS3200 series are equipped with SANOS 4.0 to provide comprehensive storage functionalities including for high availability of data and resources.The new QCache 2.0 application is designed to bridge the gap between the lower cost of spinning disk, and the high performance of SSD. QCache will accelerate random read and write IOPS on a per pool basis, with up to a massive 32TB of SSD space for the cache. On average this can increase IOPS performance by a multiple of 23 times for random reads and a 12 times increase for random writes.You can apply QCache 2.0 in any XCubeSAN or XCubeDAS expansion shelf connected to the XCubeSAN. This means that you can have multiple disk pools with their own SSD cache attached to it. Each SSD read-write cache pool must have a minimum of 2 SSD's and a maximum of 8 SSD's.QCache 2.0 is available now as an optional extra on all XCubeSAN products, and will offer a balance of high performance and capacity with a significantly lower TCO than all flash.Test Configuration:- Server: HP Z840- Storage: XCubeSAN XS3224 FW 1.1.0- HDD: Seagate Constellation ES, ST500NM0001, 500GB, SAS 6Gb/s (x16)- SSD: HGST Ultrastar SSD800MH.B, HUSMH8010BSS200, 100GB, SAS 12Gb/s (x8)- HDD Pool: RAID 5, HDD Volume: 100GB :Read ResultsVolume CapacityDisable SSD Caching(IOPS)Enable SSD CachingImprovedSSD CapacityWarm up TimeAfter Populating (IOPS)100GB4,170800GB8.5 min.96,0112,202%Improved: (96,011 – 4,170) / 4,170 = 22.024 = 2,202%SSD Cache 2.0 can improve random read performance by up to 23 times.Write ResultsVolume CapacityDisable SSD Caching(IOPS)Enable SSD CachingImprovedSSD CapacityWarm up TimeAfter Populating (IOPS)100GB1,153400GB12 min.14,6261,169%Improved: (14,626 – 1,153) / 1,153 = 11,685 = 1,169%SSD Cache 2.0 can improve random write performance by up to 12 times.QCache 2.0 also provides SSD cache statistics for reference. The following table and diagram is an example of Cache Hit Ratio.QSAN Launches QCache 2.0 for XCubeSAN
Tuesday 11 April 2017
Hua Hong Semiconductor's power discrete platform crosses the shipment mark of 5-million wafers
Hua Hong Semiconductor Limited ("Hua Hong Semiconductor" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group"; stock code: 1347.HK), a global leading pure-play 200mm foundry, today announced that its power discrete platform has crossed the shipment mark of 5-million wafers. Thanks to the strong market demand for Super Junction MOSFET ("SJNFET") and IGBT, Hua Hong Semiconductor has so far delivered 200,000 wafers of its unique and competitive vertical trench SJNFET and 30,000 wafers of Field Stop ("FS") IGBT, which are still increasing rapidly.Power discrete that plays a more and more instrumental role in such areas as mobile communications, consumer electronics, switched mode power supply ("SMPS"), motor driver, LED driver, new energy vehicle ("NEV") and smart grid represents a core device to lower power consumption and improve efficiency. With a 15-year proven track record in volume production of power discrete, Hua Hong Semiconductor is the first and largest 200mm foundry in the world for power discrete. Remaining on track of R&D and innovation, the Company, with its highly competitive semiconductor technologies, delivers a full spectrum of solutions ranging from high voltage ("HV") to low voltage ("LV") to customers, and is extending to higher-end and higher-density categories for more potential applications, to consolidate its strategic vision as a "global power discrete leader".Equipped with industry-leading technical parameters, the Company's third-generation SJNFET process platform delivers solution to customers featuring lower on-resistance, smaller chip size, faster switching speed and lower switching loss. Hua Hong Semiconductor is Mainland China's only foundry with a full range of wafer backside processing technologies, delivering FS IGBT with technical attributes comparable to those from international leaders."The 5 millionth shipment mark of MOSFET represents a major milestone of Hua Hong Semiconductor. More and more power system designers are seeking from us the leading power management foundry solutions for green energy, fast charging and industrial applications." Said Mr. Fan Heng, Executive Vice President of Hua Hong Semiconductor, "Committed to delivering chips that empower sustainability, we will focus on the entire industrial chain of NEV, covering charging pole, battery protection and motor drive applications and others. Besides, we are accelerating R&D on ultra-high-voltage IGBT technologies for premium industrial applications, which, as anticipated, will further consolidate our leadership in the power discrete field."About Hua Hong Semiconductor LimitedHua Hong Semiconductor (Stock Code: 1347.HK) is a global leading pure-play 200mm foundry, primarily focusing on research and manufacturing of semiconductors on 200mm wafers for specialty applications, in particular eNVM and power discretes. The Group's portfolio also includes several other advanced process technologies such as RFCMOS, analog and mixed signal, PMIC and MEMS. According to IHS, based on total 2016 revenues, the Group ranked second globally amongst pure-play 200mm foundries. The semiconductors Hua Hong Semiconductor manufactures are incorporated into a wide range of products in diverse markets, including consumer electronics, communications, computing, industrial and automotive. Hua Hong Semiconductor uses its own proprietary processes and techniques to manufacture semiconductors of the design specifications for its diverse customers. The Group currently has one of the largest 200mm wafer processing capacities in China through its three fabs in Shanghai, with an approximate total capacity of 155,000 wafers per month as of December 31, 2016. The Group also offers design enablement services facilitating the timely completion of complex designs that are optimized in terms of performance, cost and manufacturing yield on its processes.Hua Hong Semiconductor's current business is mainly operated and developed through Shanghai Huahong Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation ("HHGrace"), which is its subsidiary based in Shanghai. HHGrace was incorporated through the consolidation between Shanghai Hua Hong NEC Electronics Company, Limited and Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation.For more information please visit: http://www.huahonggrace.com/
Monday 10 April 2017
Heraeus Photovoltaics kicks off SNEC 2017 with biggest launch of cutting-edge technologies plus new services
Heraeus Photovoltaics, a leading technology solution provider for the renewable energy industry, will be introducing plenty of new products and services at the 11th SNEC International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition in Shanghai. They will enable customers to increase photovoltaic cell efficiency and significantly enhance production processes to better compete in the photovoltaic industry.The SNEC as premier tradeshow for Asia's booming energy and photovoltaic (PV) industry takes place from April 19 to 21 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.Heraeus will launch five new metallization paste products to support new cell technologies such as double-printing, n-type, black-silicon, knotless screens and PERC (passivated emitter and rear cell), a new service product for diffusion consultancy, and two new production process products - HeraGlaze impurity barrier crucible coating and infrared-lamps (IR-emitters), making this the biggest launch program in the history of Heraeus Photovoltaics. The new products mark Heraeus Photovoltaics' expansion in the PV value chain and will be showcased at Heraeus' booth (Booth 310 in Hall W3)."All of our new products and services have the common goal: significantly enhance the overall efficiencies of our customers at cell level as well at production process level. Heraeus is convinced that by increasing efficiencies the costs of renewable energies can be reduced by a further 50 percent within the next five years and we expect to be able to contribute about one-third to this cost reduction," said Andreas Liebheit, President Heraeus Photovoltaics.Heraeus Photovoltaics has also lined up many events at its booth on April 19 and 20 including an after-work event (April 19), a booth party (April 20) as well as hourly presentations in Chinese and English, the Solar Superheroes live performances, Virtual Reality game and HR center to inform you about a career at Heraeus throughout both days.In addition, Heraeus Photovoltaics will be making two presentations during the conference held at Kerry Hotel Pudong, Shanghai. On April 19, Heraeus Photovoltaics is speaking at the Scientific Conference with its presentation entitled Heraeus: the Technology Leader Pushing for the Limit of c-Si Solar Cell Metallization, 10:45am - 11:00am, while on April 20, its presentation at the Industry Workshop, is called Screen Printing and Metallization Paste 2017 and Beyond, from 2:00pm to 2:15pm.About the Heraeus Photovoltaics Global Business UnitThe Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit is an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes as well as a provider of solutions and services for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell applications as well as solutions and services to increase efficiency in wafer production processes. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell manufacturers.About Heraeus GroupHeraeus, the technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a leading international family-owned company formed in 1851. In 2016, it has been awarded one of the ten most important family owned businesses. With expertise, a focus on innovations, operational excellence and an entrepreneurial leadership, we strive to continuously improve our business performance. We create high-quality solutions for our clients and strengthen their competitiveness in the long term by combining material expertise with technological know-how. Our ideas are focused on themes such as the environment, energy, health, mobility and industrial applications. Our portfolio ranges from components to coordinated material systems which are used in a wide variety of industries, including the steel, electronics, chemical, automotive and telecommunications industries. In the 2015 financial year, Heraeus generated revenues without precious metals of EUR1.9 bn and a total revenue including precious metal of EUR12.9 bn. With approximately 12,500 employees worldwide in more than 100 subsidiaries in 38 countries, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets.
Monday 10 April 2017
Unitech PA720 rugged Android handheld computer wins prestigious iF Design Award for product design
Unitech is proud to announce that its newest Enterprise PDA, the PA720, has won the 2017 iF Design Award in recognition of its outstanding product design. At an awards ceremony held in Munich, the PA720 was selected by a panel of about 60 leading design experts as one of the winners of the top accolade. This year's competition saw a total of 5,500 products submitted from 59 countries.The PA720 is Unitech's flagship handheld computer and the successor to its industry-leading PA700 Android device. Rugged and built to last, the PA720 is an extremely user-friendly handheld device with a powerful set of data collection tools, including integrated barcode scanner and dual high-resolution cameras. Built on a compact and powerful quad core platform, the PA720 runs Android 6.0 with full wireless capabilities in a sleek, ergonomic and rugged enclosure designed to withstand the rigors of the retail, hospitality, warehouse, service and delivery industries.For more than 60 years, the iF Design Awards has been one of the premiere design competitions in the world. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH of Germany, the guiding principles behind the awards has been to identify, support and promote good design and to raise awareness of design among the public and the role it plays in consumers' lives.Unitech is a global provider of data collection technologies. We develop a broad range of scanning and computing devices to help businesses reach new levels of efficiency and productivity. Our corporate commitment to customer service focuses on delivering technology solutions that continuously improve the way our customers work.The new Unitech PA720 rugged Android handheld computer wins prestigious iF Design Award for product design.
Thursday 6 April 2017
Clientron to showcase its POS innovation at Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017(FHI 2017)
Clientron Corp., a global leading provider of POS, Thin Client, and Embedded Systems, is going to display its latest POS innovation at Food & Hotel Indonesia 2017 (FHI 2017), -- the recognized major Southeast Asia platform for linking international suppliers and customers in the food, beverage & hospitality industry -- from April 5th to 8th 2017 at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Indonesia.To expand and penetrate the Point-of-Sales market in Southeast Asia, Clientron began to participate in POS trade shows around Southeast Asian markets over the past few years, and the company has received strong feedback, enabling it to build up its POS sales channel with local dealers and system integrators."This is the first time Clientron will join the FHI 2017 exhibition. We aim to attract local buyers to build our sales channels in the local market. At this show, Clientron will present its new POS products, including all new POS terminals and various built-in POS peripherals, which all feature the benefits of reliability, economy and flexibility in order to meet the demands of the retail and hospitality industries," said Kelly Wu, CEO of Clientron.Innovative POS terminal demonstrations at the event will include the Clientron Bello series featuring a choice of 12.1" / 15" / 15.6" Touch Displays in a solid Aluminum Enclosure; Bello just won the "Taiwan Excellence Award 2017" this year for its innovation and the best quality design, which makes it stand out from numerous products as the best choice for POS applications.In addition, Clientron will introduce the Butterfly Light-weight POS terminal, the Wing series, with a flexible Dual-hinge Stand design. The company will also feature the mainstream Ares650 series with an up-to-date ultra-slim system enclosure. Both the Wing and Ares models also won the "Taiwan Excellence Award 2016" last year.Furthermore, Clientron will have the most affordable POS terminal - the PT3200, equipped with an Intel power efficient quad-core processor, offered in a fanless system with long life span support to both entry and mainstream POS market segments. For more information on Clientron or its products, please visit us at Hall B3/ booth B5226, FHI 2017, or browse Clientron website at http://www.clientron.com/.About ClientronClientron was founded in 1983. The company is dedicated in providing global intelligent solutions to our clients. With design, manufacturing, and service abilities, Clientron offers High-quality and High-performance computing platforms including Thin Client, POS and Intelligent System. We are steadfast in our commitment to develop and to provide even more advanced IoT client solution and services for our partners and customers to build an intelligent e-World. Visit us at http://www.clientron.com/
Thursday 6 April 2017
Gorilla Technology releases smart retail, smart school, smart enterprise and smart surveillance solutions on its Video IoT Platform
Gorilla Technology, a global provider of video intelligence and IoT technology, releases its Video IoT Platform. The integration of Gorilla's Edge Computing and Cloud Storage Solutions with Dell Embedded Box PC 3000 and 5000 Series offers comprehensive, video-centric IoT applications.With Gorilla Technology's Video IoT solutions and Dell Embedded Box PC 3000 and 5000 Series , customers will experience improved latency performance. This cost-effective, flexible storage solution helps meet the demands of different businesses and service models. The collaboration provides added business value for a variety of industries, thus enabling shorter lead times for device connectivity, remote manageability and edge analytics.Smart Retail - a comprehensive marketing and video analytics solution delivering real-time reports including people counting, shopper demographics, in-store behaviors and customer feedback for better understanding of store performances.Smart School - a cloud-based learning center with built-in features to enable live streaming video, lecture recording, course management and attendance tracking within a secure environment.Smart Enterprise - a two-factor biometric automated attendance solution integrated with existing PIN, barcode and RFID badge systems. Record staff clock-in/clock-out hours, monitor employee and visitor access, and manage vehicle parking.Smart Surveillance - an advanced analytics application for extracting insights across multiple locations, providing real-time search to track people and vehicles, monitor VIPs or unwelcome guests using a watch list, notify operators, and identify intruders in restricted areas."Gorilla Technology offers a range of solutions that combines video analytics and IoT technology to deliver business intelligence insights.Dell provides IoT-enabling hardware for innovative use cases and rugged environments," said Dr. Spincer Koh, CEO, Gorilla Technology. "With Gorilla's domain experience in providing video analytics and surveillance software, we jointly deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions for the IoT market."Gorilla Technology will showcase a lineup of integrated video analytics solutions at ISC West 2017, Booth #25128, from April 5-7.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's Video IoT Application
Thursday 6 April 2017
Shin-Etsu Polymer makes strategic investment in Mycropore Corporation
Shin-Etsu Polymer Co., Ltd, a leading critical material handling company listed in the Tokyo Stock Exchange, was signing an agreement to make a strategic investment in Mycropore Corporation Ltd. Mycropore is a pre-eminent player in micro-contamination control and filtration solutions for the microelectronics industry."We are excited about this partnership as it will improve our capabilities to meet growing demands for micro-contamination control in Japan," stated Mr. Mikio Furukawa, Shin-Etsu Polymer's Director."We are pleased to deepen the co-operation with Shin-Etsu Polymer and this is a positive step towards strengthening Mycropore shareholder base as the company prepares for the upcoming IPO. This partnership is win-win for Shin-Etsu, Mycropore and the microelectronics customer base we serve." said President of Mycropore Corporation, Mr Kenneth Wong.About Shin-Etsu PolymerShin-Etsu Polymer was established as the subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical, an industry leader in PVC and semiconductor silicone products in 1960. With its core technologies of PVC and silicone rubber processing, Shin-Etsu Polymer develops and supplies a variety of products to leading companies in the consumer electronics, electric components, semiconductor, automotive, construction markets worldwide through an established corporate global network. Shin-Etsu Polymer is recognized as the premier business partner by industry leaders worldwide. Additional information may be found at http://www.shinpoly.co.jp/.About Mycropore CorporationMYCROPORE offers application-focus solutions enabling manufacturing competitiveness and economic sustainability for industries in a fast-changing environment demanding more responsive and adaptable solutions.With a combined global experience of more than 100 years among the core founders of the company, MYCROPORE works closely with key industries to offer innovative solution and technology development that are enhanced by know-how and intellectual property integrative solution for micro-contamination control issues between heterogeneous manufacturing and metrology processes; and competitive solution for lower costs alternatives.Additional information may be found at http://www.mycropore.com/.Signing ceremony. 4th from right, Mr. YOSHIAKI ONO, President of Shin-Etsu. 5th from right, Mr. KENNETH WONG, President of Mycropore
Friday 31 March 2017
HLMC, Cypress announced the production of embedded flash products using 55nm low power process technology with SONOS
Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation (HLMC), one of the most advanced pure play wafer foundries in China, and Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: CY), a leading provider of embedded nonvolatile memory solutions, today announced the production of low power embedded flash, aimed at the growing market of IoT and the other low power micro-controller unit (MCU) applications, using HLMC's 55-nanometer(nm) low-power (LP) process technology with Cypress's SONOS (Silicon Oxide Nitride Oxide Silicon) embedded flash memory intellectual property (IP).This embedded flash product has already entered risk production in 2016. The technology and IP will be available for full production by HLMC customers in the second half of 2017.HLMC 55nm LP embedded flash platform is optimized for low power, making it ideal for MCU and IoT applications. It is developed based on HLMC's mature 55nm LP technology. The corresponding proven solutions for this platform are also ready including cell library, memory, and the other fundamental IPs. Compared to other embedded NVM IP which need 9 to 12 additional masks, SONOS requires 3 mask layers only inserted into a standard CMOS process and delivers low wafer and die costs with unmatched scalability. SONOS process developed in HLMC has achieved best-in-class reliability, 10-year data retention with customer product proven, 200,000 program/erase endurance cycles, and robust resistance to soft errors. Based on this platform, HLMC can provide customers the differentiated solution with high performance, low power, and low cost advantages. HLMC has also been keeping on developing the embedded flash with smaller cell size , better performance and reliability."With the rapid growth in MCU, IOT, etc, and the strong demand for low cost and low power embedded flash , we are excited to reach this milestone and look forward to a fast production ramp to meet our customers' demand," said Jack Qi Shu, Vice President at HLMC. "HLMC and Cypress' SONOS is a cost-effective embedded nonvolatile memory that delivers proven high customer product proven yields. Its reliability and efficiency are ideal to those applications in mass production"The combination of HLMC's robust 55nm LP process technology and manufacturing expertise along with the high-performance and leading reliability of our SONOS flash memory enabled a smooth path to achieve production of these low power embedded flash products," said Sam Geha, Senior Vice President of the Memory Products Division at Cypress. "Our collaboration with HLMC is another example of how Cypress is working with the world's leading foundries to establish SONOS as the industry's top choice for an embedded nonvolatile memory platform."About CypressCypress (NASDAQ: CY) delivers high-performance, high-quality solutions at the heart of today's most advanced embedded systems, from automotive, industrial and networking platforms to highly interactive consumer and mobile devices. With a broad, differentiated product portfolio that includes NOR flash memories, F-RAM and SRAM, Traveo microcontrollers, the industry's only PSoC programmable system-on-chip solutions, analog and PMIC Power Management ICs, CapSense capacitive touch-sensing controllers, and Wireless BLE Bluetooth Low-Energy and USB connectivity solutions, Cypress is committed to providing its customers worldwide with consistent innovation, best-in-class support and exceptional system value. To learn more, go to http://www.cypress.com/.Cypress, the Cypress logo PSoC, CapSense and TrueTouch are registered trademarks and Traveo and F-RAM are trademarks of Cypress Semiconductor Corp. All other trademarks are property of their owners.About HLMCShanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation (HLMC) is a leading pure-play foundry in mainland China. HLMC currently has a 300mm wafer fab with the capacity of 35000 wafers per month. The construction of fab 2 began at the end of 2016 and will expand the capacity of 40000 wafers per month. HLMC offers a variety of technologies covering 55nm-40nm-28nm logic processes and specialty technologies for a wide range of applications. HLMC is devoted to providing domestic and overseas customers with comprehensive foundry solutions and value-added services. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, HLMC extends its sales and technical supports to customers in Taiwan, Japan and North America. Learn more about HLMC online at http://www.hlmc.cn/.
Tuesday 21 March 2017
CAYIN's latest digital signage player debuts at InfoComm China 2017
CAYIN Technology, a professional digital signage provider, will be participating in InfoComm China 2017 with DSMA Taiwan (Digital Signage Multimedia Alliance Taiwan). Following the successful introduction of SMP-2100, the powerful compact digital signage player, CAYIN isproud to present it to the China market for the first time as a versatile competitor. From April 12th to 14th, CAYIN will be at booth CC1-01-D, at theChina National Convention Center in Beijing.SMP-2100 is the perfect choice for adurable and compact player with high performance. This fanless metal player comes with the new and improved software, SMP-NEO2. Not only is it equipped with 2 HDMI outputs, its built-in SSD for programs and content storage allowsit to withstand rough handling while being secureThough compact in size, SMP-2100 is one of the top performance and most fine-tuned players in the Digital Signage Player family. With SMP-NEO2, SMP-2100 has 4 display modes, Single, Clone, Expended, and Distinct, making it vastly versatile to all kinds of applications. Users may connect up to two displays to showcase a cloning of the same content, presenting one content across or two contents simultaneously on two screens.This solid metal build player is a perfect fit for almost all scenarios. Whether it's a burger joint down the street corner or an LED panel at an outdoor stadium, SMP-2100 redefines the quality of available compact Digital Signage player on the market."We are excited to return as an exhibitorat this year's InfoComm China," said David Wang, Greater China Division Deputy General Manager of CAYIN. "The technology advancement in China is astonishing, and CAYIN is ready to take on the challenge with SMP-2100. We would like to establish long term relationship with local vendors, and be a part of sophisticating the digital signage applications in such a booming digital era."CAYIN sincerely welcomes visitors to drop by and learn more about the powerful yet easy-to-use SMP-NEO2, and experience the visual effects the SMP-2100 will deliver.Exhibition Information: CAYIN @ InfoComm China 2017Date: 4/12 - 4/14/2017Venue: China National Convention Center,BeijingBooth: CC1-01-DCAYIN Technology in BriefCAYIN Technology is a 12-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 will introduce compact solutions that redefine digital signage effectiveness at the upcoming InfoComm China 2017
Tuesday 21 March 2017
Advantest VOICE 2017 U.S. and China keynote speakers announced
VOICE, the annual developer conference hosted by leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857), will offer three diverse keynote addresses ranging from future trends to cyber security to the global semiconductor industry. VOICE U.S. -- May 16-17 in Palm Springs, California at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa -- will include two keynote speakers, one who not only worked for the FBI, but also helped take down some of the largest cyber criminals in history. In Shanghai, China on May 26, the keynote speaker will discuss the global semiconductor industry and market within China.The Palm Springs event's opening day will feature a talk by Advantest's own Hans-Juergen Wagner, senior vice president of the SoC Product Group, who will discuss "Future Trends for and Contributions of Test in the SoC Market." Wagner will detail the drivers, challenges and emerging trends of SoC device designs and the impact they have on test. The second day's keynote speaker, Chris Tarbell, will present a fast-paced keynote address on hacking and the dark net. Tarbell is one of the most successful cyber security law enforcement officials of all time. He is the man responsible for infiltrating the hacker group Anonymous and taking down the notorious dark web drug trafficking site Silk Road, called "the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the Internet." Tarbell's stories contain sensitive information that can only be heard in person.The VOICE China keynote speaker will be Dr. Peter Chen, senior director, China Business Development, TSMC China Company Limited. Dr. Chen will share his insights into the global semiconductor industry landscape, technology trends, and especially the ecosystem and market in China.Attending VOICE 2017Online registration is open at https://voice.advantest.com/register.Registered VOICE 2017 attendees are encouraged to make their hotel reservations early. The deadline for the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Palm Springs is April 14, 2017. Additional hotel information for both venues is available on the VOICE website at https://voice.advantest.com/hotel-reservations.Sponsoring VOICE 2017For companies interested in supporting VOICE 2017, a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available for both locations. Details are posted at https://voice.advantest.com/opportunities.Follow #VOICE2017 on Twitter @Advantest_ATE.About VOICE 2017 Developer ConferenceManaged by a steering committee of volunteer representatives from Advantest and its customers, VOICE is the leading conference for the growing international community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest's V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest memory testers, handlers and test cell solutions. The conference offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications.About Advantest CorporationA 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 a 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 http://www.advantest.com/.