SCHURTER's popular power entry module, KFA series, is now equipped with an additional ground line choke to suppress high frequency interference arising from ground loops on the ground line. In addition, the newly added ground line choke improves asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies in medical filter versions. The KFA series with existing common-mode choke on the phase and neutral conductors, together with an additional ground line choke, is well enhanced to address the growing EMC challenges facing compliance engineers today.Ground loops arise through different impedances of different ground line connections in one or multiple pieces of equipment. While all ground connections have the same potential level for the 50 Hz load current, these can have different potential levels for high-frequency interference. The ground line choke, which is wired between the power-inlet connector and the filter output, smartly addresses this phenomenon. Because of its placement directly at the power line input, high-frequency interference currents on the ground line are prevented from bypassing the filter through the equipment housing. The ground line choke isolates the equipment chassis against high frequencies and the equipment ground from the ground on the line power connection. This approach effectively breaks any possible ground loops.Audio equipment for instance is known for being prone to ground loop problems. Often referred to as hum or buzz, the KFA, with ground line choke, is well suited for suppressing interferences that lead to diminished sound quality. The KFA is also well suited for medical equipment required to use low leakage filters for increased patient safety. The reduced Y capacitance to ground, or absence thereof, leads to reduced asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies. The KFA with ground line choke helps to compensate for this reduced performance.The KFA power entry module includes an IEC C14 power inlet connector with a 1- or 2-pole fuseholder and EMC filter and is available in a wide range of models and designs. The series offers current levels from 1A to 10A at 250 VAC according to IEC and UL standards. The series has ENEC and cURus approvals and is suited for applications according to IEC 60950. Special filter versions, M5 and M80, are available for medical devices according to IEC 60601-1. Wiring is done using quick-connect terminals or wire leads. The KFA is compatible with V-Lock cord sets, designed to safeguard against unintentional disconnection of the power.Technical data- IEC C14 power-inlet connector with 1/2-pole fuseholder and a filter- Filter standard, medical M5 / M80 versions- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40°C- Screw or snap-in assembly- V-Lock plug-retention safeguardApplications- For applications with noise on the ground wire- For applications with ground loops- Applications with high asymmetrical attenuation requirements- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1SCHURTER's compact power entry module, KFA series, with filter now with ground line choke

HOLUX, a professional designer and manufacturer of GPS products, will showcase its new Heart-Rate Smartwatch and handheld GPS devices for outdoor activities at "Taiwan Excellence Pavilion" in Taipei international cycle show.The WRL-8100 is a heart-rate oriented smartwatch designed for sports and a healthy lifestyle. It integrates the latest fitness monitoring technology to eliminate deviations in calculations due to movement and vibrations, providing precise and continuous heart rate measurements. It is also equipped with pedometer functions, the ability to set predefined distances, calculate calories consumed, fatigue detection, sleep quality monitoring, and will remind you when the daily exercise quota is achieved.The WRL-8100 supports all Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth pairing and offers call alert, message notification, and exercise-tracking functions. It tracks the achievement and effectiveness of exercises through the companion phone application, and conducts fitness status analysis and management via cloud integration.HOLUX will also showcase its new outdoor activity GPS products such as the SporTrek 1305, a multi-functional handheld GPS unit that lets you make the most of every sporting activity. Using a 3" transflective and flat touch screen, it provides advanced navigation and performance training. SporTrek 1305 is the perfect companion for touring, competitive cycling and mountain biking. The device displays a wealth of useful activity data, including speed, altitude, calories, cadence, etc. With shock resistance and IPX-7 water resistance built in, the SporTrek 1305 will stand up to any kind of weather. It also connects to Heart-Rate Monitor / Combo (Speed & Cadence) Sensors and displays information via Bluetooth Smart technology.HOLUX is set to unveil its first smartwatch - the WRL-8100

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) has received its first order from Shanghai Haier IC, an IC design company in China that develops microcontrollers, embedded memories and radio-frequency (RF) connectivity semiconductors, for a V93000 Smart Scale tester in the cost-efficient Dragon configuration with a highly compact A-Class test head, Advantest's smallest.Shanghai Haier IC will use the tester in embedded Flash, RF microcontroller (RF-MCU) and digital probe testing for all of the products on its technology roadmap, most of which rely on embedded Flash memory for applications such as smart grid, smart home, the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial controls and consumer electronics."We were looking for a universal platform that could efficiently test our full range of devices while achieving the lowest cost of test and reducing our time to market," said Wang Zhenyu, Operation Director of Shanghai Haier IC. "Advantest's V93000 system has the scalability and flexibility to meet our performance demands while also supporting us in simplifying our supply chain.""For Smart Meter device testing, our V93000 offers higher multi-site efficiency, faster test times and a lower cost of test than the testers Shanghai Haier IC had used in the past," said Hans-Juergen Wagner, senior vice president of the SoC Business Group at Advantest Corporation. "At the same time, the scalability of the V93000 platform allows them to address the broad test challenges of the IoT market. It's this type of industry-leading performance that has enabled the V93000 to reach record sales in the past year, making it the world's most popular semiconductor test platform."The modular V93000 platform can be custom-configured to ensure maximum system loading and provide the highest return on investment (ROI) for each user. It features a universal per-pin architecture for highly efficient multi-site testing of digital I/O protocols, non-volatile memories and A/D and D/A converters, making a dedicated analog card obsolete. In addition, the V93000 tester's capabilities can be extended with an entry Port Scale RF configuration, which enables a 40 percent cost-of-test advantage over PXI-based RF solutions.

U-Reach, a data equipment expert, brings competitive, market-leading products and professional solutions for CFast memory duplication and inspection.Widely application of CFast MemoryCFast memory is the future solution for efficient data transfer. Nowadays, it is widely used in embedded systems, POS systems, arcade gaming systems, and automotive systems. With an SATA adapter, CFast memory can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.High-Volume Devices Duplication and InspectionU-Reach is offering the latest, professional CFast duplicator on the market. The U-Reach CFast duplicator can duplicate up to a maximum of 119 CFast memories. Also it enables data transfers at 3.9GB/min for each individual CFast memory with minimal speed transfer loss. New additional inspection functions such as: speed tests, quality tests, read/write tests, and event log report and durability tests are now integrated into the U-Reach CFast duplicator to benefit end-users.Dual Interface Design Creates FlexibilityThe U-Reach CFast duplicator offers CF and CFast quick socket reallocation modules, and this design gives users a wide range of usage. The duplicator provides a wide range of usage spanning from 1-3, 1-7 to 1-119; satisfying all end-users' need.For further understanding about the CFast duplicator, please log onto http://www.ureach-inc.com/U-Reach's CFast memory duplicator can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.

Taiwanese high power LED lighting company Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. (ALT) successfully debuted its first MR16 spotlight suitable for enclosed fixtures due to its advanced thermal technology and heat dissipation structure. The product has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification.Commonly LED light bulbs are not recommended to go with enclosed fixtures because the air does not circulate well, which then causes the temperature inside the fixture to rise. This affects the heat dissipation, consequently shortening the bulb's life. Yet, ALTLED MR16 (GX5.3 base) can be placed in enclosed fixtures and passed the test under fully enclosed environment. The temperatures of its solid capacitors and electric power components are within the normal operating range and the light bulbs can last up to 30,000 hours.Traditional 50W halogen lamps have long been the solution as the light source for recessed or enclosed luminaires. However, they are not efficient for they consume a lot of energy and have a rather short lifespan. ALTLED MR16 spotlight, on the other hand, is expected to enhance the quality of light for architectures and landscapes, and can even conserve 85% of energy.ALT's heat sink design concept comes from its affiliated company, Super Micro Computer Inc., the fourth largest computer server distributor in the world. ALT uses pure aluminum cooling fins to dissipate the heat – this design can be seen on every ALT product. Baly Luo, ALT's General Manager, states that ALTLED MR16's heat sink design is created with 48 pieces of pure aluminum fins with accurate and precise calculations. The gaps between the fins are just enough for the air to circulate and achieve the maximum surface area for heat transfer at the same time to reach thermal equilibrium within 30 minutes. Through actual tests, the temperature difference between ALT's aluminum substrate and heat sink is within 2 degrees Celsius whereas other companies' difference in temperature can go up to 18 degrees Celsius. The smaller the temperature difference it is between the substrate and heat sink, the more heat is being successfully conducted; which shows a higher efficiency.ALTLED MR16 Spotlight (GX5.3 base) is suitable for fully enclosed fixtures and is already in mass production today. The various specifications from color temperature and beam angle to CRI and color brightness can all be custom-tailored to the needs of architects, lighting design companies, and even buyers with demands for high quality lighting.About Aeon Lighting TechnologyAeon Lighting Technology (ALT) is a leading high-power LED manufacturer that focuses on precision and quality. ALT has acquired hundreds of patents, including state-of-the-art heat sink technology and has been awarded numerous international awards, including M Technology Award (2009), iF Product Design Award (2010), Red Dot Design Award (2011), and Good Design Award (2012). ALT has also obtained international safety certifications such as Energy Star, DLC, UL, ETL, CE, PSE, C-TICK, LVD, FCC, TUV, etc. ALT's team of designers, engineers and sales strive for perfection and provide premium quality products and service for customers worldwide.For further information, please visit Aeon Lighting http://www.aeonlighting.com/.ALT's MR16 has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification

Apple has updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with the new Force Touch trackpad, fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Graphics 6100, two times faster flash and longer battery life. Apple also updated the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with fifth-generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, and added up to two times faster flash to the 13-inch MacBook Air.The new trackpad features built-in force sensors that allow users to click anywhere and haptic feedback that provides a responsive and uniform feel. Users can customize the feel of the trackpad by changing the amount of pressure needed to register each click. The Force Touch trackpad also enables a new gesture called Force Click, a click followed by a deeper press, for tasks like pulling up the definition of a word, quickly seeing a map or glancing at a preview of a file.The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display also features fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 3.1GHz, with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 3.4GHz, faster integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100, and flash storage that is up to two times faster, with throughput up to 1.6GBps. In addition, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback.The updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 2.2GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2GHz, integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, delivering up to 20Gbps of transmission speed, twice the bandwidth of the previous generation. The 13-inch MacBook Air also features faster flash storage that is up to two times faster than the previous generation.The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is priced starting at US$1,299 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage; US$1,499 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage; and US$1,799 with a 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 512GB of flash storage.Configure-to-order options for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display include a faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processor up to 3.1GHz, up to 16GB of memory and flash storage up to 1TB.The 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$899, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,099. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$999, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,199.Configure-to-order options for the MacBook Airs include a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory and up to 512GB flash storage.Apple MacBook Air notebookPhoto: CompanyApple 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina notebookPhoto: Company

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook product line with every component having been redesigned to create a Mac that weighs two pounds and is 13.1mm thin, according to the vendor. The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display, a full-size keyboard, the new Force Touch trackpad, a USB-C port for data transfer, video out and charging in a single connector, and a new battery design. The new MacBook is available in three aluminum finishes - gold, silver and gray.Measuring 13.1mm at its thickest point, the new MacBook design is 24% thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air. With a new precision-milled unibody enclosure featuring integrated Wi-Fi antennas and a top case with polished stainless steel Apple logo.The new keyboard is 34% thinner and uses an Apple-designed butterfly mechanism that is 40% thinner than a traditional keyboard scissor mechanism yet four times more stable, the vendor said.The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2,304 by 1,440. With a larger aperture for each pixel, the new Retina display is also efficient and uses 30% less energy than existing Mac notebook Retina displays, while delivering the same level of brightness, Apple said.With no moving parts or vents, the new MacBook was designed to be the first fanless Mac notebook for silent, efficient performance. MacBook features the new fifth-generation Intel Core M processor that runs at 5W and Intel HD Graphics 5300.The new MacBook also features a USB-C port. A new industry standard, USB-C supports higher wattage charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) data transfer and DisplayPort 1.2 all in a single connector that is one-third the size of a traditional USB port.Every new Mac comes with OS X Yosemite, a redesigned and refined version of OS X.The new MacBook will begin shipping on April 10. The MacBook comes with a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,299; and with a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz, 8GB of memory, 512GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,599.Apple new 12-inch ultra-thin MacBookPhoto: Company

Apple has announced that the Apple Watch will be available on April 24 to customers in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US.The Apple Watch introduces technologies including the Digital Crown, an innovation to help users scroll, zoom and navigate without obstructing the display. The Retina display with Force Touch on the Apple Watch senses the difference between a tap and a press, providing a new way to access relevant controls. The Taptic Engine delivers a gentle tap on the wrist whenever the user receives a notification or message.The Apple Watch keeps time to within 50 milliseconds of the universal time standard (UTC). The Apple Watch can be personalized with watch faces ranging from traditional analog such as the Chronograph face, to the information-rich Modular face, or animated butterflies and jellyfish on the Motion face.The Apple Watch's Activity app provides a simple visual snapshot of users' daily activity with three rings that measure active calories burned, brisk activity and how often users stood up to take a break from sitting during the day.The Apple Watch is available in two different sizes, 38mm and 42mm, and in three collections - Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition. Apple Watch Sport features a lightweight anodized aluminum case in silver and gray with a Retina display protected by strengthened Ion-X glass and matching high-performance fluoroelastomer Sport Band in five colors. The Apple Watch collection comes with a choice of three different leather straps, a stainless steel link bracelet and Milanese loop, and a black or white Sport Band. The Apple Watch Edition features cases specially crafted from custom rose or yellow 18K gold alloys developed to be twice as hard as standard gold, a Retina display protected by polished sapphire crystal and a choice of straps and bands with 18K gold clasps, buckles or pins.The Apple Watch delivers up to 18-hour all-day battery life and comes with a unique charging solution that combines Apple's MagSafe technology with inductive charging for a quick connection.Beginning April 10 in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK and the US, the Apple Watch will be available for preview, try-on by appointment at Apple's retail stores, and available for pre-order through the Apple Online Store. On April 24, The Apple Watch will be available online or by reservation in Apple's retail stores and select Apple authorized resellers in China and Japan. Customers who purchase online or in-store from Apple will be offered personal setup to customize and pair the Apple Watch with their iPhones.The Apple Watch is available in three collections, Apple Watch Sport, priced at US$349 and US$399; Apple Watch, available from US$549 to US$1,099; and Apple Watch Edition with prices starting at US$10,000.Apple Watch smartwatchesPhoto: Company

Cadence Design Systems has announced that Global Unichip achieved first-silicon success integrating tri-band analog front-end (AFE) intellectual property (IP) with WiGig (IEEE 802.11ad), enabling integration of digital logic and analog monolithic die in an advanced 28nm complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) process. The availability of the silicon-proven Cadence tri-band AFE IP running at 3.5 Giga-samples per second (GS/s) saved GUC's end customer over a year of total development time.The tri-band AFE IP is available for immediate integration and tapeout, according to Cadence.The WiGig specification enables near-field streaming of uncompressed HDTV content and has emerged as a leading innovation to cut the HDMI cord in TV entertainment rooms, as well as flexibly extend the HDTV experience into other venues, Cadence said. Citing ABI Research, Cadence indicated that over 1.5 billion chipsets with 802.11ad will be shipped in 2018.The tri-band AFE IP includes WiGig (802.11ad) and Wi-Fi (802.11n or 802.11ac), and enables the throughput rate of up to 3.5GS/S needed to support uncompressed HDTV video. The AFE IP contains new dual-analog-to-digital converter (ADC), dual-digital-to-analog converter (DAC), phase-locked loop (PLL), oscillator and fast wake-up functions. The IP provides customers the flexibility to build SoCs for applications including Internet of Things (IoT), tablets, PCs, shared workstations, media hubs, network-attached storage (NAS), set-top boxes and digital/HDTVs."The wireless market continues to evolve quickly with demand for higher throughput requirements. We are investing in this emerging area to have the expertise to accelerate our customer's product time to market," said Yawlin Hwang, worldwide sales VP of Global Unichip. "We chose to work with Cadence on this emerging market segment as they not only offered the silicon-proven AFE IP, they also surpassed the performance requirements for the interface."

The benefits of industrial wireless networks in IP surveillance is growing significantly. Wireless technologies can allow digital surveillance video to be easily transmitted in outdoor and remote areas. However, in harsh environments, enterprise wireless networks are unable to satisfy the high demands of connectivity and reliability, therefore, industrial grade wireless network devices are designed to deal with the more demanding requirements found in harsh outdoor environments.Industrial wireless is exceptionally well suited for providing a remote monitoring link to cameras located in an isolated area. Long range industrial wireless is also suitable for linking buildings together in rural areas where installing physical cables such as fiber optics is not cost effective.Today's industrial networks face a set of difficult communication challenges. How to ensure reliable mobile connectivity for vehicles and equipment are critical. The device should not only survive under extreme temperatures but also the constant shock and vibration of mobile applications. Standard networking protocols such as latency, jitter and packet-loss are also of high concern when selecting suitable equipment for IP surveillance systems.Antaira Technologies' wireless networking devices are designed to solve commonly encountered connectivity issues. The constantly increasing rate of traffic causes serious congestion issues in network throughput. Antaira wireless products have a built-in IEEE 802.11n standard to improve bandwidth to 300Mbps, a much faster throughput than the ones found in the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g standards. With a continued focus on advancements, Antaira Technologies is also looking into the most up to date wireless standards. Wireless features such as the emerging IEEE 802.11ac protocol will increase the maximum available bandwidth to speeds of up to 1.3 gigabits per second.Furthermore, wireless devices have been adopting more advanced security protocols such as WPA2, IEEE 802.11i and IEEE 802.1x to ensure that the privacy of data transmission is protected. The combination of IP surveillance with wireless technology results in a reliable and more secure alternative to hardwired applications and offers the following features:* Eliminating installation costs* Mobile application by applying 3G /4G * Flexible network scalability options* Easy to deploy by using user friendly designed configuration* Supports different modes (AP/Repeater/Router)* Remote monitoring for surveillanceThe advantage of using industrial grade wireless network devices does not only provide resistance for environmental concerns. Industrial grade equipment also offers high bandwidth connections and advanced security options. Both of which are ideal for creating point-to-point connections between locations where traditional hardwiring is not an ideal solution. Industrial grade equipment is the only practical solution in mobile applications; where the constant shock and vibration that is exerted on the equipment would quickly cause failures in commercial equipment that has not been tested or certified for shock and vibration prone environments.The advantages of using a wireless network with IP surveillance systems are endless. According to statistics, Asia has had a tendency to be the leader in the world of security when it comes to the most up to date technologies. Over the next ten years, as reported by Allied Market Research, APAC will see the most growth in the IP surveillance industry with an estimated market size of 57 Billion. With the rapidly growing market, users will encounter a growing number of applications that will require rugged equipment for their applications. This continued expansion of IP surveillance systems in industrial environments will prove the undeniable importance of industrial grade networking equipment.Antaira has offered a full spectrum of product lines that feature reliable Ethernet infrastructures, extended temperature tolerance, and rugged enclosure designs.