Nvidia has introduced its new GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost GPU. Based on the Nvidia Kepler architecture and equipped with 768 CUDA cores, the GTX 650 Ti Boost GPU is available in 2GB and 1GB configurations at an estimated US$169 and US$149, respectively.With up to 40% more performance over the original GeForce GTX 650 Ti GPU introduced last year, the new GeForce GTX 650 Ti boost features support for Nvidia's GPU Boost technology, which dynamically adjusts GPU performance to meet the graphics processing demands of games, and Nvidia SLI technology, which allows gamers to use multiple GPUs to double performance, the company noted.With a wider 192-bit memory interface and up to 60% more memory bandwidth than the original, the GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost GPU is able to support resolutions up to 1080p.The GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB edition is available now from add-in card suppliers including ASL, Asustek Computer, Colorful, Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS), EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte Technology, Innovision 3D, Jetway, Leadtek, Micro-Star International (MSI), Palit, PNY, Point of View, Sparkle and Zotac. The GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB version will be available in early April.Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost graphics cardPhoto: Company

CAYIN Technology unveils the entry-level content management server, CMS-20, to provide a complete line of digital signage servers for small to large self-hosted digital signage networks.CAYIN releases the new entry-level digital signage server, CMS-20, to manage projects involving less than 20 media players. It not only helps administrators perform effective central management, but also broadcasts live streaming video to provide real-time entertainment for digital signage networks.CAYIN CMS content management servers, bundled with hardware and software, are full-featured digital signage servers for efficient player management, content update, central scheduling, and live video streaming. With the embedded web-based user interface, users can manage the device directly from a web browser without installing any software in their computers.CAYIN's digital signage solution is developed based on client-server architecture. Administrators can use a CMS-20 server to create a maximum of two-layer groups and manage all SMP digital signage players systematically. Playlists can be edited and scheduled on a weekly basis or as a one-time event. SMP players will playback synchronized content automatically based on the schedule assigned by the CMS server.CMS-20 can also manage a maximum of 2 video signals per server and up to 64 inputs for the whole system. It can transmit streaming data to CAYIN's digital signage players by means of LAN broadcasting, multi-casting, or uni-casting, and broadcast live streaming videos, such as live shows, sport games, and TV news, over the digital signage network.Sending emergency messages instantly to all screens is possible as well. Administrators can activate the alert mechanism and broadcast emergency messages to a particular group or to all groups. Emergency messages can be presented in many formats, such as texts, images, video, HTML, etc.CMS-20 provides the most economic way for users to enjoy abundant benefits of central management. The server truly offers an optimum solution for users to manage a smaller-scale, self-hosted digital signage network. For medium and large scale projects, CAYIN also provides a series of advanced servers to meet the requirements.For detailed product introduction, please visit: http://www.cayintech.com/digital_signage_products/digital_signage_server_cms20.htmlAbout CAYIN TechnologyCAYIN Technology offers a complete portfolio of appliance-based digital signage solutions, including media players, servers, and software, for various commercial applications, such as education, transportation, retail, hospitality, corporate use, and financial and public institutions. CAYIN is dedicated to being a reliable partner to its clients worldwide, and has successfully set up various application references globally. In order to best facilitate the deployment of CAYIN products, the company also provides tailored services to satisfy the ascending market demand for almost limitless applications.CMS-20 manages projects involving less than 20 media players. It not only helps administrators perform effective central management, but also broadcasts live streaming video to provide real-time entertainment for digital signage networks.

Advantech's Industrial Automation Group (IAG) are pleased to announce the launch of two new panel pc's - PPC-6150/6170. These 15" and 17" models now come with faster processors, RAID control and multiple expansion slots for increased functionality.The PPC-6170 (17") and the PPC-6150 (15") color TFT LCD displays come with the new 35W Intel 3rd Generation Core I processor. The speed ofthis chip is increased by 20% over the previous generation and supports 3D visual computing to improve the capabilities of the panel computer for software operation and multi-tasking.With the addition of an additional hard drive both models now support RAID 0 and 1 providing realtime backup of critical data. In the event of voltage spikes between the PPC and industrial devices the RS-232, 422 and 485 ports are isolated against such energy surges. With a variable configuration of PCI and PCIe slots the PPCs allow the installation of add-on cards for specific functions such as frame grab, field bus communication and digital I/O. The models also include expansion for optical drives or W-Fi modules for additional flexibility.With a range of accessories the PPC-6150 and PPC-6170 are the most compact models and with panel and VESA mounting they fit into any machine or factory automation environment.The PPC-6170 (17") and the PPC-6150 (15") color TFT LCD displays come with the new 35W Intel 3rd Generation Core I processor.

Dialog Semiconductor plc (FWB: DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, audio and short range wireless technologies, announced its move into touchscreen sensors with the launch of the SmartWave - part number DA8901 - Multi-Touch Integrated Circuit (MTIC). The MTIC is the world's first chip to enable FlatFrog's* market proven Planar Scatter Detection (PSD) Touch in high volume consumer devices.Using in-lens infrared light, the FlatFrog PSD Touch system can detect and track multiple touches, gestures and pressures from gloved hands, stylus and other objects, providing a more natural true-touch user experience at performance levels surpassing the latest capacitance-based solutions, but at a fraction of the cost.MTIC is suitable for today's laptops, all-in-one PCs, ultrabooks and monitors, and is optimized for display types between 11 and 36 inches. It is also designed to meet Microsoft Windows 8 and Intel's ultrabook touch requirements.Supporting up to 40 simultaneous touches, the MTIC uses the proven principles of FlatFrog's patented Planar Scatter Detection (PSD) Touch technology to detect changes in infrared light injected into the cover lens of the display. As users touch the glass surface, scattered light is detected by multiple infrared receivers. The resulting signals are received by the MTIC where they are amplified and pre-filtered before being converted to the digital domain. The data is then subjected to advanced signal processing using the MTIC's integrated detector engine - based on the ARM Cortex M0 processor - which is then used as a basis to provide the touch co-ordinates to the main device processor.A single MTIC can drive up to twelve infrared LED/emitter pairs directly. A typical ultrabook, tablet or all-in-one PC would contain a number of MTICs configured in a master/slave arrangement catering for a flexible number of screen sizes up to 36 inches. PSD Touch works with any display type and with either a glass or plastic cover lens. Unlike projected capacitive (procap) touch technology, which is widely deployed today in smartphones and tablets, the system provides full edge-to-edge industrial design with 100% optical clarity because there are no expensive ITO layers to impede the light from the display reaching the eye. This also means the screen backlight does not need to be driven as hard to achieve the same brightness level, which will result in additional system power savings.Mark Tyndall, VP Corporate Development and Strategy at Dialog Semiconductor commented, "The DA8901 MTIC promises to be a real game changer, providing uncompromised multi-touch at a price point affordable to mainstream ultrabooks and a plethora of next generation touch-enabled display products. Unlike competing technologies, system cost scales linearly with screen size, meaning even the lowest priced mainstream all-in-one PCs and monitors can enjoy a premium multi-touch experience.""We are excited to team with FlatFrog and look forward to continuing this collaboration." added Tyndall.Christer Fahraeus, Co-founder and Chairman at FlatFrog Laboratories added, "Having perfected our technology over a number of years, we are proud to have an innovative company like Dialog bring our PSD technology to the high volume consumer market in such an optimised mixed signal IC and provide the industry with a lower cost alternative to competing touch sensor technologies."The DA8901 comes in a 59 pin, 5.7mm x 5.0mm QFN package. Its small footprint and minimal external bill of materials makes it ideal for mounting alongside the LED emitter and receiver components on a very thin low cost printed circuit board located around the edges of the display or mounted under the display to provide a bezel-less design. The low profile means the whole touch system is thinner than the display module meaning it adds no thickness to the end device.The DA8901 MTIC will be available from Q3 2013.*Note: FlatFrog Laboratories AB is based in Lund, Sweden and was founded in 2007. The company is revolutionizing the touch industry with its patented optical in-glass PSD technology, providing true multi-touch systems that allow a superior user experience. FlatFrog offers a uniquely smooth and precise touch control technology, supporting up to 40 simultaneous touches with pressure detection. Applications include digital signage, automotive, education, gaming and medical displays, as well as consumer electronic. FlatFrog investors include Invus, Sunstone Capital, Intel Capital and Faro Capital.

Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) announced its 28 nm Cyclone V GT FPGA completed compliance testing with the PCI Express (PCIe) 2.0 specification. Available in production today, the Cyclone V GT FPGA is the industry's first low-cost, low-power FPGA to achieve PCIe 2.0 interoperability with data rates of 5 Gbps. The Cyclone V GT FPGA successfully passed all PCI-SIG compliance and interoperability tests at the most recent PCI-SIG workshop and is currently included on the PCI-SIG Integrators List. Cyclone V GT FPGAs provide developers a significant reduction in system costs and system power when developing PCIe Gen2-based applications compared to previously available FPGAs."Achieving PCIe Gen2 compliance with our Cyclone V GT FPGA marks another milestone in the successful rollout of our 28 nm Cyclone V FPGA family," said Sabrina Raza, senior product marketing manager at Altera. "Customers who need the system performance offered by PCIe Gen2 now have the ability to use a low-power FPGA and lower their total system costs. Leveraging our expertise in transceiver technology and our proficiency in developing PCIe design solutions, we allow customers to save a significant amount in system costs while not trading off on performance."Cyclone V FPGAs feature integrated transceivers with data rates up to 5 Gbps and have two hardened PCIe IP blocks embedded within the device. The PCIe hard IP blocks enable developers to increase system performance and system functionality while boosting design team productivity. The PCIe 2.0-compliant hard IP blocks consists of the PHY/MAC, data link and transaction layers. The blocks can be configured to function as an end point or a root port and supports up to x4 lanes.Cyclone V FPGAs and Cyclone V SoCs have an innovative multifunction support feature that allows up to eight PCIe end points to be combined into a single end point while still being supported by standard device drivers. This convenient feature benefits applications such as I/O expansion by reducing software driver development time. The Cyclone V FPGA and Cyclone V SoC are also equipped with Altera's innovative Configuration via Protocol using PCIe, which allows the hard PCIe core in the devices to operate without the FPGA fabric being loaded. This ensures the PCIe end point is ready for enumeration under the PCIe protocol's required 100ms specification regardless of the configuration method being used.Altera offers a full spectrum of PCI-SIG-compliant solutions across its entire product portfolio that are optimized the meet key application requirements. These solutions include configurable PCIe intellectual property (IP) cores and development boards for endpoint, bridge, switch and root port functionalities. Altera's latest Cyclone V GT FPGA Development Kit enables simple and fast PCIe Gen2 protocol implementation while reducing design risk and shortening development times. The development kit provides a quick and simple approach to develop low-cost and low-power FPGA system-level designs to achieve rapid results.AvailabilityCyclone V GT FPGAs are currently in production. Altera offers the broadest portfolio of 28 nm low-power, low-cost FPGAs in the industry, with densities ranging from 25K logic elements (LEs) to 300K LEs and the smallest form factor packaging options that are tailored to customer's needs. For more information about Altera's Cyclone V GT FPGAs, visit www.altera.com/cyclone5. To learn more about the PCIe capabilities featured in Altera's FPGAs, visit http://www.altera.com/technology/high_speed/protocols/pcie-hard-ip/pro-hard-ip.html.

MSI honorably presents its all-new 21.5-inch Wind Top AE2212 and AE2212G All-in-One PCs. The 1920 x 1080 full HD panel with LED background technology features 10-point touch (optional) control and an elegant frameless AIO design to add a touch of elegance as you enjoy your digital life. You'll deserve to get your own MSI AE2212 Series AIO PC right away.New generation Windows 8 OS, new 10-point touch control technologyThe Wind Top AE2212/AE2212G comes with Microsoft Windows 8 preloaded and features 10-point touch (optional), allowing you to experience the superior performance of full-flat wide screen monitors. Users can slide freely on the surface of the screen as well as the corners which were hard-to-reach before, and now the whole touch panel is more accessible than ever. Besides, users can download an extensive range of the latest apps from the Windows Store whenever you want as you share and interact with friends. This fusion of hardware and software is just what you need to add a little awesome to your life.MSI exclusive Instant Display TechnologyMSI developed its own Instant Display Technology which can puts the AE2212's monitor automatically into standby mode after the All-in-One PC is powered up, so there's no need to press the power button on the AIO itself to turn it on. It even helps the system save more power.THX certified surround sound, cinema-grade audio for your listening pleasureTo ensure that users enjoy the best audiovisual feast possible, the MSI AE2212/AE2212G features THX certified surround sound. So whether users are taking in a film or kicking back to some tunes, the AE2212/AE2212G's internal speakers will reproduce the sound faithfully just like in the cinema. Use MSI All-in-One PCs--immerse yourself in the infinite charm!More features to get excited about*3rd Generation Intel Core Processor*MSI Military Class II components*NVIDIA GeForce GT630M Graphics 2GB (AE2212G only)*NVIDIA Optimus Technology (AE2212G only)*Anti-Glare Display (Non touch model only)*LED-Backlit Liquid Crystal Display*MSI Instant Display Technology*Support USB 3.0 with MSI SuperCharger*THX TruStudio PROFind more information on MSI's website: http://www.msi.com/

Advantech (2395.TW), a global leader in the industrial platform computing and automation device market, held its investor conference today and announced its 2012 consolidated financial report. Consolidated revenue was reported at approximately NT$27.55 billion, an increase of 4.2% compared with 2011; operating margin was NT $10.93 billion (39.7% gross margin); and net profit after tax was NT $3.49 billion, which represents about NT $6.22 per share after-tax earnings for the year.Advantech President Chaney Ho said that after two years of transition, the world is now firmly entering an intelligent era in technology. This year, keeping this theme in mind, Advantech will provide services to meet the needs of various industries including providing cloud infrastructure, cloud intelligence services as well as services related to smart cities and the internet of things. Advantech will also develop strategies to augment global distribution and to assist business organizations in taking advantage of the new services.Chaney also announced a change to the organization. In the past, the organization was structured along geographic or product boundaries. Today, the new organization will be based on vertical sectors and applications. As a result, it has been realigned into three Master Business Groups (MBG): AASECO (Advantech Automation Sales Eco-Partners, AASECO) which serves automation system integrators; the Embedded Design-in Group to service equipment manufacturers; and the iServices Group to serve solutions providers in the creation of intelligent services. The organizational changes, chosen to drive business forward, are based on two major criteria: vertical sectors and applications. In the area of global deployment, in addition to continued steady expansion of high-end markets in Europe and North America, research coming from the newly developed collaboration think-tank, the Advantech + Technology Campus (A + TC), has identified more business opportunities in the emerging markets of Russia, India, Israel, the Arab states that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and the Latin American market.Advantech Intelligent Services (AiS) will also provide a new Solution Ready Package (SRP) business model to the market. Advantech Intelligent Services Vice President Ken Yu said that as the paradigm in technology continues to shift over the next decade to create the intelligent era, "services" will replace "products" in mainstream market demand. Additionally, following global trends in urbanization, intelligent cities will flourish, with innovative services, interconnected and integrated devices marking a significant change in the mode of operation in the industry.Ken went on to explain that the new SRP business model dividing the AiS organization into five business units was developed to fulfill requirements of the Greater China market. The new organization will divide AiS into five business units offering solutions in the following sectors: medical (iHospital), retail (uRetail), smart-city (uCity), intelligent-factory (iFactory), and intelligent-building (iBuilding). The five business units will provide a set of value-added application services, each with a different industry focus. With an in-depth industry application operating just like a normal system integrator, the SRP business model will include a professional marketing and IT team, while strengthening the sales and service teams. Advantech will also strengthen its own capabilities in various fields through its "Partnering for Smarter City Solutions" platform, which includes mergers and acquisitions, alliances with industry partners and industry/academic cooperation such as the TiC100 business model competition.Chaney Ho stressed that the Advantech SRP business model is the best model that has been developed to date, combining intelligent technology with Advantech's past three decades of experience, and boosted by the merger with BICOM Information Technology and alliances with academic and government organizations. Advantech continually enables technology for an intelligent planet with strategic initiatives that further the development of the organization and its business models. The SRP business model will serve to help Advantech become a leading innovation enterprise provider in Greater China, as well as assist different industries in accelerating their own growth in intelligent operations.Finding more INFORMATION

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, announced the addition of Califia Lighting, a Bivar company, to its vast product line."Califia offers customers the ability to purchase 'plug-and-play' modules to have their applications running within moments to evaluate the product," said Mark Zack, Digi-Key's Vice President of Global Semiconductor Product. "The low-profile, easy-to-use products offered by Califia will help our customers get to market faster while implementing energy-efficient LED lighting technologies."Califia Lighting serves a growing base of customers transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting technology in the Industrial and Commercial markets. The company's mission, along with Bivar, is to improve life with LED lighting. Califia offers an expanding range of low-profile luminaires, designed to deliver reduced operating costs in an easy-to-use system while incorporating leading technology for top performance and the ability to upgrade in the future."Califia Lighting is pleased to partner with Digi-Key in providing UL rated low-profile LED lighting products to assist OEM customers," said Michael Finn, Califia Lighting's Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "Digi-Key's global service and support will expand our online resources, making it easier to add light in all sizes of enclosures and cabinets, equipment, racks, and workstation applications."Califia Lighting products are now available for purchase on Digi-Key's global websites: http://www.digikey.com/

Advantech (TWSE: 2395.TW) announced the Q2 availability of a new product line based on the CompactPCIR PlusIO and Serial standards, responding to a growing customer demand for a backwards compatible migration path from legacy PCI to PCIe and other serial technologies including Ethernet, SATA/SAS and USB. CompactPCIR PlusIO enables platforms that combine existing, legacy PCI based peripheral cards based on CompactPCIR as well as newly designed, high speed serial peripherals based on CompactPCIR Serial.CompactPCIR PlusIO makes use of the rear I/O pins available on CompactPCIR system slots in order to support high-speed serial signals without interfering with legacy PCI signals. This allows interoperability with all other PICMG CompactPCIR 2.xx standards which do not use these pins. A new Ultra Hard Metric (UHM) connector was introduced to transport these high-speed signals. The UHM connector was designed to mate on all deployed backplanes which comply with CompactPCIR base specification. System slot boards equipped with this high-speed connector can be used in existing 32-bit systems and support differential signals up to 5 Gb/s per pair."The transition to serial interfaces does not happen overnight. Customers have made significant investment into the CompactPCIR platform, both in hardware and even more importantly the related software. With CompactPCIR PlusIO we can offer a soft migration paththat protects our customers' investments but also takes them a step forward - by giving them the ability to utilize the latest high speed bus interfaces in the same system that hosts their legacy IO boards." said Peter Marek, Senior Director x86 Solutions, Advantech Networks and Communications Group. "Re-using well qualified platform building blocks like special purpose I/O cards along with the related software in these hybrid systems helps users to stay within their R&D budgets, meet their time to market objectives and mitigate risk."In addition to the parallel PCI bus architecture PlusIO allows the use of the CompactPCIR system slot to provide a simple star architecture based on the applicable serial bus standard. A hybrid backplane features a CompactPCIR PlusIO compliant system slot and a combination of legacy 32bit CompactPCIR as well as CompactPCIR Serial peripheral slots. For closely coupled extensions, PCI Express based I/O can used to implement interfaces requiring higher bandwidth and to upgrade legacy PCI functions which are reaching the end of their lifespan. For storage, SATA or SAS on the backplane now allows for RAID systems to be built-in. USB facilitates the integration of off the shelf wireless modules like WiFi or cellular network mezzanines for applications such as M2M."In the same way as VMEbus users can migrate to VPX or PCI/104 users to PCIe/104 our CompactPCI customer base now wants to leverage serial bus technologies more. But unlike VPX, which breaks backwards compatibility with legacy VME, CompactPCI PlusIO paves a backwards compliant upgrade path." added Marek.Full details concerning the first products to be released will be announced early in the second quarter with sampling expected shortly afterwards.Finding more case study articles

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