Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced the release of the new MSI N760 Hawk graphics card, featuring a new TWIN BIOS design. For cooling, the MSI N760 HAWK is equipped with the new Twin Frozr IV Advanced, which features two 10cm Propeller Blade Technology-based fans and new Airflow Control Technology. With the Twin Frozr IV Thermal Design, it helps boost the graphics card's cooling performance, dropping temperatures by 10 degrees Celsius and noise by 12.48dB, compared to the reference design.The graphics card also features Dust Removal Technology to extend longevity. The N760 HAWK uses Military Class IV components that have been tested and certified against the MIL-STD-810G standard by an independent laboratory.MSI also offers its in-house overclocking tools such as the V-Check Point, which helps monitor GPU, memory and VRM voltages, and Afterburner, supporting Triple overvoltage.MSI N760 Hawk graphics cardPhoto: Company

Ideal for use in machine manufacturing industries such as semi-conductor manufacture, Advantech's Industrial Automation Group has launched an exciting new range of Web operator panels. These newly designed models, with flat panel IP66 certified aluminum edging, include the latest Intel Cortex-A8 processor which is not only faster but also consumes the minimum amount of power and also support for CANopen, Modbus and Ethernet protocols to ensure that they'll connect to your existing network.Unique in their class, the new WebOP 3000 series have dual Level 4 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection and fully meet IEC-61000 requirements. This level of protection makes them ideal for work in semi-conductor factories where ESD is a major concern.To protect the models from sudden spikes in the electricity supply, the WebOP-3000T series is equipped with power and terminal I/O port isolation protection so that in the event of power surges the panel's components will not be affected. This level of protection not only prevents immediate damage to the devices but also increases the life of the products.In the event of power failure to the WebOPs, they are protected against immediate data loss by the inclusion of 128KB FRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) which doesn't require a battery to operate. Storage memory is 512MB SLC flash memory, which provides faster access times and 100,000 read-write cycles making it ideal for heavy use industrial applications that also require lower power consumption.To further enhance these model's specifications they have been designed to work in temperatures as low as -20 degrees C and as high as 60 degrees C so they'll continue to work in the harshest of environments.With their powerful features, the WebOP 3000 series are latest operator panels to be used in restricted environments such as: automated parking, bottling plants, semi-conductor manufacturing, petrochemical plants and many more.The WebOP-3070T and WebOP-3100T are available immediately and the WebOP-3120T and WebOP3150T will be available in Q4. To find out more, contact your local sales representative or go to http://www.advantech.com/.WebOP-3000T series

As the most innovative and authoritative event in China's telematics industry, The 3rd Telematics China Summit, organized by Genesis Resourcing Consulting China and sponsored by BYD, Altran and Magneti Marelli Automotive Electronics, will be held in Shanghai on the 5th-6th of September.More than 30 professional speakers have been invited from various companies, including Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Geely, Cherry, BYD, Qoros, China Mobile, China Telematics, ChinaUnicom, Neusoft Group, Altran, Yutong Buses, etc. This event will gather more than 200 decision makers from global auto OEMs, wireless carriers, telematics services providers, hardware/device manufacturers, technology solutions and application developers to discuss the macro industry business environment, technology trends, profitable business models and customer applications.This year we will help you to find out the answers about the key trends of the Chinese telematics services market. How can customers be maintained through decreasing costs and boost adoption rates after the free telemtics maintenance service period ends? How profitable new business models, such as e-commerce, can be developed? How can one offer navigation and value-added connected services to the mass market to boost auto sales in China? As the smartphone penetration continues to grow, will mobile phone-based telematics dominate the China market? How will smartphone apps affect the connected car environment? And how will cloud computing and the integration of vehicle and consumer electronics boost connected services?As more domestic players are expected to take part in the telematics services market, more supply chain integration and cooperation between industry players are required to ensure the development of the Chinese telematics market.The 3rd Telematics China Summit" will provide you with a precious platform to form partnerships and find opportunities to bundle other value-added services and differentiate your solutions in the market. China is no doubt emerging as one of the largest markets for automotive navigation and telematics services. Register today to ensure significant success in the market by leveraging strategic partnerships with Chinese players.For more information about ths event, as well as making reservations or arranging sonsorships, please contact Ms. Michelle at +86 21 2230 6790, or email to michelle@genesis-resourcing.com or visit http://www.tcs.genesis-resourcing.com/ to book your place today! The organising committee of The 3rd Telematics China Summit is looking forward to meeting you in Shanghai this September.

LG Electronics has unveiled its latest flagship 5.2-inch smartphone LG G2, which places all the buttons on the rear of the device. LG said the rear key concept came from the realization when studying users that the larger the phone became, the more difficult it was to properly access the side keys.According to the vendor, long-pressing on the rear-mounted volume keys allows users to launch QuickMemo and the camera. And if the LG G2 is lying on a surface face up, there's no need to lift the phone to access the power button on the back. With KnockON, the LG G2 can be powered on simply by tapping twice on the display.The G2 features a 5.2-inch Full HD display and Dual Routing technology reduced the phone's bezel to 2.65mm on the side edge.The LG G2 employs graphic RAM (GRAM) technology. GRAM reduces the display's energy use by up to 26% on a still frame and increases overall usage time on the device by approximately 10%, LG said, adding it comes with a 3,000mAh battery.The LG G2's high-resolution camera comes equipped with optical image stabilizer (OIS) technology to prevent blurring, allowing for clearer, brighter and sharper images when in motion or shooting in dim environments. The G2 offers 13MP and OIS technology in a slim design without a protruding lens.Key specifications:- Processor: 2.26GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon 800 featuring quad Krait CPU- Display: 5.2-inch Full HD IPS (1080 x 1920 pixels / 423 ppi)- Memory: 32GB / 16GB- RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 800MHz- Camera: Rear 13.0MP with OIS / Front 2.1MP- Battery: 3,000mAh- Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2- Size: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm- Colors: Black / WhiteThe 5.2-inch LG G2 smartphone with rear buttonsPhoto: Company

Silicon Image, a leading provider of HD connectivity solutions, announced the availability of two new 60GHz WirelessHD GameChanger mobile reference designs for smartphone and tablet accessories. These new reference designs leverage the capabilities of Silicon Image's UltraGig 6400 mobile transmitter to provide a cable-like wireless connection between portable devices and large displays. The reference designs are optimized for latest-generation mobile platforms and are ideally suited for interactive HD video applications including gaming, productivity and entertainment."Smartphones and tablets are rapidly becoming the device of choice where consumers spend the majority of their connected life," said Philip Solis research director, at ABI Research. "As consumers expand the use of smartphones and tablets for interactive video applications, there is increased demand for connecting these powerful devices to larger displays for an enhanced entertainment experience. Consumers will benefit from solutions like WirelessHD, which addresses the demand for high-quality wireless video connectivity."The small plug-and-play reference designs convert MHL or HDMI video signals output from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets to high-quality, low-latency WirelessHD video. Connections to displays and projectors are achieved via WirelessHD 1.1 receivers that are available from multiple ODMs worldwide. In addition, select latest-generation MHL-enabled smartphones and tablets provide power from the device battery to the UltraGig 6400-based GameChanger accessory, further simplifying and reducing the transmitter accessory cost."These new Silicon Image GameChanger mobile reference designs take advantage of the full capabilities of the UltraGig 6400 to allow the latest mobile devices in the market to easily connect to large HD screens with interference-free 60GHz technology," said Jim Chase, senior marketing director for wireless products at Silicon Image. "By utilizing these designs, manufacturers can quickly develop HDMI-to-WirelessHD or MHL-to-WirelessHD accessories that will allow consumers to wirelessly connect their current mobile devices to projectors and large displays."The Silicon Image GameChanger mobile reference designs include all hardware components, production ready firmware, detailed schematics and related documentation needed to develop a complete mobile HDMI-to-WirelessHD or MHL-to-WirelessHD accessory product. For more information about Silicon Image's technology solutions, visit: http://www.siliconimage.com/.

EverFocus is going to meet you at Secutech Vietnam 2013. With different surveillance solutions, award winning and high performance cameras, a rewarding trip is guaranteed to visitors.EverFocus is ready to demonstrate their complete product line with complete IP, HDcctv, Mobile and Analog Surveillance solutions at Secutech Vietnam. Award-winning IP cameras EAN3300 and numerous upgraded network cameras will be displayed along with enhanced third-party software compatibility. Installation based product line and mobile surveillance solutions will also be showcased. Numerous advanced products, such as the HDcctv EPHD04+ slim size DVR and 960H PARAGON960 DVR, are now available to take your surveillance experience to the next level.In addition to the complete IP, HDcctv, Mobile and Analog Surveillance solutions, EverFocus will also showcase the Secutech Camera Excellence Awards winner EAN3300 IP camera at Secutech HD Surveillance Live Display section. EverFocus EQH 5202 HD-SDI box camera for live shoot will also be demonstrated during the three-day exhibition. Both cameras have key features including megapixel resolution, true day/night and 3DNR. These devices will be the highlight on-site. What's more, EverFocus will present at GDSF seminar on "Enjoy Your Life with Surveillance Solution!" on August 9th.Positioned as a leading show of global security manufacturers, Secutech includes exhibitors in every segment of security, from key components, finished products to integrations and solutions. Therefore, August 8-10 will be regarded as the most important period for the security, fire & safety industries in Vietnam. EverFocus is looking forward to providing visitors more details about their products and solutions at Booth 211 in Secutech Vietnam.About EverFocus Electronics CorporationEverFocus Electronics Corporation (TWSE: 5484) is a leading integrated security solution manufacturer. Our lineup includes of CCTV cameras, DVRs, HDcctv, IP surveillance solutions, access control systems, as well as surveillance and access control peripherals. EverFocus has offices globally, located in the U.S.A, Germany, China, Japan, India, Taiwan and UK.EverFocus gears up Total Solutions for Secutech Vietnam

IBASE Technology, A leading manufacturer of SBCs and embedded systems, rolls out the IB965 PICMG 1.3 CPU card supporting the Intel Q77 Express Chipset and 3rd generation Intel Core processors. Supporting high performance, manageability and power efficiency, the IB965 is optimized for demanding applications in the medical field, industrial automation, transportation and gaming sectors."We developed the IB965 CPU card to support the 3rd Generation Intel Core processor family that provides amazing computing power and graphics quality, combining it with advanced I/O interfaces, as well as TPM 1.2 support and iSMART technology," said Wilson Lin, Product Manager at IBASE. "While TPM allows systems to run applications more securely, iSMART provides intelligent power-saving solution for better environmental performance on both board and system levels."The chipset built-in graphics IntelR HD Graphics 4000 allows IB965 to support different display interfaces including CRT VGA, DVI-D and 24-bit dual channel LVDS. It has dual Gigabit Ethernet, two DIMM sockets for up to 16Gbytes of dual DDR3 memory, and flexible SATA III and USB3.0 ports suited for high bandwidth applications. It also comes with a parallel port, Mini PCI-E expansion and four serial ports with one port jumperless selection for RS232/422/485 operation.About IBASE TechnologyFounded in 2000, IBASE Technology (TASDAQ: 8050) is an ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified company that specializes in the design and manufacturing of industrial PC products. IBASE provides OEM/ODM services tailoring products to customers' requirements. Current product offerings from IBASE include single board computers, Mini-ITX boards, Disk-Size SBC, COM Express CPU modules, embedded systems and network appliance for various applications in the automation, digital signage, gaming, entertainment, medical, military and networking markets. IBASE is committed to delivering innovative, practical and dependable solutions for an ever-evolving industrial computing landscape. For more information, please visit http://www.ibase.com.tw/.IB965

APLEX Technology Inc., a global industrial computer product solution provider, today extends its leading stainless steel panel PC portfolio with IP65 certificated, storage function enhancement, and integration Intel Atom technology that delivers low power consumption and meets strict hygiene regulations for food/chemical industry, medical, factory automation applications, storage management as well as information segment.The Expert for Stainless Steel Panel PCs & DisplaysAplex has been working on research and development of stainless steel products for industrial-grade applications for ages. The APC-3X84A series is Aplex's latest stainless steel panel PC with 5 sides IP 65 protection feature which prevents liquids from accumulated contamination in the machine and also takes the aesthetic into account as a great stainless steel workmanship allowing customers to accommodate outlook and functionalities.APC-3584A & APC-3784A & APC-3984AThe APC-3X84A series has advanced computing performance and lower power consumption due to well-equipped Intel Atom D2550 solution. The slim and fanless design are ideally suited for use in limited space and have no worries for working under temperature from 0 ~ 50 degrees C (with HDD)/-20~60 degrees C (with industrial SSD or SD). The default touch screen of APC-3X84A is 5 wires resistive. However, GFG type and capacitive touch screen are available for orders as well. Regarding the storage capability, APC-3X84A series provides 1 x 2.5" SATA HDD, 1 x internal SD Slot and 1x internal mini-PCIe, allowing customers easily to access/backup the data. APC-3X84A series is available with 15"/17" and 19" LCD size.APC-3X84A series supports various OS such as the latest WindowsR Embedded 8 Standard, WindowsR Embedded 8 Pro, and Windows Embedded Standard 7, Windows 7 Pro for Embedded and so on.About 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 APC-3584A

Advantech, the leading embedded platform and integration services provider, announces the arrival of the new PC/104 CPU Board Computer, PCM-3356 , powered by AMDR G-Series processor T16R. PCM-3356 is fully ISA compatible and has similar power consumption and cost compared with AMD LX800 but with 3.16 times better performance. PCM-3356 is a fanless 96 x 115 mm, and is not only an ideal choice to replace the AMD LX800 platform but is also excellent for applications that require a combination of x86 compatibility and graphics.The Benefits of Migrating to G-series T16R from Geode LX800AMD G-series T16R provides:- Lower average power consumption: 2.3W vs. 2.45W- Unparalleled video processing with hardware video acceleration engine- Lower cost, faster, higher capacity DDR3 memory compared with DDR1 used by Geode LX series- Legacy I/O (ISA with DMA) still supportedDesigned for Rugged ApplicationsFor high reliability and endurance in extreme environments, Advantech's PCM-3356 is designed with a high-level, industrial-grade ESD COM port driver IC (15KV air protection/8KV contact protection). PCM-3356 alsouses Japanese polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors with small ESR and better MTBF than electrolytic capacitors, and high Tg PCB (TG-150) that keeps the PCB more stable under high temperature operation. PCM-3356 passed a strict signal verification process during the development stage to ensure high quality circuit design. And the PC/104 stacking mechanical architecture makes it ideal for outdoor applications for the military or transportation fields, or any environment where vibration is an issue.Fully Legacy PC/104(ISA) & Mainstream I/O InterfacePCM-3356 supports full legacy PC/104 (ISA), and ISA DMA support, which will be attractive to customers with existing legacy carrier boards and PC/104 I/O modules. Besides supporting legacy I/O, PCM-3356 is also equipped with several more mainstream I/O interfaces than the LX800 platform. PCM-3356 has 1 SATA 2.0, 4 USB 2.0, 3 full COMs, dual GbE, dual display, plus two half-size Mini PCIe connectors, 1 for an mSATA device. PCM-3356 can adopt a Wi-Fi module via Mini PCIe and mSATA as an optional storage choice for network connecting and storage.Superior Graphics Performance & Dual Display Type SolutionPCM-3356 is powered by AMDR G-Series T16R CPU with A55E FCH, supporting up to 4 GB DDR3 memory. It supports an advanced graphics engine with DirectX 11, Open GL 4.0, 2D/3D acceleration, and hardware decoding (UVD3) for H.264, VC-1, and MPEG2. PCM-3356 features 18-bit LVDS display capability; the 18-bit LVDSsupports panels up to 1280 x 800 and VGA is also supported for embedded applications, as well as supporting dual display with LVDS and VGA.Remote Management: SUSIAccess & Embedded OSPCM-3356 supports SUSIAccess value-added software services. SUSIAccess provides easy remote management so users can easily monitor, configure, and control a large number of terminals to make maintenance and system recovery simpler. PCM-3356 supports Windows 7/WES7/XP/XPe, Windows CE 7.0/6.0, Ubuntu 12.04, and Fedora 16 operating systems. PCM-3356 is ideal for a multitude of applications such as: military, medical, factory automation, transportation, security and surveillance, etc. Support for AMD G-Series will continue through 2019 Q4 for extended longevity.Features & Specifications- AMDR G-Series processor T16R 615MHz- System Memory: Up to 4GB 204-pin SODIMM- L2 Cache: 512 KB- System Chipset: AMDR A55E- BIOS: AMI 32Mbit Flash ROM- Expansion Interface: PC/104 and 1 half-size Mini PCIe- Supports Dual GbE and Dual Display (LVDS + VGA)- Serial ATA: 1 Serial ATA II interface, up to 300MB/s - Serial port: 3 RS-232/422/485 ports with auto flow control- USB: 4 USB 2.0- Audio: RealtekALC892 codec- Storage: Supports 1 half-size mSATA - 5V input power, AT/ATX (power tolerance range: 5V +/-5%)- Power management: ACPI 4.0 supported- Watchdog timer: Output System Reset, Programmable counter from 1 ~ 255 minutes/seconds- Battery: Lithium 3V/210 mAHPCM-3356 launched in July, 2013. Please contact your Advantech sales rep for more information, or visit the website at http://www.advantech.com/.PCM-3356

A struggle over patent infringement between JUSUNG Engineering Co., Ltd., and Applied Materials, the two biggest panel equipment suppliers in the world, has been going on for nearly 10 years. In 2011, the Taiwan Hsinchu District Court issued a first-instance judgment confirming that JUSUNG did not infringe on Applied Materials' patent. In response to appeal by Applied Materials, the Intellectual Property Court (IP Court) July 31, 2013 issued a second-instance judgment in which JUSUNG still prevailed. This case can be appealed with the Supreme Court.Applied Materials occupied a large market share globally for sales of the asserted plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition system (PECVD). In view of the potential market in Taiwan for panel, JUSUNG tried to enter the market, and successfully sold its 5th generation of PECVD system to CHIMEI in 2003, which motivated other panel manufacturers to approach JUSUNG for its products. However, JUSUNG's success broke Applied Materials' long-standing dominance in the panel market, and represented a threatening signal to Applied Materials' market share. Consequently, Applied Materials asserted that JUSUNG's 5th generation of PECVD system infringed its patent and filed a petition for preliminary injunction order in 2003, preventing JUSUNG from selling its PECVD product to Taiwanese panel manufacturers, including CHIMEI. Applied Materials also filed a lawsuit in 2004 seeking NT$178,200,000 in compensation. The Hsinchu District Court dismissed Applied Materials' suit, and Applied Materials filed an appeal with the IP Court.Regarding the second-instance judgment just issued by the IP court July 31, 2013, JUSUNG expressed its opinion that it again proves that the PECVD asserted by Applied Materials was solely invented and developed by JUSUNG, that JUSUNG has confidence that its products do not involve in any infringement, and that JUSUNG will defend itself against any attack against its business from competitors.