Apple has introduced its latest iPod touch and unveiled a new lineup of colors for all iPod models, including gray, silver, gold, pink and blue. The iPod touch features a new 8 megapixel iSight camera for photos, FaceTime HD camera, the A8 chip and the M8 motion coprocessor.The iPod touch also features a 4-inch Retina display.The iPod touch comes with iOS 8 and a collection of built-in apps, such as iMessage, the Photos, the Health.The new iPod touch starts at US$199 for the 16GB model, US$249 for 32GB and US$299 for 64GB, and the entire iPod family in its five new colors is available. For the first time, iPod touch is available in a 128GB model for US$399.Apple iPod touchPhoto: Company

The Smart Taiwan Pavilion centered on the theme "Exploring Taiwan, Endless Splendors" extends invitations to visitors of Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2015 taking place on July 15-17 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Ten Taiwan ICT supply chain vendors – MediaTek, Gemtek, MitraStar, Auden Techno Corp., Smart Catch International, Z-Com, Isentek, TXC Corporation, SaihuX and Sercomm – and teams from Mobileheroes contest will showcase products featuring cutting-edge ICT technologies and 4G applications. A wide variety of forward-looking innovations will be on exhibition including high-end smartphone chipsets, multi-mode multi-band LTE routers/small cells, 4G small base station antennae, high-performance electronic compasses, and O2O e-commerce and mobile payment technology to demonstrate Taiwan's R&D achievements and manufacturing capabilities in ICT and to help Taiwan-based companies expand into international markets.With the dawning of the IoT and Big Data analytics era, software and application services are becoming the main attractions appealing to consumers. Skillful personnel and innovative ideas are crucial to a company's competitiveness. Visitors to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion will see the team projects that stood out in Alibaba's Baichuan as well as Mobileheroes contest, witnessing Taiwan's boundless power of innovation. This demonstration is aimed to attract and encourage more young talent from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to take part in an exploration of the world of innovations and new ventures.To offer a deeper look into the latest developments on 4G communication technologies and applications, presentations on cutting-edge Taiwan ICT technologies and products will be held during the exhibition. Speakers from the 10 leading Taiwan vendors specializing in mobile communication technologies will share views on the most powerful emerging technologies, products, and services. These talks, held in the Smart Taiwan Pavilion, will be the highlight of the event and too good to miss.The Taiwan ICT industry has made extraordinary achievements for the whole world to see. Visitors are welcome to the Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, focusing on demonstrating Taiwan vendors' capabilities in mobile application technology R&D and integration. It is expected to introduce more business and partnership opportunities for companies in Asia and the rest of the world.Smart Taiwan Pavilion at MWC Shanghai 2015, July 15-17. Venue: D60, Hall W5, Shanghai New International Expo Center

Unisys Corporation (NYSE:UIS) has enhanced its Unisys Retail Core Banking System with the addition of an omnichannel retail delivery system capability that enables Taiwanese banks to provide consistent and personalised service delivery to customers across the full range of digital, mobile, social, ATM and branch channels.The omnichannel capability supports Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) Bank 3.0 vision for Taiwan's banks to deliver financial services "anytime, anywhere" through mobile technology and digitalization of the bank business environment."Today's savvy bank customer wants more than a choice of channels to deal with their bank – they expect the bank to know their requirements, provide relevant financial products and advice, and a consistent experience regardless of whether they are banking on their phone, online or in a physical branch. Understanding and meeting this expectation is critical to gaining and keeping customers," said Mr Lonnie Liu, executive vice president, Eastern International Bank.Based on the Unisys Transaction Manager suite of tools and applications, the Unisys Retail Delivery solution helps financial institutions build and maintain long-term client relationships. By uniting disparate banking delivery channels through a browser-based system, the Unisys omnichannel solution allows banks to create a consistent and personalised experience for their customers regardless of whether they are interacting via a mobile app, website, ATM, video conference, visiting the branch or calling a contact centre.The Unisys Transaction Manager tools provide built-in client relationship management (CRM) and sales support tools, further enhancing the customer experience. These tools help provide personalised services to the customer by providing sales-oriented insights and cross-selling recommendations so that bank staff can make relevant offers to customers.Alternatively Transaction Manager also integrates with multiple third-party CRM and sales support tools."Bank customers in Taiwan want more personalised services from their banks and expect to receive consistent service across multiple physical and digital channels," said Mr Scott Whyman, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions, Unisys Asia Pacific and Japan. "By enabling staff to spend less time processing transactions while providing a holistic view of the customer, the Unisys Omnichannel Unisys Retail Delivery system allows banks to deliver personalised service and advice, whether at the branch or digitally. This omnichannel service delivery is fundamental to a bank's successful transition to a digitalised business."

Indium Corporation will feature the newest in flux technology with its ultra-low and near-zero residue (ULR/NZR) no-clean Flip-Chip Flux product line at SEMICON Taiwan 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan.Indium Corporation's ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes eliminate the cost of cleaning flux residues and prevent damage to the die from stresses during cleanings.Flip-Chip Flux NC-26-A is generally used in mobile flip-chip packages; Flip-Chip Flux NC-26S is designed for larger fine pitch die (≤60micron); and Flip-Chip Flux NC-699 delivers the lowest residue of any flux in use in flip-chip production.Indium Corporation's ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes provide enhanced activity control that avoids the two main soldering issues: solder bridging and cold joints. This flux technology also retains bump height after reflow, reduces the UBM/bump crack damage in the cleaning process, and boasts a high compatibility with capillary and molded underfills (CUF and MUF).For more information on ultra-low and near-zero residue no-clean Flip-Chip Fluxes, visit www.indium.com/no-clean-flip-chip-fluxes or stop at Indium Corporation's booth, #3012.

Indium Corporation's newly-patented BiAgX solder paste technology is the only low-cost, lead-free replacement solder paste that is customer-proven to survive JEDEC/IPC J-STD-020 MSL1 preconditioning in specific devices without delamination.BiAgX is a high-melting, lead-free (Pb-free) solder paste technology that serves as a drop-in replacement for the high-Pb solder pastes used in many high-reliability die-attach and electronics assembly applications.BiAgX survives junction temperatures and high-temperature environments in excess of 175 degrees C, with minimal degradation of the mechanical structure and joint strength.Environmental and legislative concerns are driving consumers away from products using solders that contain lead, including solders used in die-attach applications for analog semiconductor assembly. Customers have proven that BiAgX addresses these applications in a Pb-free configuration."Our U.S. Patent has been approved. This and the other global patent applications ensure that BiAgX is the only low-cost solder solution for those ODM, OSAT, and other electronics assembly customers looking to replace high-lead containing solders," said Indium Corporation's Andy C. Mackie, PhD, MSc, Senior Product Manager for Semiconductor and Advanced Assembly Materials.BiAgX is suited for small, low-voltage QFN packages that are used in portable electronics (smartphones/tablets), automotive electronics, and industrial applications. It requires minimal process adjustments and no capital expenditures for customers converting from a standard high Pb-containing solder paste-based process. It is both Pb-free and Sb-free (antimony-free) and does not contain costly specialty materials, such as nanosilver or sintering aids.BiAgX reflows, solders, wets, and solidifies just like any other solder paste, and is available in both dispense and printing forms. Flux residues are easily cleanable with standard cleaning chemistries and processes.For more information about BiAgX, including technical papers and other technical information, visit www.indium.com/BiAgX.

In response to global initiatives for smart manufacturing, Taiwan is implementing "Productivity 4.0," to stimulate economic growth and renovate industries. Combining technologies of robots, cyber-physical systems, IoT, and big data, Productivity 4.0 has a firm foundation to build on.Robotic total solutions used to be mainstream, but modular robots allow more flexibility to meet various orders. "Modularizing core robot components avoids the rigidity of total solutions and grants more customizability. It is a critical strategy to Taiwanese robot providers to get a foothold in the industry," said Joe Lin, GM of IoT Automation Solutions Business Group, NEXCOM.NEXCOM's modularized robotic solutions can break into controllers, control I/O, EtherCAT communication interfaces, software development platforms, HMI, and teach pendants, widening applications in industrial and academic realms with flexibility.Linking IoT and big data relies on gateways. With embedded API, C2C (Click-to-Connect, Connect-to-Cloud) software engine, and partnership with cloud platforms including IBM Bluemix, Microsoft Azure, GE Predix, and PTC ThingWorx for big data analysis, NEXCOM IoT gateway collects data for predictive maintenance, optimized production process, and enhanced business management.NEXCOM has connected equipment to networks for petrochemical, consumer electronics, and machine tool companies while introducing robots to production lines. With NEXCOM's assistance, companies are able to increase operational efficiency through predictive modeling and man-machine collaboration.To increase Taiwan's competitiveness, NEXCOM plays vital roles in Productivity 4.0, helping realize man-machine coordination, extended machine uptime, flexible manufacturing scheduling, shortened lead time, and zero inventory for the ultimate goal of industrial transformation and value-added industries.For more information about NEXCOM, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/Themed with Industry 4.0 and Production 4.0, NEXCOM's demonstration at Hannover Messe was a presentation of smart factory application.

Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of video display processing technology, today announced that the new ASUS Hero ZenPad is the world's first tablet to incorporate Pixelworks' True Clarity display enhancements. The Hero ZenPad features ASUS' Tru2Life display technology delivering a full, rich mobile user experience. Pixelworks' True Clarity powers the display, offering increased realism and enabling the display to perform its full potential. By taking advantage of this and other True Clarity enhancements, the Hero ZenPad makes the most of its crisp 2048x1536 pixel screen. With the introduction of this product, ASUS has set a new industry benchmark for clarity, sharpness, and usability for next-generation mobile displays."In terms of the realism of its images and the resulting viewing experience, the new Hero tablet stands alone," said Mr. Samson Hu, head of ASUS' Tablet business unit. "We are very pleased with the features and picture quality enhancements provided by Pixelworks' True Clarity."Currently, higher resolution mobile screens without video processing make judder, motion blur, and other annoying visual artifacts more visible, leading to potential eyestrain and viewing fatigue. Without display processing technology to make the most of the picture quality on these smaller, high-resolution screens, the mobile viewing experience will continue to fall short of optimal performance.Based on Pixelworks industry-leading mobile display processing technology, True Clarity works at the pixel level to dramatically improve the mobile viewing experience by removing these video artifacts. This advanced technology is the foundation of Pixelworks' Iris family of products. As a result of these enhancements, Pixelworks' True Clarity improves all aspects of the mobile viewing experience, including gaming, video, photos, web browsing and productivity.Some of the key Pixelworks True Clarity enhancements in the Hero ZenPad are:Blur-free, Smooth Video - Scientific studies have shown that the human eye can perceive finer detail in moving images than in still images. True Clarity resolves motion blur and other image quality issues that prevent current mobile displays from showing the full capability of their high-resolution displays.Clean, Sharp Images and Better Game Play - Delivering the best image isn't just about providing more pixels. True Clarity uses sophisticated image processing and contrast management technologies that render a sharp, clean image to bring out all the details necessary for more realistic game play.Enhanced Usability - Mobile devices operate in a wide range of lighting conditions, from dark rooms to the sunny outdoors. True Clarity automatically compensates for ambient lighting, allowing clear, bright viewing in the greatest possible range of viewing conditions."We are excited to announce our partner, ASUS, an innovative leader in the mobile device market, has selected Iris and its True Clarity enhancements for their new Hero ZenPad," said Bruce Walicek, Pixelworks President and CEO. "This is the first tablet to fully take advantage of today's high resolution screens, delivering all the smooth video, sharp contrast, rich color and full detail these screens are capable of. This tablet will set the standard for the mobile viewing experience and will change how these devices are made, sold and used."For additional information on new products, as well as product demos, please contact your local Pixelworks office, or visit www.pixelworks.com.

Etasis Electronics Corporation, a professional, ultra high efficiency and true PMBUS power supply manufacturer based in Taipei City, Taiwan, introduces a new 1U slim 350W redundant power supply (TFRK-G356) to market. TFRK-G356 supports 350W output in 1U slim form factor, 54.5x40x220mm, and with 80 Plus Gold efficiency at 92% with efficiency circuit design.Not only with efficient power design at 350W, but also supports wide range of AC input from 90 to 264VAC to cover all markets, and output supports 29A on +12V, 3A on +5Vsb. Its advanced hardware design also provides capability to support completed command code of PMBus 1.2 version.This model also supports comprehensive protection design: Under Voltage Protection (UVP), Over Voltage Protection (OVP), Over Current Protection (OCP), Over Temperature Protection (OTP) and Short Circuit Protection (SCP). This module will recovery to normal operation after protection feature is kicked in.With mentioned product feature, TFRK-G356 is aimed for networking appliance or network security market which meets product feature compact and high efficiency to bring multi benefits to user. If you are interested in obtaining more details on this product, please visit http://www.etasis.com.tw/ for more information.ETASIS 1U 80PLUS GOLD 350W Power Module

NANIUM S.A., a leading provider of advanced semiconductor packaging known for its innovative solutions, today announced it achieved outstanding reliability results for a Wafer-Level Chip Scale Package (WLCSP) without the typically applied Under Bump Metallization (UBM). The product, with a package of 5.8 x 5.4 mm2, endured over 1,000 TCoB, a reliability milestone for a UBM-less WLCSP package that reflects the company's know-how in both WLCSP and Wafer-Level Fan-Out (WLFO) technologies."This is a remarkable achievement that reflects the intense development work we have been carrying out at NANIUM", explained Vitor Chatinho, NANIUM's senior integration engineer responsible for the project. "The reliability results we achieved without UBM translate into a shorter manufacturing cycle time of the products, as well as a clear cost advantage. This is an outbreak that positions WLCSP technology as one the most cost-efficient in the market without reliability compromise."NANIUM was among the first in the world to offer WLFO in high volume manufacturing and, indeed, the company's expertise in WLFO process were key to the development of this solution. This new qualified solution required a thorough knowledge and fine-tuning of WLCSP material characteristics and package design, something that the company had already attained upon their work for qualifying the world's largest WLCSP package in 2014.The new WLCSP packages, developed for a product in the mobile market, are an optimal configured combination of material, process and design elements. They have exceeded 1,000 cycles in the temperature cycling on board test (TCoB @ -40 to 125 degrees C), performed according to IPC-9701 (condition TC3) standard, while also exceeding 200 drops in the Board Level Drop Test performed according to the JEDEC JESD22-B111 standard. These results were considered excellent, as UBM generally is an essential element in the package construction of WLCSP to achieve these reliability levels.WLCSP is a Fan-In technology that offers the highest electrical/thermal performance, as well as the smallest package form-factor possible in the semiconductor packaging industry. It enables low-cost manufacturing for product applications such as Mobile and Consumer products, Wireless connectivity, MEMS and Sensors.NANIUM will be showcasing this WLCSP solution at Semicon West, along with its other wafer-level packaging technology innovations. The event will be held in San Francisco, California, USA, from July 14th to July 16th, 2015.

In the face of natural resources being gradually depleted by humans, and the average temperature of the Earth gradually increasing, governments around the world are actively engaging in the development of green energies as well as incorporating equipment that is even more energy-efficient. LED lighting is highly efficient, environmentally friendly, power saving, flicker free, and has a long usage life, making them a popular option for replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs, which has driven up the prospects for the LED lighting industry. In 2014, output of the global LED lighting industry was approximately US$17.8 billion, representing 68% growth compared to 2013, with penetration rates exceeding 20%.With prices for LED lighting equipment are rapidly dropping, the range of applications for LED lighting will continue to grow. According to a study conducted by LEDinside, the scale of the global lighting industry in 2015 will reach US$8.21 billion, out of which LED lighting applications could account for up to US$25.7 billion, thereby reaching a market penetration rate of 31%. It is worth noting that the use of LED light bulbs in automotive lighting is increasing and could become the second largest market for LED lighting applications.Home lighting industry enters a price war, with vendors turning to industrial and commercial applicationsWith support from governments around the globe, product prices continuing to drop, and consumers demanding energy-conserving products, demand for LED lighting is set to dramatically increase. According to ITRI's IEK research center, by 2019, the LED lighting market will reach US$72.6 billion, accounting for approximately 47.7% of the global lighting market. Europe, which has always pursued environmental protection, is still the market with the highest demand for LED lighting, accounting for approximately 23% of the global market. In addition to the home LED market continuing to show strong demand, the commercial lighting and outdoor construction lighting markets are also continuing to grow.The world's second largest LED lighting market is China, which will account for up to 21% of the overall market. With continued strong demand, China could become the world's largest market for LED lighting within 1-2 years. However, China is also the primary manufacturer of global LED lighting products, and with a large number of vendors competing with each other, prices are already rapidly dropping, which has also forced the prices of LED lighting equipment to drop globally.According to the secretary-general of the Taiwan LED Lighting Industry Alliance (TLLIA), Hong-Ching Hsiao, with LED lighting technologies continuing to improve, the luminous efficacies for LED lights are the same as those for traditional compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), while the usage life of LED lights are 3 times those of CFLs, which means that LED lighting has officially entered a stage of practical application. However, due to over production, many vendors are starting to engage in price wars. The price of a 60WLED light bulb has already dropped to US$10, with the price of 3W LED light bulbs dropping to CNY1.45 (US$0.23). This type of blind and negative competition is undoubtedly bad and short-sighted, and is detrimental to the healthy development of the LED industry in the long run.Compared to the Chinese market (which is caught in a price war), the US and Japanese markets (which are currently ranked 3rd and 4th globally), have global market shares of only 19% and 9%, respectively. However, since their home markets began incorporating LED lighting relatively early, they have recently been developing toward the commercial lighting industry. With continued support and subsidies from the US government, market demand for high-quality LED lighting equipment continues to grow. Vendors are also willing to obtain certification in order to be able to obtain government subsidies, while the strongest commercial market demand is in the replacement of LED light tubes (surpassing demand for LED light bulbs).Japan was the first country in the world to use LED lighting, and with penetration rates for the home market exceeding 90%, its LED vendors are shifting their focus to the commercial and industrial lighting markets. Currently, there is a trend for chain stores and schools to start incorporating LED lighting equipment. As for industrial and outdoor lighting, smart lighting technologies developed by individual vendors emphasize the ability to provide suitable lighting under different usage scenarios and conditions.Wen-Gui Chang, senior manager at Infineon, says that since the ceiling in large warehouses are relatively high, it is difficult for the infrared sensing technologies used with traditional CFLs to effectively sense the movement of people, and therefore cannot meet the requirements of smart lighting. The same problem exists for outdoor lighting. In comparison, lighting solutions that use LED light bulbs combined with radar-based sensing technologies allow LED lights to switch on and off more accurately, resulting in better control of precious energy resources.New opportunities for high profit margins in automotive LED lightingWith the entrance barrier for the production of LED lighting equipment continuing to decrease, the global market has found itself caught in price competition. Samsung Electronics announced in 2014 that it would reduce its LED lighting business and terminate its overseas LED tube light business. Philips, on the other hand, has chosen to develop new applications for the health care market, such as blue medical LED lights for curing psoriasis, which can help patients with mild and moderate psoriasis control their conditions without any side effects.In addition to the aforementioned special applications, many vendors have selected to enter the high-profit-margin automotive LED lighting space. LEDinside research manager, Li-Sun Lu, says that although vendors have obtained certification for automotive LEDs, the barrier for entering the supply chain has been relatively high. However, with compound growth rates possibly reaching 9% (the compound annual growth rates for exterior automotive (daytime) running lights as well as near/far distance headlights may be even higher, reaching 21% and 48%, respectively), major vendors are rushing to enter this emerging market and it is unlikely that price competitions will appear any time soon.Traditional headlight designs for cars have primarily focused on illumination, in recent years however, headlight design has become an integral part of the overall design of the vehicle, with headlights trending towards small sizes and having a wide range of styles, which is why the choice of light sources has switched from traditional light bulbs LED light bulbs. Wen-Gui Chang believes that in addition to being small in size, LED light bulbs are also power-saving and have long usage lives, which help extend the usage lives of relative components in the car, allowing the quality of the overall vehicle to be increased.In the past, LED light bulbs could only be found in luxury cars. In recent years, benefitting from improvements in the yields of high-power LED light bulbs as well as rapid drops in terms of unit price, LED lighting has gradually spread from high-end vehicles to mid-range vehicles as well, allowing the exterior automotive lighting market to steadily develop. LEDinside estimates that the value of just the near/far distance headlights and fog light segments of the LED light bulb market will reach US$313 million by 2018. As for daytime running lights, benefitting from regulations in various countries, compound growth rates will reach as high as 21% in the next 5 years.The Zhaga standard ushers in the era of interchangeable componentsIn spite of the scale of LED lighting applications become larger and larger, incompatibility issues between LED modules and LED drivers from different brands have resulted in lighting equipment specifications having to change whenever an LED lighting equipment vendor switches suppliers, which has caused many problems. In order to solve this problem and be able to produce products with standardized specifications, the global lighting industry has formed the Zhaga Consortium to produce a set of interface standards for LED lighting equipment for LED component vendors to follow.Zhaga's goal in promoting standardized designs is to prevent a small number of vendors from monopolizing the market by intentionally changing product specifications, and to allow components such as LED modules and LED drivers to be interchangeable. This way, lighting equipment vendors can focus on the external design of their products, while COB array manufacturers can focus on providing differentiated (in terms of cooling features or lighting quality, for example) LED components, instead of having to spend time and energy on connection specifications between components.Musa Unmehopa, secretary general of the Zhaga Consortium, says that many lighting equipment vendors want the LED lighting standards (such as those for the mechanical dimensions of relative modules, the locations of electrodes, and light emitting surface diameters, etc. ) to be produced as soon as possible. In the long term, these standards will help reduce the costs of LED lighting equipment production as well as accelerate the penetration of LED lighting. In the specifications already released by the Zhaga Consortium, six rectangular or square modules have already been defined, with the PCB dimensions being 12 x 15mm, 16 x 19 mm, 19 x 19 mm, 20 x 24 mm, 24 x 24 mm, and 28 x 28 mm, respectively. Other detailed parameters that have been defined include the location of the LES center, the size and location of the electrodes, as well as the position point for heat dissipation measurements.The benefits of the Zhaga standards may not be immediately apparent, but in the long run, they will help the LED lighting industry develop in a healthier and more robust direction. Once LED component vendors and lighting equipment vendors are able to focus on their respective aspects of the ecosystem, the penetration rate of LED lighting will accelerate, thereby helping to reduce the rising of temperatures on the planet.Common certifications for LED lighting equipmentCE certificationCE is a mandatory certification label. Products that wish to circulate freely on the EU market must have the "CE" label, regardless of whether they were produced by a vendor from within the EU or by a vendor from another region.MET certificationThe MET certification label is used in the US and Canada. Products that have obtained the MET label have passed relative tests and comply with US as well as Canadian standards, allowing those products to enter these two markets.CSA certificationCSA is Canada's largest safety certification institution as well as one of the world's most well-known safety certification institutions. It can provide safety certification for mechanical, construction material, electronic, computer equipment, office equipment, environmental protection, health care, fire safety and prevention, sports and exercise, as well as entertainment products.GS certificationGS certification is a voluntary certification based on the German Product Safety Act (GPGS) and in compliance with the EU's EN standards or Germany's DIN industrial standards. IT is a German safety certification label that is recognized throughout Europe.Zhaga's goal in promoting standardized designs is to prevent a small number of vendors from monopolizing the market by intentionally changing product specifications, and to allow components such as LED modules and LED drivers to be interchangeable.Photo: Zhaga