Conexant Systems has introduced an ultra-low power, high-performance HD Audio CODEC - the CX8200 - at Computex 2015. Targeted to mobile PC applications including notebooks, ultrabooks and tablets, the new CX8200 intelligently drives speakers to optimize sound pressure level (SPL) while providing best-in-class speaker protection and eliminating background noise. Part of the AudioSmart 2.0 product family, the CX8200 features a fully-integrated Class-D smart amplifier and interfaces directly with Conexant's innovative software to deliver flawless speech recognition and audio output that is up to several times louder using existing PC/tablet speakers. Pushing the limits of sound in tablets and PCs Voice and speech communications play a critical role in people's personal and professional lives; however, the background noises and echoes that occur during Skype or Lync calls can effectively shut down communication and ruin collaboration. Conexant's AudioSmart 2.0 solutions improve the audio experience in noisy, real-world conditions and allow for a more natural collaboration experience with crystal clear playback and no background noise. The CX8200 allows users to hear what others are saying, speak naturally, listen to multimedia content at higher volume levels, make use of Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) for dictation and virtual assistant applications (such as Cortana) and much more. "Conexant offers a complete range of audio solutions that provide consistent benefits for all of the devices/applications in the mobile PC ecosystem," noted Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager. "Our software radically improves the quality of voice and audio performance and is tightly coupled with our next generation CODEC and amplifier products for a truly innovative, comprehensive solution. With the CX8200, we're giving consumers an enterprise-class speakerphone experience - effectively a new appliance - on the same PC or tablet platform that they're already using every day for communication and collaboration." The whole is better than the sum of its parts A single-chip solution optimized for use on any platform with an integrated speaker, Conexant's CX8200 uses a proprietary "SoftAware" link to interconnect amplifier hardware sensors with software algorithms. The dataflow between hardware sensors and software enables dynamic updates to the algorithms performing speaker control and Acoustic Echo Cancellation functions, which radically improves overall system performance. The CX8200 features a ProCoustic capless stereo headphone output that includes offset calibration to eliminate pops and clicks. Integrated headset support includes CTIA/OMTP auto-detect and switch functionality. Inline command sensing and multi-button headset detection enables control of third-party applications, system wake, and satisfies Google requirements for Chromebook. Up to four digital microphones can be connected with integrated boost and DC offset removal, and smart microphone interfaces are supported for Wake-on-Voice applications. Additional features include:- Real-time speaker sensing and protection- Programmable, 14-band hardware EQ and DRC- Industry-leading, load-based short circuit, DC, and temperature detection/protection- Universal jack support- Fully compliant with standard industry specifications and regulations- Supports Windows 10, Android 5.x, Chrome OS, and Linux platforms- Support for Lync/Skype Unified Premium and Cortana Premium experiences- Support for latest Intel Automatic Speech Recognition requirements Computex Taipei attendees are encouraged to stop by Conexant's suite #1022-10F at the Grand Hyatt Taipei during the show to view a demo and see the new audio CODEC features in action. Please visit www.conexant.com for more details. About Conexant Conexant Systems, Inc., an audio and imaging innovation leader, combines its significant IP portfolio in DSP, analog and mixed signal technology with embedded software to deliver highly innovative silicon and software solutions to enrich and expand audio and imaging capabilities. Both enterprise and consumer markets are addressed by Conexant's AudioSmartTM and ImagingSmartTM solutions. Products with the company's technology built-in include PCs, tablet computers, TVs, headsets, printers, video monitors, game consoles and a variety of other devices. Founded in 1999, Conexant is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company headquartered in Irvine, Calif. with offices and design centers worldwide. To learn more, please visit http://www.conexant.com/, follow them on LinkedIn, http://www.linkedin.com/company/conexant and like them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Conexant.experiencesmart
According to experts, the multichannel audio-visual applications market has rarely failed to wow users, having introduced stunning innovations almost every year. In 2015, the most exciting innovation is no doubt the DTS:X technology unveiled at CES at the beginning of the year. As the name suggests, the technology is a creation of DTS, with the most important feature being object-based sounds that can be accurately placed by the content creators and flexibly controlled and adjusted according to the venue where the audio-visual content is played back.A look at the digital theater server market in the Asia Pacific region will show that GDC Technology has been one of the market leaders. The firm has high market share in China and the Asia Pacific region and its focus for 2015-2016 is to install licensed DTS:X solutions at nearly 350 theaters across the Asia Pacific region, including in Taiwan. Hence, Taiwan's audiences will be able experience realistic, immersive sounds provided by the DTS:X next-generation audio technology in 2015.According to Aaron Chen, general manager of sales at the DTS Taiwan Branch Office, DTS:X technology solutions are not only meant for movie theaters but also for coding and sound mixing during upstream film production, as well as for end-market home theater systems. The birth of DTS:X was enabled by a breakthrough in the traditional Ultra HD (UHD) surround sound processing technology to form a next-generation audio technology that is not tied to specific sound channels and speaker configurations.Chen further explains that the traditional home surround sound system is set on one platform and requires multiple sets of speakers and pre-baked 2.0, 5.1, or 7.1 sound channels to allow the sound changes from speaker to speaker to create the surround sound effect. When the number of sound channels increases, the restrictions on the settings become more stringent, making it difficult to have leapfrogging development. This has prevented surround sound technology from keeping up with the rapid development of the imaging technology until the birth of DTS:X, which now allows home theater owners to customize and adjust the sounds to personal preference. For content creators, the technology allows them to make changes according to the different types of physical space and bring the listening experiences to a whole new level.Immersive sounds can be delivered even from entry-level playback systemsThe core of DTS:X is the multi-dimensional audio (MDA). For filmmakers, this is a major breakthrough in audio coding technology that uses a brand new way to control the placement, movement, and volume of sound, providing an open-source platform for creating content with object-based immersive audio. This is very different from similar types of technology in the market that require enormous licensing fees and the employment of engineers to verify the coding process. More importantly, once DTS:X finishes editing the content, the immersive sounds will be maintained at the same optimal settings from cinema to home theater using either high-end or entry-level playback systems. Even with static signals, the sound effects are still natural and smooth. No wonder DTS:X has wowed the film industry, with many major Hollywood studios adopting the technology. This has also helped DTS:X rapidly spread into the theater server, AVR, and home theater system markets.Against this backdrop, after DTS launched the DTS:X technology in the first quarter of 2015, top AV receiver brands that combine for close to 90% of the market, such as Denon, Integra, Marantz, Onkyo, Pioneer, Steinway Lyngdorf, Theta Digital, Trinnov Audio and Yamaha, all plan to introduce DTS:X AVR products in 2015. In particular, Denon AVR-X7200W and Marantz AV8802 have already been launched in the market, with DTS:X firmware upgrades coming later this year . As for the upstream AV amplifier chip solutions, the technology has also received support from several digital signal processor providers such as Cirrus Logic, Analog Devices, and Texas Instruments, all of whom have confirmed they will introduce DTS:X solutions.DTS:X and Headphone:X - the highlights of 2015The key benefits of DTS:X for home theater system owners are the personalized and flexible control modes that allows them to optimize their sound experiences. Among the key highlights are backward compatibility, which accommodates existing DTS coding streams to provide enhanced immersive sound experiences. The technology also supports flexible speaker and room configurations. The technology can present the best immersive sound quality as it supports any speaker configuration in a hemispherical layout based around the listening position in the room. This is consistent with the DTS goal of "making better sound through constant innovations."Chen noted that in order for Asia Pacific consumer electronics media and industry to experience the rich and realistic sound of DTS:X in person, the company will have a booth at CES Asia - which will be held in Shanghai at the end of May - creating a full DTS:X experience. DTS Headphone:X technology, which offers a breakthrough to the current headphone specifications for mobile devices by providing surround experiences, will also be showcased at CES Asia, as well as at Computex Taipei 2015 following closely after. The exhibits will show how the technology supports end market devices, such as headphones, mobile phones and tablets. Moreover, a special area will be devoted to showcasing applications for online music stores, such as Headphone:X, which delivers surround sound through any headphones, which opens up brand new opportunities for creating business revenues.Aaron Chen, general manager of sales at DTS Taiwan Branch Office, notes that DTS:X is not tied to specific channel or speaker configurations, giving content creators, cinema operators, and home theater users full control in creating a fully immersive sound experiencePhoto: Company
The Beidou, one of four global satellite navigation systems, is included in national strategy plans by China government. The navigation market size in China is over RMB40 billion by 2020. The GNSS market penetration rate of Beidou in China will reach 60%. In recent years, IoT and wearable device market is boosting. The potential opportunities are obvious and attractive.CEC Huada Electronic Design (HED), a leading IC design house from China, is also notable in global market. In 2013, HED entered the navigation field, aiming at IoT. Due to the advantages of its Beidou technology and unique GNSS eco-system, HED has introduced a series of Beidou/GNSS chip solutions which provide small size and low power consumption, and wishes to create a fruitful win-win business together with partners.In a Digitimes interview, Sun Zhong Liang (general manager of HED GNSS Business Unit) showed strong interests in cooperation with worldwide and local companies, looking forward to further communication. HED has already successfully established partnerships with module design houses and system manufacturers. HED's Computex booth is located at I1201, 1st floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall.Beidou/GNSS: HED launches GNSS Solution for IoT and wearable applicationsPhoto: Company
Chenbro is showcasing four categories of products this year - high density storage solutions, hyperscale datacenter solutions, appliance server solutions, and enterprise edge server and storage solutions - at its booth in the systems exhibition area at booth L0628, Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F. These products demonstrate combinations and applications of Chenbro's professional technological capabilities in mechanics, electronics, software simulation, and system validation.High density storage solutions are a new line of Chenbro products including 4U 48-bay, 60-bay, 72-bay models with top-load hot-swap hard drive design, differentiating from regular horizontal mounted hard drives to allow maximum storage capacity per space unit. However, the high density design introduces challenges in terms of heat dissipation, vibration, weight reduction, structure strength, and energy saving. Chenbro has been investing in verification equipment, system simulation, and electrical R&D in recent years, which has enabled Chenbro to solve these problems and win business and recognition from leading datacenter suppliers.Servers for hyperscale datacenters (over 9,000 racks) are very different from enterprise servers in both specifications and appearances. Normally, regular 1U enterprise servers support four 3.5" hot-swap hard drives, EEB (12"x13") mainboard, and RAID data protection. Hyperscale datacenters, on the other hand, demand a lot more hard drives, commonly 12-bay or 16-bay, and mainboards larger than 12"x13". These specification requirements impose new challenges such as sag and bow of the bottom when the chassis depth is increased, heat dissipation difficulty as the air flow path becomes longer, and reduction of installation time due to increased number of hard drives. Chenbro has mature and reliable solutions to help customers resolve these worries. Furthermore, as datacenter servers usually have a lifecycle of 18 months, the quantity demand fluctuates widely and specification requirements change frequently, testing suppliers' abilities to cope with changes and adjustments. Chenbro, with a 32-year history in the mechanical design business, has developed core competence - flexibility and agility enabling it to capture rising opportunities.Intel CPU performance and multi-core technology are sufficient to most applications, thereby allowing server dimensions to shrink. Eying this trend, Chenbro has launched a series of chassis for special-purpose and entry-level servers. The products feature compact design but still offer adequate computing power and storage capacity required by applications, and on top of that, compelling CP ratio and customization flexibility.Enterprises remain the target market of servers. However, with cloud computing on the rise, businesses are changing the way they evaluate IT investments. In terms of strategies for its enterprise servers, Chenbro looks to enhance functions that businesses are most concerned about and eliminate designs that are less in use so that companies receive maximum returns for their investments. Furthermore, Chenbro is also joining forces with industry partners to co-develop the best products and integrated solutions for business customers.Chenbro high density storage and enterprise edge server product familyPhoto: Company
Digital signage solution developer, CAYIN Technology, today announced its participation in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2015, the largest ICT exhibition in Asia, taking place in TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 2nd to June 6th. CAYIN will be introducing SMP-8000, the newest addition to its digital signage player collection, alongside with showcases of the flexible contents it can carry at Booth K0929a.By integrating technologies including cloud services, sensors, live streaming and more, the SMP-8000 shows promises to enrich the Full HD experience. It not only provides the solutions for users with various needs, whether it's an interactive campaign or digital menu board, but also has the ability to directly connect with video walls. The latest model has 4 built-in display outputs, allowing flexible multi-display modes as many displays as 4x1 or 2x2. Each output supports Full HD display resolution and up to 4K if in Single display mode to present crystal clear images to audiences.The SMP player is preloaded with user-friendly managing software, which gives users adequate access to utilize various visualizations. The ready-to-use web-based Skin Editor accommodates clients from experts to computer novices, as it requires only simple drag-and-drop to create templates and achieve professional appearances. With very few limitations, users can use HTML5 to design web applications from scratch and even create proprietary management tools via CAYIN's SDK (software development kit).To illustrate one of the many solutions its SMP players are capable to implement, attendees are encouraged to engage in the Sensor Demo Experience held at CAYIN's COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2015 booth (Booth K0929a). The showcase is set to demonstrate the integration between optical sensors, video camera, and touch screen, as well as the possibility to utilize digital signage as a powerful element of social media campaigns."You want to grab the attention of potential customers of today's fast-paced lifestyle," said Ravel Chi, President of CAYIN Technology. "The best way to do that is to bring your contents to life, and we will be at this year's COMPUTEX to help customers explore different possibilities with our SMP-NEO products."CAYIN expects to elevate the digital signage experience by offering higher visual quality and simplifying the equipments to satisfy the needs of flexible multi-display functions like video walls. By bringing the SMP-8000 into the market, CAYIN will help save the time and hassle in traditional set up, and aid customers to learn information in a much more intuitive way.CAYIN Technology in BriefCAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ever-growing market demand for almost limitless applications.Cayin SMP-8000 digital signage player has 4 built-in display outputs, allowing flexible multi-display modes as many displays as 4x1, 2x2, or 1x3Photo: Company
This year, hardware/software integration is a major focus, with much attention to market perspectives on enterprises leveraging IoT functionality to maximize business opportunities in the changing technological landscape. ThroughTek Co., Ltd., a leading IoT (Internet of Things) & M2M (Machine to Machine) total solution provider, showcases its partner solutions with Kalay Platform integration for SoC, cloud service, and smart home applications.Kalay Integration with chipset vendors for enabling connected devices include: Qualcomm, Broadcom, Texas Instrument, MediaTek, NXP, Ambarella, Novatek, AiT and Mars.Strategic partners featuring their solutions and opportunities with IoT:- IBM Softlayer for cloud server, Trend Micro and AllSeen AllianceSmart home products using Kalay's IoT solution for real-time control:-Sampo television, cooling system, and air purifierWith Kalay Apps, consumers can use real-time monitoring to control HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), lighting, shades/blind/curtains, and audio/video systems using ThroughTek's market-proven P2P (Peer to Peer) technology and VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) solutions with logic engine rule settings for efficient home automation systems.Visit ThroughTek at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), Exhibition Hall 3, Booth G0250.
Socionext Inc. today began sampling its new MN2WS03101A, a single-chip IC for 4K/p60, HEVC and VP9 playback with built-in HDMI-Tx/Rx. The new device is compatible with HEVC Main 10 profile, and supports new copyright protection, HDR and wide color gamut.As 4K resolution video becomes more popular and a wider variety of video content is available through the network, there is a high need for a playback capability for new video formats in addition to conventional full HD. HEVC, the new data compression technology is being adopted now for 4K Video, in particular. The market requires a compact, low-power chip that performs real-time decoding of HEVC-compressed 4K/p60 video, allowing output of high quality video with various image processing effects.Socionext's MN2WS03101A supports 4K/p60 video all the way through input, decoding to output. It can accommodate the high quality playback of 4K video such as HEVC, VP9 and H.264. It supports the up-conversion of Full HD videos with the conventional codec standards, such as H264 or MPEG-2, to 4K, using super-resolution processing.The new device is also capable of real-time, multi-channel transcoding (Four-channel Full HD videos to H.264 or to MPEG2) and 4X speed transcoding of Full HD one-channel video, which is applicable for media distribution equipment such as recoding instruments or home gateways.Socionext plans to start volume production of MN2WS03101A in the second half of 2015, targeting it for next generation 4K video equipment.Socionext is a new company established by the consolidation of the system LSI businesses of Fujitsu Limited and Panasonic Corporation. It has a track record of development and delivery of products for various video applications. Socionext is now sampling 4K HEVC real-time encoder MB86M31. Together with MN2WS03101A, the company will support total video solution for a wide range of applications.Other MN2WS03101A features include: HDMI 2.0 Input (HDCP2.2), high quality and high definition video processing (HDR, BT. 2020) and stress-free special processing such as image compositing, rotation, or deforming. It is available now in samples in FCBGA-1177 31mm x 31mm package.Socionext will showcase MN2WS03101A at Computex Taipei 2015, from June 2 - 6, 2015 at Booth N0108, Nan gang Hall.MN2WS03101APhoto: CompanyAbout Socionext Inc.Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products to customers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking and other dynamic technologies that drive today's leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience, and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience for customers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia, United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit socionext.com.Contact info:Socionext Inc.+81-45-568-1015
AZUL Design specializes in providing UI/UX design service solutions including initial use flow planning, visual interface design combining aesthetics, technical program porting and integration, and 3D interface technology. AZUL also offers a variety of digital media design services such as website construction and app development. Three leading chip makers including MediaTek, MStar, and Novatek have chosen AZUL to be their main partner.The trend and demand in UI/UX design have evolved from design thinking originally focusing on the product itself to being end-user oriented. Modern life is filled with devices such as smartphones, tablets, and even motion sensing interaction gadgets that are more and more popular, attracting use for entertainment purposes and thereby increasing their values and prevalence. The interface models used by these products have deeply rooted in people's lives and affected the surroundings. Therefore, how to design a new interaction model so that the products are easier to use and the applications market can turn a whole new look is what the industries are striving for.At the COMPUTEXT this year, AZUL Design (Booth K0725a, 1st floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall) bases its UI/UX exhibits on three themes - designs combining aesthetics, diversifying demands by interactive applications, and system porting and integration. AZUL's design thinking centers on users, delivering intuitive and interactive interface designs that can attract all end device users. Not only can the designs make product features stand out but also enable different interfaces on panel displays, tablets, and smartphones, bringing users diverse experiences. If the various functions in the interface are to be imported or exported, AZUL's technical team can create human-machine interfaces by applying its premium quality UI/UX designs to bring endless possibilities into reality.AZUL Design (Booth K0725a, 1st floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall) shares its years of experience in assisting partners with services in user experience planning, user interface design, software architecture building, and middleware integration. The products co-exhibited with Qt this year include AOC smart TV UI design and middleware integration, Philips smart TV UI development and middleware integration, Chanson Water Ionizer UI/UX user experience design, Home Security user experience design and cross-platform/multi-screen solution, video phone UI/UX user experience design, and IOT smart vending machine UI/UX user experience design. These exhibits will allow more companies with needs for UI/UX design services to better understand the importance and technology of UI/UX.AZUL Design, in cooperation with Digia, will showcase Qt-based embedded systems and cross-platform solutions at Computex 2015Photo: Company
Brand new technology in data storage has emerged since the capacity of data has shifted from GigaByte (GB) to TeraByte (TB). U-Reach, the data equipment experts, will show a series of amazing data storage solutions with real applications at 2015 Computex, and define the concept for the next data storage solution. Extremely Versatile New Solutions for HDD With the new development and various applications of hard drives, U-Reach will present complete series of HDD data backup solutions. The Server Download HDD duplicator (SDL) enables operators to download the source file directly and finish duplication under the authorization. The Rack Mount CRU HDD Duplicator (KV Series) is flexible to expand HDD/SSD Duplication with a High-End Daisy-Chain technology. The MT digital cinema series HDD duplicator can not only fit most digital cinema HDDs, but also provides an accurate data duplication with unique HDD enclosure housing for easy plug and play. The popular "Intelligent 9 Series" provides powerful quality testing and copying functions for all kinds of flash media. The advanced series includes more functions such as durability testing, double source comparison and event log reporting for professional applications. Furthermore, the newly released CD-ROM USB duplicator offers high efficiency for the mass production of CD-ROM USB drives. We will also demonstrate the standalone eMMC duplicator and the achievement of automatic integration. As the number 1 leader in the data storage industry, U-Reach's duplication and testing equipment are approved and appreciated by many; including major storage & electronic manufacturing companies, the police, government departments as well as cinema industries. We sincerely hope to meet you at Booth No.J0323a in Nangang Exhibition Hall during 2015 Computex. For more information, please email info@ureach-inc.com or call us at 886-2-2653-5818. U-Reach's versatile solutions for HDDPhoto: Company
Posiflex AURA-6906W is designed to provide convenient and straightforward receipt printing directly from a choice of mobile devices regardless the platform. Whether it is an Android-based smartphone or a tablet running by iOS or a Windows laptop, as long as where the HTTP communication is enabled, the receipt is on your way instantly. No separate web server is required for printing, saving an extra cost for the users.As a key component in Posiflex's mobile product strategy, the AURA-6906W connects wirelessly with mobile devices providing users with the flexibility to not only print standard receipts, but also to potentially personalize them with additional offers or promotions. For example, it can be used to print orders; in a restaurant, where they can immediately be delivered to the kitchen. Or issue the reservation tickets at super-fast speed, which indicate the approximate wait time/number of people in queue.This web printer is ideal for on-the-spot transactions. It saves the trips running back and forth between the mobile device and the workstation and allows the staff hand the customer the receipt immediately before leaving the store. The scope of application includes retail, hospitality, banking, health care, government and more.Posiflex AURA-6906W POS web printerPhoto:Company
