SCHURTER expands its wide range of power entry modules to include versions, without ground pin, for use in protection class II double-insulated applications. The KMF power entry module is already very popular for use in protection class I equipment, due to its high functionality in a compact package. The new protection class II version is perfectly suited for medical equipment used at home where the medical standard prescribes the use of protection class II design.The new KMF class II version is according to IEC 60320-1, style C18. It is particularly well suited for use in medical equipment according to the IEC standard 60601-1-11, which outlines additional safety measures specific to medical equipment intended for use in the home. There is increasing demand for such equipment as populations around the world age and healthcare costs continue to rise. Protection class II equipment, in contrast to protection class I equipment, generally has no metal case. This category of equipment is called double insulated, and requires higher safety levels for energized components relative to exposed surfaces. The KMF class II power entry module provides double insulation between energized components and exposed parts. This reinforced insulation is tested with a voltage of 4000 VDC between the energized conductor (L) and the neutral conductor (N) relative to the mounting panel.The KMF line switch is available with a 2-pole line switch and a 1- or 2-pole fuse holder. For medical applications an "extra-safe" fuse holder is available that can only be opened with the aid of a tool. The EMC filter is available in medical and low leakage, M5, versions. This integrated filter at the power input provides highly effective interference suppression, which results in optimized electromagnetic compatibility. Current ratings range from 1-10 A at 250 VAC. Connections is taking place with quick-connect terminals 4.8 x 0.8 mm.The KMF class I and class II are ENEC, cURus and CCC approved. They are suited for use in equipment according to IEC 60950, IEC 60601-1, in addition to IEC 60601-1-11.KMF protection class II: Compact power entry module for protection class II equipment

Raiden series by AVEXIR Technologies Corp. was awarded with the Red Dot, the international distinction for high design quality. Participants from 57 nations had registered about 5,200 products and innovations for the Red Dot Award : Product Design 2016. Only products which set themselves apart considerably through their excellent design receive the sought-after quality seal from the international Red Dot jury.Raiden series is, a high performance DDR3 / DDR4 gaming memory modules, also the world first memory product with exclusive patented technology of plasma tubes to mimic lightening effect. AVEXIR spent 3 years writing history and successfully making lightning from tiny electricity by using the ionization noble gas in the memory modules. We have tried hundreds of types of gas and finally found the right one, which breaks the space limitation of 0.85 cm without compromising memory performance.For the appearance of the heat spreader, we refused to go along with the traditional design. We transformed the lightning into colorful polygons leaping asymmetrically, which echoes the real sparks running through the ion current pipe on the top of the module.About the Red Dot Design AwardIn order to appraise the wide scope of design in a professional manner, the Red Dot Design Award is broken down into the three distinct disciplines: the Red Dot Award: Product Design, Red Dot Award: Communication Design and Red Dot Award: Design Concept. The Red Dot Award is organised by the Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen in Essen, Germany. With more than 17,000 entries in 2015 alone, it is one of the largest competitions in the world. It was in 1955 that a jury convened for the first time to assess the best designs of the day. The name and brand of the award were developed in the 1990s by Red Dot CEO, Professor Dr. Peter Zec. Since then the sought-after "Red Dot" is the revered international seal of outstanding design quality. Further information: http://www.red-dot.org/.Raiden series triumphs in Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016

QSAN Technology, Inc. will showcase over 1,000 high definition IP camera storage solution in Secutech Taipei 2016. QSAN has worked with Seagate to develop a proof-of-concept solution of large-scale high definition IP camera deployment using AegisSAN LX P600Q model. As video surveillance industry moves towards high definition and IP-based cameras, the stress on storage system is getting higher and higher.QSAN has worked with storage industry leader, Seagate to devise a large scale IP camera solution that involves over 1,000 HD IP cameras using ninety six Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDDs with SATA interface. Seagate Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDD provides high capacity as well as stable performance output to satisfy the stringent requirement of over 1,000 IP cameras accessing the data storage simultaneously. In dealing with large-scale surveillance system, block storage like iSCSI and Fibre Channel is the ultimate choice to do the heavy lifting. In addition to performance and capacity, P600Q model offers system-wise high availability through active-active dual controller design and enterprise-grade storage features such as writeable snapshot, local cloning, remote replication, thin provisioning, and SSD caching to enhance data protection and increase storage efficiency. These functions are provided without extra charges.The new, robust Seagate 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5" HDD provides maximum storage capacity for easy system integration by using the standard 3.5-inch CMR design. Incorporating seven platters and 14 heads, the drive seals in helium to create a turbulence-free, quiet environment, decreasing both friction and resistance on the platters and delivering the industry's lowest power/TB ratio and weight specifications for a 10TB HDD. Offering 25 percent more density to help businesses dramatically increase petabytes per rack, the drive delivers higher performance and reduced power and weight.Welcome to visit QSAN at booth 3521 at Nankang exhibition hall. Talk to our storage specialists and we can solve any of your storage queries.

At the 2016 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show, AMD announced the new AMD FirePro W9100 32GB, a workstation graphics card with 32GB memory support for large asset workflows with creative applications planned for availability in the second quarter of 2016.AMD also introduced the AMD FireRender plug-in for Autodesk 3ds Max, which supports Ultra HD workflows and photorealistic rendering functionality.AMD FirePro W9100 graphics card with 32GB memoryPhoto: Company

Kilopass Technology, Inc., the leading provider of semiconductor embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP), and Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS) announced today they signed a technology development agreement for the first of several one-time programmable (OTP) enablement projects. In this phase of the agreement, Kilopass will port its OTP NVM Intellectual property (IP) to MIFS's 40-nanometer (nm) low-power (40LP) process. Designers using the MIFS 40LP process will be able to integrate Kilopass' XPM 128kbit to optimize power efficiency and performance of their designs."It's a pleasure to work with forward-looking Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor," says Charlie Cheng, Kilopass' chief executive officer. "Fujitsu is long known for its unique and differentiated strategic value to its customers and partners. This partnership is the beginning of many collaborative efforts with Mie Fujitsu to help it achieve its corporate objective."MIFS, a subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited, is a pure-play foundry based on 300-mm wafer manufacturing facilities to offer 40LP CMOS logic process as well as originally developed technologies such as 55nm, 65nm, and 90nm CMOS, focusing on ultra-low power, non-volatile memory for the Internet of Things (IoT) market and automotive electronics in Japan. With the licensing of Kilopass IP being announced today, the MIFS 40LP process will allow customers to benefit from ultra-low power used in battery powered apps, both rechargeable and non-rechargeable. Kilopass' eNVM offers fast access time, small area that is more competitive than eFlash, and save cost due to no special masks required for overlay tolerance or process control."Kilopass distinguishes itself with ultra-low power and high-performance embedded memory IP, important considerations for IoT applications," adds Mutsuaki Kai, vice president of Technology Development Division at MIFS. "Our customers have exceedingly stringent requirements that will be satisfied with Kilopass' offerings. We believe it will become a respected partner and look forward to the exciting new developments to come."Kilopass is preparing a roadmap that aligns with MIFS on upcoming projects, beginning with the 40nm process for the infotainment communications business, to answer customer needs.Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor is a pure-play foundry company based on 300mm wafer manufacturing facilities located in Kuwana city, Mie, Japan. Headquartered in Yokohama, it was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited on December 1, 2014. UMC became its minority shareholder in March 2015. Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor provides high-quality technology and services, with wide-ranging expertise focusing on Ultra-Low-Power, Non-Volatile Memory and RF Technology. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/mifs/en/Kilopass Technology, Inc., is the leader in embedded non-volatile memory (NVM) intellectual property (IP). Its patented technologies of one-time programmable (OTP) NVM solutions have boundless capacity to scale to advanced CMOS process geometries. They are portable to every major foundry and integrated device manufacturer (IDM), and meet market demands for increased integration, higher densities, lower cost, low-power management, better reliability and improved security. Trusted by today's best-known brands, Kilopass' technology has been integrated by more than 170 customers, with 10-billion units shipped in over 400 industrial, automotive, consumer electronics, mobile, analog and mixed-signal, and internet of things (IoT) chip designs. For more information, visit www.kilopass.com or email info@kilopass.comPhoto: Company

Communication with Suppliers in the Ukraine and China have continued to verify expected shortages occurring toward the end of 2016. Although supply appears stable now, inventories purchased during the second half of 2015 will deplete inventories on the Supplier Side toward the end of this year. "Projections of historical Neon growth can no longer be used to predict the future", said TECHCET's President/CEO, Lita Shon-Roy."Even with the recovery of the Neon supply chain, Neon conservation actions, and new sources in China, we predict that Neon demand will grow faster than Neon supply", she added. Inventory has caused pricing to degrade, however, prices are expected to rise. The factors affecting the supply side, along with the demand drivers, are covered in the recently updated Critical Materials Report on Neon, and will be featured at the Critical Materials Conference May 5-6 in Hillsboro.The largest and most rapidly growing Neon demand drivers are Lasik, OLED/FPD (displays) and DUV lithography. However, Neon gas consumed by DUV excimer laser gases is growing at a faster pace and represents more than 90% of world's Neon consumption.Semiconductor lithographic use of Neon is increasing more rapidly than expected for several reasons including the delay of EUVL while demand for finer line width patterning is increasing. In addition, new consumer related markets drive increased usage of legacy device processing. Each increase in the number of lithographic steps increases the need for DUV lithography, and drives up the volume demand for Neon. This is true for V-NAND process flows, as well as DRAM and Logic devices dependent on multi-patterning. Next General Lithography reports continue to support that DUV will keep supporting the industry with potential SAOP being used at the 7nm node.For more information on the CMC Conference please go to www.cmcfabs.org/seminars/.For additional information about these reports or about CMC Fabs membership, please visit our websites at http://www.techcet.com/ and http://www.cmcfabs.org/.

AMD has announced availability of its new mobile seventh-generation AMD A-series processors, timed to support a new notebook design by HP. Equipped with advanced video, graphics, performance, and security features designed to boost productivity and enhance the entertainment experience, the AMD A-series processors (Bristol Ridge) also provide energy efficiency, the vendor said.New OEM PC designs powered by the A-series processors - from ultrathin notebooks and convertibles to all-in-ones - will come to market first with HP in the new HP ENVY x360, and with other OEM announcements expected later in the year. AMD will officially introduce the A-series APUs and showcase a wide range of OEM designs at Computex 2016, May 31-June 4, 2016, in Taipei, Taiwan.Now shipping in volume to OEM customers are both quad- and dual-core A-series processors, featuring mobile-optimized Excavator-based x86 CPU cores for high-speed computing, and Radeon R7 or R5 graphics for gaming and enhanced HD streaming capabilities. The A-series FX part shows up to 50% improvement in compute performance over the FX part released just two years ago, according to AMD.The A-Series APUs will allow users to enjoy the latest multimedia experiences in up to Ultra HD video resolution.AMD seventh-generation A series processorPhoto: Company

Back in Hannover Messe 2011, Germany announced the Industry 4.0 concept and initiated the world's fourth industrial revolution. Since then, Hannover Messe has become a focal point for Industry 4.0 innovations. As Hannover Messe 2016 closes in, the exhibition will once again be surrounded by various Industry 4.0-related hot topics such as integrated industry, smart manufacturing and more.Coming soon on April 25 to 29, Hannover Messe 2016 will be based on the theme "Integrated Industry – Discover Solutions", which aims to provide an interpretation of the smart manufacturing model of Industry 4.0. As a Taiwanese company with deep expertise in IoT automation, NEXCOM has planned four themed demonstrations that map out a complete solution blueprint for industry 4.0 in the upcoming event.Joe Lin, General Manager of NEXCOM's IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, states, "Early Industry 4.0 solutions focused on the lower layers of factory communication where IoT gateways were used to integrate different industrial protocols, bridging the Industry 4.0 last mile connection to fulfill the 'connected' concept. Now in 2016, NEXCOM will extend the pathway to the cloud through NEXCOM IoT Studio configuration tool and IoT gateways, which consolidate the management and connection of factory field devices onto a unified control interface, accelerating data aggregation. This will enable a two-way field-to-cloud connection for big data analytics, promoting development for more Industry 4.0 applications."NEXCOM's Four Themed Zones for Industry 4.0 ApplicationsNEXCOM's four main highlights for Hannover Messe 2016 will be "IoT Automation Solution", "NexMotion Solution", "Industrial 4.0 Wireless Factory and Industrial Cloud & Security", and "NexROBO Solution". Although different in context, all four themes will use NEXCOM IoT Studio and IoT gateways to integrate field data to a cloud service powered by Microsoft Azure. Furthermore, the demonstrations will show how integrating cloud-enabled services such as business intelligence (BI), big data analytics, machine learning and remote management can provide benefits such as remote monitoring to enable exception management and advanced process control.For IoT Automation Solution, NEXCOM will present how live data from different-branded PLC controllers can be collected and processed to a cloud service platform through NEXCOM IoT Studio and IoT gateways. For NexMotion Solution, an EtherCAT Master controller will be on stage to demonstrate its control performance and cross-vendor support by controlling up to 64 motors and drives to dance along to the music. Lin adds, "NEXCOM's EtherCAT Master solution has been certified to support over ten types of servo motors. In addition, the solution is cyber-physical system (CPS) ready to carry out the CPS convergence envisioned by Industry 4.0."In the demonstration area for Industrial 4.0 Wireless Factory and Industrial Cloud & Security, NEXCOM will simulate a factory operation and demonstrate how the use of IoT gateways, firewalls and NEXCOM nCare remote management software can give wireless networks within and across factory plants and enterprise offices a secure data path to the cloud. As for the NexROBO Solution, to showcase the visual processing capability of robots, an articulated robot will be on display to imitate the arm movements of visitors, showing how robots can replace workers in high-risk environments.Big Data Cloud Analytics: Enabler for Exception Management, Advanced Process ControlAll the application scenarios mentioned above can integrate with the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Operators can benefit from the remote management and data visualization offered through cloud, assisting them to get an accurate measure of machine status and factory operations in real-time, as well as providing integration with ERP and MES systems to optimize supply chain management.Based on live field data, big data analytics and machine learning using statistics and artificial intelligence can establish predictive models that assist operators in managing factory operations. Causes for abnormal conditions such as production disruptions and poor production quality can be accurately identified to ensure corrective actions are taken. For instance, preventive maintenance can be executed prior an equipment failure to ensure production efficiency and yield rate.Furthermore, Microsoft Azure provides high computing performance capable of processing even very large amounts of data accumulated throughout the years of an enterprise, sifting through the data quickly to accurately calculate production efficiency and quality factors to help businesses to fine-tune production parameters and achieve "advanced process control". At the exhibition, NEXCOM will share its NexROBO robot simulation software and NEXCOM IoT Studio configuration tool, and make them freely available to download (www.alliotcloud.com) to help accelerate the ecosystem of the industry.The Hannover Messe exhibition continues to introduce new technological breakthroughs, showcasing innovative convergence of data communication technology and traditional industrial production. At Hall 9, which has been recognized as the cornerstone of Industry 4.0 demonstrations, NEXCOM will unveil its Industry 4.0 solution blueprint and provide a refreshing visual feast of the seamless integration of "connected manufacturing and big data cloud computing".NEXCOM's complete Industry 4.0 solution blueprint seamlessly integrates "connected manufacturing and big data cloud computing

Clientron Corp., world-leading supplier of POS, will proudly present its latest product innovation including All-in-one POS terminal, POS PC, POS peripheral with the benefit of reliability, flexibility and functionality at FHA 2016 (Food & Hotel Asia 2016), Asia's most comprehensive international Food & Hospitality Trade Event. This exhibition will take place April 12-15, 2016 in Singapore Expo.Demonstrating its leading POS innovation and rich product portfolio, Clientron provides the all new 15" / 15.6" POS terminal "Bello 650/650w" that features high quality and sleek design with both power and flexibility. Clientron also introduces the butterfly light-weight All-in-one POS Terminal "Wing" series with new flexible dual-hinge stand design. The mainstream "Ares650" series with fan-less design and updated ultra-slim system enclosure. Both "Wing350w" and "Ares650" won the "Taiwan Excellence Award 2016" with innovation and the best design quality.In addition, Clientron offers the top-of-the-line POS terminal Evo770, equipped with powerful Intel Core i processor(s) and a big crystal-clear 17" touch display, targeting at niche market segment. Moreover, many of the extended portfolios of integrated POS peripherals will also be exhibited in this event. Clientron booth is located at Hospitality Technology sector, Hall 3/ booth 3E4-05. See more product information at http://www.clientron.com/.Clientron to display its latest POS terminals at Food & Hotel Asia 2016 Expo

Leading Japanese SoC (System-on-Chip) company Socionext Inc. was established in March 2015. Socionext Taiwan Inc. has been established in Taiwan on April 1, 2016. Socionext Inc. was established by consolidating the system LSI businesses of Fujitsu Limited and Panasonic Corporation to focus on the development and application of imaging, networking, computing and other state-of-the-art technologies. Currently, Socionext Inc. has seven business units (BUs), including Visual System, IoT & Graphics, Network SoC, High Performance SoC, Custom SoC, Milbeaut, and Connected Imaging, to engage in design, research and development, and sales activities. Five BUs are based in Japan, and one each in the United States and Europe.According to Nobuhiko Aneha, president of Socionext Taiwan Inc., Socionext Taiwan Inc. will develop more cloud and IoT applications with the company's core technology including computing, network, and imaging. By continuously developing advanced imaging technology, the company wishes to take the initiative in the 8K imaging market. As Taiwan plays a very important role in the IT industry, besides richly cultivating Taiwan to provide Taiwanese customers with faster response and more direct services, Socionext Taiwan Inc. will make Taiwan the forward base for the company to enter the Asia-Pacific, European, and US markets for huge business opportunities.At the forthcoming Secutech International Exhibition and Conference (Apr. 19-21) on security held in Taipei and 2016 COMPUTEX Taipei (May 31 – June 4), Socionext Taiwan Inc. will exhibit the newest super-resolution imaging technology, high-speed video streaming, smart professional cameras, and security monitoring applications to provide customers with advanced experience and solutions with greater benefits in data transmission, professional equipment, entertainment, and security monitoring.* Booth of Socionext Taiwan Inc. at 2016 Secutech International Exhibition and Conference: Room 441, 4th Floor, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.* Booth of Socionext Taiwan Inc. at 2016 COMPUTEX: M1019a, 4th Floor, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.For product information, visit the company's website at http:// http://www.socionext.com/