Imagination Technologies, a leading multimedia and communications technologies company, reports significant growth in penetration in TV and other consumer markets. This was demonstrated by the announcement regarding MediaTek and a record number of new product announcements from its partners at CES 2013 in Las Vegas.Imagination's SoC partners are at heart of the 'smart' revolution in consumer electronics, based on two pivotal sets of technologies:- multimedia which enable smooth UI, rich graphics and high quality video- connectivity which give devices 'live' intelligence and features such as location services, content on demand and social networkingProducts from Imagination's partners in the consumer market will deliver new industry-leading levels of performance and capabilities to users in 2013, as the 'smartness' enabled by Imagination's technologies increases its presence in TVs, STBs, tablets and other consumer devices.Imagination also announced that it has signed a further license agreement with MediaTek for a multi-core member of Imagination's PowerVR SGX Series5XT graphics processor family, to be deployed in SoC devices targeting the digital TV market. This announcement is the most recent demonstration of the TV and STB SoC industry's growing commitment to Imagination's IP, as MediaTek joins Entropic, Intel, LG, MStar, Realtek, Sigma, SiS and other leading SoC partners not yet announced.Notable products on show at CES 2013 include:- LG Cinema 3D Smart TVs, the world's first announced TV products with advanced PowerVR Series6 GPUs, as well as PowerVR Series5XT in mid-range products- Windows 8 Ultrabook PCs and tablets from a range of leading brands including Samsung, Acer and Panasonic Toughpad, based on Intel's Z2760 'Clovertrail' Atom processor with PowerVR graphics and PowerVR video decode and encode- Archos 80 and 97 Platinum tablets using the AllWinner A31 processor with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU - Low cost, high performance Android tablets from multiple Chinese OEMs featuring Ingenic Semiconductor's JZ4780 application processor with dual-core MIPS CPU and PowerVR Series5 'SGX' GPU- Lenovo K900 smartphone based on Intel Z2580 CloverTrail+ with PowerVR SGX544MP GPU- Archos 'TV connect', a low cost Android add-on to any TV with HDMI featuring Full Access Google Play Store, using TI's OMAP4470 with PowerVR SGX - Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD mobile phone with MediaTek MT6589- Garmin's K2 car infotainment platform, based on TI's new Jacinto 6 platform (based on OMAP5) and PowerVR SGX544MP- Many other products from brands including Acer, Hampoo, Karbonn Mobile, Lava Mobile, and ZTESemiconductor highlights included:- MediaTek's latest MT6589 featuring PowerVR Series5XT graphics - Intel's Atom Z2420 'Lexington' smartphone processor for emerging markets, with PowerVR graphics and video- SiS330 multi-standard global TV receiver platform with Ensigma UCCP320 RPU (radio processing unit)- ST-Ericsson NovaThor L8580 LTE smartphone platform featuring a PowerVR SGX544 GPU running at 600MHz, using 28nm FD-SOI- The new TI OMAP 5-based 'Jacinto 6' SoC, designed for automotive applications with PowerVR SGX544MPx graphicsA number of undisclosed products from major brands containing Imagination's technologies were also shown behind closed doors throughout CES in the TV, mobile, automotive and other consumer markets.Says Tony King-Smith, VP marketing at Imagination: "It's been another barnstorming year for Imagination at CES 2013, with record numbers of meetings with our many licensee, tools, developer and OEM partners. A growing number of leading edge TV products such as LG's 4K TVs relying on PowerVR Series6 and Series5/5XT graphics, Win8 PC ultrabooks and tablets featuring PowerVR graphics and video decode/encode, together with ground-breaking automotive products such as Garmin's K2 infotainment system, demonstrated Imagination's tremendous progress across all consumer markets as well as mobile."Imagination's next major event will be MWC, where further major product announcements for both SoCs and end products using Imagination's IP will be made.
The 21st Taiwan Excellence Award was unveiled, MSI was again snatched the award for 15th consecutive years for its innovation and superior quality. Commissioned by the ROC Ministry of Economic Affairs' Bureau of Foreign Trade, Taiwan Excellence Awards are organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and conducted annually in an attempt to spotlight Taiwan's quality products as well as spur innovation and brand development.Eleven product of the leading company are awarded covering mainboards, graphic cards, NBs, All-In-One PCs. A panel of judges, consisting of renowned IT experts, assesses products in five stages of rigorous evaluation, including R&D, Design, Quality, MIT and Marketing. The Taiwan Excellence Award affirms MSI's continued dedication to quality and consumer-driven product.The international leading company deserves the highest honor for MIT products. Awarded product highlights: Z77 MPower, the first OC certified mainboard, GTX 680 Lightning graphic card with top gaming performance and GT70, the award-winner gaming notebook. What's more, Slidebook S20, the hybrid Ultrabook and tablet, 27" Win8 All-in-One PC. All those ingenious design products driven from MSI's striving to meet the challenge of customer engagement, MSI will shoulder the responsibility as a distinguished name with foresight and innovation.The first OC Certified mainboard - Z77 MPowerLast August, MSI unveiled its first OC Certified mainboard - Z77 MPower, the overclocking baseline changed ever since. Gamers now no longer need to make such a fuss looking for a mainboard with long-term stability and ultimate performance. Designed specifically for gamers, Z77 MPower integrates OC essentials such as on-board handy designs, Military Glass III components and Twin Frozr IV based thermal design. Moreover, Z77 MPower features stable CPU power supply under extreme conditions by a 24-hour Prime95 stress test. In other words, MSI Z77 MPOWER promises overclockers with the best quality.Z77 MPower also provides easy access tools: on-board power and reset buttons, V-Check Points allowing voltage monitor of key components using a multi-meter, and Multi-BIOS II ensures PC safety by switching to spare BIOS in case unexpected failure occurs.Full boost performance with one click: GTX 680 LightningThe All-new flagship graphics card GTX 680 Lightning (MKT Name: N680GTX Lightning) equipped with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU. The GTX 680 utilizes proprietary Unlocked Digital Power architecture to unleash the full performance of the graphics card without any extra modifications. The innovative patented GPU Reactor power supply back plate also reduces power supply noise and improves overclocking stability. GTX 680 Lightning embedded the Twin Frozr IV cooling solution with Dust Removal technology, dual temperature-controlled fans, and SuperPipe, providing optimal balance between thermal and acoustic.Striking the ideal balance: Slidebook S20Another MSI ingenious design, the Slidebook S20 features a touchscreen and convertible functionality. Not only offers all the audiovisual, multimedia, reading, and gaming enjoyment of a tablet, it also sports a keyboard and HDMI capabilities of a mobile office notebook. This chicly mobile machine satisfies the needs of both on-the-go businesspeople and students and the extended battery power ensures that you have plenty of time to do what you're doing. Ideal for Internet browsing, social networking, and word processing, the Slidebook S20 is the perfect choice for anybody on the go.27" frameless design: WIN8 All-in-One PC 27Striving for utmost attention for quality and innovation, MSI has released the large viewing area on the AE2712 and AE2712G using a 27-inch 1920 x 1080 full HD display, encompassing up to 10 multi-touch points and a beautiful frameless design. In order to provide the best operating experience, screen of this model introduces the all-in-one and frameless design. 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, this design can also prevent dust from getting caught in the nooks and edges which used to happen to traditional panels and the outer glass screen is strong enough to protect the display effectively while increase the durability of the device.The ultimate gaming laptops: GT70MSI's award-winning gaming notebook GT70 not only packs Intel's 3rd generation Core i7 quad core processor, but is also equipped with Nvidia's all-new flagship GeForce GTX 675M discrete graphics card. The high-end notebook racked up a record-shattering P17,000 points on 3D Mark Vantage. This cutting-edge processing platform employs 22nm production technology, enhancing processing performance over the previous generation, while saving power and optimizing cooling capabilities.MSI GT70
EverFocus is launching network-based, compact-sized fixed domes for indoor installations and on-board monitoring applications. The indoor models (EDN1120, EDN1220, EDN1320) and the mobile-specific models (EMN2120, EMN2220, EMN2320) are making their industry debut at Intersec 2013, which takes place in Dubai from January 15 to January 17.Both the EDNs and EMNs come in various resolutions of 1.3-Megapixel, 2-Megapixel and 3-Megapixel, catering to all kinds of demands. Certified with IK10 Rating and IP67 Rating standards, the EMNs models are vandal-resident, weather-proof and capable of exceptional performances in numerous application environments. The mobile outdoor domes are also EN50155 compliant for in-vehicle applications."We are proud to present this newest addition to our IP-based product line," said Jessy Lee, Director of System Planning and Development at EverFocus Electronics Corporation. "With a diameter of only 100 mm, our versatile, installer-friendly mini domes offer the best possible value and cost-effectiveness to users."EverFocus EDN 1000-series and EMN 2000-series are ideal solutions for all vertical markets, particularly retail stores, boutique shops, corporate offices, shopping malls and hotel lobbies.Other solutions showcased at the booth of EverFocus are HDcctv EPHD04 slim size DVR, 960H PARAGON960 DVR, mobile surveillance product line-up and more. The booth number is Stand 3-217C.As a leader and a pioneer in the surveillance industry, EverFocus offers robust and high-performing IP-based solutions.
When an airbag-equipped vehicle is involved in a collision, a storage tank full of compressed air causes airbags in the center of the steering wheel and on the sides of the instrument panel to rapidly inflate, preventing people in the vehicle from suffering injury. In line with maintaining the safety of the driver and passengers, an airbag system with a safety and quality guarantee must assure the quality of its air storage tank.If an air storage tank ruptures, the gas escaping at high velocity causes the container to shatter, and may cause great injury to nearby objects and persons. Because of this, manufacturing, quality, and inspection guidelines have been drafted for high-pressure steel tanks. In addition, specialized air-container-failure-limitation-test machines that test the containers are a necessary means of ensuring product quality and safety during the manufacturing process.Various types of steel tanks require container verification testing during the manufacturing process. The high-pressure tanks used in auto airbags are only the size of two fingers. The main test items for these tanks are fatigue and rupture testing. First, a test machine's fatigue testing system must automatically pressurize containers to the specified test pressure for a preset number of cycles. In addition, the rupture testing system must monitor tanks subjected to high pressures in order to find out at what pressure level they do rupture. Afterwards, the system must also record the test process and calculate pressure-time curves, which facilitate the acquisition of detailed information concerning the pressure that can be withstood by the tanks, allowing analysis and revision of the product. In the past, this kind of test equipment employed a PC and programmable logic controller (PLC) to perform processing of test data. However, because PLCs have insufficient analog signal sampling speed, data distortion could occur. As a result, when a correct sample cannot be obtained, the tank's tolerance cannot be precisely analyzed. Furthermore, Taiwan currently does not produce this type of standard test machine, and our customers must therefore develop and assemble their own air container failure limitation test machines. These customers require immediate local support in order to resolve technical issues quickly. Customers may also feel concern about whether they can purchase all parts and components from one source, and whether products from different suppliers will have compatibility problems.Advantech provides IPC-7220, AIMB-767 and PCI-1711L I/O cards to quickly acquire data. Other features include IEC 61 131-3 control software, which can reduce customer R&D time, APAX I/O modules for controlling various valves and equipment, and the WebOP- 2057V programmable user interface for real-time display of data. These features ensure that a test machine can accurately measure and record data and provide reports. The AIMB-767 is Advantech's basic industrial motherboard, and can support an IntelR Core 2 Quad processor, DDR3 memory, 5 PCI slots, and 2 PCIe slots. It also allows customers to install various types of I/O cards and interface cards. Apart from greatly increasing the sampling rate, the system offers a speed roughly ten times faster than that of PLC products. As for customer need to obtain accurate pressure data, the PCI-1711Lcan perform rapid data acquisition 100 times faster than a PLC. This can resolve the problem of data distortion encountered by customers using PCs in conjunction with PLCs.Advantech's wide range of products can satisfy most customer hardware and software needs. From the most basic embedded industrial computers to all types of I/O modules and software, customers no longer have to settle for cobbled solutions involving different configurations of individual products. Our nearby professional technicians can provide real-time assistance throughout customers' R&D and assembly processes, assisting with the resolution of problems and bottlenecks, and shortening test machine completion time.Advantech provides IPC-7220, AIMB-767 and PCI-1711L I/O cards to quickly acquire data.Finding more case study articles
In the past, the digital signage industry lacked a standard, making integration of peripheral devices difficult. Fortunately, the industry finally saw the light with the debut of Intel Open Pluggable Specification (OPS) in the fourth quarter of 2010, which defined a unified standard and opened up many new business opportunities.Dating back to the financial crisis in 2009, the consumer electronic industry took a downturn and digital signage was the only market segment that showed growth. It quickly became a new building block for businesses; however, the implementation of digital signage requires the integration of seven major factors: the design, software, hardware, network connection, signage content, logistics and business model. With no common standard to follow, integration soon became an obstacle for vendors, which ultimately hindered the development potential of digital signage.Steven Wu, General Manager of NEXCOM's Vertical Industry Platform (VIP) division points out that because of the unique business model of digital signage and previous lack of standards, the amount of investment put into it was restricted; therefore, users can only choose incomplete solutions from very limited number of suppliers. "The excessive amount of incompetent devices has greatly sabotaged the profit benefits and goals that digital signage bring," Wu explains.With the introduction of OPS standard, a common design guideline finally surfaced for the industry. The OPS standard defined a universal mechanical dimension and a standardized electrical interface for the player and digital signage display, allowing interoperability between different brands. Users were no longer restricted to specific brands, while system integrators can establish connections between the player and display using signals such as HDMI, DisplayPort, UART and USB. Besides overcoming the integration problem, this flexibility allowed system integrators to develop rich embedded features with components such as camera lens, thermal printers, RFID or fingerprint sensors to create a distinct product.OPS ignites extensive business opportunitiesSteven Wu noted, apart from overcoming the interoperability issue between different brands, there are two main forces driving the "OPS effect" into the industry. Firstly, OPS is based on modular design, any OPS compliant display can easily upgrade to newer technology and keep pace with semiconductor technology, increasing graphic and processing capability continuously to meet more advanced applications requirements.Secondly, Intel AMT can be implemented within OPS modules to perform multiple remote management functions such as switching on or off the display, firmware or software updates, repair corrupted operating systems, or troubleshoot hard drive failures. More importantly, Intel AMT can keep track of detailed information on hardware and software inventory, help users to monitor and manage a large number of deployments and ensure error-free operation.Interestingly, the cable-free design of OPS allows seamless connection between the display and player, while the modular design provides a quick method to separate them both; this unique plug-and-play trait gives users a friendly way to perform upgrades or maintenance quickly without the need to dismantle the display, which is a costly process.There is a recent rise of RISC platforms due to mobile devices becoming more widespread, the low-power characteristic they hold was another attractive feature to make the switch to x86 platforms. Steven Wu envisions that the computing and graphic performance of multi-core RISC platform will increase continually as technology advances, when combined with Android's user-friendly interface, there is a huge future growth potential.Integrating interactive technology, OPS expands its applicationWu expresses, by using the built-in signals of the connector, vendors are able to design the OPS displays as interactive digital signage with infrared motion detect cameras, as well as advanced technology such as video analytics and facial recognition, taking the application to a next level.OPS is also making its way to interactive whiteboard, video conferencing, high-end projectors and digital cinema applications. With this in mind, NEXCOM introduced NDiS OPS-M50 (2nd generation Intel Core processor family) and NDiS OPS-M51 (Intel Celeron Processor B810E) in late 2011 to test the water. Later in November 2012, NDiS M532, based on 3rd generation Intel Core processor family was released. In the upcoming 2013 year NEXCOM plans to release more OPS modules based on next-generation technology and will be available in low and high-end configurations to address different market needs.Wu believes that technical expertise, experience, value-added features and services are the key to unlock the doorway to the OPS industry successfully. The following are NEXCOM's advantages within the industry. Firstly, NEXCOM has been in the industrial computing industry for 20 years and specializes in developing reliable solutions for daily operation. Secondly, NEXCOM offers a full range of interface cards, modules and functional systems as well as low and high-end x86 and RISC platforms to meet different project needs. Finally, features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G connections are supported via a mini-PCIe expansion slot.In addition, NEXCOM has a professional team of digital signage software experts that can offer plug-and-play solutions with value-added functions such as gesture control, GPS connectivity and multi-touch screen to meet a broad range of applications. Moreover, NEXCOM provides fast and expert sales consulting services in 14 locations worldwide, with assembly line and repair center distributed globally in Europe, United States, China and Taiwan to provide localized services and promote economic growth.
Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS) help improve communications and keep passengers constantly informed of travel information. To manage the heavy and ever increasing passenger traffic, an airport in the Middle-East needed terminal-wide FIDS that broadcasted information from a constantly updated database to numerous multimedia displays placed strategically throughout passenger facilities.These indoor displays needed to supply timely information regarding flight arrivals/departures, gate assignments, waiting hall locations, baggage area assignments, and weather forecasts - as well as entertainment and advertising content. Considering the airport handles millions of passengers per year, a reliable mission-critical solution was needed. Any potential onsite technical problems could cause seriousconsequences that might disrupt the operation of the airport.System Requirements:- Powerful processing for displaying, and controlling digital multimedia in various formats- High quality graphics, low power consumption and efficient thermal cooling- An excellent TCP/IP LAN solution through which the FIDS database, input terminals, and display monitors all connect for real-time display- Simple maintenance and great reliability, stability, and connectivity- Compact form factor- Future proof systemProject Implementation:To provide passengers and visitors with real-time information, the FIDS displays were integrated with AIMB-210 Mini-ITX motherboards inside. The FIDS displays receive data directly from the airport'scentral FIDS server regarding flight schedules, luggage claim locations, weather reports, advertising and otherpublic-related information, and placed in vertical or horizontal orientations. Because of their highly compact design, AIMB-210 was easily integrated into each display. In the FIDS application, Advantech developed customized API, and additional display features to support FHD (Full High Definition) resolutions for larger displays. Additionally, Advantech co-developed and provided dedicated applications to deliver entertainment content such as daily news as well as advertising. Featuring real-time displays, the FIDS database, input terminals, and display monitors are all connected via a TCP/IP compliant LAN. The AIMB-210 fanless and energy efficient design ensures utmost reliability, keeping passengersconstantly updated withflight information and announcements at a glance.Conclusion & Benefits:AIMB-210 high performance Mini-ITX industrial motherboards proved to be the perfect solution for the FIDS display at the airport. Dual independent displays, rich I/O, support for DDR2 up to 2 GB, and of course Advantech's renowned industrial reliability, made these boards ideally suited to the airports' current and future requirements. AIMB-210 also demonstrated its flexibility with the addition of customized APIs and apps, which fitted the airport environment perfectly. FIDS display passenger information and entertainment news and have several key benefits:- Improved safety and flight information for passengers- Industrial reliability and high quality graphics- Low power consumption FIDS displays can be placed in vertical or horizontal orientations for any spaceTo provide passengers and visitors with real-time information, the FIDS displays were integrated with AIMB-210 Mini-ITX motherboards insideFinding more case study articles
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced its partnership with Precision Design Associates (PDA) to distribute their innovative capacitive solutions globally.Partnering closely with Atmel by implementing their maxTouch technology into their touchscreen modules, PDA provides a true plug-and-play capacitive touch solution for designers looking to avoid costly development of this technology for implementation into their products."MaxTouch technology is found in nearly every phone, tablet, or other touch-enabled device on the market today," said Mark Zack, Vice President, Global Semiconductor Product at Digi-Key. "By seamlessly integrating this technology into their touchscreen modules, Precision Design Associates offers a top-of-the-line product to the touchscreen market and makes adding capacitive touch functionality simple and cost-effective. We are pleased to add Precision Design Associates to our expansive line card.""We're really excited to partner with Digi-Key and Atmel to provide cutting-edge capacitive touchscreen technology to developers," said Phil Wills, President, Precision Design Associates. "Many companies have been locked out of this technology due to integration complexities, high tooling costs, and very high annual volume requirements. Our products address these issues by allowing developers to buy complete modules for evaluation and development and then transition into production using one of our standard ITO sensors enabled by Atmel's industry leading maxTouch series of touchscreen controllers."The full line of capacitive touch products from PDA is available now on Digi-Key's global websites: http://www.digikey.com/
Queensland Health organization in the state of Queensland, Australia provides a network of fifteen health service districts and the Mater Hospitals. The organization delivers a range of integrated services including hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services; community and mental health services; senior care; and public health and health promotion programs. Medtel, established in 1965, is the foremost supplier of high technology and medical systems to the Australasian region.They are a long-term partner of Advantech and together the two have teamed up to deploy four generations of specialized medical equipment including medically-certified hardware, specialized software, and operational support. With a history of reliability and success, it is little wonder that Queensland Health turned to Medtel and Advantech for a solution to enhanced automation and control of perioperative processes throughout the hospital group. They were looking to replace paper-based systems and capture clinical data in real-time. They wanted a slim, easy to maintain, easy to clean device certified for use in a medical environment.SolutionAdvantech's POC-S157 Slim Point-of-Care terminal was chosen for the 500 unit deployment throughout the state's 32 public hospitals. The system runs Medtel's Winchart application, specifically developed and designed by medically-trained doctors at Medtel to capture clinical information from patient monitoring equipment and peripheral medical devices. The data displayed graphically in real-time, is stored in a customizable database, and the system can be interfaced with external hospital information systems and other applications. The POC-S157 terminals were deployed for use in all phases of the hospital's perioperative treatment, using various software modules of the Winchart application, as well as for electronic patient record keeping, and for medical administration. Since the system is integrated and connected to the hospital information system network, data is available to specific applications in real-time. Doctors and medical staff no longer need to record data after the fact relying on memory or quickly scrawled notes.SystemMedtel's Winchart running on Advantech's POC-S157 Slim Point-of-Care terminals replace paper-based systems and give staff the ability to capture and display real-time information throughout the various phases of the hospital's perioperative environment. Anesthetists can enter information about drugs, fluids, and take other notes. Data accuracy is greatly improved and time is managed better, allowing them to focus on patient care. The POC-S157 point-of-care terminal has a large 15" panel equipped with a touchscreen to graphically display data. It is UL60601-1/ EN60601-1 certified with electrical isolation of LAN and power connections. POC-S157 features an IPX1 water resistant enclosure and an IP65 dust-tight front panel. It can be kept clean with hospital antiseptic cleaners, reducing bacteria and the chance of contamination.BenefitsQueensland Health has reported that the many benefits to the Advantech/Medtel solution have surpassed expectations and they are very satisfied with the results so far. Early estimates show a savings of 90% of the staff's time over the previous paper-based systems. In addition the POC-S157 running Winchart software has brought the hospital:E Reduced liabilityE Improvements in patient careE Improved data legibility, consistency and accuracyE A tool for data analysis to facilitate research and budgetingE Improved risk managementE Decision-making and educational information to the point-of-careAdvantech and Medtel's long-term partnership leveraging experience, quality, reliability and support capabilities have brought Queensland Health a comprehensive platform to solve the advanced needs of their medical organization.Advantech's POC-S157 Slim Point-of-Care terminal was chosen for the 500 unit deployment throughout the state's 32 public hospitals.Finding more case study articles
Advantech, a leader in providing a wide range of certified computing systems and services, is happy to announce its new strategy for the UTC-series product family. In the past, customers might have had to research up to three different product lines in order to make the best buying decision: Advantech's UbiQ products for smart room & scenario control; the UTC product line of iServices touch computers; or the DSS, all-in-one digital signage systems for kiosk and display applications. These product lines will now be realigned under a single "UTC" product designation. For example, UbiQ-231, a One-Touch Scenario Control Panel with 4:3 Color LCD Display, will become UTC-231. The realignment should make purchasing decisions easier for customers as they will be able to view all related products online from a single product page.Full-range of Display SizesWith the advent of the new naming for the UTC-series of products at Advantech, it is easier than ever to see the complete range of display sizes throughout the product line up. Select from a full-range of displays from 3.5 to 65-inches: the variety is sure to meet your application-specific requirements.The Right Touch in the Right PlaceThe integration of products under the "UTC" designation will give Advantech the ability to focus attention on the broader needs of the overall touch panel display market. All three series of products are bound by one common factor, that of providing touch-panel or touchscreen solutions. Following the realignment, no matter your need, be it scenario control, interactive signage or touch computers, there is sure to be a perfect touch solution which is the right one for your project needs.A Step in the Right DirectionAdvantech will gradually transition to the new "UTC" product naming, which will make it easy for all involved. From the first step of realigning names and other marketing-related information, to back-end ordering and inventory, the process should be easy and transparent to our customers.Advantech strives to maintain excellence through continually challenging ourselves to develop better products and services, and better business processes. For more information about the new UTC-series of products, or more information about Advantech products and services in general, please contact a sales representative or visit our website.Finding more case study articles
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry's largest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, announced an agreement to distribute GeneSiC Semiconductor's industry-leading silicon-carbide technologies worldwide.Founded in 2004, GeneSiC Semiconductor has grown into a world-leader in silicon-carbide technology. Their products play a key role in conserving energy in numerous high power systems, running faster, cooler, and more efficiently. This efficiency makes these cutting-edge silicon-carbide products ideal for increasing efficiency in energy harvesting applications."Digi-Key was the missing piece to our distribution program. This agreement enhances GeneSiC Semiconductor's ability to seed the market with our brand of Silicon Carbide High Voltage, High Temperature, and first of their kind (1N8XX SiC Diode/2N76XX SiC Transistors) Mil-Standard products," said Michael DiGangi, Chief Business Development Officer at GeneSiC Semiconductor.GeneSiC has the largest portfolio of commercial SiC diodes, offering a best in class SiC switch, the Super Junction Transistor (SJT), which will revolutionize IGBT and FET designs for engineers who have been looking for higher performance. GeneSiC Semiconductor is also committed to a portfolio of silicon, high-voltage rectifier products with the best forward voltage in the market today. While others have abandoned this market, GeneSiC Semiconductor has been investing in new and exciting products."We are excited to add GeneSiC Semiconductor to our expansive line card," said Mark Zack, Vice President, Global Semiconductor Product at Digi-Key. "Adding suppliers as committed to innovation as GeneSiC Semiconductor affirms our commitment to providing the newest, state-of-the-art products to our customers."GeneSiC Semiconductor's broad portfolio of efficient, high-performance products is available for purchase on the Digi-Key website: http://www.digikey.com/
