The Phenix series of ProLight Opto Technology Corporation passed the international quality certification IES LM-80 testing held by the third party lab as approved by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).IES LM-80 is an approved method for measuring lumen depreciation of solid-state light sources, array and module with at least 6000hrs testing. The Phenix series have been tested with 7000 hrs of IES LM-80 testing in three different high temperatures (55 degrees C, 85 degrees C and 105 degrees C). Therefore, the IES LM-80 accreditation indicates the Products have a high level of quality and reliability. The ProLight Opto expects that this product line will add a strong energy for the second half of revenue growthProlight Opto Technology Co., Ltd. was established in October 2004, is a professional LED packaging factory, focus on R & D and manufacturing, high-power, high-reliability LED packaging. Prolight Opto Technology Co., provides customers in the optical solutions. Our products are mainly used in commercial lighting, stage lighting, street lamps ... all kinds of lighting applications. For more information, please contact: Sales@prolightopto.comIES LM-80 is an approved method for measuring lumen depreciation of solid-state light sources, array and module with at least 6000hrs testing.

Advantech, a leading embedded platform and services provider, today showcased the world's first industrial grade SATAIII series products at the Advantech Design-in Forum in Shanghai. Working closely with its long-term strategic partners, Advantech now offers an industry-leading storage solution which strengthens the security function and durability of the latest high-security Industrial SQFlash series product. Dedicated Storage Alliance for Industrial Use Storage is one of the crucial parts of an integrated system and directly relates to overall stability and performance. Specifically, many industrial solutions are made for working in rugged environments such as factory automation, transportation, and military fields. The whole system should be able to work under high temperature, high humidity, and even unstable power conditions. The storage needs to be strong enough to work stably in such environments. "With IPC know-how accumulated by Advantech for decades, we are pleased to partner with Phison and a first-tier Flash IC designer to deliver highly reliable Flash modules with advanced security features for a total storage solution. It also helps our customers to minimize their development effort and shorten time-to-market," said Miller Chang, VP of Advantech. "Based on years of Controller IC design experience, Phison provides a flexible yet reliable framework for Flash modules. Working closely with Advantech and leading Flash IC designer, we are excited to see how the alignment combines resources from back end research & development all the way to front end marketing to provide the highest grade industrial storage solutions on the market," said Steven Wang, Greater China GM of Phison. The World's First Industrial Grade SATA III Solution – SQFlash 820 Series A whole new SQFlash 820 series product were announced at the ADF event, which are available in both SLC and MLC versions with extended temperature support and powered by the latest Phison SATA III controller. The new SQFlash 820 series are the world's first industrial grade SATA III solution, making Advantech storage product line more complete. They incorporate secure management functions by default through Advantech's SQFlash Utility so customers can build-in a high level of security with little extra effort. Besides the extreme high performance of SATA III, the series features advanced algorithms such as Fragment Writing Technology to prolong overall durability and GuaranteedFlush Technology to avoid unexpected data loss in power outages. Both technologies are specifically designed for industrial applications. About Advantech SQFlash- An Industrial Storage Modules with Secure Management Advantech SQFlash are industrial storage modules designed for embedded users with high performance, compatibility and reliability built-in. Security software is directly combined with the storage modules to provide a safe and reliable application environment. The new SQFlash 820 series are the world's first industrial grade SATA III solution, making Advantech storage product line more complete. Learn more about SQFlash

The food and beverage industry needs integrated solutions to monitor and control quality during the manufacturing process. Advantech offers total solutions for every step of production process with proven technology that creates competitive advantages; all our products can easily fit within existing infrastructures and provide a wide range of functions for advanced control. Here we will outline the top three features that make these products suitable for food and beverage production.Batch ControlBatch processes are common in food and beverage manufacturing for developing and programming recipes, delivering separate formulas, designating different batch sizes at different stations, setting up programmable alarms, and temperature and humidity control through PID controllers. Advantech's APAX Controllers for example can operate as complete batch controllers, providing strong computational power for temperature, pressure and sequential functions in the field.Process ControlSterilization is often needed before packaging products. Sterilizing/Vacuum systems are proven ways to maintain sanitation, and industrial-grade products are required with heat-resistant capabilities and IP66 resistance against harsh environments. Advantech's IPPC-8151S is designed with IP66 for waterproof and dustproof certification which meets FDA Hygienic requirements, with anti-oxidation & anti-bacterial designs. Cleanliness is a very important part of any process within food and beverage. As a result, Advantech's HMI devices targeted to food and beverage provide the ability to be cleaned through simple push-button processes, and their fully sealed enclosures withstand vibration and moisture.Packaging ControlDelivering a high degree of durability with a low total cost of ownership is a key factor for efficient packaging. Therefore, to provide accurate and on-time information, food and beverage targeted controllers need to be able to connect to standard Ethernet networks with high reliability to provide continuous transmissions. Through Advantech's proprietary redundant network protocol - X-Ring Pro, these devices can support high-speed recovery times (<10ms). The EKI-7758F provides a reliable network with wide temperature and capabilities to fulfill harsh environment needs.Finally, many manufacturers in the food and beverage industry are looking to streamline their packing, labeling and palletizing processes, and Advantech's APAX provides dual controllers for these tasks, one controller focusing on I/O processing, and another to execute HMI/SCADA tasks, recipes, image processing, and more. Thus, the security of system can be ensured since I/O processing won't be affected by other tasks.Advantech's IPPC-8151S is designed with IP66 for waterproof and dustproof certification which meets FDA Hygienic requirementsFinding more case study articles

Nvidia has introduced two new high-performance GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 and GeForce GTX 650. The GeForce GTX 660 represents an upgrade opportunity for gamers still playing games on last-generation graphics technology, while the GTX 650 delivers an 8X performance improvement over the 9500 GT, allowing gamers to step up to the GTX family, the vendor said.The two GPUs are also equipped with technologies integrated into the Nvidia Kepler architecture - including DirectX 11 Tessellation, Nvidia PhysX, Nvidia Adaptive VSync, and Temporal Anti-Aliasing (TXAA).The Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 and 650 GPUs are available now from the 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, Point of View, PNY, Sparkle and Zotac.Asustek GeForce GTX 660 graphics cardPhoto: Company

San Jose Mercury News, an influential English-language newspaper in the San Francisco Bay Area, was established in 1983 through the merger of San Jose Mercury (founded in 1851) and San Jose News (founded in 1883) and was the world's first newspaper to provide online news services. The media outlet was also recognized by the Society for News Design in 2001 as one of the top-five best designed newspapers worldwide. The newspaper's well-known global business reporter John Boudreau, with assistance from Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently visited Taiwan to check on the ecosystem of the world-renowned smartphone and tablet PC supply chain.Invited by Apple and Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry), Mercury News journalist John Boudreau visited Foxconn's Shenzhen plants and provided complete and in-depth coverage of the facility in May this year. His trip to Taiwan was aimed at gaining a comprehensive understanding the roles of Taiwan IT companies, and their importance in the supply chain ecosystem.Due to the increasingly fierce competition between Samsung Electronics and Apple, the journalist was highly curious about how the powerful alliance of Taiwan-based players within the supply chain - from product assembly to the manufacture of components such as touchscreen panels, printed circuit boards (PCB), flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB), FPCB solder masks, reinforced glass, metal frames and connectors - are able to affect the outcome of the competition. He was also eager to find out how the added value of critical Taiwan suppliers can influence brand competition.During his visit to supply-chain companies, the Mercury News reporter spent a morning visiting TeamChem Company, located in Taoyuan, Taiwan. TeamChem is a supplier of special materials used in LCD panels, smartphones and tablet PCs. The company provides products such as FPCB solder masks and low-temperature lamination ACF (Anisotropic Conductive Film).The Mercury News journalist John Boudreau was quite surprised to find that an FPCB solder mask can help improve the flexibility of FPCBs, and through a demonstration by TeamChem CEO Dr. Todd Yeh, he learned that in addition to requiring high flexibility, an FPCB solder mask had to pass various rigorous tests to ensure the FPCB can function reliably in any smartphone.Commenting on the design trend of smartphones that puts an emphasis on devices becoming thinner and lighter, Dr. Todd Yeh of TeamChem said he believes that replacing metal connections with ACFs is a viable technological development. TeamChem is currently marketing a new low-temperature ACF that can be laminated at a temperature of 100-degrees Celsius. In the near future, when smartphones and tablet PCs are designed with a flexible form, low-temperature ACFs will be able to be applied onto PET thin-films, whose costs are quite low.The Taiwan-based Central News Agency (CNA) reported on September 11, that the professional display research firm, DisplaySearch, pointed out the LCD panel supply chain started heating up for supplying Apple products including the iPhone 5, iPad Mini and next-generation iPad in early July and the momentum is expected to extend through the end of 2012. Players in the LCD panel supply chain that are manufacturing products for Apple include Corning, Japan Display, LG Display, Sharp, AU Optronics (AUO), Chimei Innolux (CMI), Samsung, Radiant Opto-Electronics, Coretronic, TPK, Wintek and Foxconn. Taiwan component suppliers are expected to make a significant contribution to Apple in terms of efficiency, quality, flexibility and real-time service.Mercury News Reporter John Boudreau interviews TeamChemPhoto: Company

Phoenix Technologies Ltd., the global leader in UEFI firmware technology, products and tools, is pleased to announce its collaboration with Lenovo on its new ThinkPad Tablet 2. Powered by Windows 8 and Phoenix SecureCore Technology BIOS, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 is based on the new Intel Atom processor-based mobile platform. The ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a versatile mobile device that combines notebook functionality and tablet mobility, making it ideal for use in the office, home or when traveling.Phoenix SecureCore Technology BIOS boasts a feature set that is robust enough to optimize Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet 2 design, supporting mobility and connectivity features that include USB and I2C touch, a virtual keyboard, touch hotzone, Connected Standby, fTPM/TPM 2.0 and Windows UEFI Firmware Update (WUFU).Tablets are primarily mobility and connectivity devices, yet, it is extremely important to make sure they are highly secure and manageable. "We chose Phoenix SecureCore Technology because it supports Intel Platform Trust Technology, providing compatibility with Windows 8 security features and offering comprehensive flash updates," said Thomas Butler, Director, Worldwide ThinkPad Product Marketing, Lenovo.Phoenix at the Intel Developer Forum 2012 San FranciscoPhoenix will demonstrate the new tablet specific UEFI features on the upcoming Intel Atom processor-based platform. Visit Phoenix Technologies at IDF San Francisco from September 11 to 13 at booth number 611.

The easy migration of LED manufacturing to GaN-on-Si is described in a White Paper released by AZZURRO today. Utilizing the company's 150 mm templates the advantages of GaN-on-Si can be gained after very short design-in times.The White Paper outlines technical hurdles to be overcome when migrating to GaN-on-Si, covers key achievements possible when using the right technology, details the advantages for the move to GaN-on-Si obtainable with templates and shows development solutions to the LED epitaxy engineer. In detail data of GaN-on-Si products is revealed regarding very high crystalline qualities (EPD of 2x108cm-2), excellent homogeneities (< 4 nm wavelength distribution) and very low bow values (< 20 μm). Enabled by AZZURRO's thick GaN-buffer as well as its patented and proprietary strain-engineering technology these achievements permit the full utilization of GaN-on-Si advantages. These include reduced binning due to superior homogeneities. Furthermore the large wafer diameter and low bow values allow the use of standard silicon processing lines which are offering cost breakthroughs for wafer processing and back-end manufacturing. In addition the advantages of using templates for the move to GaN-on-Si are covered as contributors for cost reductions, including better utilization of epitaxy reactors. Commenting on the huge cost saving opportunities, Dr. Markus Sickmoeller, VP Operations at AZZURRO Semiconductors said: "Our plug-and-play approach, supported by our application note and engineering support assures a smooth migration from the legacy materials towards GaN-on-Si with easy to process, larger wafer sizes in standard silicon processing lines at much lower costs."As part of easing the move to GaN-on-Si AZZURRO is delivering standard migration packages to customers which include dedicated engineering support from its team of experts. The White Paper is to support the LED industry's move to GaN-on-Si and will be presented at the DTF 52 Taiwan held in Taipei on 13th September. Starting today the White Paper will also be available for download on AZZURRO's website (http://www.azzurro-semiconductors.com/).

InnoDisk, a worldwide leading manufacturer of industrial data storage solutions, announced the release of their Compact Flash Serial ATA (CF-SATA) module with high reliability and excellent data transfer speeds. An effective replace solution for CF cards, InnoDisk's CF-SATA, has the same mechanical design with Compact Flash card and complies with Serial ATA by extracting unusual pins from CF50 pin. Hence, Compact Flash card and CF-ATA can share with one CF50pin socket.Due to its high reliability, Compact Flash has been hugely successful as a memory card format for industrial applications. In recent years, The CompactFlash Association has come out with similar form factor designs based on Serial ATA (SATA) instead of Parallel ATA (PATA) in order to raise the efficiency of Compact Flash. Unfortunately, system integrators have had to design layouts for new form factors, which require new motherboard designs of 7+17 pins and increases the cost of parts. In addition, CF cards with PATA interface are set to be phased out sooner than those with SATA interface. Naturally, the industry has found it a big headache transforming CF-PATA to CFast.InnoDisk has stepped up to the challenge and delivered a product that not only fulfills the industry's needs, but goes beyond. Its CF-SATA has been able to leverage the SATAII interface and with 4 channels boasts read/write speeds of up to 120MB/Sec and 95MB/Sec respectively - 3 times faster than CF cards.InnoDisk's CF-SATA provides several high-end product features such as a built-in LED light which notifies users on the health of the CF-SATA. InnoDisk's CF-SATA also comes with a Write Protect Switch for data read-only setting.Other features that make InnoDisk's CF-SATA ideal for industrial applications include support for industrial grade up to 64GB; a Thermal Sensor for monitoring the temperature of the operating environment; InnoDisk's Wear-Leveling algorithm for data loss prevention; and iSMART command for monitoring the overall health and life cycle of the drive.The unique design and outstanding performance of CF-SATA has been adopted by several famous company, such as ASUS, AAEON, Adlink, Avalue, Axiomtek, PerfecTron, Lanner, Portwell. For more information on InnoDisk's product line, technologies and applications, please visit http://www.innodisk.com/.InnoDisk CF-SATA

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that allows devices to accept and transmit power through standard Ethernet cables. This a l lows t he costs of investment and operation to be substantially reduced. Advantech's Industrial Automation Group provides industrial-grade PoE switches which have been adopted around the world.There are a couple application examples that can be highlighted. The first is for a WiMA X telecom company in Japan who selected Advantech's PoE solution to be the switches for their WiMA X base stations. The second is video surveillance system for an intelligent community in Vancouver, BC Canada, who chose Advantech's industrial-grade PoE switches to save implementation costs.The biggest WiMA X telecommunication company in Japan, Hitachi Kokusai Denki, provides WiMAX service in seven major cities, and plans to extend its network coverage to 90% of the territory across Japan within the next few years. The most efficient way to establish transfer facilities for public wireless LAN is to establish them on rooftops of existing buildings. In the past this project would take a very long time and require a very large budget because it's difficult to build such an expansive network system with standard power lines. Furthermore, because this system will be installed outdoors, all products must be able to withstand extreme environmental conditions. Therefore, Hitachi Kokusai Denki chose Advantech's new Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches as the solution for this project.WiMAX Base StationsAdvantech's EKI-2525P PoE switches feature a compact size and support 4 PoE ports at 15.4W of power per port. These switches greatly enhance the convenience of network installation and decrease the costs of establishment. EKI-2525P also feature a compact metal housing with IP30 protection, 3,000 V DC surge ( EFT) protection, 4,000 V DC ESD protection, and wide operating temperatures (-10 ~ 60 degrees C). These remarkable characteristics make EKI-2525P an excellent product for wireless LAN installations.Excellent Solution for Remote Video SurveillanceThe video surveillance intercom system in Vancouver, Canada, uses Advantech's industrial-grade PoE switches to connect the various intercom devices in their intelligent community. These sw itches connect to the local area network and link to the intelligent community management center in order to build a reliable intercom communication system. As the community's intercom system is installed outdoors, Advantech's rugged EKI-2526PI PoE switches were the best choice.Through Advantech's EK I -2526PI PoE switches, a secure, intelligent community can be accomplished. The switches simplify network establishment and allow the integration of audio, video and network services without having to install additional power lines. Public services in the community can link up effectively; moreover the individual houses and community management centers can connect very quickly.Can Be Deployed in a Variety of ApplicationsProduct Manager of Advantech's Industrial Automation Group, Jeffrey Wang, said that industrial PoE switches are gaining rapid growth because of their ruggedness and the rising popularity of network applications. Advantech's PoE solutions are not only IEEE802.3af compliant, but also meet the IEEE802.3at standard; providing up to 25W of power per port. Advantech's PoE-enabled switches can be adopted in a variety of harsh environments and are the best choice for network deployment applications anywhere.Advantech's EKI-2525P PoE switches feature a compact size and support 4 PoE ports at 15.4W of power per port.Finding more case study articles

Apple has announced iPhone 5, the thinnest and lightest iPhone currently, completely redesigned to feature a 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip, and ultrafast wireless technology. iPhone 5 comes with iOS 6, a mobile operating system with over 200 new features including the all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography and turn-by-turn navigation; Facebook integration; Passbook organization; and more Siri features and languages, according to the vendor.iPhone 5 comes with an all-new 7.6mm anodized aluminum body that is 18% thinner and 20% lighter than iPhone 4S. iPhone 5 combines an anodized aluminum body with diamond cut chamfered edges and glass inlays.The 4-inch Retina display on iPhone 5 delivers more pixels than iPhone 4S. By making the screen taller, not wider, iPhone 5 is as easy to use with one hand so users can tap, type and scroll, while enjoying more of their content including apps optimized for the larger Retina display, and widescreen HD video, Apple said.iPhone 5 supports ultrafast wireless standards including LTE and DC-HSDPA. To support the latest LTE technology, Apple has pioneered a single-radio LTE solution that provides fast speeds while fitting into the thin design. iPhone 5 features dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi support for a wireless experience up to 150 Mbps.The all-new A6 chip was designed by Apple to maximize performance and power efficiency to support all the new features in iPhone 5, including the new 4-inch Retina display.The 8-megapixel iSight camera is completely redesigned, and is 25% smaller than the camera in iPhone 4S. The new iSight camera in iPhone 5 features a sapphire crystal lens cover that is thinner and more durable than standard glass, according to Apple. The new panorama feature lets users capture images of up to 28-megapixels by simply moving the camera across a scene in one smooth motion. New video features include improved stabilization, video face detection for up to 10 faces and the ability to take still photos during recording. A new FaceTime HD front facing camera makes FaceTime calls clear and can also be used for self portraits and recording 720p HD video. iPhone 5 also allows users to share photos with friends and family using iCloud's Shared Photo Streams.iPhone 5 features the new Lightning connector that is smaller, smarter and more durable than the previous connector, the vendor said. The all-digital Lightning connector features an adaptive interface that uses only the signals that each accessory requires, and it's reversible so users can instantly connect to your accessories. The Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter is also available to connect iPhone 5 to legacy 30-pin accessories.iPhone 5 introduces new enhanced audio features including a new beam-forming, directional microphone system for higher quality sound, while background noise fades away with new noise canceling technology. iPhone 5 now includes support for cellular wideband audio for crisper word clarity and more natural sounding speech. Wideband audio will be supported by over 20 carriers worldwide at launch. iPhone 5 comes with the new Apple EarPods featuring a design for a more natural fit and increased durability, according to Apple.iPhone 5 comes in either white and silver or black and slate, and will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of US$199 for the 16GB model and US$299 for the 32GB model and US$399 for the 64GB model. iPhone 5 will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK on Friday, September 21, and customers can pre-order their iPhone 5 beginning Friday, September 14. iPhone 4S will also be available for just US$99 and iPhone 4 will be available for free with a two-year contract.iPhone 5 will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries on September 28, including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.Apple iPhone 5 Photo: Company