CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced the addition of the 52-inch S521 to its S Series, which includes the 40-inch S401 and 46-inch S461 LCD displays. This full high-definition display is designed for environments with extended operation times, such as airports, retail and other public areas, as well as applications including corporate boardrooms, meeting rooms and video conferencing systems.The S521's ambient light sensor provides optimum brightness based on existing light conditions, while its Enhanced Digital Signage Technology Suite boasts more than 30 built-in features to benefit a variety of applications. This model aligns with its S Series siblings in maintaining a low level of power consumption and offering a number of digital connection options, along with the standard analog connections, to satisfy the myriad of large-format display applications in which it can be installed. Users can take advantage of remote monitoring and flexible control by utilizing Ethernet, IR, RS-232 in/out and DDC/CI."The immense capabilities provided in the S521 give businesses the opportunity to increase their visibility with customers and communicate more effectively, all the while maintaining efficient use of energy," said Luke Bruschuk, Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions. "Its advanced cooling design elongates the product's lifetime and minimizes the likelihood of image retention and inconsistent color display, which are crucial for those extended operation applications. The S521's full, high-definition 52-inch screen creates brilliant images, and its value grows significantly when additional methods of displaying content are readily available through the future-proofing expansion slot."Below is a partial list of features included in the S521:1920x1080 full high-definition resolutionBrightness up to 500 cd/m²Business-grade panel with advanced cooling design to prevent likeliness of image retention and improved color uniformityBroad connectivity with DisplayPort, VGA, DVI-D, 5 BNC (RGB/HV), composite, component, S-Video, HDMIEnhanced control through Ethernet, RS-232 in/out, IR and DDC/CIBuilt-in expansion slot, which increases connectivity options and methods for displaying contentReal-time clock and built-in scheduler, which allows for advanced scheduling of monitor powering up/down, increasing lifecycle and saving energyVideo wall capabilities including Individual or Group ID functions, copy settings function; TileMatrix (up to 100 displays in a 10x10 matrix) and TileComp technologiesAmbiBright, which assures users constant and consistent brightness in any lighting condition with the ambient light sensorCarbon footprint meter, which calculates and tracks carbon savingsEnergy Star 5.0 complianceBuilt-in tuner, which allows users to stream content as high as 1080P, as well as ATSC/NTCS/Clear QAM signals (S521-AVT only or through MPD-DTi tuner card accessory)Optional accessories and products for the S521 include the NEC Display Wall Calibrator, SpectraView II Color Calibration Kit, stand, speakers, wall mount, single board computer, DVI daisy chain module and internal HD-SDI card. The new MPD-DTi analog/digital tuner card enables users without a tuner to broadcast digital signage content and stream television and Internet material.The S521 and S521-AVT will be available for May 2010 shipment at an estimated street price of US$2,699 and US$2,849, respectively. The display ships with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight, with extended warranties of 4- and 5-years available for purchase.NEC S521 52-inch full HD S series LCD display Photo: Company

ViewSonic has announced a 27-inch Full HD LCD monitor with 1ms response time, the VX2739wm.The monitor is ideal for gaming and entertainment, the VX2739wm features Full HD resolution, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 1ms response time and built-in speakers with SRS premium sound.With HDMI, DVI and VGA for video connectivity and a 4-port USB hub, the VX2739wm offers the diverse connectivity options consumers demand. Teamed with an ECO mode feature for energy savings of up to 35%.It will be offered at a special introductory price of US$349 at online partners Amazon.com, Newegg.com and PCMall.com with commercial availability on May 6.ViewSonic 27-inch Full HD LCD monitor with 1ms response timePhoto: Company

PTC's latest green power lighting solution ICs will be shown on June 9-12, 2010 at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition-China Import and Export Fair in the Pazhou Complex. The demonstration will include High Power LED Driver ICs (PT69XX series) and 650V multi-function electronic ballast driver ICs (PT56XX series).PTC has developed the PT6905 and PT6910 high power LED driver ICs for low voltage LED lighting applications such as decorative and emergency lighting. Both ICs integrate a 40V/1.2Amp MOS switch, provide protection functions, include an integrated heatsink, and are housed in a small size package (SOT89). With the PT6905's built-in three-stage dimming control, the normal switch dimming function can be realized.For high voltage LED lighting applications such as home and office lighting, PTC's PT6907, PT6909, and PT6911 ICs feature low start-up current and low stand-by power dissipation. The PT6907 integrates a linear dimming controller function with normal switch ON/OFF. The integrated DAC is suitable for synchronous application and offers more flexibility for group control. The PT6909 integrates a single-stage PFC boost-buck topology which brings a normal LED driver circuit's PF up to 0.9. The PT6911 operates in hysteretic PFM control mode. This architecture enables high accuracy LED current control without the need for high-side current sensing or the inclusion of any closed-loop controllers. Its hysteretic control method can achieve both good line regulation and load regulation. In addition, the PT6911 provides a soft-start feature.Electronic Ballast Driver ICs including the Dimming Controller series and the Ballast series will also be demonstrated at the show. The Dimming Controller ICs (PT5621 and PT5622) are reliable and easy to use. They are suitable for various types of dimming applications such as remote, VR, 3-way switching, normal switching, and normal switching with linear dimming. The Ballast IC series (PT5612 and PT5615) are integrated with more functions including security protection, APFC, 650V half-bridge high-side driver, and support for multi-lamp application.PTC is looking forward to your visit to Hall 7.1, Booth No. A8.PTC high power LED driver IC - PT6911Photo: Company

Nokia will restructure its devices and services businesses into three units - Mobile Solutions, Mobile Phones and Markets - effective on July 1, 2010.The Mobile Solutions unit will concentrate on the company's high-end mobile computers and smartphones based on the MeeGo and Symbian software platforms respectively. These devices will be integrated with Nokia's Internet services.The Mobile Phones unit will focus on the feature mobile phone market, and the Markets unit will be responsible for Nokia's 'go-to-market' activities, including sales and marketing, management of supply chains and sourcing operations.The Mobile Solutions unit will be headed by Anssi Vanjoki and be comprised of MeeGo Computers, led by Alberto Torres, and Symbian Smartphones, led by Jo Harlow. As part of the Mobile Solutions unit, Services - led by Tero Ojanpera - will continue to develop Ovi as an integrated service into smartphones and mobile computers, and lead the development and deployment of new services into Nokia's mobile phones. Nokia has also appointed Rich Green to the position of chief technology officer, assuming responsibility for driving common technology architecture across Nokia.Mobile Phones and Markets will be headed by Mary McDowell and Niklas Sayander, respectively.Kai Oistamo assumes the role of chief development officer and head of Corporate Development.As of July 1, 2010 Nokia's Group Executive Board will consist of the following members: Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Esko Aho, Juha Akras, Timo Ihamuotila, Mary McDowell, Kai Oistamo, Tero Ojanpera, Niklas Savander, Alberto Torres, and Anssi Vanjoki.

G.Skill International has announced the launch of its new Flare series high-performance DDR3 memory kits for AMD's latest 6-core processors. The new module series operates at a clock frequency of 2000MHz and latencies of CL 7-9-7-24, with a voltage of 1.65V.G.Skill said its new 2000MHz DDR3 module series has passed the usual series of strict internal testing, with validation currently on Asustek Computer's M4A89TD PRO motherboard (AMD 890FX chipset).The new G.Skill DDR3 module series is available in 4GB (2GBx2) dual-channel kits.G.Skill 2000MHz DDR3 module series for AMD platformPhoto: Company

Nokia, on May 10, introduced the N900 Maemo 5-based smartphone featuring a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5-megapixel camera and Qwerty keypad for the Taiwan market.The N900, priced at NT$22,100 (US$697), is Nokia's latest answer for the premium market, which has been dominated by Apple, RIM and HTC in Taiwan, according to industry sources, adding that the company will unveil high-end devices based on Symbian 3 and MeeGo in the second half of 2010.Nokia N900 smartphone based on Maemo platformPhoto: Company

Nokia on May 7 announced that it has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging that Apple's iPhone and iPad products infringe five important Nokia patents.The patents in question relate to technologies for enhanced speech and data transmission, using positioning data in applications and innovations in antenna configurations that improve performance and save space, allowing smaller and more compact devices.

VIA Technologies has announced the new VIA EPIA-M830 Mini-ITX board. Designed specifically to meet the needs of next generation kiosk, POI and POS applications, the VIA EPIA-M830 places the latest 64-bit VIA Nano E-series processor in an application specific Mini-ITX form factor board.The VIA EPIA-M830 is available in both active and passive cooling configurations. A fanless 1GHz VIA Nano E-series or performance oriented 1.3GHz VIA Nano E-series processor is joined by the VIA VX800 media system processor providing DirectX 9 integrated graphics, HD audio and Gigabit networking. The VIA VX800 supports up to 2GB of DDR2 system memory and offers video acceleration for MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9 and VC-1 video formats, plus a VMR capable HD video processor.Rear panel I/O includes a VGA port, an RS-232 connector (selectable to 5V/12V), four USB 2.0 ports and both line-in and line-out jacks. On board connectors provide options including a PCI Express x4 slot, a Mini-PCI Express socket, an LVDS connector (optional 240-bit dual-channel panel support), two additional voltage selectable RS-232 pin headers, front audio pin-headers, PS/2, LPC and SMBUS headers and digital I/O including GPI and GPO options.VIA EPIA-M830 Mini-ITX boardPhoto: Company

Microsoft and Nokia on May 5, 2010 launched the first application from their alliance around mobile productivity, Microsoft Communicator Mobile for Nokia devices. This new unified communications client connects directly with a company's communications systems to streamline mobile collaboration, they said.Communicator Mobile enables people to see their colleagues' availability, and click to communicate with them using the best method, from IM to email, text to phone call, the companies said. The names and status of colleagues are embedded directly into the devices' contacts application, enabling people to update their own presence, start and join instant messaging sessions, and begin calls directly from the contact card.The launch is the first product from the alliance - announced last August - which was the first time either company had embarked on an agreement of this scope and nature. Since then, the two companies have been collaborating on the design and development of new solutions, as well as embarking on joint marketing efforts.This new application, available initially for Nokia E72 and Nokia E52, can be downloaded from Nokia's Ovi Store.

(May 3, 2010) Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT), a leading global manufacturer of high power LED lighting products, will announce its latest high power LED lighting products in the world's largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show: Lightfair International 2010 (LFI 2010) in Las Vegas, from May 12 to 14, 2010. The 2010 cutting-edge products include Apollo BR40 (35W), Dimmable Aurora MR16 Series, Dimmable Apollo BR30/40, Tabit Grow Light, and Tabit Floodlight F02t25, all of which serve as ideal lighting applications in North America. "With the longest history of lighting technology development, North America has been a significant but highly competitive market. As an aggressive exhibitor in the world's largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show, I am confident that ALT has strong competitive advantages in North America, comparing with the top," said James Liang, President and CEO of Aeon Lighting Technology. "With 2,832 UL-certified and 4,616 LVD-certified product types, ALT remains to be the global LED lighting manufacturer with the greatest number of international safety-certified product types. In addition, ALT Tabit Floodlight F02 is the first one in Taiwan awarded ETL Mark. All in all demonstrates ALT's dedication in premium quality and market differentiation in North America," concluded Liang. The 2010 new products feature Apollo BR40 (35W), the world's brightest LED for general lighting solution and perfect replacement for 100W Low Bay mercury light bulb, offering an optimal heat sink to assure heat dissipation. In addition, Dimmable Aurora MR16 series and Dimmable Apollo BR30/40 series are ideal for American indoor lighting design as they create relaxing atmosphere and flexibility in brightness without any flicker. The DC Dimmable series offer 0%-100% dimming function, which is a significant breakthrough of LED lighting technology. With special design in wavelength, Tabit Grow Light accelerates photosynthesis and enhances plant growth, functioning as a value-added solution to the greenhouses in North America. Tabit Floodlight F02t25, another new product line, is an ideal replacement of 100W halogen lamp in garage lighting, offering up to 75% of energy saving over halogen lamp. LIGHTFAIR International 2010 (LFI 2010) will be held from May 12 to 14, 2010, in Las Vegas Convention Center, USA. ALT booth will be located at 2479, and product demo service will be available onsite. For more information, please visit ALT website. Date: May 12-14, 2010Time: May 12-13—10:00-18:00; May 14—09:00-15:00Venue: Las Vegas Convention CenterBooth No.: 2479 Aeon Lighting Technology (ALT) tabit series LED lightPhoto: Company