LSI Corporation recently announced a new multiservice processor that enables OEMs to reduce the physical footprint and cost of wireless backhaul, wireless controllers and media gateways. The LCP5400, which is software compatible with the existing link communication processor from LSI, allows networking OEMs to consolidate multiple line cards, reducing inventory and development costs and speeding equipment time to market.The LCP5400 enables the migration of time-division multiplex (TDM) equipment to more cost-effective Internet protocol (IP) solutions. The increased density of the LCP5400 reduces the number of legacy TDM slots required in the chassis and allows more room for IP-based cards. As networks continue to transition to IP, this gives OEMs and service providers the opportunity to increase the number of SONET/SDH connections without increasing the numbers of boards per system. The LCP5400 allows customers to take full advantage of the least-expensive IP or TDM leased lines available.The LCP5400 simultaneously supports multiple protocols including ATM, PWE3, HDLC and ML/MC-PPP as well as proprietary protocols. A high degree of programmability allows connections to legacy, non-standard equipment for backwards compatibility. The LCP5400 also offers the flexibility to upgrade products already deployed through non-intrusive software updates, dramatically increasing the serviceable life of boards in the field.With the LCP5400, a single protocol path can take full advantage of the device's bi-directional data bandwidth, or as many as three protocols can share it simultaneously. The LCP5400 includes multiple programmable engines, integrated Ethernet ports and multiple ARM11 processors.To learn more about LSI and the LCP5400 device, visit www.lsi.com.

VIVOTEK is proud to be the world's first and foremost in IP surveillance industry to unveil Scalable Video Coding (SVC), the next-generation video codec.Scalable Video Coding (SVC) is a video standard based on H.264 that allows video data to be divided into multiple layers with different resolutions, picture sizes, and frame rates. Such feature turns a single video stream into multiple layers by selectively discarding some data to create independent layers. Users with limited resources, such as reduced display resolution, lower processing power or insufficient battery, can still use the layer that best suits their capabilities.In the near future, all VIVOTEK products will support SVC."The resolution of network cameras is only going to get higher. The demand for better video processing and displaying will increase, too, which makes handling multiple channels of video streaming more challenging than ever," said Owen Chen, Chairman of VIVOTEK. "At VIVOTEK, we've overcome that challenge and become the first to bring to the world products with SVC incorporated. Currently, VIVOTEK supports SVC-T for layers with variable frame rates. This flexible allocation of video data can reduce bandwidth usage and storage capacity needs by up to 70%, and also reduce loads on CMS servers and CPUs." added Owen.VIVOTEK has showcased SVC at industry exhibitions such as ISC West, SecuTech Taipei and ISC Brazil, receiving excellent feedback and responses from the industry. "Our partners are very excited about our SVC technology as they can apply it to many of their surveillance applications," said Owen. "It saves a lot of network bandwidth, requires lower CPU loading, provides instantly adjustable frame rate to match device capabilities, and most importantly, it can seamlessly integrate with other available network devices."Just like William Ku, Director of Brand Business Division at VIVOTEK said, "VIVOTEK will continue to innovate as it pursues development of advanced technology with a primary focus on creating high-quality products," our SVC, as always, will once again amaze the industry.The Next Generation Video Codec - Scalable Video Coding (SVC)Photo: Company

Hsinchu, Taiwan, June 09, 2011 – Lextar Electronics Corporation (Lextar) is launching the world's brightest* 6 watt LED candle lamp and ultra bright 1500 lm LED bulb, along with 25, 40, and 60 watt replacement ultra light bulbs bulbs. Among them are the wide-angle-technology based surrounding bulbs with a view angle up to 270 degrees. These products demonstrate Lextar's technical capabilities in LED lighting applications. This whole new series of LED light bulbs will debut in the LED Lighting Taiwan 2011 Taipei International Optoelectronics Week from 14th to 16th this month.World Brightest* 6 Watt LED Candle Lamp:The newly launched, world's-brightest* 6 watt LED candle lamp features a luminous flux up to 335 lumens, 100% more than others available in the market. In addition to the uniform and bright light stream distribution for enhanced crystal light effects, its high CRI (CRI >95) and high efficiency attributes can reduce heat radiation and present the best skin color.Ultra Bright 1500 lm Bulb:The newly launched ultra bright and light 1500 lm bulb is a new record to Lextar after the debut of 1000 lm bulb in 2010 end. This new enhanced model has high efficiency of 95 lm/W. In addition, the new insulting and heat conducting material can reduce the weight to only 75g. This technology establishes a new generation of specifications for 100W replacement LED bulbs in the industry.Ultra Light LED Bulb Series:Take the new light LED bulb products: The alternative and light weight LED A-Lamp series, from 25 to 40 to 60 watts replacement are introduced in one shot. With the lightest bulb weighing a mere 53 grams, this series of products are 50% lighter than a conventional LED bulb with heavy and thick heat sink. Not only are they more cost effective but they are easier to install. The whole series A-Lamp bulbs are international A55 dimension compliant and suitable for any light fixture device. Light weight material plus a new mechanical design catches the international trend of green products with significant carbon footprint reduction. Regarding light pattern improvements, Lextar breaks through the lighting angle limitations of conventional LED light bulbs for surrounding type. Lighting quality is substantially enhanced when the view angle is expanded from the current 120 degrees to 270. This A-Lamp series fits the Japanese markets that require light quality and minutia and environment protection. With its whole series CE and PSE international safety standards compliance, Lextar's international market competitiveness has continued to advance in giant steps.*Based on available market research information as of June 09, 2011.

On June 10, 2011, Samsung LED Co., Ltd. ("Samsung LED") filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Osram Korea Co., Ltd. ("Osram Korea") and two other defendants at the Seoul Central District Court requesting an injunction from unauthorized use of Samsung LED's valuable intellectual property and money damages. The defendants include Osram Korea and two companies that sell Osram's products in Korea, Barun Electronics and Dabo Industrial System.The 8 patents-in-suit relate to LED chip and package technology used in LED light lenses and high power applications. For example, this technology has found wide use in LED headlights and LED lightings.The Korean suit is Samsung LED's first response to Osram's initiation of lawsuits against Samsung LED in the US (District Court of Delaware and the U.S. International Trade Commission) and Germany. Samsung LED is developing a measured response.Samsung LED has made considerable investments to develop LED technology, resulting in a considerable number of core LED patents and patent applications. Samsung LED currently has about 700 US patents and patent applications and about 2000 Korean patents and patent applications."We are developing evidence to show that Samsung LED is not infringing any valid claim of Osram's patents, as well as evidence of Osram's unauthorized use of our patents, we are evaluating every contingency and will vigorously defend our technology," said Jun Sung Park, Vice President and the head of the IP and Legal Affairs Team at Samsung LED.

Aavara announces three uncompressed HDMI 3DTV Extenders, flexible and high-performance HD AV extension solutions for integrating residential HD AV entertainment system over ultra-long distance, as well as for digital signage applications.Aavara PE3D4K100A HDMI v1.4a Cat5e/6/7 Single-Cable Extender features the latest HDBase-T technology, which can support uncompressed 4Kx2K (4096x2160p, 4 times Full HD 1080p), 48bits Deep Colour, 7.1 channels audio, Ethernet Network Link, Power Over Cable transmission up to 100M (330ft) over ultra long distance by using SINGLE Cat5e/6/7 cable. It also fully supports HDMI v1.4, allowing smooth 3D video transmission from 3D Blu-ray players to 3DTVs, with CEC, 36 bit Deep Colour & fully HDCP compliance. Built-in 3 x 100Mbps Fast Ethernet RJ-45 ports at both sender and receiver allow Internet connected TV, Video device and PC keep link with Internet.Power Over Cat5 Cable design made PE3D4K100A receiver don't need power adapter. Convenient IR Pass-Thru function allows video sources to be controlled via IR remote control from TV/Display which may be located some distance away.Aavara PE4K3D100 HDMI v1.4a Cat5e/6/7 Single-Cable Extender, a little brother of PE3D4K100A, features same HDBase-T technology with same 100M uncompressed 1080p 3D video transmission power with Convenient IR and RS-232 Pass-Thru function. Tiny 9.8 x 8.3 x2.7cm form factor and single-cable transmission make it an ideal fit for interior designs without compromising on style.PE3D4K100A is available to ship now, while PE3D4K100 will be available to ship in July 2011.

ChipSiP Technology, the leading company in turnkey SiP solutions, features "Smart, Share, Smile" at Computex Taipei 2011. SiP technology has been merging into daily life by seamlessly concealing miniature design in electronics after its groundbreaking in slimness and light-weighted for multimedia devices. The convergence of life and SiP is bringing people at the core of smart life that keeps them sharing and connecting anytime and anywhere.Sam Wang, President of ChipSiP, said, "ChipSiP announced a concept of smart life in 2010, and delivering a view of fun, smart lifestyle for this year. We hope to drive the core engine of SiP technology to meet portability for mobile applications by miniaturization solutions, and to combine wireless technologies, everyone can enjoy a smarter, easier and even more fun life with ubiquitous connectivity. Such a brand-new networking life has been ignited by SiP."Accumulated hundreds of multi-chip package solutions for digital still camera in volume, ChipSiP introduced DDR3 Memory SiP of Logic SiP product line at Computex 2011 to show our advanced SiP capabilities, as well as meet current trends for multimedia devices toward high-performance and high-efficiency. Otherwise, in order to share in wireless connectivity, GPS, WiFi+BT and such as highly integrated RF SiP are designed for life on the go. Moreover, by leveraging core miniature-value of SiP and multi-chip integrated design, ChipSiP launched WiDi, mini AP/router, Pad(MID) SiP turnkey solutions, which can address system manufacturers' needs: slimmest, smallest and most power-efficient, to satisfy the desire into a smart life."ChipSiP's WiDi Box was awarded the Best Choice in Computex 2011. The product was praised for its smallest size (86x55x17mm) in the world, which was designed by SiP technology. By combining with WiFi MIMO technology, the WiDi Box enables videos, photos and web pages to display on televisions from PCs, Sam Wang, President of ChipSiP, pointed out. In addition, having an insight into booming mobile multimedia entertainment on iPad-like devices, ChipSiP takes advantage of SiP technology in slimness and power-efficiency to unveil a Pad(MID) turnkey solution with mere 9.86mm height. The easy-to-implement solution is optimized for personal digital entertainment, and it is powered by the composition of stacked memory, RF SiP and Android operating system.

During the upcoming Computex in June, ABLECOM TECHNOLOGY INC. will once again demonstrate its innovation strength and ODM ability with the launch of the industry's first DOD (design-on-demand) operating model. The company will expand its services into various customer segments within the ICT industry, giving regional and professional customers an all new and customized product competitive advantage.ABLECOM's organizational structure is also designed to meet the needs of its customers. With more than a decade of product designing experience in the server industry, ABLECOM provides a one-stop seamless service system, covering R&D, designing, sample, validation, molding, production, customer delivery, and performing full project planning for all levels of the service chain. Hence, ABLECOM's business scope has expanded to beyond the IT server market. General Manager Leung, expressed, "Our strategy is to be highly efficient, emphasizing supply chain management with horizontal division of work. For example, when we wanted to simplify our processes and equipment, we tried to integrate the equipment models that we invested and managed on our production lines. This allowed our standard operating environment to be more consistent so that all of the operating systems and common communication software and hardware could be unified. This also established standard operating procedures so that a common language is spoken from the front-end RD personnel that receive the design orders to the back-end staff that support production and delivery. In addition, the establishment of standard operating procedures simplifies the complexity of maintenance costs, which naturally will enhance our ability to develop new business by being able to achieve rapid DOD (Design-on-Demand)."With the fierce competition in today's industry trends, the rules in the product market are constantly being redefined. Computer computing devices are no longer limited to its original single structure; many products have turned from being highly homogeneous into specialized devices with multiple applications or highly function-oriented. Therefore, ABLECOM emphasizes innovative process integration services, reducing process duplication, and effectively reducing errors, which helps improve efficiency. The company also works hard to meet customer's demand for simple hardware products in the market and provides products and services that are even more customized to the customer's needs. ABLECOM's DOD (Design-on-Demand) strategy also offers a number of supply chain vendors for customers to choose from, giving customers greater flexibility and choice in their product planning, and assisting customers with the products needed for them to achieve their target market.In addition, ABLECOM not only utilizes DOD (Design-on-Demand) to help customers got a hold on the rapidly changing market, but also has established an Asia Pacific manufacturing operations base, which will have a sample center, molding, plastic molding and metal chassis manufacturing capacity. The base will begin output as soon as 2012 and its One-Stop-Shopping advantages will certainly help reduce costs and improve quality. With the expansion and deepening of product services and contents, ABLECOM's introduction of its seamless process has enabled the company to provide customers with products and services that have reached global standards in both innovation and quality, from the initial product concept design, mass production to after-sales service. Moreover, by sharing and increasing the percentage of re-used modules, the development costs between ABLECOM and its customers can be effectively reduced, giving customers a differentiated competitive advantage, shortening the product's time to market and reducing costs. This is not only a win-win situation for ABLECOM and its customers, but also makes ABLECOM a successful business partner and at the same time significantly increases its ODM competitiveness in the global computing platform market.ABLECOM's DOD (Design-on-Demand) strategy offers a number of supply chain vendors for customers to choose from.Photo: Company

Darfon Electronics Corp. will attend Intersolar 2011 at Munich Trade Fair Center, Germany from June 8 to 10 to launch diversified green energy solutions, with the focus on Module Level Power Management (MLPM) products. Darfon's system includes the 240W Micro Inverter which can improve the system output up to 25% and the DC conversion rate of the DC Optimizer can reach 99.5%.Using the expertise in the fields of power electronics and materials science, Darfon is able to provide customers with one-stop services of high efficiency and high quality solar related products. In Intersolar 2011, Darfon will showcasing several lines of solar-related products such as String Inverters, Micro Inverter, DC Optimizer, PowerCenter, solar conductive pastes and ERS (Energy Recycling System).PV InverterDarfon's PV inverters feature high-efficiency, high-reliability, auto-detect frequency, multi max power point tracking (MPPT) and graphic display. Darfon also launches solar monitoring system with safety protection and data tracking. Users can receive real-time updates of power performance data, calculation of investment return rate, but also receive real-time alert to locate the problem in time.240W Micro InverterDarfon stated that its 240W PV Inverter has outstanding component design and can raise total solar system efficiency and improve efficiency under shading conditions with up to 25% yield rate. The product is now under UL1741 certification procedure.DC OptimizerThe DC Optimizer can track the maximum power point by each module and improve efficiency under shading conditions. The DC conversion rate efficiency is up to 99.5% and compatible with most PV modules. The DC Optimizer can be operated between -40~+90°C and has passed the rigorous testing of IP67 for both waterproof and dustproof.PowerCenterThe PowerCenter is a hybrid energy storage system is powered by nature gas, wind, grid power, or solar. The PowerCenter provides over 6 hours of home use with reliable lithium iron phosphate batteries.Solar Conductive PastesDarfon develops and supplies high-quality conductive pastes for crystalline silicon solar cells. Silver pastes enable solar cell to run with higher efficiency and could behave good adhesion and welding ability with low consumption quantity for cost benefit. And, the aluminum pastes can be applied for strong B.S.F. to get high production yield.

Etron Technology's webcam controller, specialty buffer memory and USB 3.0 host controller are a demonstration of an integration of functions similar to a combination of the human eyes, brains and neurons. At Computex Taipei 2011, Etron will showcase its latest products based on the concept of "eye-brain-neuron convergence." The Etron show will let visitors experience this concept through live demonstration, giving them an opportunity to directly understand how Etron''s products can improve the quality of life and convenience.Etron has expanded its webcam controller portfolio with the eSP668 (for HD webcams), the eSP768 (for 3D image/video capturing and conferencing) and the eSP868 (for 3D image/motion recognition and interactive games). Founded on the company's existing webcam controller technology, they are SoC for 3D applications. The eS668 supports HD and 30 frames per second. The eSP768 comes with the company's proprietary 3D capture technology to support a variety of formats such as anaglyph, polarized and shutter lens, suitable for video conferencing solutions. The eSP868 is ideal for 3D interactive games and other somatosensory uses. All the latest webcam controllers are designed to deliver the best viewing experience, and carry affordable prices.The popularity of 3D image capturing, motion-recognition and display technology is growing fast, but the technology is complicated and the hardware price is high. It needs SoC technology to lower cost, so as to penetrate deeper into the consumer market. Etron has achieved excellent sales results that put it in the forefront in the controller SoC for PC cameras due to its products and low price and high quality. Based on the product line''s unique design, the eSP668 is a 3D SoC that offers high performance and low cost, creating competitiveness for Etron in the 3D webcam controller market. Etron has submitted a patent application for its in-house developed SoC technology, and is looking to cooperate with PC OEMs and system integrators to develop 3D webcams used in their 3C-related products.In the face of rising demand for car electronics and infotainment such as in-car entertainment, car navigation and driving recorders, Etron's full line of SDRAM chips - available in densities ranging from 8Mb to 1Gb - is designed to ensure high-speed processing for buffer memory for these automotive consumer electronics applications. All of Etron's SDRAM products for automotive applications are developed to meet the stringent requirements of international car OEMs, placing a heavy emphasis on quality and reliability. More importantly, Etron has received the ISO16949 certification.Another focus at this year's Computex is Etron's in-house developed SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) host controllers. Etron has completed the design of its USB 3.0 4- and 8-port host controllers and will showcase the new chips at its booth. Etron's USB 3.0 host controllers support the world's fastest USB transfer speeds of up to 5Gbps of data, which is 10 times faster than previous USB 2.0 transfer speeds. The new 8-port host controller requires only 70 seconds to transfer eight 25GB HD movie files simultaneously on eight different hardware devices such as an external HDD or flash disk.The interaction between human vision, memory and connectivity will generate endless demand, and therefore products meeting such "eye-brain-neuron convergence" will keep appearing. Etron provides consumers with an opportunity to experience such "eye-brain-neuron convergence": for example, naked-eye 3D display through 3D webcams, on-board camcorder, USB 3.0 8-port devices. Etron will be taking part in Computex Taipei 2011 at Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 2 from May 31 to June 4 to showcase the latest offerings of its SDRAM and SoC solutions. Visitors are welcome to experience these innovative solutions that will be presented on-site. Etron contact: (03)578-2345.

ProMOS Technologies and Silterra Malaysia have announced the successful completion of the first joint technology development project to bring Silterra's 0.13- and 0.11-micron High-Voltage (HV) process technology for small-panel LCD driver IC applications to ProMOS's 12-inch fabrication facilities in Taichung, Taiwan. The technology is now in the pilot-run stage ready for customers' tape-out, and is on track for mass production starting fourth quarter of 2011.This project marks the first step of the long-term strategic partnership between ProMOS and Silterra to leverage on each other's strength to bring together ProMOS's 12-inch production scale and advanced manufacturing capabilities and SilTerra's advanced HV technology to enable the fast growing smart phone market.According to Gartner, the smartphones market is forecast to be around 450 million units this year and expected to double to 900 million units by 2014. Another important trend in smart phone market is screen resolution. The most popular screen resolution for today's smartphone is HVGA and WVGA and this is rapidly transitioning to WSVGA and HD. Both the accelerated volume and the demand for higher resolution screens are driving the demand for more advanced process nodes and larger wafer capacity."In our efforts to diversify business portfolio, we have identified mobile applications, particularly smartphones, as the key market we would like to engage," said ProMOS chairman and president ML Chen. "Small-panel LCD driver IC is, of course, a vital component for smartphones and Silterra is one of the global leaders in foundry services for this product. I am very excited that, with the successful execution of technology transfer, we have reached the first major milestone of our continuous process of business diversification.""We are delighted to partner with ProMOS to bring together Silterra's award-winning advanced high-voltage technology and ProMOS's advanced 12-inch capacity and manufacturing capability to the smart phone market. This project is a significant breakthrough for SilTerra as it enables us to continue to deliver new innovations and capacities to our customers to win in the market. In addition, it also gives our engineers the necessary exposure and training in advanced 12" capabilities," said Kamarulzaman Mohd Zin, CEO of SilTerra Malaysia.