Indium Corporation will feature NC-SMQ75 die-attach solder paste at Productronica China March 17-19, 2015, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in Shanghai, China.NC-SMQ75 is an ultralow residue, halogen-free, die-attach solder paste that leaves a completely benign, almost undetectable, residue of approximately 0.4 weight percent of paste. It is designed for reflow in a nitrogen or forming gas atmosphere of 100 ppm oxygen or less and can survive the high temperatures associated with both high-lead (Pb) and gold-tin alloy reflow.This product is designed to eliminate the cleaning step in power semiconductor assembly, especially in clip-bonding and similar applications that do not use a wirebond. The post-reflow residue has been certified "Power-Safe" and approved to MSL1, 2, and 3 by multiple customers in Asia.Indium Corporation will be at booth 1368 in Hall E1 at Productronica China.Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, solar, thin-film, and thermal management markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit www.indium.com or email abrown@indium.com. You can also follow our experts From One Engineer To Another (#FOETA) at www.facebook.com/indium or https://twitter.com/IndiumCorp.
Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) will hold its annual VOICE developer conference on May 12-13 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, California and May 22 at the Radisson Blu Pudong Century Park in Shanghai, China.VOICE 2015 will include technical presentations, a partners' expo, and interactive discussion sessions for users of the V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest handlers and test cell solutions, offering extensive learning and networking opportunities for all attendees.The conference offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications. In addition, on May 14, a special Workshop Day will be held at Advantest's San Jose site, offering hands-on demonstrations and small group instruction for a limited number of attendees.VOICE 2015 registration is now open. Early bird registration discounts are available from January 7 to February 27, 2015. Receive a 20% discount off of the Silicon Valley registration and a 50% discount off of the May 14 Workshop registration. To register and learn more, visit the VOICE 2015 website at https://www.advantest.com/voice/index.htm.Registration for VOICE 2015 in Shanghai is by invitation only and the papers in Shanghai will be presented in Mandarin Chinese. Those interested in attending the Shanghai event should contact mktgcomms@advantest.com for more information.A limited number of VOICE 2015 sponsorships are still available. Learn more at https://www.advantest.com/voice/Sponsorship/index.htm.About Advantest VOICE 2015Managed by a steering committee of volunteer representatives from Advantest and its customers, VOICE is the leading conference for the growing international community of users and strategic partners involved with Advantest's V93000 and T2000 SoC test platforms as well as Advantest handlers and test cell solutions. The conference offers a unique opportunity to take part in making semiconductor testing operations as efficient and cost-effective as possible. Attendees gain and share valuable insights, build long-lasting relationships and learn what's new about Advantest test equipment, handlers and applications. Learn more about VOICE at https://www.advantest.com/voice/index.htm
G.SKILL International Co. Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory and solid-state storage, is proud to release the Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit at CL16-16-16-36, and a new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3200MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit with a faster CL15-15-15-35 timing.The new Ripjaws 4 DDR4 3400MHz 16GB (4GBx4) memory kit is made from hand-picked IC and G.SKILL's highly-selective binning process. It has also been tested for compatibility on the Asus Rampage V Extreme and Gigabyte X99-SOC Champion motherboards. These extremely high end memory kits also come with awesome Turbulence III memory fans!G.SKILL is also excited to reach an amazing DDR4 frequency of 4255MHz CL18-18-18 under extreme overclocking! This amazing achievement was attained on the Asus Rampage V Extreme motherboard (X99 chipset) and with the Intel i7-5960X processor, all under sub-zero liquid nitrogen cooling. A CPU-Z record validation can be found at http://valid.canardpc.com/zqe93e.In the short six months of release, DDR4 memory has been pushed faster than ever. With a low standard voltage requirement of 1.20V and a high standard 2133MHz starting frequency, DDR4 still has plenty of untapped potential in future releases as well as improved performance on future platforms. Given its advantages compared to the previous generation of DDR3, the DDR4 technology still has a long road filled with a wide range of possibilities. This is definitely a technology to watch out for in 2015.About G.SKILLEstablished in 1989 by PC hardware enthusiasts, G.SKILL specializes in high performance memory and SSD products, designed for PC gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Combining technical innovation and rock solid quality through our in-house testing lab and talented R&D team, G.SKILL continues to create record-breaking memory for each generation of hardware and hold the no. 1 brand title in overclocking memory.DDR4-3400MHz memory kit
According to IEK, shipments of wearable devices are expected to reach 191.2 million units, with total market value reaching up to US$20.55 billion in 2018. This will trigger rising demand for energy-efficient, paper-thin, and light-weight thin-film batteries, with the most opportunities coming from flexible thin-film cells.With advancements in modern technologies come radical changes to the way people work or use products. Today, hospitals can use RFID tags to keep track of patients' medication histories and blood transfusion records so as to minimize the possibility of malpractice. Storage managers can use active RFID to keep an eye on quantities and locations of incoming and outgoing inventory so as to ease workload of manual inventory check. Further examples of smart applications arising from technological advancements include one-time password tokens, gift cards, and smart hotel room keys.Many of the above-mentioned smart applications require a display window that needs a stable power supply in order to read the information on the card. As a result, demand for thin-film lithium batteries is soaring. However, thin-film lithium batteries are mostly purchased from international suppliers, which has induced high costs and hindered the progress of application development.Seeing the market needs, Toes Opto-Mechatronics, a spin-off that was formerly Tatung's Center of Automation 10 years ago, started to develop crucial and unique equipment for manufacturing batteries based on its mature automation technologies. The devotion is now bearing fruitful results, and the company will actively invest in building battery plants, said Wen-Jinn Liang, vice president, Toes Opto-Mechatronics. Toes will focus on niche products including secondary and flexible batteries in the future, starting with smart cards at the beginning and progressing to wearable devices in the long run.Transition to thin-film batteries based on automated manufacturing technologiesTsung-Yeh Yang, Ph.D., manager, sales department, energy development factory, Toes Opto-Mechatronics, pointed out the thin-film battery is a type of lithium battery and is generally made by CVD deposition of anode and cathode materials which are then assembled into a battery cell as thin as a few microns. However, the process is complicated and the equipment is costly, so production in mass quantities is not easily achieved and thus poses a challenge to end product applications.In light of this, Toes decided to move away from traditional sputtering and evaporation processes. Instead, Toes uses manganese dioxide (positive electrode) and lithium metal (negative electrode) to form colloidal electrolyte with high polymer so that the battery resembles a liquid battery but better adapts to extreme high or low temperature environments without safety concern such as leakage. Complemented with Toes' development and manufacture capabilities of high precision assembly equipment, mass production at accelerated speed is made feasible.Toes' core technologies in flexible thin-film batteries originate from two major aspects. One is the bonding technology that sets itself part from traditional roll bonding or stacking and simulates the concept of gluing sheets of paper together so that the cell electrode modules are close-packed. The other is surface modification of current collectors that ingeniously eliminates corrugation resulted from bending common metal materials.Yang indicated bonding and surface modification are exactly the processes critical to the thinness and flexibility features of thin-film cells. Three unique advantages come from these processes – current collectors formed of active materials, self-designed bonding equipment, and colloidal electrolyte uncommon in the industry. These technological advantages have given rise to the safety, ultra-thinness, flexibility, and high capacity features of Toes' thin-film batteries.Portable electronic products are booming and applications adopting thin-film batteries are widespread, including Easy Cards used to pay transportation fares, identifiers for safety control, transmitters for wireless communication, smart cards for banking transactions, electronic purses, and even cosmetic or medicated patches. As such, Toes will undoubtedly focus on these smart applications surrounding portable electronics as its top priority.However, looking forward to the future, the ideal stage for flexible thin-film batteries will be wearable devices with explosive opportunities. As known to all, since 2013 Google has launched Google Glass and industry leaders such as SONY as well as Samsung have marketed smart watches, which has set off a trend of wearable devices followed by applications in multiple fields including information, entertainment, exercise, fitness, medical care, manufacturing, and military, all full of great development potential. However, these products, whether smart wrist bands or smart watches, all face the problems of insufficient battery life and battery installation compromising product design aesthetics. Flexible and high-capacity watch strap batteries are the answer to these problems, which open up massive opportunities for Toes' thin-film batteries.Liang said Toes will be able to produce flexible batteries in mass quantities in 2015 and will initially target powered smart card technologies. Marketing focus will be on sheet or stick secondary batteries in response to needs arising from e-commerce (secure transactions), thin keyboards, electronic books, and the gift market. Looking forward beyond 2015, Toes will focus on wearable devices as the design of wearable devices will have no boundaries. Compared to traditional button cells, flexible thin-film batteries will break the barriers that constraint designers' creativity, thereby bringing forth opportunities beyond imagination.Wen-Jinn Liang (left), Vice President, Toes Opto-Mechatronics and Tsung-Yeh Yang, Ph.D., Manager, Sales Department, Energy Development Factory
On November 15th, 2014, a 17-meter long fuel cell passenger ferry began her first daily service in Sun Moon Lake, the world-wide famous National Scenic Area in central Taiwan. Each year more than 6 millions of tourists visit Sun Moon Lake to sightsee this beautiful landscape.This fuel cell ferry named Star of Hope was designed and manufactured in response to the rise of environment protection awareness and the elevation of passengers' comfort requirement. Star of Hope emits no green house gas, and also removes fossil fuel odor by adopting the cutting-edge design of fuel cell and battery hybrid-power solution.The fuel cell electric powertrain of Star of Hope was designed and integrated by YC SYNERGY(YCS) in Taiwan. YCS spent a little over 8 months to fully complete the production and integration of the electric propulsion system. After multiple and detailed testing and the certification process, Star of Hope is the only electric ferry that passes all major performance and safety inspection by the Ministry of Transportation in Taiwan.Star of Hope uses a catamaran design, or twin hulls, to reduce water resistance and expand the deck space for accommodating up to 90 passengers. The power train includes 2 sets of 40KW motors operating simultaneously at over 300 Volt power, and with YCS's transmission design, the ferry can reach over 10 knots. At 6 knots cruising speed, the running time can last for over 8 hours. Furthermore, this vehicle is also equipped with solar panel as an auxiliary power for the light-current system.YCS' powertrain has dual power source, fuel cell and Li battery. The PEM Fuel Cell that YCS uses in the powertrain solution has several advantages: fast start-up, low reaction temperature (<80 degree C), long life, and excellent for repetitive start-stop operation. Integrated with YCS' fast power demand responding system, the fuel cell can provide needed power in time. With LiFe battery, the solution can provide high power output and long cruising range.About YC SYNERGY (YCS)YCS provides complete 3-in-1 electric powertrain solution integrating motor transmission, control system, and power source (fuel cell and battery). From design, manufacturing, to installation, YCS provides one-stop-shop for boats, automobiles, and various applications. YCS has the capability to support all customers in overcoming complications and challenges when implementing electric power source. For more information about YCS, please visitGhttp://www.ycsynergy.com.tw/Star of Hope cruises in Sun Moon LakeYCS fuel cell and battery solution
CAYIN will take part in the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) trade show in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on February 10-12, 2015. CAYIN will take this opportunity to discuss smart digital signage trends in 2015 and demonstrate its new 4K video wall solutions.Technology plays a big part in our everyday lives. Consumers are shifting their focus to more delicate and personal solutions. Integration with mobile devices, extended applications, and diverse solutions such as two-way, data-driven, cloud-based services become crucial to the goal of living smarter. These elements also offer enormous potential for the digital signage market.Use Digital Signage to Get the Most Out of Big DataDigital Signage advanced monitoring and reporting software can generate complete statistics and charts, which give media owners a comprehensive understanding of out-of-home media. Moreover, media owners can reach their target audience and provide them valuable information or services at the right time, to the right place, and serving the right needs by integrating dynamic mobile data.Interactive Digital Signage Empower Internet of ThingsThe concept of the "Internet of things in smart cities" has attracted increasing attention in recent years, paving the way of digital signage towards unlimited innovation in diverse industries. Whether combined with mobile devices, RFID, augmented reality, somatosensory, facial recognition, or omni-channel technology, digital signage builds a bridge of communication between people and brands or even cities. Through the network connection, digital signage can integrate both physical and virtual components and serve as a powerful marketing channel.Extended Software Development Creates New OpportunitiesWith CAYIN powerful SDK (software development kit), digital signage can empower competitive advantages of each industry in the near future. Developing proprietary management tools via HTTP-based APIs and creating unique applications can also improve the efficiency of resource integration between vertical markets and take digital signage to the next level.CAYIN sincerely welcomes you to visit ISE 2015, the largest professional AV and system integration trade show in Europe, on February 10-12, 2015. You are more than welcome to visit CAYIN and share its innovative ideas in the digital signage world. Booth No. 8-F235About CAYIN TechnologyCAYIN 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 will take this opportunity to discuss smart digital signage trends in 2015 and demonstrate its new 4K video wall solutions.
Gigabyte Technology is exhibiting its latest innovations at CES 2015 in Las Vegas, the US during January 6-9, with a focus on X99-SOC Champion, a high-end motherboard equipped with Intel chipset X99 and supporting Core i7 CPU and DDR4 memory.The motherboard adopts Gigabyte's fourth-generation power management module and third-generation PowlRstage chip to help reduce overall power consumption. It also features Turbo M.2 and SATA Express configuration to accelerate data transmission for solid state drive (SSD) and improve graphics output.Gigabyte also unveiled its latest Brix and Brix S micro PCs featuring Intel's new 14nm fifth-generation Core processors. Both micro PCs support dual-screen output via HDMI and mini DisplayPort and support up to Ultra HD resolution.They also feature near field communication (NFC) support and are able to connect with up to eight NFC-ready devices.Gigabyte also cooperated with several system integrators such as Cyberpower and iBuypower to develop customized PCs and is showcasing 10 of these models at the show.Gigabyte X99-SOC Champion motherboardPhoto: Company
Intel has unveiled the fifth-generation Intel Core processor family built on Intel's 14nm manufacturing process during CES 2015. The CPUs provides the foundation for interactive experiences with Intel RealSense technology, Intel Wireless Display (Intel WiDi) and voice assistants.With the Broadwell microarchitecture, the new Intel Core processors are purpose-built for the next generation of compute devices offering a thin, light and efficient experience across traditional notebooks, 2-in-1s, ultrabook devices, Chromebooks, all-in-one (AIO) desktops and mini PCs, Intel said.Intel also started shipping its next generation 14nm processor for tablets, codenamed Cherry Trail. The new system on a chip will offer new user experiences such as Intel RealSense technology and Intel Context Aware technology capabilities. New products based on Cherry Trail will be introduced starting in the first half of 2015.Intel 14nm Broadwell-based Core processorPhoto: Company
Global warming and climate change are posing threats to the environment that our lives rely on. This has given rise to the concepts of green buildings that encompass greening, water conservation, and energy saving. In recent years, governments have begun turning these concepts into laws and policies, and now it is hoped by combining ICT advancements, buildings can incorporate smart active sensing functions so that smart green buildings will become a prevailing trend.Smart green buildings are ones incorporating information communication technologies. That is, high-tech systems and equipment are introduced into green buildings so that building space is furnished with smart active sensing functions to achieve security, health, convenience, comfort, energy saving, and sustainability purposes. The concepts of smart green buildings are becoming a new trend in the modern construction industry as they can carry the pursuit of green buildings – towards eco-balance, energy saving, waste reduction, and health promotion etc. – a step forward, which is very meaningful to today's environment.The word "smart" in smart green buildings is not just a catchy term but it signifies the integration of software and hardware systems to make low-current system smart. If a business owner wishes to bring smart green buildings into reality, he or she will have to consider various aspects such as an infrastructure that includes air conditioning, chiller units, motors, water pumps, power generators, wires and cables, in addition to low-current equipment such as a PBX phone system, a surveillance system, a SA/BA security monitoring system, an information network, and finally a back-end management system to enable centralized monitoring and control on all segments. The magnitude and complexity obviously exceeds what most system or equipment suppliers can offer.Complete supply capabilities enable delivery of one-stop serviceBreeze Yeh, Director, Energy Saving Department, Energy Business Division, Tatung Company, pointed out the company is capable of supplying total solutions covering entire building infrastructure. Its solutions integrate power generators, power systems, air conditioning and others, plus central monitoring systems that can control multiple units including air conditioning, illumination, electricity, fire protection, access control, and CCTV systems. In addition, the company also manufactures smart home appliances. Tatung is therefore considered the most capable in the industry in terms of system integration for smart green buildings.As such, Tatung hopes to fulfill its corporate social responsibility by providing total solutions and all-in-one service for smart green buildings to help business owners, architects, and electrical engineers construct sustainable smart green buildings according to the eight smart building indicators. Tatung's efforts are meant to make that sure building residents can enjoy smart devices, that energy saving and carbon reduction can be achieved, and that rooftop solar photovoltaic systems can be utilized to generate energy.Yeh stated Tatung, to strengthen its capabilities of supplying smart green building systems, first pulled together multiple business units in the corporation to enhance the ability to offer integrated solutions. Based on such capabilities, Tatung started with construction projects under development and has now expanded to smart homes, smart communities, smart factory facilities, and smart commercial complexes. Tatung has vast experiences turning both existing buildings and new projects smart.By reinventing its own properties, Tatung refines competence in smart green buildingsAn example of work for smart factory facilities and commercial complexes was a project to turn the office of Elitegroup Computer Systems – a Tatung subsidiary located in Neihu – into a smart building. A lot of efforts were made in rewiring and installing multiple smart systems. For example, the parking lot is equipped with network surveillance cameras and eTag license plate identification for smart access control. Once a vehicle is admitted into the parking lot, the parking space guidance system as well as illumination control will be activated to help the driver park the vehicle, and then based on the driver's identity (e.g. employee or visitor), the parking system can seamlessly connect to the employee attendance system, air conditioning/power control system at the employee's desk, or the visitor system and meeting room reservation system. This way, equipment including lighting, air conditioning, computer monitors, or electric curtains can be adjusted according to personal preferences whether based on remote settings by the person or predefined settings by the system automatically. These functions allow all activities of the employees or visitors in the building to become very smart.As to smart residences and smart communities, in addition to key functions including infrastructure wiring configuration, safety and disaster prevention, energy saving, and facility management, Tatung also works on providing conveniences and healthcare services. For instance, home owners can use handheld devices to remotely check conditions in the home and even remotely control appliances or air conditioning. Furthermore, Tatung establishes a communication interface between communities and healthcare institutions so that the elderly can regularly upload physiological information such as blood pressure and heart rate, and healthcare professionals can provide remote medical services promptly when needed.Government regulations in Taiwan stipulate that all publicly-owned buildings with construction costs exceeding NT$200 million must obtain a smart building label effective from July 2013, and then floor area ratio incentives for private properties are applicable. Yeh thinks that the government has created a favorable environment to lead and drive the trend of smart green buildings in Taiwan. Founded on its own capabilities in system integration and supported with guidance from Taiwan Intelligent Building Association (TIBA), Tatung is fully committed to the development of smart green buildings.Breeze Yeh, Director, Energy Saving Department, Energy Business Division, Tatung Company.
From 16th to 20th of March the most important show "CeBIT 2015" for IT Professionals will start again. You, as an industry professional, shouldn't miss the latest developments in the market. Taiwanese products which are well-known for its excellent quality will also mainly be showcased in Hall 5, Hall 13 and Hall 17.CeBIT offers a special area called Global Sourcing Area in Hall 17 which is the perfect spot for professional buyers and traders to efficiently compare and finally buy products and services. And this area represents the world's biggest marketplace for professional buyers of IT components, accessories and devices. Meanwhile, there's another special display Communication & Networks in Hall 13 will focus on the full range of innovative solutions for professional communication – conventional telephony, IP and SIP as well as broadband solutions and network technologies, plus telecommunications infrastructure.The range of items extends from individual parts and components to finished products and solutions. Here you can find the latest breakthroughs for all your different company departments: from mobile devices to displays and audio technologies, making CeBIT your ideal partner for IT business.So, plan your visit with us!In this respect, we want to personally invite you to our show in Hanover / Germany next years' March. Please click http://go.messe.de/bpn18 for the free entrance and we look forward to see you soon!
