NXP Semiconductors (NXP Semiconductors N.V.), the global leader in integrated mobile solutions, showcased an expanded portfolio of cutting edge technology for total mobile solutions that reflect the company's long-term commitment and dedication to enable security and connectivity for a smarter world.Mobile devices are dramatically changing the way people interact with both the physical and cyber world, while also bringing endless opportunities in terms of convenience, comfort and efficiency for end users. A growing number of top-of-the-line smartphones come built with an increasing number of security, sensor and audio chips, as phone makers look for innovative and intuitive user interface technologies to differentiate their product offerings from the competition.NXP is a developer of contactless NFC, or near field communication chips, which are now widely used in mobile phones as well as banking and transportation cards. NXP's NFC solution has already been adopted by major mobile phone brands in Greater China. Among these design wins, the PN650 chip has been selected by OPPO, the leading smartphone supplier in China, for its latest smartphone Find 7 to initiate a wide range of mobile applications, including payments, loyalty programs, card access, transit passes and other customized services.NXP is also the world's largest supplier of secure technology that successfully enables billions of transactions in peoples' daily lives, ensuring interoperability and security in a connected ecosystem.In China, NXP Semiconductors' strategic partner Wuhan Tianyu Information Industry Co., Ltd (Tianyu) has been appointed as the supplier for the home-banking reader project by the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC). NXP has a long-term close cooperation with Tianyu providing high quality Integrated Circuit (IC) chips for applications in banking card readers. Under the ICBC agreement with Tianyu, NXP will co-design and provide an advanced intelligent identification solution for the ICBC project. This is a breakthrough design that is driven in part by the increased demand for a more secure online shopping experience by Chinese consumers, and is expected to change our payment means in the future.The NXP home-banking reader provides a more convenient and efficient mobile payment solution which can verify security authentication data with any professional reader or other devices such as cell phones, computers or set top-boxes which are enabled to read the financial IC card embedded with NXP chips. As such the security verification can be done without the need for an additional U-key dongle. The home-banking reader device is connected via a USB port or similar interconnectivity port and can support extensive-use dual-interface cards to safeguard online financial activities.As smartphone makers continue to seek innovations to enhance user experience, NXP expects new market opportunities in its smart sensor platform solution. Coming complete with smart audio, the sensor hub is both a sensor fusion software and an environmental sensor. The platform can be used with a smartphone to read ambient temperature around phone users in real time and display it on the screen. Key to this system is a software algorithm that can calculate internal temperature of a smart phone and then reference it to an external temperature sensor to automatically extrapolate to get real ambient temperature.Furthermore, NXP's new audio system transforms the listening experience, enabling louder, richer sound quality from virtually any mobile device. The improvement allows consumers, handset makers and operators to immediately hear the difference. NXP's TFA9895, second-generation speaker booster solution further improves the sound quality of handsets and tablets via a new multi-band compression feature that enhances the way music and voice sound, even at louder speaker volumes."Being fully aware of the increasing growth of mobile devices, NXP has been collaborating with partners globally to modernize the way people connect and interact with the world," said Steve Owen, Executive Vice President, NXP Semiconductors. "Security and connectivity has been part of NXP's core value for a long time. The collaborations represent our determination to lead and develop the ecosystem in the market. We're excited to work together with like-minded partners and are committed to continue these success stories with even more exciting applications and innovations ahead of us."

NXP Semiconductors N.V. and DATANG TELECOM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD recently announced that they have been awarded a business license for their joint venture (JV) by the Chinese Government. This marks the establishment of China's first true automotive semiconductor business.Headquartered in Nantong, China, near Shanghai, Datang NXP Semiconductors Co., Ltd. has begun operations. The company will focus on the research, development and sale of advanced application specific automotive ICs in High Performance Mixed Signal technology. NXP - already the number 1 automotive semiconductors supplier for China – has a 49% share in the JV with Datang Telecom owning the other 51%.The staff at Datang NXP Semiconductors Co., Ltd., comprised of local engineers and experts, will have a particular focus on developing semiconductor solutions supporting the growing demand for new automotive energy technologies for electric and hybrid vehicles in China. The Chinese government has placed emphasis on its commitment to developing energy saving and new energy vehicles that will support its growing economy.Datang NXP Semiconductors expects a ten-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 70% in the number of electric vehicles (EV), from less than 20,000 to over 3 million units in the next 10 years. The Chinese government is extending its program to subsidize the purchase of EVs, from 25 to more than 80 cities, and plans to invest heavily in building more charging infrastructure to support EVs, installing over 200,000 charging stations throughout the country."This is a very exciting time for NXP in China. With this JV we are in an ideal position to take advantage of the opportunities this diverse market presents. We are confident that the Chinese governments' investment program will be instrumental in driving the private customers' appetite for electric vehicles," said Drue Freeman, senior vice president, global automotive sales & marketing, NXP Semiconductors. "Alongside Datang Telecom we are making a long-term investment in China, and pioneering market-leading automotive solutions. Through these solutions we will be able to drive the industry forward in China and go on to make a positive impact on other markets across the world.""Bringing together the expertise of the market leader in China, NXP, and the local knowledge of Datang Telecom puts us in an ideal position to lead the Chinese automotive semiconductor market," said Paul Zhang chief executive officer and general manager of Datang NXP Semiconductors Co. Ltd. "What's important for us is that we are able to address the needs of the Chinese market as a local Chinese company, whether it's supporting electrification of modern vehicles or enabling power management; we will continue to innovate and offer solutions that will enable Chinese customers to meet the requirements of this incredibly fast growing automotive market. We have already begun this process, shipping products supporting light leveller systems, which NXP contributed to the JV."

Acer held a global launch event themed A Touch More Connected in New York on April 29, unveiling four new notebooks, two tablets, two AIO (all-in-one) PCs and a notebook/tablet 2-in-1 for launch in late May or June. Acer: New products Code name Type of product Recommended retail price Aspire E 11 11.6-inch Windows 8.1 notebook US$270, CNY2,599 (US$419) in the China market Aspire V 11 (touch) 11.6-inch Windows 8.1 touch-screen notebook US$370 Aspire E 14 14-inch Windows 8.1 touch-screen notebook US$299, CNY3,999 in the China market Aspire E 15 15.6-inch Windows 8.1 touch-screen notebook Iconia Tab 7 7-inch Android 4.4 tablet with 3G EUR149 (US$207) Iconia One 7 7-inch Android 4.2 tablet featuring gaming/entertainment performance US$130 Aspire U5-620 23-inch Windows 8.1 touch-screen AIO PC US$999 Aspire Z3-615 23-inch Windows 8.1 AIO PC US$600, CNY4,499 in the China market Aspire Switch 10 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 notebook/tablet 2-in-1(with keyboard dock) US$380 Source: Company, compiled by Digitimes, April 2014Acer 23-inch Aspire U5-620Photo: CompanyAcer Aspire Switch 10Photo: Company

Swedish WTS (Wonder Technology Solutions) has launched Trax, the world's smallest and smartest personal tracking device for children and pets. Based on a u-blox GNSS receiver module with integrated antenna and cellular module, the tiny tracker can be located anywhere, anytime via a free Android or iPhone mobile phone app.In addition to real time tracking, Trax provides flexible geofence alerts, and can even monitor how fast your teenager is driving. It also works indoors thanks to a proprietary dead reckoning algorithm that delivers a position even when satellites are out of sight. Accurate down to 1.5 meters, the robust, water resistant device also provides an "augmented reality" mode that helps users locate their trackers using a Smartphone's built-in camera view.To achieve the smallest possible size, Trax takes advantage of u-blox' CAM-M8Q GNSS receiver module which has a built-in antenna. CAM-M8Q (Chip Antenna Module) provides both small size (9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm) and multi-GNSS capability. It is based on a u-blox M8 chip and includes an integrated chip antenna plus SAW filter, LNA, TCXO, RTC crystal and passives. The surface-mount module is also extremely low in height making very thin customer designs possible."Trax is the world's smallest and most versatile personal tracking device available, packed with features designed to provide peace of mind to parents and pet owners almost anywhere in the world," said Fredrik Danelius, Managing Director at WTS, "By combining the leading GNSS and cellular technologies from u blox, we have designed a tiny, reliable, low-cost device that protects our most valuable family members: children and pets."Trax comes with an integrated SIM-card and two years of free data and roaming in 33 countries. It is charged via USB and typically lasts between two and four days on a full battery. For wireless connectivity, device integrates a u blox "SARA-G3" GSM/GPRS module which is footprint compatible with the SARA-U2 UMTS/HSPA module for easy 2G to 3G upgrade."Trax is an elegant and sophisticated example of our embedded GNSS and cellular modules combined to protect people's loved ones", said Pasi Alajoki, Area Sales Manager at u-blox, "It is an extremely important application of our mobile communications and global positioning technology where performance, size and power consumption play a critical role. We are proud WTS chose u-blox for Trax."For more information about u-blox cellular and positioning modules, visit http://www.u-blox.com/CAM-M8Q GNSS antenna module: just add power for drop-in global positioning

APLEX Technology Inc., a global industrial computer product solution provider, announced its first railway BOX PC with EN50155 compliance - ACS-2563, which is specially designed to meet extreme conditions of the world's railways and equipped with M12 connectors, ensuring tightly connections and guarantees safety trip.EN50155 certified with M12 connectorsEN50155 certification implied that a variety of factors have been examined to ensure electronic systems stay well in extreme environment and it divided into four categories such as environmental, EMC, safety and performance test. Each category covers different factors. For instance, environmental test consists of vibration, shock, cooling and dry heat. When rolling stock is operating, it may face different indoor/outdoor scenarios and need to have ability to withstand these harsh conditions, as well as helping drivers stay informed the status of the train. Moreover, ACS-2563 equipped with M12 connectors for LAN/Serial/USB/Power and that not only guarantees water proof (the sealed connectivity) but also ensures security and reliability to avoid damage from connections loosen because of heavy vibrations.Rich ConnectionsPowered by Intel Atom D2550 processor, ACS-2563 reduces power consumption and supports onboard 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 1 x external CFast slot, 2 x mini PCIe expansion slots, providing ultra-expansion functions and storage. It also features WiFi/BT/3G for option. The watchdog timer ensures the device automotive recover from computer malfunctions. Furthermore, to meet EN50155 standard requirement, ACS-2563 can operate under operating temperatures ranging from -25 degrees C to 70 degrees C, and supports wide range 9-36V DC power input and is ideal to apply for in rolling stock applications.Features of ACS-2563:*Intel Atom Processor D2550 1.86GHz*Onboard 4GB DDR3 SDRAM*Fanless Design* 1 x External CFast slot * 2 X mini PCIe expansion* 9-36V DC input*EN-50155 compliance*COM1's pin 9 signal can be set by jumper as RING, +5V,or +12VAbout APLEXAPLEX Technology Inc. is one of the leading brands in industrial computer products. APLEX is dedicated to satisfying customer's needs by offering a comprehensive solutions and applications including industrial panel PCs, Human-machine interfaces (HMI), industrial display, embedded Box PCs. Besides standard products, APLEX also offers customized or OEM/ODM project service to meet special needs of clients. APLEX product applications range from factory automation, transportation, retail, hospitality, environmental monitoring, warehousing, medical, to health care. For more information, please go to http://www.aplex.com.tw/APLEX ACS 2563

Background: Highlands Coffee is a brand of Viet Thai International Joint Stock Company (VTI). Highlands Coffee brand launched into high-end hotels and supermarkets in 2000 via packaged Roast & Ground coffee. They opened their first cafe in October 2002. Till now, with over 50 cafes in Vietnam, Highlands Coffee is looking forward to upgrading their security performance into one single IP-based monitoring system that is proving capable of growing along with the development of the nation continues.Solution50 cafe shops of Highlands Coffee chain was guarded by GKB network cameras ensuring a secure shopping experience. The Highlands Coffee has installed 50 vandal proof IP domes (D34724) to monitor the entrances and cash desks in particular. Besides, GKB's unique Cloud platform is allowed the administrator to remotely control and manage each branch's video anytime, anywhere.BenefitCentralized operations for greater efficiency and effectiveness: To control and manage all areas of multiple branches, GKB Cloud platform provides a range of unique features, combining high performance with simplicity of operation and intuitive interface and scaling management. Making Highlands Coffee Security Easier.Complete chain store security network: GKB network camera offers real-time live viewing and recording which is perfect for preventing employee theft and securing coffee shops environment. GKB Envoy Viewer-11 is 64CH remote access PC-based software and able to play back up to 16ch 1080P resolution simultaneously with friendly digital zoom in for snapshot, live view, and playback.

AIC announced the release of its Tolimon Series Storage Server. By implementing Intel's most advanced designs to date in Intel Xeon processors and chipsets with AIC-patented MAX I/O technology, AIC's Tolimon solutions deliver amazing performance and capability to maximize all available I/O bandwidth by pushing the boundaries of Gen 3 PCI Express."AIC has leveraged Max IOTM again to empower customers to determine the most efficient way to utilize PCI Express based on their IO requirements. Whether customers have a requirement to support four double slot GPGPU cards or eight PCI express X8 add-on cards - AIC's Tolimon series servers can support those new requirements," said David Huang, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at AIC Headquarter, Taiwan. "It's exciting when customers realize they don't need to compromise their requirements just to find a solution that will meet today's demanding IO needs."Tolimon Server's base configuration includes:* 2 x LGA2011 sockets to support dual Intel Xeon processor E5-2600/E5-2600v2 family with Intel QuickPath Interconnect links (8.0GT/s, 7.2GT/s, 6.4GT/s)* 2 x 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet and 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports* 6 DDR3 UDIMM/RDIMM per processor; total 12 DIMM for up to 384GB of memory capacity* 4 x SATA 3G, 2 x SATA 6G and 8 ports 3Gb/s SAS * Intel Advanced Vector Extensions and Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0* Max I/O native PCI Express switch to support up to 64 User Definable PCI Express lanes from dual Intel Xeon processors E5-2600/E5-2600 v2 family from 4 x16 slots up to 16 x4 slots* 16 x 3.5" SATA/SAS 6G Hard Drive Bays with SAS Expander backplane optionAIC SB301-TO Storage Server solution

Vecow Co., Ltd., a front-runner in the application fields of embedded system, image processing, and intelligent automation, today announce the cutting-edge ABP-2000A series Fanless Advanced Box PC series. ABP-2000A series are still equipped with Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 processor family (1M Cache, 1.91GHz) and DDR3L single channel 8GB ram, two HDMI display, two RS-232, two RS-232/422/485, two isolated RS-232/422/485(ABP-2845A only), four GbE LANs, one 2.5" SATA 3Gp/s SSD/HDD tray, three USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0, and one miniPCI-express.For better support IOT(Internet of Things), Big Data, and Cloud Computing, ABP-2000A series is support two more GbE LAN and still in fanless smart form factor and capable of operating under wide temperatures from -25 degrees C to +70 degrees C for harsh environments.Ultimate computing performance and energy efficiencyThe first system-on-chip (SoC) for intelligent systems, Intel Atom E3800 product family pushes computing, graphical and thermal performances. Utilizing 22nm Silvermont microarchitecture and 3-D Tri-Gate transistors, E3800 product family shows ultimate energy efficiency / performance ratio. E3800 product family processors with -40 to +110 degrees C Tjunction and the thermal design power (TDP) add reliability at industrial grade environment. Integrated error correcting code (ECC) and built-in security engine, E3800 product family provides superior reliability for 24/7 operation industrial systems.Powerful graphics and various I/OABP-2000A series come with dual display (VGA and Two HDMI) outputs and Intel Gen 7 graphics, up to 792MHz in turbo for enhancing visual experiences and media processing. Dual HDMI support Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), enable to carry IR/remote and/or control commands between HDMI devices that are interconnected. ABP-2000A series is designed with six COM ports two of which are Isolated RS-232/422/485 ports, three super-speed USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, four Gigabit Ethernet ports with Intel WG82574L Gigabit Ethernet controllers, SATA II port.With cutting-edge graphics and computing technologies, ABP-2000A series enable to present high quality resolution 3D display as low power consumption. Design with six COM to satisfy various applications' control and connection requirements, ABP-2000A series still keep fanless and wide operation temperature plus with EN50155 standard and cable-less arrangement for industrial harsh environment. ABP-2000A series is ideal for information display in harsh environment, automation networking communication, IOT (Internet of Things), Big Data, Cloud Computing, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, and M2M (Machine to Machine) applications.More information about Vecow ABP-2000A series Advanced Box PC may be found on the company's website at http://www.vecow.com/Vecow ABP-2000A series Slim Box PC with 4 GbE & Intel Quad-Core Atom E3845 Processors for IOT, Big Data, and Cloud Computing Applications

Clientron Corp., a world-leading manufacturer of thin client, POS and embedded systems, introduces its latest all-in-one POS terminal Mia550, which features bezel-free front panel, smart stand design, robust aluminum chassis, and IP64 dust & water-proof front panel protection, making the product an optimized POS solution for hospitality environments with affordable price.With 15" LCD backlight display, the Clientron all-in-one POS terminal Mia550 is powered by Intel Atom D525 1.8GHz dual-core processor for higher performance and better efficiency on power saving. The Mia550 allows to be connected with various peripherals, such as MSR, iButton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader and RFID. Moreover, a brand new type of smart stand design supports 36 and 50 degree tilt angles and enables an easy and tool-free installation.The Mia550 features highlight:*Power efficient Intel Atom Dual Core D525 processor*Fanless system with aluminum housing design*IP64 water and dust proof front frame protection*Stylish bezel-free touch screen*Brilliant LED backlight panel for better color gamut and reliability*Optional built-in VFD, 8" customer display*5V/12V DC powered COM with jumper setting*Smart housing and foot stand design*Optional MSR, Smart card reader, iButton or fingerprint reader*Smart stand design supports 36/50 degree tilt angle*Flexible Mounting Solution*Standard VESA mounting Design*Robust aluminum housing design helps for better heat dissipationThe Clientron Mia550 is available now; please contact Clientron sales for more information, or visit our website http://www.clientron.com/.Clientron All-in-One POS Terminal: Mia550 features flat panel and robust aluminum chassis design

GKB is launching of 3 latest high resolution cameras in HD-SDI portfolio, HD3535, HD5435, and HD5035. These cameras are embedded with 3 Megapixel CCD sensors for securing extremely accurate image quality. The HD-SDI series is specially designed with optional fixed lens and 8x digital zoom to obtain an optimal focus.Various housing types meet your application requirementsHD3535 and HD5035 are two bullet-styles HD-SDI cameras, equipped with IP66-rated weatherproof designed for outdoor applications and HD3535 is specially added hidden cable bracket function to protect the cable from outside breakage.HD5435 is a fixed dome camera applied in indoor surroundings such as commercial buildings, retails, museums and gaming with ICR and IR LED embedded functions.A real WDR and IR secure in diverse lighting conditionsGKB's new HD-SDI cameras combine a multitude of advanced technologies to target the lighting limits. GKB's innovation HD-SDI cameras can sensitively capture highly detail images in changing lighting conditions and under backlighting at the extreme dark and light areas simultaneously. Furthermore, the 32x Sense up has improved higher sensitive in low light conditions.About GKBGKB Security Corporation is a global security solutions provider with a full range of user-friendly products, security solutions and support services designed to meet the needs of small and medium-sized system integrators and security installers. If you are interested to learn more about GKB and GKB products, please visit http://www.gkbsecurity.com/