SAN DIEGO – November 12, 2009 – Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it is sampling a new smartphone chipset family that breaks new ground in mobile performance in the mainstream smartphone tier. The MSM7x30 family features a strong emphasis on multimedia performance, supporting high-definition video recording and playback, exceptional graphics with dedicated 2D and 3D cores, and an overall chip design optimized for a highly responsive, immersive Web experience. The first devices based on the flagship MSM7x30 family of chipsets are expected to launch commercially before the end of 2010."Qualcomm continues to focus on enabling the best possible mobile experiences and this new family of solutions brings an unmatched feature set to the smartphone segment," said Alex Katouzian, vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "As the demand for smartphones continues to grow, our innovative technology will enable Qualcomm's device manufacturing partners to deliver products with greater value than ever before."The MSM7x30 family of chipsets, which includes the MSM7230 solution for HSPA+ networks and MSM7630 solution with multi-mode HSPA+/EV-DO Rev. B and SV-DO support, is designed around optimal data throughput and powerful multimedia functionality. The 7x30 has the same market-leading Scorpion CPU as previously commercialized in the Snapdragon QSD8x50 chipset. The 7x30 uses an 800MHz to 1GHz custom superscalar CPU based on the ARM v7 instruction set, delivering exceptionally high-end processing at low power to support features that include:– 720p high-definition video encode/decode at 30 frames per second– Integrated 2D and 3D graphics GPUs with support for OpenGL ES 2.0, and OpenVG 1.1 industry standard APIs– Dedicated low-power audio subsystem supporting 5.1 surround– 12-megapixel camera support – Integrated GPS for location-based services– Support for leading mobile operating systems, including Android, Windows Mobile, Brew Mobile Platform and Symbian– Support for package-on-package memory for reduced board space, optimized power consumption and more responsive performanceThe MSM7x30 family of chipsets is supported by the PM8058 power management integrated circuit and the QTR8600 RF subsystem with integrated Bluetooth and FM radio. The MSM7x30 chipsets will directly interface with Qualcomm's WCN1312 WLAN solution for 802.11 b/g/n.

TOKYO, Japan, November 9, 2009 – Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson", TSE:6724) today announced that it has developed the world's first* 4K-compatible high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT liquid crystal panel for 3LCD projectors. Measuring 1.64-inch diagonally, the new panel supports displays with resolutions up to 4096×2160 pixels.Projector applications continue to expand. In addition to being used for business presentations, projectors are gaining wider use in the classroom, in auditoriums and at big events. Meanwhile, demand for high-performance products is expected to grow as more and more households enjoy full HD content via digital broadcasts and high definition video players.With a resolution of nearly 8.85 megapixels, 4K panels offer four times the resolution of full HD (1920×1080), making them ideal for the high resolutions required by special applications such as industrial design, architectural design and simulations, as well as for presentations and projecting four full HD images at the same time.To meet this market demand, Epson employed the latest process and C2 Fine technologies in the new panels and developed a new, original driving method optimized for 4K resolution to achieve high-resolution projected images with outstanding brightness and contrast.Epson is committed to supporting the growing range of projector applications by combining its original technologies to expand and enhance its HTPS lineup with panels that further raise the performance of 3LCD projectors.* Source: Epson research, as of the end of October 2009Panel features- High-resolution 4K-compatible- 1.64": 4K (4096 x 2160 pixels) - the world's first 4K HTPS panel*- Includes Epson's original LCD driver optimized for 4K resolution- Benefits of using C2 Fine: 1. High contrast2. Smooth images3. Jet-black color reproductionC2Fine: An original Epson technology for achieving high-quality, vivid images with high contrast by combining an inorganic liquid crystal alignment layer with vertical alignment technologyPanel specification LCD type C2 Fine (VA inorganic alignment layer) Process technology D7 Effective pixels 4096 x 2160 Panel size (diagonal) 1.64 inch (4.2 cm) Pixel pitch 9 µm Epson 4K compatible HTPS TFT LCD panel for 3LCD projectorsPhoto: Company

The SFH 5712 from Osram Opto Semiconductors detects ambient brightness in the same way as the human eye, and is the only sensor on the market that offers not only standard data rates but also high speed rates of up to 3.4 MHz. Without the need for any additional control commands, an integrated circuit in the sensor automatically provides a measured value between 3 and 65,000 lx twice a second. The sensor has only four connections and takes up very little space, measuring just 2x2x0.7 mm."The benefits of our digital ambient light sensor are obvious," said Dr. Werner Kuhlmann, development manager for silicon detectors at Osram Opto Semiconductors. "The sensor digitally transmits the true lux value so there is no need for complicated formulas to calculate an appropriate value from the output signal. This saves one operation in the application. It is also insensitive to mains-power related 50-60 Hz flickering that is produced for example by fluorescent lamps." With 150 µA during operation and only 1.5 µA in stand-by mode the sensor consumes very little power.The SFH 5712 is primarily intended for mobile applications in which the brightness of the display is constantly adjusted according to available ambient light. This extends the interval between recharges and therefore improves the service life of the devices. The main beneficiaries are cell phones, PDAs, navigation devices, netbooks and laptops. Ambient light adjusted brightness also improves readability.A good legible display on satellite navigation devices is not just highly convenient but also an important safety aspect.Osram has added the first digital ambient light sensor to its product portfolio so it can now offer the right sensor for a wide range of requirements and for every area of application.Osram digital ambient light sensor - the SFH 5712Photo: Company

Geneva, November 04, 2009 – STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), the leading supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications, has expanded its motion-sensor portfolio with a broad range of thirteen new single- and two-axis gyroscopes. With more than a 50% shrink in volume over previous ST devices, reduced power consumption, and an aggressive price, ST's new high-performance angular-motion sensors open the way to a wide range of innovative consumer applications, including gesture-controlled gaming and pointing devices, image stabilization in digital video or still cameras, and assisted GPS navigation.ST's newest single-axis (yaw) and two-axis (pitch-and-roll, pitch-and-yaw) MEMS gyroscopes fit in miniature packages of 3×5×1 and 4×5×1 mm3, respectively, addressing the size constraints of today's and tomorrow's consumer applications. Power consumption is another key factor, especially in battery-operated devices. Therefore, ST's gyroscopes include a power-down mode (when the entire device is switched off) and a sleep mode, in which part of the circuitry is turned off to significantly reduce power consumption while allowing very fast turn-on time and smart power cycling.ST's new gyroscopes boast excellent stability over time and a wide temperature range (down to 0.02 dps/degrees C), eliminating the need for additional temperature compensation in the application. Measurement precision is ensured with a negligible level of output noise (down to 0.01 dps/sqrt(Hz), and wide bandwidth up to 560Hz, ensuring high accuracy and repeatability.ST's MEMS gyroscope family offers the industry's widest full-scale range, from 30 to 6,000dps, covering a broad spectrum of applications that require high resolution and stability over time and temperature.The robust manufacturing process of ST's 8-inch fab and packaging technology has already successfully built and delivered more than 600 million ST accelerometers in applications ranging from gaming systems to cellular handsets. Like these accelerometers, ST's high-performance MEMS gyroscopes are resistant to mechanical stress and come with improved built-in self-test capability that allows the customer to verify the functioning of the sensor after it has been assembled, without the need to move the board during testing."Today, the gyroscope market for consumer applications is around US$200 million and it is dominated by non-MEMS companies," said Benedetto Vigna, General Manager of STMicroelectronics' MEMS and Healthcare division. "ST's third-generation gyroscopes benefit from the same winning attributes that have helped us conquer the accelerometer market: proven manufacturing technology and robust design. These features will help us trigger the 'consumerization wave' for gyroscopes, and our in-house supply-chain management will enable ST to meet the customer demand."STMicroelectronics new single- (yaw) and two-axis (pitch-and-roll, and pitch-and-yaw) MEMS gyroscopes

Hong Kong, November 3, 2009 -Expanding on the success of the Cyclone FPGA series and extending its transceiver leadership, Altera Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTR) today announced the new Cyclone IV FPGA family. Responding to increased lowcost bandwidth needs driven by the demand for mobile video, voice, and data access, and the hunger for high-quality 3D images, the new Cyclone IV FPGA family adds support for mainstream serial protocols while offering an optimal balance of low cost, low power and a rich supply of logic, memory and DSP capabilities.The Cyclone IV FPGA family offers two variants. Cyclone IV GX devices have up to 150K logic elements (LEs), up to 6.5-Mbits of RAM, up to 360 multipliers, and up to eight integrated 3.125-Gbps transceivers supporting mainstream protocols including Gigabit Ethernet (GbE), SDI, CPRI, V-by-One and Cyclone IV GX has hard IP for PCI Express (PCIe). With low power consumption and packages as small as 11x11 mm, these devices address cost-sensitive, small form-factor applications in the wireless, wireline, broadcast, industrial and consumer markets. Cyclone IV E devices deliver an unprecedented combination of low cost and high functionality, and lower power by up to 25% compared to previous generation Cyclone products for power-sensitive applications such as handheld software-defined radio."Cyclone IV FPGAs will expand the reach of FPGAs like never before," said Vince Hu, vice president of product and corporate marketing at Altera. "By rivaling the cost of ASSPs and offering unmatched flexibility, Cyclone IV FPGAs are the obvious choice for next-generation designs. The innovative features of the Cyclone IV family make it easy for designers to support multiple protocols, simplify board design and create obsolescence-proof solutions that will outlast ASSPs."For the Cyclone IV GX devices, Altera focused on reducing the total system cost. By integrating transceivers, Cyclone IV GX FPGAs eliminate external component costs and reduce power consumption up to 30 percent compared to previous generation Cyclone products combined with external transceiver PHYs. This power savings also reduces costs by eliminating the need for heat-dissipation hardware. Cyclone IV GX devices require only two power supplies which significantly simplifies PCB design and reduces board space and cost. With a focus on low cost, Cyclone IV GX smallest device is the industry's smallest FPGA with transceivers.Pricing and AvailabilityProduction shipments of the EP4CGX15 and EP4CE115, the first Cyclone IV GX and Cyclone IV E devices respectively, will begin in the first quarter of 2010. Budgetary pricing for the smallest devices, the EP4CE6 and the EP4CGX15, will start as low as US$3 and US$6 respectively for 250K unit quantities in 2010. The three smallest Cyclone IV GX devices will be supported in the Quartus II design software version 9.1 with the remaining Cyclone IV devices supported in the Quartus II design software version 9.1 service pack 1.

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced today a standard-aspect desktop display, intended for use in business environments such as IT, corporate and education.The energy-efficient 17-inch MultiSync LCD175M monitor features an EPEAT Gold rating, as well as ENERGY STAR 5.0 and TCO 5.0 compliance, which certify its eco-friendly stature. Its ECO Mode technology allows users to maneuver between two energy-savings modes and enables the calculation of power consumption savings for the monitor's carbon footprint meter. Additionally, the monitor boasts a new power circuit design that achieves 0.4W power in power savings mode and power off."The new MultiSync LCD175M is an eco-conscious IT monitor that consumes up to 42% less power than its predecessors," said Lynn Gu, product manager for NEC Display Solutions. "This display will help any business operation to become green, as it uses the same likeable features of the MultiSync 5 Series but with a more energy-efficient approach."A partial list of the LCD175M features are:- 1000:1 contrast ratio- 5ms fast response time- 250 cd/m2 brightness- 1280 x 1024 high-definition resolution- Height-adjust (50mm) and tilt capabilities- 50% less mercury content and power consumption than its predecessors- Two-step ECO Mode for significant power consumption savings- Carbon footprint meter for tracking of carbon savings- EPEAT Gold in U.S. and Canada- ENERGY STAR 5.0 compliance- TCO 5.0 compliance- Recycled plastic partially utilized in chassis structure- Space-saving, down-firing multimedia speakers with headphone jack- Certified for Windows 7, XP and VistaThe LCD175M will begin shipping in November 2009 with an estimated street price of US$179. The display ships with a standard three-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight.NEC energy-efficient 17-inch MultiSync LCD175M monitorPhoto: Comapny

VIA Technologies has introduced its new VIA Nano 3000 series processors, bringing digital media performance and low power consumption to Windows 7-based ultra-thin notebook and all-in-one desktop PC markets. Based on the 64-bit superscalar Isaiah architecture, VIA Nano 3000 series processors support playback of high bit-rate 1080p HD video, while delivering low power consumption resulting in longer battery life.With a host of advanced features including 64-bit support, advanced CPU virtualization technology, SSE4 for enhanced multimedia processing, and encryption and security capabilities integrated in the VIA PadLock Security Engine, VIA Nano 3000 series processors also provide a solution for emerging cloud-based computing environments.Available at speeds from 1.0GHz to 2.0GHz, VIA Nano 3000 series processors deliver up to 20% higher performance using up to 20% less power than current VIA Nano processors and boasts VIA VT virtualization technology.VIA Nano 3000 series processor samples are currently available for OEMs and motherboard vendors, and will enter mass production in the first quarter of 2010. VIA Nano 3000 series CPU specifications Model Speed VIA V4 FSB Idle Power L3100 2.0GHz 800MHz 500mW L3050 1.8GHz 800MHz 500mW U3200 1.4GHz 800MHz 100mW U3100 1.3+GHz 800MHz 100mW U3300 1.2GHz 800MHz 100mW U3500 1.0GHz 800MHz 100mW Sources: Company, compiled by Digitimes, November 2009VIA Nano 3000 series CPU Photo: Company

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and projectors, announced today the NP610 entry-level installation projector, designed specifically for those users who require incredible image quality with advanced capabilities in a powerful yet affordable package. The NP610 is geared particularly towards those users at the university level, as well as corporate environments, for areas such as training rooms, lecture halls and conference rooms.With a brightness of 3500 lumens, the NP610 creates brilliant images in higher ambient lighting conditions. With full connectivity (DVI-I, VGA, 3 audio inputs and variable audio out), integration into classrooms is a breeze. The NP610 provides integrated RJ45 connection and remote diagnostics, which enable the administrator to monitor and make adjustments to the projector via the network from a remote location. Its virtual remote technology allows communication over the VGA cable to control the projector directly from a computer, without the need for additional control cables. These features save time for IT staff and simplify the process of maintaining preferred settings.Additionally, the NP610 allows users to maintain significant cost savings. The projector's filter requires less maintenance and provides up to three times the existing filter life compared to previous NEC projector filters. The carbon savings meter calculates the positive effects of operating in ECO Mode, which is encouraged by an optional message upon the unit's startup."The NP610 is an ideal entry-level installation projector that offers all the features our customers need to succeed in connecting with their audience," said Rich McPherson, product manager for projectors at NEC Display Solutions. "From increased brightness and color-enhancing technologies to environmentally-favorable specifications, this projector meets the standard criteria required for integration projectors."A partial list of features for the NP610 includes: - Brightness of 3500 lumens - Native resolution of 1024 x 768 XGA - Contrast ratio of 500:1 - Low power consumption of 312W Normal / 237W ECO Mode / 0.6W Standby - Up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in ECO mode) - Comprehensive input panel, which includes DVI-I with HDCP, 15-pin, RCA and S-Video - Built-in closed captioning, which enables decoding and text display from a video - Variable audio-out, where the remote control can be used to adjust the volume of self-powered external speakers that are connected to the projector - AutoSense, which intuitively syncs the projector with most computer signals and features one-touch image optimization - Automatic keystone correction technology, which instantly projects a square image even when the projector is set up at a steep offset angle to the screen - Built-in wall color correction preset, which provides adaptive color tone correction to display images properly on non-white surfaces - 7-watt speakerThe new NP610 will begin shipping in November 2009 with an estimated street price of US$1499. The projector ships with a standard two-year parts and labor warranty, including the first year with InstaCare (repair and return in three business days or next business day exchange).NEC Display Solutions new entry-level installation projector, the NP610Photo: Company

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ray Displays, a personal projector that fits into your life as easily as into your hand, offers consumers the ability to project life's everyday moments. Whether it's memories, personal entertainment, business presentations or teaching tools, Ray Displays personal, pico projector, "Ray," has the ability to turn tiny images into big pictures, up to 70-inch, anywhere, at any time in crisp, bright, breathing color.Projectors are no longer just for presentations, and there's no need to lug around an eight pound plus projector. With Ray Displays personal projector, anyone can use Ray on the go, in small meetings, at lunch, on vacation, with friends, with family, with coworkers. There's no end to the variations."The personal or pico projector market is very exciting and rapidly gaining consumer interest. We created Ray to offer people not only the best technology, but the ability to afford an amazing projector," said Jerry Rogers, CEO of Ray Displays. "You can now transform private viewing into a shared experience."Ray pairs with virtually any kind of electronic device: - Personal media players (iPod, Zune, ARCHOS, Cowon, ZEN vision and many more) - Smartphones (like the iPhone) - DVD players - Digital cameras - DVRs - DV-camsRay offers technical excellence in an affordable package: - A sharp, clear display that can be easily viewed even in brightly lit rooms - A stellar 640x480 resolution that enables a crisp projection up to 70-inch - A projector that's probably lighter than your current mobile phone - Universal connectivity to thousands of electronic devicesRay also comes with a handy tripod for perfect positioning. With a gentle adjustment to the manual focus, Ray gives the perfect projection.Ray combines all of these features for US$229, and can be purchased on the company's Web site or at Fry's."Use Ray to share photos at dinner – without having to pass around your phone or camera, or show a presentation at a moment's notice. We've come up with many suggestions on our Web site on where to use Ray, but we want to hear from our customers. If people send their stories on how they use Ray, we'll share some of them on our Web site, Facebook or Twitter pages," continued Rogers.Ray Display personal pico projector - RayPhoto: Company

Micro-Star International (MSI) has unveiled a gaming motherboard, the Big Bang Trinergy, based on Intel's P55 platform.The Trinergy features Nvidia SLI technology through the nForce 200 SLI chip and QuantumWave audio processing technology.The Trinergy is also equipped with an external OC Dashboard that allows overclocking with a press of a button.Before the end of 2009, MSI will also launch the Big Bang Fuzion motherboard featuring Lucid's Hydra engine, which is designed to support connections between AMD and Nvidia GPUs in a single system.MSI Big Bang Trinergy motherboardPhoto: Company