For the resources of the earth are getting depleted faster in recent years, industries in all fields all set off a wave of energy saving and carbon reduction in order to avoid rising energy costs and save money. Under the trend of energy saving and carbon reduction, power monitoring gradually becomes an important project. In this application; PMMS (Power Monitor & Management Solution) from ICP DAS is used to monitor power & air conditioning in a campus. By using PMMS, the administrators in school can perceive the power consumption information of each building, classroom and electrical device in real time, and is able to analyze, assess or manage the usage of electricity, and then establish appropriate policy to achieve effective electricity usage, reduce the electricity bill and avoid penalties for exceeding contract capacity.The power & air conditioning monitoring System in Campus features the following 3 aspects: - Collection and recording of power, temperature and humidity data in classroom.- Real-time evaluation for electricity demand by logical rules setting. - Real-time operation of air-conditioning, fans and lighting devices to avoid waste and improve efficiency of electricity usage.This application adopts ICP DAS PMC-5151 power meter concentrator. With built-in Modbus RTU / TCP protocol, it allows connections with the ICP DAS power meters (both 3-phase and single-phase power meters) for power consumption information gathering and DL-100 series temperature and humidity modules to record and show the change in temperature & humidity for each classroom in various buildings. The real-time power demand and statistic reports are provided so that the administrator can monitor, assess and determine the reasonable power demand, and by IF-THEN-ELSE logic rules setting function in PMC-5151, it makes possible for automatic instant reaction and even send SMS or email to notify authorized receivers for real-time response.With ICP DAS IR-712A Infrared Remote Control Module, the administrator can pre-set the IR commands such as startup, shutdown, raising or lowering the temperature for IR-712A, and then connect to PMC-5151 via Modbus RTU protocol. Then by using the Schedule function and IF-THEN-ELSE logic rule settings on PMC-5151, the IR-712A will send infrared commands to the air conditioning devices automatically for real-time operations. And according to real-time demand, forecast demand, ambient temperature or other conditions, it is able to adjust the temperature settings or perform rotational load shedding to dynamically adjust the electricity consumption and avoid penalties for exceeding contract capacity.In addition, the PMC-5151 can regularly send back data files to FTP. The control center in school can obtain complete power data log files for data aggregation and analysis. By collecting and analyzing the data of each device of buildings in the campus, the electricity consumption can be fully tracked and further more is able to establish effective policy to achieve energy saving and carbon reduction.PMMS from ICP DAS is used to monitor power & air conditioning on school campusPhoto: Company

According to Cisco, the Internet of Everything (IoE) will create US$14.4 trillion in value at stake - the combination of increased revenues and lower costs that is created or will migrate among companies and industries from 2013 to 2022. Since 2013, AEWIN Technologies has expanded product lines with different industrial application specifications to meet the IoE market trend.IoE applications potentially create new types of lifestyle with more and more convenience, and at the same time IoE increases the security and surveillance requirements in everyday life. In 2015, AEWIN is enhancing products in line with advanced industrial standards to offer a secure platform for IoE applications. There are three major vertical industries in IoE applications: energy, industrial automation and transportation, on which AEWIN's new products focus. AEWIN's new SCB-6010 product series could be integrated with IP surveillance solutions as switch or industrial video recorder. In addition, it is able to manage industrial devices in terms of Serial to Ethernet communication, and even serve as a firewall. SCB-6010 is a DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system with low power consumption Intel Atom Bay Trail processor.The following is the features of SCB-6010 series:- DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system- Power redundancy input from 9 to 48VDC- 2.5 KV Isolated protection- Wide temperature support from -40 to 75 degrees C- More flexible designs* Easy to use HDD bay, USB, CF card slot* Mini-PCIe slot for expensive I/O- Compliant with UL508,C1D2, ATEX and IEC 61850 design for comprehensive industrial applicationsAEWIN's new DIN-rail type fanless industrial grade networking system - SCB-6010Photo: CompanyAEWIN is at Computex 2015 showcasing its latest products and advanced technology in network computing, embedded systems and gaming solutions. AEWIN's booth number is #K0110, first floor, Nangang Exhibition Hall. To get more information please visit AEWIN website: http://www.aewin.com.tw/ or sales@aewin.com.tw.

AORUS announces the award winning X5, winner of Computex Best Choice Award and Computex d&i award 2015. Featuring NVIDIA G-SYNC technology, the new 15.6" laptop is capable of delivering stunningly realistic gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter for gaming enthusiasts. The Geforce GTX 965M in SLI configuration, delivers performance normally only associated with a desktop and unbelievably the X5 weighs an insane 5.51llbs and is 0.9 inches thick! Aside from stunning G-SYNC technology breakthrough, it includes the world's first built-in hardware streaming engine with one-year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership for desktop level streaming, so is bound to satisfy even the most demanding gamer. The exclusive Thermal+ Technology achieves class-leading cooling effect and unparalleled reliability and stability. Though uncompromised gaming pleasure is aimed as the first priority, X5 still makes a perfect companion for graphic computing and daily use.Gaming Delight with GTX 965M SLI: NVIDIA G-SYNC TechnologyThis pair of GTX 965M SLI GDDR5 8GB graphic chips generate formidable horsepower for over GTX 980M and P12000* in 3DMark 11, a phenomenal score for such a lightweight laptop. The G-SYNC Technology delivers the smoothest gameplay with zero tearing and minimal stutter to maximise the enjoyment of the game. The 3K IPS display with incredible resolution, 2880 x 1620, makes the details of the game stand out allowing for a more immersive experience. The extremely wide viewing angle display offers a consistent natural color and contrast ratio from any angle, vertically and horizontally. The extraordinary high luminance, 350 cd/m2, proves excellent clarity and readability even outdoors!World's First Laptop with Hardware Streaming EngineThe X5 is boosted by the latest Intel Broadwell architecture and a new 14nm process, the 5th-generation Intel processors are smaller sizes and more power-efficient, delivering more engaging gaming experiences. Capable of delivering a streaming experience normally only available on desktops. The Aorus X5 lets you stream and share your fun anytime and anywhere: with minimum loss of system resource when recording and uploading your best moments to Twitch. This model also includes a one year XSplit Gamecaster Premium Membership. The built-in NVIDIA Vision Surround Technology supports video output to 3 displays. Through Mini DisplayPort, HDMI and Surround Port, the X5 is capable of rendering extended vision up to 5760x1080 for visual impact in your own home.Designed with gamers in mind - Macro Engine 25 sets and Thermal fansThe Aorus X5, has been designed with exclusive Scissor based designed Macro key, to enable quicker response and improve FPS and racing experiences. With 25 sets within the Macro Engine it also gives gamers the opportunity to edit their own Macro. With just one key you can kick off combined operations making it simpler to improve your game. Cooling is crucial for gamers; the Aorus X5 Thermal technology increases air intake and exhaust. It's superior design includes 8 thermal pipes, 4 vents and 2 fans to optimize air flow efficiency for reliability and stability. Thermal parts have been placed at the rear to maximum coolness for wrists.Lightning fast and maximum storageThe Aorus X5 has been designed to deliver lightning speed with 3 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 for 12.5X faster read speed (up to 1500MB/s) than typical hard drive this machine delivers beyond your expectations. Maximum speed is 12.5x faster than the typical hard drive and 3x faster than mSATA SSD. Packed with 4 memory slots, X5 can take as many as 32GB DDR3-1866. Tasks consuming huge amount of system resources, such as multiple simultaneous sessions or graphics editing, could benefit from the ample supply of system memory. The Killer LAN chip is ideal for optimum network gaming priority and the 802.11AC wireless ensures you can play your way.Award Winning CredentialsThe stunning Aorus X5 has also caught the eye of esteemed Computex judging panel winning both the Computex D & I Award & Best Choice Award for 2015. This continues with the Aorus awards which are mounting up as journalists recognise the impressive performance of the brand.PR Press OfficeWebsite: www.aorus.com/ Facebook: AORUSGaming/ Twitter: @AORUS_GamingExclusive Scissor based designed Macro key with 25 sets within the Macro EnginePhoto: CompanyGaming Delight with GTX 965M SLI NVIDIA G-SYNC TechnologyPhoto: CompanyGaming with AORUSPhoto: CompanyLightning Speed with 3 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0 and Maximum StoragePhoto: CompanyX5 is World's First Laptop with Hardware Streaming EnginePhoto: CompanyX5, Winner of Computex Best Choice Award and Computex d&i Award 2015Photo: Company

ASRock Inc, a global leading motherboard brand, will showcase an array of desktop motherboards, gaming barebones and routers, mini PC home theater systems as well as industrial PCs and server/workstation motherboards at Asia's largest IT trade fair COMPUTEX TAIPEI, from June 2nd to June 6th at booth L0317A, 4F, Nangang Exhibition Hall.Upcoming Z170 Extreme7: d&i award winner!ASRock Z170 Extreme7 is a high-end ATX sized motherboard built around Intel's next generation flagship Z170 chipset, which supports lots of new computing technologies such as DDR4 and USB 3.1. The XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsinks have received a new black and copper color scheme and are more effective at heat dissipation. Moreover, the new PWM design which is composed of an 8+4 power phase IR PWM solution, Dual-Stack MOSFETs, Premium 60A Power Chokes, Premium Memory Alloy Chokes and Nichicon 12k Platinum Capacitors, all work seamlessly to promote the system's overall performance and stability while overclocking.Aside from the usual onboard SATA ports, there are three 32Gb/s Gen3 x4 Ultra M.2 slots and another three 10Gb/s SATA Express connectors for supporting insanely fast data storage devices. As for audio quality, ASRock is still striving for that perfect pitch, hence the onboard audio solution has been upgraded to Purity Sound 3 - bringing sounds that are guaranteed to induce eargasms.Another highlight for Z170 Extreme7 is the onboard Type-A and Type-C USB 3.1 ports that grant up to 10Gb/s data rates. Speaking of this new Type-C USB 3.1 interface, benefits include a reversible design so that connectors may fit either way, 3.0 ampere fast device charging, enhanced durability so that it may withstand over ten thousand plugs and removals. And most importantly, a more compact size, meaning that it will very likely be implemented on all future mobile devices.Brand New HTPC series: Beebox!Our design concept started from one of the most common insects - a bee, because we wanted to create something that was small, quiet, fast and powerful all at the same time. In order to make the exterior incarnate the characteristics of a hard working bee, black stripes and curves were applied, but the real challenge lied in how to contain all that power in such an ity bity space. As anyone may point out, size is normally contradictory to power, performance, dissipation and having more features. Luckily, we had Intel N3000 Series to go with our uniquely designed motherboard for building the tiny yet powerful core parts.After countless hardware tailoring and tweaks, Beebox turned out to be the only model in the segment to pack serious processing power for supporting 4K playback and triple monitor with a DisplayPort and two HDMI ports, and is also the only one to support dual channel memory. To add icing on the cake, Beebox is also the world's first NUC to come with a Type-C USB interface, featuring a reversible design so that connectors may fit either way, plus it supports 3.0 ampere fast device charging, and its durability has been enhanced so that it may withstand over ten thousand plugs and removals. Additionally, this little fellow comes with an 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 module, and may serve as a wireless access point. Lastly, to add a cherry on top, ASRock has also prepared a tiny remote controller so that users may operate their HTPC just like an ordinary telly!For more information please visit: http://www.asrock.com/index.us.aspASRock unveils the next gen Z170 motherboards and new HTPC BeeboxPhoto: Company

Taiwan leading IPC company Flytech Technology (6206TW) will attend 2015 Computex Taipei, during which it will launch new PTS (Payment Terminal Solution), Mobile POS, and industrial Panel PC Series.Facing the market trends, Flytech aggressively is expanding product lines. By the exhibition theme of Flytech - "The Convergence of Payment and POS", we announce the new PTS and Mobile POS which both possess payment functions. Besides, Flytech will also launch eye-catching industrial Panel PC Series, which will be exhibited in one fish tank and still can operate well. Welcome to Booth L1209 in Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall 4F, to experience our leading edge products.Flytech Technology, as global top 3 POS hardware vendor, today launch new products - PTS and Mobile POS, integrating POS and payment functions. Our PTS can connect with EMV certified pin-pad via Bluetooth, or built-in payment module (EMV level 1, 2 certification approved). With 10-inch and 14-inch true-flat touch screen, it can be used as a tablet and connected with peripherals by Bluetooth/Wifi. Besides, Mobile POS Series are showed 7-inch and 10-inch rugged and portable design, with MSR, IC card reader, scanner, NFC and other peripheral devices. PTS Series and Mobile POS are both equipped with Windows and Android operating system.After entering into panel PC field, Flytech Technology keeps developing new products for medical and automation applications. In COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2015, we will introduce our new product K770/780 series, which will be placed in a fish tank for IPx6 protection with stainless steel SUS304 chassis. K770/780 Series are the first industrial product in the world that combined true flat touch screen and high level water proof protection. It is also designed to resist 1Grms anti-vibration and 20Grms anti-collision. Full IPx6 SUS 304 K770/780 series are suitable for food processing factories and different types of application. K730/740 series are designed to provide better user experience and powerful panel mount solution. With front key-secured lock for USB & power switch, users can avoid accidental power turn-off and unauthorized data transmission. Furthermore, RS232/422/485 and GPIO are isolated design with strain relief. The true-flat IPx6 front panel can be used in any harsh environment. And the signal antennas for NFC, RFID, Wifi, Bluetooth are also located at the front panel, therefore they can prevent signal interference. With Intel Bay Trial processor, K730/740 can be used for process control and data analysis, which is suitable for high-end machine tool, such as Computerized Numerical Control (CNC). In addition to the automation application, our products can also be used for medical and commercial applications.For more products information, visit Flytech Technology website at http://www.flytech.com.tw/ (Traditional Chinese)/ http://www.flytech.com/ (English), or contact our sales by email: sales@flytech.com.twFlytech Technology showcases new IPC products at ComputexPhoto: Company

Domestic digital television (DTV) modulator chip manufacturer Vision Advance Technology Inc. (VATek) is going to display their whole series digital modulator chips. In addition to original multi-standard digital modulator chip and ENMODER series, the latest ENMODER which supports ISDB-T modulation, user-friendly developing interfaces, and Android-based developing system environments and applications are also making their debut in Computex Taipei 2015VATek ENMODER is the world's first chip that combines DTV modulator and encoder together. Its encoder utilizes ultra low latency compression framework that offers users astonishing high definition experience with minimum 0.1 second of ultra low delay performance. And this year their proudest product - multi-standard modulator has made a new progress. It is now supporting ISDB-T and it can generate several digital television formats including DVB-T, DVB-C, ATSC, DTMB, ISDB-T, QAM by operating simply one chip. With this newly-released feature, VATek Modulator has made itself fit almost every DTV environments around the globe. Moreover, it is also capable of transmitting high definition videos to the display ports and further sharing with as many receivers as intended at the same time. Many vendors of VATek have introduced the solution into their product applications.Remote control drones is a popular topic and it has been widely applied to various purposes these days. Among many intriguing applications of UAV, aerial photography is the most common and well-known one. Digital television signals feature excellent anti-interference ability, especially suitable for medium or long distance video transmission. The series of VATek products are particularly designed for video communication modules.In addition, VATek will soon release user-friendly SDK and library tool set which make product development less complex but at the mean time match all kinds of firmware requests of different applications. VATek's develop environment also bring design flexibility to all developers. It is anticipated that VATek, with their innovative design followed by brilliant cost effectiveness, is going to spark the multimedia market. Accompanied with clients' expectations, this year VATek will launch two developing environments, Android-based platform and Linux platform. By providing various developing options, VATek seeks to invite more and more developers to adopt their products so as to bring on more innovation.Responding to the fast-growing trend of Full HD multimedia, except for Gen. I and Gen. II ,which are currently available, the release of many other integrated products capable of DTV modulation and multimedia compression; for example, ENMODER that supports 2K/4K video compression and DVB-T2, has been scheduled in 2016.VATek's whole series products (MODULATORS & ENMODER) can do not only wired digital communication but also HD wireless communication. Spectrum crunches and congested ISM bands have no longer been news to users nowadays. Yet, TV White Space(TVWS) made itself a popular topic in late years and brought the dawn of the congestion. Countries in the west have been studying related implementing mechanism ever since FCC legalized TVWS. VATek's modulator has been applied on TVWS implemented wireless video devices in the North America. Future is clear that TVWS will broaden a new horizon of license-free wireless devices. Bearing promising/fruitful prospects, VATek will keep engaging themselves in DTV modulation projects.Vision Advance Technology Inc. (VATek), founded in Jan, 2014, is the subsidiary of Feature Integration Technology Inc, one of the leading enterprises of IC design industry in Taiwan. VATek is currently devoted to designing and manufacturing digital communication chips that aim at multimedia modulation and video compression. Come and take a closer look at the new century of video transmission!Meet VATek in 2015 COMPUTEX Taipei - Hall 1 TWTC A1414

Conexant has made significant progress in the audio market over the past year. With its unique technologies and growing ecosystem, the company is well-positioned to expand its leadership in the notebook and tablet markets to include a wider range of segments such as smart home, IoT, automotive, headsets and docking stations."We can help customers solve real problems," noted Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general manager, when asked to explain the key factor that has contributed to the company's recent success in the audio market.Voice and speech communications play a critical role in people's personal and professional lives, and there is a rapidly growing need for increased collaboration through Skype, Lync or conference calls. However, in reality, the background noises and echoes that occur during these calls (in offices, airports, homes, busy cafes) can be significant - and can effectively shut down communication and ruin collaboration.From background noise that makes these calls unintelligible to a microphone that doesn't clearly pick up what the user is saying, voice communications over the Internet have been far from ideal.Conexant's AudioSmart 2.0 silicon and software solutions address this issue by improving the audio experience in noisy, real-world conditions. Features such as advanced, proprietary noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation technology enable a more natural collaboration experience with crystal clear audio and no background noise – on any PC or mobile device application."Simply put, our complete range of AudioSmart solutions delivers better sound," said Awsare. "From a truly immersive gaming experience, to a clear, lifelike Skype call – our software radically improves the quality of voice and audio performance, and is tightly coupled with our next generation CODEC and amplifier products for an innovative, comprehensive solution.""Expanded presence in Greater ChinaDespite the fierce competition in the audio market, Conexant is a key player in this field. Awsare stressed that what sets Conexant apart from competitors is that it's the only company in the market that has built a complete end-to-end solution that includes hardware CODECs, smart amplifiers, input processors, output processors, and software.This unique competitiveness has enabled Conexant to acquire several design wins in the past year. "In order to enable our AudioSmart voice and speech processing software to work with any hardware CODEC, we announced our stand-alone AudioSmart software for PCs and tablets at Computex last year," Awsare noted. "Since that time, four of the top five PC OEMs have adopted our solutions.""In addition, our AudioSmart technology has been adopted by major TV makers, including LG, Samsung, and Panasonic, to develop the voice interface for smart TVs and set-top-boxes," Awsare added. "It is also being used in some automotive applications in Japan. The last 12 months have been really exciting for us. We have achieved tremendous growth."Considering Greater China's increasingly important role in the world's economy, Conexant has decided to further expand its presence in this region. "Due to an increasing customer base and continued growth, we will open up a test chamber in Taipei in June of this year," Awsare said. "Our focus will be on providing audio test services to customers in Greater China.""Meanwhile, because the staff in Taipei has increased to 50 people, Conexant Taipei will move to a new office later this year.As for the China market, Conexant has partnered with some local companies to further penetrate the smart home and automotive markets.At the CITE2015 (China Information Technology Expo) just held in April, Conexant's customers including IFlytek, Unisound, LeTV, etc. were in attendance to demonstrate their related solutions.For example, Unisound used Conexant's processor to develop its FVM module for home voice controller and IVM module for educational robot. Other products included Aispeech's SmallZhi WiFi speaker, and IFlytek's 2MIC array for automotive applications.Strong ecosystem partnerships"We put a lot of effort into establishing a comprehensive ecosystem with partners across different market segments," Awsare stressed.Awsare explained that AudioSmart software provides clear voice quality, eliminates noise from the microphone input signal, and therefore can dramatically improve automatic speech recognition (ASR) system performance, which is vital to the emerging applications such as voice command and speech recognition."Technologies that make use of speech recognition, such as always-on voice engines, can benefit from the crystal clear audio facilitated by AudioSmart," noted Awsare. "The result is a superior audio experience for the end user, with excellent listening performance and voice quality in noisy, real-world conditions.""I am fully confident that our AudioSmart technology will be very useful in a variety of markets, including automotive, computing and consumer electronics," Awsare added. "By teaming up with partners, we have seen the great potential of expanding our comprehensive audio solutions to a wider range of voice and speech applications."Conexant now has strong relationships with software vendors such as Nuance, iFlytek, Agnitio, Google, Microsoft, Dolby, Waves, and DTS, as well as microphone and speaker vendors like FG, AAC, Zylux, Horn, Knowles, and Akustica.Conexant also works with major SoC and DSP core vendors including Intel, AMD, and Cadence. The company just announced that its AudioSmart software has been ported to Cadence's Tensilica HiFi DSP architecture, the most popular audio IP core architecture.Announcement at ComputexContinuing its growth momentum, Conexant will again unveil an important new product at this year's Computex.The company will announce the addition of a new, ultra-low power, high-performance HD Audio CODEC to their AudioSmart 2.0 product line. The CX8200 is a single-chip solution optimized for use on any platform with an integrated speaker. Conexant's CX8200 features a fully-integrated Class-D smart amplifier that, when combined with the company's innovative software, delivers flawless speech recognition, natural voice collaboration, and audio output that is several times louder using existing speakers.It 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.With AudioSmart inside, users can hear what others are saying, speak naturally and listen to multimedia content at higher volume levels. AudioSmart technology enables the use of Automatic Speech Recognition for dictation, virtual assistant applications (such as Cortana and Hello Google) and much more.At Computex, Conexant's high fidelity voice and audio processing solutions will be on display for Windows/Android notebooks, tablets, all-in-one PCs, headsets, USB docking solutions, voice interactive smart home/speaker applications, Smart TVs, and set-top boxes.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.Saleel Awsare, Conexant vice president and general managerPhoto: CompanyConexant's AudioSmart technology delivers a superior audio experience for end usersPhoto: Company

In the lead-up to Computex Taipei this year, one of the hottest discussion topics has been trying to guess what graphics market leader NVIDIA has in store for PC gamers at the show. This is not simply idle media speculation about what used to be a niche market but an important question for a gaming industry that has found itself all grown up and now affects millions of users. With about 360 million active PC core gamers worldwide, the gaming market has become just as much part of pop culture as movies and music. Gamers are everywhere.In terms of revenues, gaming represented about US$64 billion in household spending in 2014. In comparison, worldwide box office totals were US$40 billion and global music revenues were about US$20 billion. PC gaming represents about a 40% chunk of the gaming market and is on track to reach US$29 billion in software revenues in 2015.And perhaps no other company has a greater influence on PC gaming than NVIDIA. Because while it may be the developers who see to it that the market has great and fun games, players still want to be amazed, so production value matters a great deal. NVIDIA is the place the market turns to when it comes to enabling those special effects.GTX 980 Ti is on the Computex agenda!NVIDIA understands its role in the market and that ultimately it all comes down to delivering more horsepower, because more horsepower means more special effects. According to Tom Petersen, Distinguished Engineer at NVIDIA, the company is constantly pushing the limits of its technology in order to release even better GPUs. Last year, NVIDIA announced Maxwell, its latest generation GPU architecture that delivers unmatched performance, twice the energy efficiency of the previous generation, and major new graphics capabilities including the latest DirectX 12 (DX12) advancements. Maxwell also increased GPUs efficiency in terms of performance per watt by a factor of two.The first Maxwell GPUs, the GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970, were followed up earlier this year with the release of the NVIDIA TITAN X, giving the company claim to the fastest GPU in the market. TITAN X, based on Maxwell and the new GM200 graphics processor, boasted a 50% increase in CUDA cores, memory bandwidth and render output units (or ROPs) and doubled the performance and power efficiency of its predecessor by combining 3,072 processing cores for 7 teraflops of peak single-precision performance with 12GB of onboard memory.Now with Computex set to begin, there has been strong anticipation and excitement for the event, as it will serve as the launching pad for the GTX980 Ti graphics card, a more mainstream version of the GM200 solution, and also based on Maxwell architecture.Demand for Maxwell has been strong, with NVIDIA reporting that its first quarter gaming revenues were up 25% year over year. Moving into the second half of the year the gaming market is expected to see multiple growth drivers beyond new and exciting game titles that will help continue to drive PC gaming demand and that is why the market was hoping the GTX980 Ti would be available as early as possible. Pricing for 4K monitors has been dropping and products are becoming much more affordable, with the related monitors requiring enhanced graphics performance to deliver the full 4k experience. Windows 10 with DirectX 12 is also launching in the second half of the year. And virtual reality (VR) is set to hit the market. With the launch of GTX980 Ti, gamers will be able to take full advantage of the latest market developments in the second half of the year.Virtual reality is becoming realThere is a lot of enthusiasm in the industry for VR, with NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang recently noting that this is not surprising considering that anybody who has tried VR is generally blown away by it. While VR is expected to launch later this year on multiple platforms, users will require 90 frames per second in stereo to fully appreciate the experience. Few graphics cards on the market can deliver the full VR experience, so demand for the GTX 980 Ti is also expected to be strong in this area.Understanding that VR is the future of gaming, NVIDIA has invested quite heavily to make sure virtual reality delivers a great experience. NVIDIA's GameWorks VR SDK incorporates a number of new features to increase performance, lower latency and increase compatibility for VR headsets. For example, VR SLI tunes the way multiple GPUs work together when they're paired to drive virtual reality experiences; context priority helps cut discontinuities between head movement and action on screen; and Multi-res Scaling (MRS) is an innovative new rendering technique to accelerate performance in VR games. Commenting on the VR headset market, Petersen pointed out that based on NVIDIA's focus on enabling the technology, it is not surprising that leading players in the VR space - companies such as Oculus, Valve and Epic - are all partnering with NVIDIA.G-SYNC goes mobile at ComputexPetersen is quick to point out though that VR is only one market segment for gaming and that the goal of NVIDIA is to enable as many different exciting use cases, on as many different platforms as possible.This is why the popular G-SYNC technology from NVIDIA will be taking a front seat at Computex as well, with NVIDIA announcing that it is extending the technology to notebooks. The issue that G-SYNC resolves is that while monitors refresh at fixed rates, graphics cards render images at frame rates that will vary dramatically, even within a single scene of a single game. G-SYNC synchronizes the display refresh rates to the graphics card (GPU), eliminating screen tearing and minimizes display stutter and input lag to deliver what Petersen call a silky smooth gaming experience and enabling completely immersive game play, one where every frame matters.The technology has been extremely popular with gamers using desktop monitors but with the introduction of the Maxwell-based GeForce GTX 970M and GeForce GTX 980M notebook GPUs late last year, an increasing number of gamers are now using notebooks, as the performance delivered is about 80% of the desktop equivalent and resolution support is well beyond 1080p. Moreover, with features like Maxwell's Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) technology, games can be rendered at 4K and then scaled down to the native resolution on the notebook's display. The results are an image that is much higher quality than one rendering directly to 1080p. With so many games choosing to go mobile, it will follow that NVIDIA extend G-SYNC to notebooks. NVIDIA and its partners will all be highlighting the latest G-SYNC monitors and notebooks at Computex this year, bringing added excitement to the event.SHIELD: Bringing NVIDIA into the living roomWhile enjoying video content used to be the sole realm of the living room TV, the viewing experience has slowly but steadily been redefined, with smartphones and tablets increasingly being used to watch video content from services like Netflix, YouTube and Twitch. However, nothing can replace the TV when it comes to comfort and enjoyment in the relaxing atmosphere of the home living room.Now with the recent launch of the NVIDIA SHIELD, home users will not only be able to access this video content from the comfort of their living rooms, they will also be able to use the TV to take advantage and enjoy all the same music, apps and amazing games that they access on their other Android devices.NVIDIA SHIELD is the world's first Android TV console, and it was designed to give users control of their digital entertainment at home. Video and television content can be watched at 4k or HD by using services and apps such as Netflix 4K Ultra HD, Sling TV, Google's Live Channels, as well as by using TV apps from major broadcasters such as HBO, CBS Sports, Fox News and more.Moreover, NVIDIA SHIELD transforms the user experience from just watching TV to playing TV, as the platform makes a new class of Android games possible. There are over 200 games on Android TV, and almost 20 titles are coming only to SHIELD.More than 50 titles have already been optimized for SHIELD and NVIDIA has stated that various AAA titles, including console games, can be streamed using the GRID on-demand game-streaming service. This NVIDIA 1080p worldwide GRID game-streaming service was recently launched, making some great new games from AAA games, remastered classics, family games and indie hits only available on the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV.NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra X1 processor with a 256-core Maxwell GPU and 3GB RAM, with video support being 4K Ultra-HD Ready with 4K playback and capture up to 60 fps (VP9, H265, H264).ConclusionLiving up to the hype and anticipation of the market leading up to Computex, NVIDIA promises to deliver on all fronts when it comes to gaming at this year's Computex show, from PC gaming to mobile gaming to taking the gaming experience into the living room. The variety of offerings and wide range of support was explained by Petersen, who noted that when it comes to gaming, everything NVIDIA does leads back to enabling as many different exciting use cases on as many different platforms as possible.No wonder the company continues to drive the increasingly large gaming market forward.NVIDIA G-SYNC powered notebook will eliminate tearing and screen stuttering on gaming notebooksNVIDIA GTX 980 Ti GPU brings impressive and vivid visual experience to gamers with Maxwell architecture and unmatched performance

Our everyday life follows the sun's routine; so does our electricity use. But due to the limitations of the traditional electricity generation technologies, the grid cannot adjust immediately to changes in various applications. If we can introduce stable renewable energy generation technology to make up for the shortcomings of the grid, we can effectively solve the problem of electricity shortage. Hence, advanced solar trackers are one of the most important developments for solar power generation.Summer Lo, chairman of Big Sun, proposed "Solar Power Generation and Electricity Supply Related Report" (reference 1). A solar tracker is a system that automatically tracks the position of the sun. In contrast to fixed systems, the solar tracker can effectively maximize the efficiency of solar power generation by pointing the PV modules to the sun at the best angle when there is sunlight.Traditional trackers are single-axis systems with the axis of rotation and the motor both located on the center axis, which makes it hard to maintain, repair, control and install. Hence many power generation stations rather use fixed models and some even lock the single-axis solar tracker to make it a fixed system.iPV Solar Tracker with universal axis is highly stable and can accommodate different kinds of harsh environment.According to Lo, "The entire structure of iPV Solar Tracker with universal axis is lighter compared with single axis systems and the module structure allows easier access for repair. The universal axis solar tracker can horizontally track the sun's position at sunrise and sunset and vertically track the sun's angle. This allows the solar panels to point to the sun at the best angle and achieve maximum power generation efficiency."Lo further explained Big Sun's iPV Solar Tracker with universal axis operates on a principle of balance using steel cables to control the angles of the solar panels. Compared with the single-axis systems that require powerful motors to make movements, the universal (dual) axis systems can save more energy yet offer higher accuracy in controlling the panels. The overall stability of the system can reach more than 99.9% compared to other universal axis systems in the market.Furthermore, the best location to set up a solar power system is a place with ample sunlight. But usually these locations have harsh weather conditions. For example, locations at high latitudes face snow pile-up while those at low latitudes usually see heavy rains or desert storms.However, iPV Solar Tracker with universal axis not only can track the angle of the sunlight but also adjust according to the local weather. For example, in places at higher latitudes, the system can automatically be set at a certain angle to prevent snow piling up. At the same time, it can be set to turn at regular intervals to clear off the snow on the ground to avoid obstruction to the system's operations. During rainstorms, the panels can be immediately tilted to prevent rainwater from accumulating into heavy pools that could damage the system. In desert areas where desert storms appear frequently, the solar panels can be adjusted to face the wind sideways to prevent the sands from scratching the panel surface.Remote monitoring system allows easier managementiPV Solar Tracker with universal axis has a feature that brings conveniences to the monitoring team, namely the website interface monitoring system. Lo demonstrated using a tablet how the monitoring team could manage the solar systems in Europe through the Internet.The monitoring system can also show the health of each piece of the equipment. Because most large-size projects are located in remote and sparsely populated areas, the automatic detecting and reporting features of the monitoring system allow the maintenance team to receive immediate alerts to problems and fix them.iPV Solar Tracker with universal (dual) axis is far superior in power generation when the sunlight conditions fluctuate.

Nvidia has unveiled the latest addition to its GTX family, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti, featuring the company's latest Maxwell-architecture and has three times the performance of its GTX 680.The new graphics card features 6GB of memory and CUDA cores to drive games at Ultra HD quality. It also features support for Microsoft's next-generation DirectX 12 graphics application programming interface.In addition, Nvidia also announced G-Sync, its new display technology that delivers smooth, tear-free gaming.Gigabyte will have two models available with G-Sync, the Aorus X7 Pro-Sync and X5. The Aorus X7 features GTX 970M SLI and Aorus X5 GTX 965M SLI. Meanwhile, MSI will also showcase several Nvidia-based gaming notebooks such as the GT72 G, a 17.3-inch notebook. The GT72 will be available with GTX 980M or GTX 970M GPUs.G-Sync works by synchronizing consumers' monitor refresh rate to the output from Nvidia GeForce GPUs. Sometimes called variable refresh rate, this fixes the challenge of stutter and tearing that the gaming market has been experiencing.Nvidia also announced a new software development kit, GameWorks VR, to help virtual reality (VR) headset and game developers build innovations for GeForce GPUs.An alpha version of the GameWorks VR SDK is already distributed to VR industry players such as CCP Games, Epic Games, HTC, Oculus, and Valve.Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 Ti graphics cardPhoto: Company