Acrosser Technology, an industrial computer designer and manufacturer, has announced the release of its latest additions to the family of 3.5-inch embedded SBC (single board computer) - the AR-B5250, AR-B5250CM6C and AR-B5250CM1GZC. The products will be featured at the company's booth (Nangang Exhibition Hall, M1213a) at Computex Taipei 2009. The embedded SBC AR-B5250 incorporates an Intel socket, compatible with Intel Pentium M and Celeron M processors with a FSB of 400MHz. The AR-B5250CM1GZC utilizes an on-board Celeron M 1GHz CPU and the AR-B5250CM6C has an on-board Celeron M 600MHz. All three versions employ a fanless design. The AR-B5250 family includes one SO-DIMM socket for a maximum of 1GB system memory. It features two Giga LAN (Intel 82574L) ports and an Intel 910GMLE chipset and built-in integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 900. AR-B5250 has several input/output ports, such as: dual 18-bit LVDS and VGA, supporting dual display; along with one SATA and one Compact Flash slot for multiple storage options. It also features six USB 2.0 ports, eight GPIO, stereo audio and four COM (one RS422/485 selectable) ports. Operating system support for Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE and Linux allows flexibility, according to the company. Hardware monitoring function helps the maintenance operator to check the CPU and system temperature to prevent system malfunction due to bad system heat dissipation. As a pre-configured and tested SBC, the AR-B5250 family of products allows application developers to focus on their software development and system implementation without having to deal with hardware design and system implementation, the company said. AR-B5250 v2.0 comes with DVI functionality and is designed for digital signage applications. It supports dual display combinations such as VGA+DVI. It has a built-in DVI chipset on board.

Tyan has announced its new Yellow River (YR) series products during the Computex Taipei 2009 (Booth M112). Tyan YR features high computing density for both enterprise and IPDC applications. Tyan is also showcasing the latest platforms supporting the new six-core AMD Opteron processors (codename: Istanbul) and the Intel Xeon 5500 processors (codename: Nehalem) at Computex.The YR series brings in the new era for cloud computing. It doubles the computing power within the same rack space compared to traditional implementation, according to the company.Tyan is exhibiting four different YR products at Computex for different application segments. YR170-B520M is a low power-consuming server platform for IPDC environment; YR188-B537M consumes on average 150W in most enterprise applications; YR190-B7018 and YR290-B7018 are both dual-socket platforms with different in-place expandability, and which can take over traditional 1U/2U dual-socket platforms in enterprises and IPDCs.In addition to the newly introduced YR series platforms, Tyan is showcasing seven platforms supporting Intel Xeon 5500 series processors. Tyan S7025, the company's latest Tyan Nehalem platform, supports up to 64GB R-DDR3 memory. TYAN S7025 will be in mass production in late June. The other six Tyan solutions are all currently shipping.Furthermore, two new Tyan platforms support the new six-core AMD Opteron processors built on 45nm technology and will be mass production in late June. Tyan platforms supporting previously launched quad-core AMD Opteron processors (codename: Shanghai) can be upgraded to the new technology by a BIOS update.

Thecus Technology has debuted its five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device, the N5500, at Computex Taipei 2009, where the company is showcasing its storage solutions.The N5500 is equipped with five hot-swappable SATA 3.5-inch hard disk bays for a 10TB storage capacity. The N5500 lets users choose from a wide selection of RAID modes, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and JBOD. It also supports multiple RAID volumes, and features online RAID expansion, online RAID migration, and auto rebuild for maximum flexibility. The N5500 is a storage solution that can be configured as a NAS, a DAS, or an iSCSI device. It comes with an Intel CPU, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with load balancing, failover, and link aggregation with 802.3ad.With a dual-DOM design, an extra DOM is installed to ensure continuous operation on N5500, according to the company. The N5500 is flexible with support for multiple file systems, including XFS, EXT3 and ZFS, and users can select different file systems for each RAID volume. RAID volumes on the N5500 can also be encrypted for data protection and security.The N5500 also offers multimedia support for home users, including an iTunes server, photo web server, and a media server which supports uPnP, making it a central hub for all digital content, the company said. Debuting on the N5500 is Thecus' new AJAX-based web interface, which is more intuitive and easier to use. The N5500 is also fully compatible with Windows, UNIX/Linux, and MAC OS 9/X operating systems, and a scheduled power on/off function means less wasted power and lower total cost of ownership. With IP-cam support, the N5500 can be configured as a surveillance system.At its Computex booth (Nangang Exhibition Hall, J417A, J419A, J517 and J519), Thecus is also exhibiting its N0204 mini NAS device. Measuring 132×88×63mm, the N0204 could be mistaken for a regular external hard drive. But it is a two-bay NAS device that fits in the palm of a hand. It houses two 2.5-inch SATA hard disks, providing up to 1TB of storage. Users can manage this storage with RAID 0, 1, and JBOD. As its drive bays are hot-swappable and feature auto-rebuild, users can change a hard disk without powering down the unit.The N0204 comes with many of the features and functionality possessed by its much larger cousins. For starters, the N0204 can function as a complete media hub with its built-in iTunes server, photo web server, and media server. With the built-in media server, users can enjoy videos, pictures, and music with the N0204 by using DLNA compliant media players. Connected to a USB web cam, the N0204 can serve as a home surveillance server, allowing users to preview, capture and schedule image snapshots up to 640×480.With advanced energy-saving capabilities, the N0204 only uses between 25-30% of the power compared to traditional two-bay NAS devices, according to the company. Users can schedule power on/off for better power management. The N0204 is also fanless. A USB 2.0 port in the front and the one-touch copy allow users to copy the contents of a USB storage device to the N0204 with a single press of a button. Users can also copy data from the N0204 to any USB disk for data exchange. The N0204 supports USB printers, external hard disks, USB web cams, and even works with USB WLAN adaptors to provide wireless capabilities.Thecus N0204 mini NAS devicePhoto: CompanyThecus N5500 five-bay network-attached storage (NAS) devicePhoto: CompanyThecus N8800 provides 24/7 data access with zero down-timePhoto: Company

MemoCom, a Taiwan-based solution provider and manufacturer of PSRAM and MCP (multi-chip package) devices, is exhibiting at Computex 2009 for the first time, displaying SSD (solid state drive), flash memory cards and USB drives at the show.MemoCom's Computex booth is located at the Nangang Exhibition Hall, I1312.MemoCom's MCP series features a small package and low-power consumption. The products are fully compatible - and have been verified - with a number of mainstream baseband chips for GSM, GPRS, CDMA and PHS platforms. MemoCom's MCP solutions include NOR MCP, NAND MCP, pseudo SRAM, discrete NOR flash and SSD MCP, as well as the latest eMMC solution.The MemoCom eMMC is an embedded MultiMediaCard solution in a BGA package. The eMMC operation is identical to that of an MMC card, and performs simple read and write to memory using MMC protocols.From SSD modules to SSD MCP, MemoCom is dedicated to bringing the SSD solutions to the notebook, netbook, all-in-one PC, thin client, nettop and IPC segments. MemoCom's SSD MCP offers low-power, high performance and durability, with up to 16GB capacity for mobile applications.MemoCom has also launched SSD modules for different ZIF/micro SATA/PCIe/SATA DOM embedded systems. Among the high performance modules, the MemoCom SSD T-ZIF is a cableless ZIF module that uses a standard ZIF interface with 40 pins, enabling high random access performance for notebooks, netbooks, and industrial PCs.MemoCom T-ZIF chipPhoto: Company

DS2, a supplier of high-speed powerline communications technology, will launch AITANA++, the third-generation of its 200Mbps powerline communication (PLC) chipset at Computex 2009 (Nangang Hall, M425).While in use, AITANA++ consumes 30% less power than previous products and in stand-by mode, reduces its consumption by 70%, according to the company. This development not only reduces energy costs, but also simplifies the thermal design for embedded applications such as set top boxes, home gateways, remote speaker systems, IP cameras or personal computers.AITANA++ also has a complete software development kit (SDK) that allows systems designs to customize firmware running in the chipset's microprocessor. DS2 baseline firmware provides features such as AES-128/256 with push button security, LED status lights, 802.1p/TOS quality of service (QoS) and Multicast support. AITANA++ comes with on-chip support for DS2 features, such as mesh networking for whole home coverage, secure firmware upgrade, complete TCP/IP stack, and support for Microsoft Windows LLTD protocol and TR-069 remote management for service provider applications.

Cybernet Manufacturing and its subsidiary Space Technology have announced the availability of the next-generation all-in-one LCD PCs, the new iOne series. The company will be exhibiting the new iOne series, including one model (A330) featuring the Intel Atom low-power CPU, at its booth in the Nankang Hall (4F, L1113/L1115) during Computex Taipei 2009. While all-in-one PCs are a new trend, Cybernet has over 12 years of experience in all-in-one PC design and the company noted that it has the know-how and skills to create products for the business community. "We are very proud to be at the forefront of PC evolution, packing so much power and versatility inside an LCD monitor and having it at the users' fingertip. These devices save energy, and the space savings they provide also allows users to freely move about their desk," said Hossein Asadi, CEO of Cybernet, which focuses on a B2B business mode Asadi added that Cybernet was the first company in Taiwan to introduce an all-in-one PC in 2005 and since then, many other Taiwan companies have joined this market segment and have lately introduced new products to the market. However, Cybernet has been designing and developing this technology longer than any of the others, Asadi pointed out. The sizes and formats in the new iOne series all-in-one PCs that the company plans to introduce include a 17-inch display with a 4:3 screen ratio, an 18.5-inch screen with a 16:9 ratio, an 18-inch screen with a 4:3 ratio and a 20-inch model with a 16:9 ratio. Hardware features also include a choice of Intel Core2 Quad series processors, up to 4GB DDR2/667MHz DRAM, SATA hard drives up to 1TB, optional DVD +/-RW, 1G Ethernet, optional internal 802.11g and touchscreen options. The series is also Energy Star 4.0 compliant, according to the company. Another all-in-one PC from Cybernet is the new ZPC-GX31 keyboard PC. That system is built into a keyboard and features an Intel Core 2 Quad processor. Cybernet ZPC-GX31 keyboard PCPhoto: Company Cybernet iOne-GX31 all-in-one PCPhoto: Company

Taiwan-based Higgstec has developed a single-layer projected capacitive touch (S-PCT) solution which offers proximity sensing and better transmittance than other types of touch panels, according to the company.The multi-touch S-PCT claims a transmittance of 97.4%, compared to 90% for other capacitive panels, and 73-90% for the resistive type, says Higgstec.S-PCT is highly noise resistance, and with supporting ICs it features proximity sensing, or 3D touch - meaning a touch can be realized without physical contact, according to the company.Higgstec's S-CPT solution is manufactured in a high temperature process that allows lower inner resistance and better durability.The cost of the S-PCT total solution (with IC) may be only a fifth of ordinary capacitive solutions, and almost half of resistive ones, the company claims.Higgstec said its S-PCT panels target the market for digital cameras, digital photo frames and handsets.Higgstec, founded in 2002, mainly focuses on research and development of touch technology and human-machine interface applications. Its other offerings include 5-wire resistive and surface capacitive touch panels.Its plant at Gueishan, northern Taiwan has a monthly capacity of 120,000 substrates (500mm x 600mm). Another plant at the Lize Industry Park, northeastern Taiwan manufactures projected capacitive and surface capacitive touch panels, with a monthly capacity of 150,000 substrates (500mm x 600mm).Higgstec's Computex booth is at Hall 3, G262.Higgstec single-layer projected capacitive touch panelPhoto: Company

A-Data Technology is exhibiting a host of products at Computex Taipei 2009, including high-performance memory modules, high speed CompactFlash (CF) cards, solid-state drive (SSD) products, portable hard disk drives, and USB flash drives.The XPG Overclocking series memory modules and SSDs will be in the spotlight, and will include DDR3 2133X and the new DDR3 1866X modules, an Intel co-branded A-Data X25-M SSD, the ultra-high performance XPG series SX94 SSD with a capacity up to 512GB, the SATA II SSD S592 with performance up to 230/170MB per second for read/write speeds.Moreover, the 3.5-inch SSD enclosure is upgraded with RAID functionality, with A-DATA indicating bench tests show that the new RAID function can boost SSD speed performance up to 150%.A-Data is also displaying ultra-high-speed CompactFlash (CF) cards (CF600X).The T806 Kissing Octopus Couple flash drive has just been announced as a winner of the Computex Taipei Design & Innovation Award 2009. The product won iF Design Award 2009 and Reddot Design Award 2009 as well. A-Data also won the Reddot Design Award for its CH91 portable hard disk and the S805 Carabiner drive. These products can also be viewed at the A-Data booth.A-Data has also debuted several stylish USB flash drives and portable hard disk at Computex. One of A-Data's new products, the Theme series T906 USB flash drive, has a Disney theme, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse likenesses. Other new products include the NH92 portable hard disk for more mature consumers, and the sporty SH93 athletic yuppie portable hard disk.A-Data is at the Nangang Exhibition Hall (Booths J818, J824, J1017, J1023).A-Data NH92 portable hard diskPhoto: CompanyA-Data T906 USB flash drivePhoto: CompanyA-Data X-25M SSDPhoto: CompanyA-Data S592 SSDPhoto: CompanyA-Data CF 600XPhoto: Company

Transcend Information has debuted its brand-new PF730 digital photo frame and two digital music players, along with a new line of 2.5-inch SATA SSDs equipped with 64MB DRAM buffer. Transcend intends to show its dedication to being a specialist in the consumer electronics industry, while continuing to strengthen its core memory business, according to the company.Transcend's strategic products, which include digital photo frames, external hard drives and digital music players, began making a solid contribution to its overall revenues in the latter half of 2008.Transcend's PF730 digital photo frame has a 800×600 photo-friendly 4:3 screen and selectable color modes. It comes with 2GB of internal flash memory, and is also equipped with an MP3 player.The new MP860 digital music player is equipped with a 2.4-inch full color screen (240×320), and features enhanced sound quality with support for newer file formats such as FLAC and OGG, according to Transcend. The MP860 also comes with up to 8GB of built-in memory, and features a convenient microSD/microSDHC expansion slot.Transcend's compact and lightweight MP320R has a dual-color OLED screen, and has a built-in USB connector for data transfer.Transcend also announced the availability of 2.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s SSDs equipped with 64MB DRAM buffer. Available in 60GB and 120GB capacities, the drives are capable of 230MB/s read and 180MB/s write speeds.Along with the new products, Transcend is also showcasing its recently-announced aXeRam DDR3-1800 memory kits, 192GB SATA SSD as well as StoreJet 25M and 25C hard drives.Transcend 7-inch PF730 digital photo framePhoto: CompanyTranscend MP860 digital music playerPhoto: Company

AMD has announced availability of its first six-core Opteron server processor (Istanbul) with Direct Connect Architecture for two-, four- and eight-socket servers.Systems based on six-core AMD Opteron processors are expected to be available beginning later in the month from OEMs including Cray, Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), IBM and Sun Microsystems, along with support from motherboard and infrastructure partners. HE, SE and EE versions of the six-core AMD Opteron processor are planned for the second half of 2009, said AMD.Six-Core AMD Opteron processors leverage existing platform infrastructure and a low-cost, power-efficient DDR2 memory architecture which can help lower system acquisition costs, highlighted AMD.High performance computing (HPC), virtualization and database workloads can benefit from increased 4P Stream memory bandwidth of up to 60% enabled by HyperTransport Assist, which helps reduce processor to processor latency and traffic.AMD Virtualization (AMD-V) technology and the AMD-P suite of power management features are available across all performance and power bands.The new Six-Core AMD Opteron processor has up to 34 % more performance-per-Watt over the previous generation quad-core processors in the exact same platform, according to AMD.AMD six-core Istanbul server processorPhoto: Company