Gigabyte Technology has announced its new FM2+ motherboards including the newest addition to its G1-Killer range of gaming motherboards, the G1.Sniper A88X, which features Gigabyte USB DAC-UP, which is optimized for users employing a digital-to-analog converter, and Gain Boost, which provides high gain output for advanced headphones and speakers.The AMP-UP Audio combines a range of unique features and technologies that are designed to give audio enthusiasts and PC gamers more control over their motherboard audio.Featuring a gold plated USB 2.0 port, the USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to users' digital-to-analog converter, the vendor said. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports and the USB DAC-UP can take advantage of an isolated power source to help minimize potential fluctuations and ensures the audio experience.The USB DAC-UP also allows the port to be configured in BIOS for enthusiast system configurations which do not require USB power to the DAC.Gigabyte motherboards also debut Gain Boost, which provides onboard switches to select between 2.5x and 6x amplification modes depending on output device. Most OP-Amps are capable of providing a high-gain audio output that is ideal for high-end headphones and speakers that have higher impedance headroom. Gain Boost allows users to switch between 6x and x2.5 amplification modes depending on the speakers or headphones being used.To help protect and insulate the Realtek ALC898 audio processor and onboard amplifiers from electrostatic interference (ESD), the Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X motherboard features an audio noise guard that separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential ESD pollution at the PCB level. LED trace path lighting illuminates to show the separation of the PCB layers.The Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X motherboard uses the Nichicon MUSE ES series audio capacitors at each channel layout. The Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X motherboard uses gold plated hardware for improved connectivity and long lasting durability for the USB DAC-UP port and audio connectors, the vendor said. Gold has superb signal conductivity and will not tarnish over extended periods of use. The Realtek ALC898 audio processor is also shielded by a gold-plated cover which eliminates electrostatic interference.The Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X motherboard features the new FM2+ APU socket, and is also designed for forthcoming Kaveri AMD APUs, while preserving compatibility for current AMD FM2 Trinity and Richland APUs.FM2+ AMD APUs offer native support for 8 GT/s PCI Express gen 3.0 as well as DirectX 11.1 support, integrating the high performance Steamroller core. AMD socket FM2+ APUs also offer native support for ultra HD resolution displays on HDMI and DisplayPort.Gigabyte G1.Sniper A88X gaming motherboardPhoto: Company
Samsung Electronics America has announced the availability of its first Curved OLED TV in the US. The KN55S9C is also the first TV to feature MultiView capabilities with Full HD and stereo sound, according to the company.With Samsung's MultiView feature, two people can simultaneously watch completely different full-screen Full-HD content, even in 3D, on the same display, with corresponding audio and controls. The MultiView feature is enabled by Samsung's 3D Active glasses, which come with built-in personal speakers providing full stereo sound.Samsung's Curved OLED TV also incorporates the latest Samsung Smart TV features like the new Smart Hub interface, which organizes entertainment and content into five convenient panels: On TV, Movies and TV Shows, Social, Apps as well as Photos, Videos and Music. The built-in S Recommendation feature helps customers discover new content to watch.The 55-inch KN55S9C is now shipping to specialty retailers in the US and will be available for US$8,999.99.Samsung Curved OLED TVPhoto: Company
Intel has introduced an education-focused tablet reference design, featuring an Intel Atom processor and the Android operating system. The Intel Education tablet is specifically for education, featuring student-friendly designs that empower students to create compelling content. Features including front- and rear-facing cameras, a stylus, integrated speakers and microphones bring interactive, multimedia content into learning, according to Intel.The tablet is fully equipped with Intel Education Software, a suite of applications including an e-reader, science exploration and data analysis application and painting tools. It also has management software that provides teachers and administrators with tools to protect students and manage technology.The Intel Education tablet with a 10-inch screen has a dual-core Intel Atom processor Z2460, Android 4.0, more than 6.5 hours of battery life, and weighs 1.5lbs. Intel also offers an Intel Education tablet with a 7-inch screen, single-core Intel Atom processor Z2420, Android 4.1, nearly 8 hours of battery life and weighs 0.78lbs. Both tablets are equipped with McAfee Mobile Security. The screens have even been designed with shock-absorbers, so they are cushioned in case of a fall.The tablets are designed to enable interactive, collaborative learning to prepare students for success in school and beyond. These reference designs align with the Intel Education platform, which assists teachers and students in technology-enhanced learning.Intel 7-inch Education tabletPhoto: Company
Indium Corporation announced a new technology platform using the SACM solder alloy that satisfies the continuing demand for cost-effective reliability requirements of portable electronic devices. SACM solder alloy offers drop shock performance far superior to other SAC alloys, without compromising on thermal cycling. Its low silver content makes this a cost-effective solution for portable electronics.The platform consists of Indium8.9 Series solder pastes using Indium Corporation's patented-pending SACM solder alloy technology for board-side interconnect, and SACM solder balls (spheres) for package level interconnect.SACM solder alloy technology addresses these challenges. "SACM's stable, micro-structural improvements to the intermetallic compound layer of the solder-to-pad interface are impressive. We see a fine grain size with a thin, stable IMC layer, even after exposure to accelerated life conditions. These micro structural improvements translate into an 8X (800%) improvement in drop-shock performance and 50% extension in thermal cycling," said Dr. Ning-Cheng Lee, Indium Corporation's Vice President of Technology.The portable electronics industry is faced with the ongoing challenges to: improve drop-shock performance without sacrificing thermal cycling performance; reduce the need for expensive board-level underfills (and the associated material, process and re-work costs), as well as the inability to even reach some areas with underfill; and reduce costs by extending wafer-level package size to larger areas, enabling higher functionality of the low cost-per-I/O package.Solder joint architectures that utilize both SACM solder paste and SACM solder balls can maximize reliability benefits with enhanced interfaces for both solder-to-package and solder-to-printed circuit board.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; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, and germanium metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.For more information about Indium Corporation visit www.indium.com or email abrown@indium.com.Indium's SACM increases portable electronics drop-shock performance by 800%
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
