Advantech (TWSE: 2395.TW),a leading designer and manufacturer of multicore media processing platforms and Utelisys, a provider of innovative real-time transcoding solutions will be demonstrating the performance and channel density gains which can be achieved by using Advantech's PCIe cards powered by multicore Digital Signal Processors (DSP) from Texas Instruments Inc (TI).As a result of close collaboration between the two companies, Utelisys will be showcasing their new range of transcoders, enabling integrators and telecom operators to move distribution, transcoding and content delivery from the core to the edge of the network. The Utelisys OTT solution incorporates variable bit rate with auto-detection technology. The end device signals the OTT head end to optimize the bit rate, ensuring the best possible quality at all times under any network condition. Utelisys solutions target data center and telecom cloud operators with encoding, decoding, transcoding and transrating solutions, supporting a wide range of protocols and containers for H.264 and HEVC codecs, for turn-key end-user delivery systems. The Utelisys full circle solutions can deliver any content in MPEG2, H.264 or HEVC to any end device by adapting at different bit rates using HTTP live streaming (HLS) as well as other protocols. Customer content is protected using studio approved digital rights management (DRM) such as the Verimatrix VCAS, all built into a single appliance."By integrating the DSPC-8681 PCIe-based video processing engine from Advantech, never before has it been more cost effective to implement services which allow every hospital or hotel guest to watch TV or video-on-demand from their own mobile devices. Our fully Interactive TV head end delivers video streams that can be displayed on a TV or on any mobile device." said Danny Burns, CTO at Utelisys, "Moreover, with the DSPC-8682, delivering twice the performance, our offer scales up to carrier-grade systems with multiple cards that are capable of delivering up to 1500 streams from a single 2U server."The Utelisys edge distribution system runs on Advantech's DSPC-8681 or DSPC-8682 PCIe cards which integrate four or eight TI TMS320C6678 multi-core DSPs and a high-speed PLXR ExpressLane PEX8624 PCIe switch, to achieve the highest possible performance levels in a half-length PCIe or full-length form factor. The DSPs provide fixed- and floating-point capabilities and include packet accelerator support for various transport plane protocols as well as a security accelerator engine which supports a wide range of security and encryption standards including DES. The 32 DSP cores on the DSPC-8681 and the 64 DSP cores on the DSPC-8682 offer the high-performance processing capabilities needed for a broad range of media processing applications providing full programmability in a cost- and power optimized package."Our partnership with Utelisys demonstrates the value of multicore DSP technology in building cost effective, yet highly scalable solutions for new and demanding markets such as video distribution." said David Lin, Senior Director DSP Solutions, Advantech. "At IBC 2013 we will emphasize just how pervasive software defined video acceleration based on DSP technology has become. System integrators and Solution Providers can now quickly deploy platforms addressing a broad range of video processing needs."Advantech and Utelisys will be showcasing their solutions on September 13-17 at IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Booth #9.C22For more information please contact dsp@advantech.com.tw or visit www.advantech.com/dsp. You can also visit our landing page for more information about the demo: http://www.advantech.com.tw/nc/newsletter/eDM/2013IBC

Advantech, a leader in providing a wide range of certified computing systems and services, is excited to announce the HIT-W222 Healthcare Infotainment Terminal. The system is especially designed for healthcare applications, with a large 21.5" multi-function touchscreen supporting 1920 x 1080 resolutions, a high-powered IntelR Core i7 processor, and a rich selection of peripherals.Fanless design and medical certifications round out this powerful platform and ensure conformity to medical requirements, reliability, ease of cleaning, and silent operation. HIT-W222 is well-suited to hospital monitoring and management applications like anesthetics, respiratory monitoring, ultrasound and vital sign monitoring.Easy Mount, Easy Connectivity Equal Easy MonitoringHIT-W222 can be used for bedside care, but that's just the beginning. The system can easily augment anesthetic machines, respirators, ultrasound devices and other medical monitoring equipment, with easy mounting using standard VESA and optional swing-arm attachments. The large screen size can display a wealth of data making it a central "go to" station for medical personnel. In addition, I/O connectivity is easy too! A secondary I/O extension area supports three additional USB ports, one Gigabit LAN connection, and one isolated COM port. This makes it simple to connect to existing hospital information systems, existing medical equipment and additionally to support a variety of peripherals from smart card readers, to RFID, to barcode scanners.HDMI Available Too!HDMI input is also optionally available, if the project requires it. This enables HIT-W222 to become an all-in-one solution for other needs in the hospital, such as infotainment and gaming for patients, or high-definition education and live-casts for training and observation. The application possibilities are unlimited.HIT-W222 at a GlanceHIT-W222 is a powerful, medically-certified system with an impressive feature set design-focused on delivering better healthcare applications:- High-performing IntelR Core i7 processor- 21.5" multi-function touchscreen with PCT option creates a central data display- Fanless design for noise-free and clean operation- Easy to mount and stow with VESA mounts and swing-arms - Isolated I/O for COM and LAN- IP65 compliance, easy to clean- ITE & Medical dual-certifications (EN-60950; EN-60601-1)- Programmable hotkeys and rich I/O support for array of peripherals- 2 megapixel camera, WiFi and Ethernet support enhance communications and connectivityHIT-W222 is equally at home next to patient bedside as it is in the OR or ICU ward. It is a versatile solution that fits into many areas in a hospital or medical facility. Makeyour hospital smarter, by putting information at the fingertips of medical professionals. For more information, please contact a sales representative or visit us on the web at http://www.advantech.com/.About AdvantechFounded in 1983, Advantech is a leader in providing trusted, innovative products, services, and solutions. Advantech offers comprehensive system integration, hardware, software, customer-centric design services, embedded systems, automation products, and global logistics support. We cooperate closely with our partners to help provide complete solutions for a wide array of applications across a diverse range of industries. Our mission is to enable an intelligent planet with Automation and Embedded Computing products and solutions that empower the development of smarter working and living. With Advantech, there is no limit to the applications and innovations our products make possible. (Corporate Website: http://www.advantech.com/).HIT-W222 Healthcare Infotainment Terminal.

The industry's leading brand, MSI, has officially released a new BIOS that allows its X79 chipset motherboards to support Intel's newest 22nm LGA2011 processors (codename: Ivy Bridge-E). Users can experience the powerful performance from the newest 22nm LGA2011 processors immediately by simply updating the BIOS from MSI's official website.MSI X79 series motherboards equipped with Military Class III componentsThe MSI X79 series motherboards use Military Class III components that have the highest quality and stability. Its DrMOS II has dual temperature protection mechanisms that ensure the components have the longest usage lifespan, even when operating under poor radiating environments or when users are performing heavy-duty operations such as overclocking. In addition, MSI's X79 series motherboards are also equipped with the exclusively Click BIOS II, providing the highest performance and the most convenient operating experience. Also included are Sound Blaster Cinema, Multi-BIOS II, Control Center II, Super Charger and many other advanced exclusive technologies. The flagship BIG BANG-XPOWER II motherboard uses a 22-phase power design, and supports 4-way NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire multi-graphics card computing technologies. MSI X79 series motherboards are your best choice for pursuing extreme performance!For more information, please visit MSI's official website: http://www.msi.com/MSI Big Bang-XPower II_MS-7737

Intel has announced a new family of solid-state drives for business-class PCs. The new Pro 1500 SSDs are engineered specifically for easy IT deployment and secure manageability, and offer a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with enhanced performance.The Intel Stable Image Platform Program ensures that key drivers are in place and makes transitioning to the Pro 1500 series simple and predictable. The ability to remotely manage assets and diagnose issues at the drive level means fewer deskside visits, so PC maintenance and repairs require less time, Intel said.The Intel SSD Pro 1500 series also protects data from unauthorized access with enterprise-grade security features, including hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and industry-standard Opal key management protocols. The new SSD series is designed to work with the fourth-generation Intel Core processors with Intel vPro technology. Using the Intel Setup and Configuration Software, IT managers address problems before they arise by remotely managing devices and extracting drive diagnostics to proactively monitor storage health.Minimizing downtime among a growing mobile workforce using thin and light mobile computers is critical to increase productivity and reduce IT costs. The Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series addresses this need with new small form factors, such as M.2, featuring advanced low-power modes that reduce idle power by more than 90% compared to HDDs, the company said. Smaller form factors and less power enable slimmer device profiles with long battery life, including Ultrabooks, 2-in-1 devices and traditional PCs.

HOLUX Technology Inc., a manufacturer and professional designer of GPS, is preparing to launch a newly outdoor GPS - SporTrek 1170 with flexible electronic paper display (EPD).Due to E-paper displays are increasingly being used for other applications. It uses far less power than traditional LCD screens and performs better in bright environments. The E-paper display has been specifically engineered for outdoor GPS applications. The 1.73" curved touch screen of SporTrek 1170 supports a resolution of 320X240 pixels with 16 grey scale levels. The screen contains low power usage, touch design and sunlight readability make ideal for SporTrek 1170. SporTrek 1170 is the world's first e-Paper display outdoor GPS that supports multiple modes for all kinds of outdoor activities. For cycling activities, SporTrek 1170 can show essential information for sportspeople including speed, distance, altitude, time and track log etc. The other helpful GPS function is "Follow Courses". The Follow Course allows users to plan their routes. Cyclists may use the SporTrek 1170 as a tour guide so that can go to a new place for users' adventure with better preparation. Courses can be obtained either from a track log listed in history.The convenient and stylish outdoor GPS- SporTrek 1170 is designed with lightweight and rugged that meets the needs of its sport and fitness consumers. With shock resistance and IPX7 water resistance built in, the SporTrek 1170 will operate unhindered in any kind of weather.For more information, please contact HOLUX sales: sales@holux.com; For more HOLUX products details, please refer to HOLUX website: http://www.holux.com/HOLUX SporTrek 1170

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be attending the Renewable Energy India 2013 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida (NCR), from September 12-14, 2013. Heraeus will be showcasing several of their new products in hall 7, booth 24 of the exhibition.The Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit will be highlighting their current portfolio of metallization pastes for higher efficiency solar cells at a reduced cost per Wp. Heraeus pastes allow cell manufacturers to lower the silver cost for front-side metallization to below 0.01 $ per Wp (as tested by the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin, Germany; solar cell: PERC, printing technique: Dual Print). A key characteristic of Heraeus pastes is the strong adhesion to both the front-side and back-side of solar cells. "In the R&D process, we focus on formulating pastes that advance both the electrical and mechanical performance of solar cells. Adhesion is considered a key factor of the mechanical performance of cells. During our paste development process, we will not sacrifice the mechanical performance and reliability of cells," said Dr. Weiming Zhang, Vice President of Technology for the Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit.During the show, Heraeus will be highlighting their SOL9610 Series of front-side metallization pastes, which has been successfully adopted by the market in 2013. The SOL9610 Series provides finer line resolution, improved contact to silicon wafers and has demonstrated cell efficiencies greater than 19%. New to their portfolio is the SOL9350 Series, pastes for n-type cells with p+ wafer surfaces. This series of pastes provides improved printability and allows customers to achieve higher cells efficiencies. On bifacial n-type cells, the SOL9350 Series for p+ wafer surfaces can be complemented with other Heraeus pastes, such as the SOL9610 Series. For back-side metallization, Heraeus offers low silver tabbing pastes with silver contents below 45%. Talk to our experts to find out more about our current product portfolio for conventional and advanced cell designs and about R&D projects and pastes.To learn more about Heraeus' products and services for the photovoltaic industry, visit us at this year's Renewable Energy India 2013 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida (NCR) in hall 7, booth 24. You can also go to http://www.pvsilverpaste.com/ for more information.About the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business UnitThe Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit is an industry leading developer and manufacturer of silver metallization pastes for the photovoltaic industry. For over 40 years, Heraeus has built a reputation of innovation, extensive research and new product development in thick film technologies for some of the most prominent companies within a variety of industries. In the field of photovoltaics, the Heraeus Photovoltaics Business Unit applies this history and its innovative technology to offer metallization pastes for solar cell applications. The Heraeus SOL Series of silver pastes is specially formulated to provide higher efficiencies and wider processing windows, resulting in better yields and higher output for cell manufacturers.Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, is a global, private company with more than 160 years of tradition. Our fields of competence include precious metals, materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials and medical products, quartz glass, and specialty light sources. In the financial year 2012 Heraeus generated product revenues of EUR4.2 billion and precious metal trading revenues of EUR16 billion. With more than 12,200 employees in over 100 subsidiaries worldwide, Heraeus holds a leading position in its global markets.

Apple has announced the iPhone 5s featuring a new A7 chip, making the smartphone one of the early models to have 64-bit desktop-class architecture. Apple has also introduced the iPhone 5c, featuring a new design in five colors - blue, green, pink, yellow and white.The iPhone 5s have several new features including an 8-megapixel iSight camera with True Tone flash and Touch ID, a technology to unlock users' phone with the touch of a finger.The iPhone 5s comes with iOS 7, engineered for 64-bit technology and featuring a number of new features, including Control Center, Notification Center, improved Multitasking, AirDrop, enhanced Photos, Safari, Siri and iTunes Radio, according to Apple.The new A7 chip in the iPhone 5s brings 64-bit desktop-class architecture to the iPhone for the first time. Apple said it also engineered iOS 7 and all the built-in apps to maximize the performance of the A7 chip.Every iPhone 5s includes the new M7 motion coprocessor that gathers data from the accelerometer, gyroscope and compass to offload work from the A7 for improved power efficiency. Developers can also access new CoreMotion APIs that take advantage of the M7. The M7 motion coprocessor continuously measures the motion data, even when the device is asleep, and saves battery life for pedometer or other fitness apps that use the accelerometer all day, Apple said.Built into the home button, the Touch ID uses a laser cut sapphire crystal, together with the capacitive touch sensor, to take a high-resolution image of user's fingerprint and analyze it to provide accurate readings from any angle.The all-new 8-megapixel iSight camera features a larger f/2.2 aperture and a new, larger sensor with 1.5μ pixels for better sensitivity and low-light performance, resulting in better pictures. The iPhone 5s also introduces the True Tone flash that variably adjusts color and intensity for over 1,000 combinations. The iPhone 5s also includes a new Burst Mode, Slo-Mo video with 120 fps, a new FaceTime HD camera for better low-light performance and audio-only FaceTime calls with the iOS 7.The iPhone 5s features a 4-inch Retina display and glass inlays, while Apple has designed leather cases in six colors-beige, black, blue, brown, yellow and RED, specifically for the iPhone.The iPhone 5s supports up to 13 LTE wireless bands, includes dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi support for up to 150 Mbps and Bluetooth 4.0. The iPhone 5s delivers a 10 hours of talk time on 3G networks, up to 10 hours of web browsing on Wi-Fi and LTE networks and up to eight hours on 3G networks, and up to 10 hours of video playback and up to 40 hours of audio playback, according to Apple.The iPhone 5s comes in gold, silver or gray, and will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of US$199 for the 16GB model and US$299 for the 32GB model and US$399 for the 64GB model.The iPhone 5s will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on September 20. A new iPhone 4S 8GB model will also be available for free.As for the iPhone 5c, the smartphone features a 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A6 chip, and the 8-megapixel iSight camera.The iPhone 5c features a new design crafted from a single, hard-coated polycarbonate body with a steel reinforced frame for a solid, sturdy feel and also features the same wireless connection supports as the iPhone 5s, Apple said.The iPhone 5c will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of US$99 for the 16GB model and US$199 for the 32GB model. The iPhone 5c cases will be available for a suggested retail price of US$29 (US). iPhone 5c will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico, Singapore and the UK on September 20, and customers can pre-order their iPhone 5c beginning September 13.Apple iPhone 5s Photo: CompanyApple iPhone 5c Photo: Company

Berlin, Germany (September 6, 2013) -- Apotop, a Carry Technology Co. Ltd. global consumer brand (TW.3054), will unveil at IFA 2013 the new versatile ApoEye a wireless ultra compact camcorder; a complete line of portable multi-functional WiFi devices which greatly simplifies data transfer between iOS or Android devices and a SD or USB drive; and a high performance small form factor USB 3.0 drive designed for the MacBook.Apatop has become one of the portable networking and wireless industry's product innovation leaders, continuously launching waves of new technology solutions and products to the marketplace. This extensive range of user friendly portable networking and wireless solutions is another example of Apotop's commitment to support this extremely fast growing market segment."The team at Apotop is really excited and proud to launch these new products at IFA this year. These products represent some of the latest cutting edge technology solutions being developed by the industry. And these Apotop products have been designed specifically to meet the needs of today's modern mobile technology user", said Taron Chang, President of Carry Technology Co. Ltd. "At Apotop, we stand behind our products. We are committed to going that extra mile for the consumer and every customer".ApoEye Portable Wireless CamcorderIn an Ultra compact form factor, the wireless ApoEye can shoot videos and take photos whenever, wherever. It is a perfect companion for outdoor activities like bicycling, hiking, sightseeing, mountaineering, and even walking!With live streaming technology, you can watch the live video on up to 4 ApoEye devices through the free app on your iOS or Android smart phone or tablet. The ApoEye also supports 2-way voice communication, which makes it ideal for baby monitoring.Portable Multi-Functional WiFi DevicesDesigned for business travelers, Apotop multi-functional WiFi devices such as the Wi-Reader Pro and the Wi-Copy are ultra portable. They can be used as a wireless router, power bank, or a file transfer hub.With the free iOS or Android app, the Wi-Copy or the Wi-Reader Pro can view, share, transfer and playback files between your smart phone or tablet and a SD/USB drive wirelessly and without an internet connection. You can also stream video, photo, and music to up to 5 devices simultaneously.Accessories Designed for Your MacBookInstantly expand the storage of your MacBook or MacBook Air with the AP-U6 or AP-U2 USB drive. Available in 32GB and 64GB (AP-U6), these ultra portable and rugged USB drives with an aluminum unibody are design to fit perfectly in your MacBook or MacBook Air.The Apotop Magnetic Cooling Stick helps increase air circulation for your MacBook Air. With an elegant and simple design, the Cooling Stick also lifts the MacBook air to a comfortable angle for typing.Apotop at IFA 2013Apotop Booth — September 6~11, 2013, Hall 15.1 Booth# 223Messedamm 22, D-14055 Berlin, iZone.ApoEye Portable Wireless Camcorder

Internet traffic has been showing explosive growth and consumer behavior has been quickly changing given the availability of various networking products. Chilisin Electronics has noted significant changes in supply chain dynamics following downstream device makers' rush to launch new products. Chilisin's clients, particularly communication and networking device makers, are increasingly dependent upon IC design houses, directly adopting their reference designs in order to shorten the process of product development. This trend reflects such vendors' need to accelerate time to market for their new products.In this market environment, component makers will gain a strong and privileged position in the supply chain if their products are featured in IC designers' reference designs. Most importantly, they will also enjoy a relatively longer shipment cycle. In light of electronic products' shortening life cycle nowadays,, suppliers who are selected only as second source for components used in revised versions of mature productswill not only face a shorter shipment cycle, but also heavy pricing pressure against original suppliers. Once caught in the vicious cycle of price competition, component makers will face long-term unfavorable impact on their businesses.In order to better serve IC design clients in the reference design stage, Chilisin has set up field application engineer (FAE) teams in the US, Taiwan and China to maintain timely service and maximize support for clients.This progressive business model has successfully promoted the MHCD Series, an outstanding product line developed in 2013 that has seen wide adoption in power applications usage among hand-held device makers. The figure below is an efficiency comparison of Chilisin's 1uH 3.2 x 1.2 x 1mm MHCD versus competitor's 1uH 4.45 x 4.75 x 1.2mm products. Leveraging its internally-developed powder technology and manufacturing process integration capability, Chilisin has successfully reduced the size of the component while maintaining equivalent or even higher performance. Chilisin's strength in product development and its flexibility in meeting clients' varying needs have won plaudits from IC design houses.Chilisin's product development has been closely following the needs of IC design houses. Developing ever-slimmer products has been the principal focus of all component makers, and power consumption and efficiency are crucial to the products being adopted by clients. Over the next two years, Chilisin is in line to develop wire-wound inductors with a height of only 0.6mm for enhanced power applications in hand-held devices. Inductance will reach as low as 0.16uH to support increasing switch frequencies, while direct current resistance will decrease by at least 30%. With its in-house powder formulation technology, Chilisin continues to improve its core material formulae and aims to diminish granular powder size from micron level down to nanometer.Chilisin has succeeded in becoming a partner supplier to many internationally-renowned IC design houses. In addition to development efforts based on IC design needs, Chilisin also plans to extend its partnerships to power management chip design houses over the next few years, offering power modules to serve clients with even more diverse product lines.Efficiency comparison: Chilisin's MHCD322512-1R0M-A8T (1uH 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.2mm) vs. competitor's product (1uH 4.45 x 4.75 x 1.2mm)

Arestech Co. Ltd., an expert in embedded and automation solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the TPM-3221, a new 21.5" multi-touch display with an industrial grade LED display supporting full high definition (Full HD) resolution, and Windows Touch gestures."Multi-touch command and control is becoming an increasingly popular trend in various application spaces. Arestech is uniquely situated to provide industry leading multi-touch displays and system integration services that facilitate dynamic and innovative software applications to suit our customers' needs." said Brad Hu, Product Manager at Arestech.The TPM-3221 supports up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution and provides 90% transparency for exceptionally crisp, clear images. The multi-touch screen responds quickly with almost no force needed to perform tasks on the display and is optimized for durability with the highest amount of transparency possible. The TPM-3221 is equipped with a projective capacitive touchscreen supporting multi-touch and Windows Touch gestures control for the ultimate user-friendly experience performing common touch device functions such as two finger zoom, rotate, drag and flick.One of the best benefits of the TPM-3221 LED backlight is its 20~30% energy savings over traditional backlit LCD displays. This tough, industrial grade panel provides 50,000 hours of operational life for the LED display and a product life of at least three years. Additional TPM-3221 features include an 80/80/85/85 (UDRL) wide viewing angle, and built-in two watt stereo speakers. The TPM-3221, with its simple, elegant design, yet robust IP54 front panel also offers VGA, DVI and HDMI interfaces that are ideal for various display applications. Arestech's TPM-3221 is designed for uses where ease of installation, slimness of design and touchscreen convenience are most important - machine automation, industrial manufacturing, and healthcare. For more information about the TPM-3221, please visit our website: http://www.arestech.com.tw/products/industry_display/tpm3221.htmlTPM-3221 main features*LED backlight with 20~30% power savings*Resolution up to 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)*Projected capacitive multi-touch screen*Windows Touch gestures support*Screen Hardness: 7H Mohs*90% transparency provides the clearest image possible*Simple, elegant design with IP54 front panel protectionApplications*Industrial HMI Display Systems*ATMs / Self-service / Kiosks*Vending / Ticketing Machines*Point-of-information Terminals*Factory / Machine AutomationAbout Arestech Co. Ltd.Founded in 2010, Arestech is a start-up company specializing in embedded and automation solutions. Employing a highly talented R&D team with sophisticated intelligent system development and integration experience, Arestech offers a full range of intelligent systems, including embedded box PCs, multi-touch panel PCs, and industrial multi-touch displays. Arestech is a privately held company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. For more information, please visit http://www.arestech.com.tw/Arestech launches TPM-3221, a new 21.5" industrial multi-touch display, which supports full high definition (Full HD) resolution, and Windows Touch gestures.