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Tuesday 20 October 2020
Europe-Taiwan smart manufacturing supply chain matchmaking webinar to take place on Oct 29
The Europe-Taiwan Smart Manufacturing Supply Chain Application Sharing and Matchmaking Event is holding a webinar on October 29, 2020, 2:30 pm (GMT+8) to share latest use cases and solutions.This webinar will focus on Europe-Taiwan manufacturers in the smart manufacturing supply chain, sharing smart factory and advanced equipment solutions with online showcases, and it will arrange one-on-one online meetings to enhance cooperation between Europe and Taiwan manufacturers.The webinar will feature automation industry leading companies that have successfully built up the automated production at their factories, showcasing 5G use cases, latest robot tactile sensing technology, intelligent cobots, intelligent tool management systems, flexible manufacturing, and advanced smart assets with cloud connection.The speakers will be from Ericsson, ABB, Siemens, Taiwan Touché Solutions, TM ROBOT, and Da Shiang Automation (DSA).Please register for the webinar at: http://www.tairoab2b.com/event/2?locale=enEurope-Taiwan Smart Manufacturing Supply Chain Application Sharing and Matchmaking Event
Tuesday 20 October 2020
APD showcases trend-setting medical power solutions at CMEF 2020
A global resurgence of COVID-19 cases will again exert extreme pressure on healthcare systems in countries around the world. Medical devices that already have market attention will take center stage once more, buoying market demand for medical power supply systems that are at the core of medical devices.The China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF) 2020 is scheduled to open on October 19 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As a global integrated service platform targeting the entire medical device supply chain, CMEF 2020 will aggregate more than 7,000 medical device suppliers from around the world and host more than 200,000 visitors working in the industry.Having been developing customized power supply solutions for medical devices for more than two decades, Asian Power Devices (APD) has established itself as a leading brand and a long-term strategic partner with global medical device manufacturers. APD plans to showcase its full lineup of medical power solutions at CMEF 2020 and demonstrate their use in major medical applications. It should be noted that another highlight of APD's exhibit at CMEF 2020 will be APD's lithium-ion battery uninterruptible power systems (UPS), which form another core business element of APD.APD presents its complete range of medical power solutions targeting major medical applicationsSpecializing in medical power supply development and manufacturing, APD received certification for compliance with ISO 13485 medical devices/quality management systems standards in 2015. At CMEF 2020, APD will present desktop, wall-mounted and open-frame medical power supply systems, which are all compliant with IEC60601 standards for medical safety. Featuring high electrostatic discharge (ESD) tolerance, over-voltage protection, over-current protection and overheat protection, they can be used in a wide-range of medical devices including resuscitators, oxygen generators, humidifiers, medical displays, nebulizers, blood pressure gauges, infusion pumps, ultrasonic instruments, endoscopes, electric hospital beds and monitoring devices.APD's wall-mounted power supplyLightweight, portability and IP22 water and dust resistance are the eye-catching features of APD's wall-mounted power supply systems. Moreover, a hidden LED light is incorporated as part of the streamline product design that indicates system status without a bright light disturbing patients who need rest. Without the need for Y-capacitors, APD's power supply guarantees low leakage current while ensuring stable power supply for medical devices by providing high peak current up to 300% of rated current, extending product life to five years.APD's open-frame power supplyAPD's open-frame power supply can be used in an environment with or without air flow. It enables optimal adaptability to the operating environment. It can operate with a fanless configuration when embedded in a device without air flow to lower noise and failure rate. Furthermore, its high reliability design caters specifically to medical applications and allows the system to have a long life, long MTBF, low ripples and low leakage current. For protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), it is built with excellent immunity from lightning surge and ESD.APD's desktop power supplyThe most prominent feature of APD's desktop power supply is its durable anti-friction casing made of fire and water proof materials above safety standards (UL94V0 flame retardant and IPX2 water resistant). It is also built with patented wire with SR structure, which prevents constant bending and twisting from causing damages and cracks when the power supply is used in a portable medical device. Moreover, the power supply is designed with a structure that optimizes heat dissipation and minimizes EMI. Its low-noise operation makes it the best choice for a quiet healing environment.Targeting customized power supply solutions for medical, factory automation and 5G/IoT applications, APD's lithium-ion battery UPS products again catch market attentionAccording to APD managers in charge of power supply products, the UPS market continues to enjoy brisk growth not only in the medical care sector but also in data centers, telecommunication, manufacturing, transportation and power industries. However, APD has bigger goals. It has found a new direction in the growingly intense market competition - to provide more advanced customized lithium-ion battery UPS for medical, factory automation and 5G/IoT applications.Lithium-ion battery UPS systems have twice the life span compared to lead-acid battery UPS systems. They are also not as bulky and heavy (APD's lithium-ion battery UPS is only 30%-50% the size and weight of a lead-acid battery UPS). As such, it imposes a much smaller burden on the technician who conducts maintenance or replacement work. The installation is also much easier. Lithium-ion battery UPS systems are superior to lead-acid battery UPS systems in every way.In view of this, APD's UPS business team has built a series of UL1973 compliant customized lithium-ion battery UPS products based on its robust R&D capabilities. Combining a battery management system (BMS), sophisticated double protection with SOH and SOC calculations, optional network capability and USB communication, APD's lithium-ion battery UPS products are widely used in medical, factory automation and 5G/IoT applications. APD stays committed to providing high-stability, high-quality and comprehensive lithium battery control and protection solutions for customers and Japan-based manufacturing partners.APD's lithium-ion AC UPSAPD's UL 1778 certified lithium-ion AC UPS supports a wide input voltage range and a multilingual user interface on its LCD display panel. Featuring high stability, high reliability, small footprint and light weight, it can satisfy customization requirements for high quality lithium-ion battery UPS and has been put to use in wide-ranging fields including medical devices, factory automation equipment, surveillance systems and transportation applications. It is the best choice for backup power systems today.APD's lithium-ion AC-DC UPSTo meet hospitals' special requirements on fire safety systems and routers, APD introduces its lithium-ion AC-DC UPS, which also features small footprint and light weight similar to the AC series. What's different is that it supplies small current and long-term power while supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth expandability as well as UPS status monitoring on mobile phones. Most important of all, APD's UL508 certified lithium-ion AC-DC UPS can accommodate customization needs to meet diverse customer requirements.APD's medical-grade isolation transformerIt should be noted that APD will concurrently exhibit its medical-grade isolation transformers at CMEF 2020. The UL/IEC 60601-1 certified transformers are proven to effectively lower noise and suppress surge. Built with a low leakage (leakage current < 100uA) and floating AC output design, APD's medical-grade isolation transformers can effectively filter out EMI and prevent ground noise coupling at hospitals, thereby safeguarding medical devices.APD will showcase its solutions targeting medical, factory automation and 5G/IoT applications while presenting a full lineup of products encompassing lead-acid battery UPS and lithium-ion battery UPS at CMEF 2020. These exhibits will not only demonstrate APD's world-leading R&D capabilities and achievements but also its commitment as a global brand of customized power supply solutions to continuingly pioneering the energy revolution and reshaping power usage. Its efforts will lead to a brighter future for all.For more information about APD, please visit https://www.apd.com.tw/en/APD grabbed attention at CMEF 2020
Wednesday 14 October 2020
Activating validation services for route origin, TWNIC continues to safeguard Internet routing security with RPKI
People are growingly reliant on the Internet for work, school and daily activities. The impact to people's life will be unthinkable should the Internet suddenly stop working. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is one of the key elements that allow the Internet to maintain smooth operation. BGP hijacking, whether as a result of intentional attack by hackers or unintentional configuration errors, causes disruption to Internet services and even threats to information security. There can be serious consequences, so every government agency, private corporation and individual are obligated to prevent this from happening.The Taiwan Network Information Center (TWNIC) has been actively promoting Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) with an aim to enhance Internet routing security since the official signing of TWNIC RPKI Certificate Authority (CA) with the Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC) on September 28, 2018. This is to address security concerns caused by IP address prefix errors. Using RPKI, legitimate holders of number resources are able to control the operation of Internet routing protocols to prevent route hijacking and other attacks.After two years of efforts, 98% of Taiwan's IP address holders have completed the setting of RPKI Route Origin Authorization (ROA) in routers, the highest rate among the top 100 on the list of countries by IP address allocations. This marks the successful completion of TWNIC's phase-one work of the RPKI project. To mark the achievement and to kick off the second phase of the project, TWNIC held Taiwan RPKI Day on September 28, 2020. At the event, TWNIC launched the RPKI Validator service and 46 IP members connected to the Validator server to test the service. They activated the RPKI function of the routers and connected to the TWNIC Validator server, after which they would be able to download the latest ROA data on a regular basis and perform route origin validation.ROA setting rate reaches 98% in Taiwan, far ahead of industrial countriesAccording to Wei-Chung Teng, commissioner, National Communications Commission (NCC), RPKI plays a growingly important role in ensuring smooth Internet routing and preventing BGP hijacking. TWNIC has been making a lot of efforts toward promoting RPKI. Not only does it provide technical support but it has also held six training sessions to guide members on RPKI configurations. These efforts generated impressive results in phase 1 of the project.Teng expects the second phase of TWNIC's RPKI promotion work to create great success as well much like how Taiwan has made itself a role model for pandemic management. Taiwan has limited resources and is often subject to cyberattacks due to its geographical location. As such, rapid RPKI buildup should be a nationwide effort so as to ensure network routing in Taiwan is reliable, trustworthy and untampered.TWNIC chairman Kenny Huang commented that engaging in RPKI promotion for two years, TWNIC issues CA Authorization when providing IP addresses to telecom operators and Internet service providers (ISP) for validation of the route origin. The intention is to address increasing routing security threats. For example, about two years ago, a Google BGP error sent Internet traffic that should have been routed to Japan's major telecom operators to Google. However, Google is not an ISP and thus does not provide transit services, so the Internet traffic ended up going nowhere. This resulted in an eight-hour Internet outage in Japan, disrupting online banking, public transport fare systems, gaming and a slew of other services. Taiwan can learn from the incident.According to Huang, with growing information security awareness and strong support from NCC, TWNIC organized several meetings to encourage ISPs to participate in the RPKI project. Phase-one efforts created a 98% ROA setting rate, leading industrial countries, such as France (77%) and Germany (52%), by a wide margin.Moving forward into third phase - automatically filtering out illegitimate routesAPNIC director general Paul Wilson expressed congratulation to Taiwan RPKI Day in a video. He said after the signing of TWNIC RPKI CA with APNIC two years ago, TWNIC could start to use RPKI Digital Certificates to protect the IP addresses under its management while allowing TWNIC members holding the certificates to protect their route declaration through ROA. This is a critical step on the way to Internet routing security. Taiwan currently has 98% of its IP addresses signed with ROA, which is a remarkable achievement.Going into phase-two execution, about 46 operators will participate in the testing work, which represents the persistent support for Internet security by Taiwan's Internet community. Pau Wilson disclosed that he is aware TWNIC is undertaking phase-three work - comprehensive route filtering. Such forward planning is impressive and serves as a role model for the rest of the world to follow. He urged Taiwan's Internet community to follow TWNIC's lead and take part in not only phase-two testing but also additional trial runs and field operations so as to build a reliable, secure and open Internet environment.Huang reiterated Internet is designed to enable intercommunication, not with security as a top priority. Route declaration based purely on trust is blind and vulnerable to malicious hijacking. RPKI enables authentication and validation of route origin to catch malicious conduct. Then, filtering can follow to prevent hackers from arbitrarily broadcasting routes that they do not possess. TWNIC will be monitoring phase 2 progress and move into phase-three in the case of a high participation in its Validation service, wherein it will encourage its IP members to activate automatic filtering, picking up the pace of building a secure Internet.Taiwan RPKI project has officially entered the second phase
Tuesday 13 October 2020
A camera or a computer: How the architecture of new home security vision systems affects choice of memory technology
A long-forecast surge in the number of products based on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies is beginning to reach mainstream consumer markets.It is true that research and development teams have found that, in some applications such as autonomous driving, the innate skill and judgement of a human is difficult, or perhaps even impossible, for a machine to learn. But while in some areas the hype around AI has run ahead of the reality, with less fanfare a number of real products based on ML capabilities are beginning to gain widespread interest from consumers. For instance, intelligent vision-based security and home monitoring systems have great potential: analyst firm Strategy Analytics forecasts growth in the home security camera market of more than 50% in the years between 2019 and 2023, from a market value of US$8 billion to US$13 billion.The development of intelligent cameras is possible because one of the functions best suited to ML technology is image and scene recognition. Intelligence in home vision systems can be used to: - Detect when an elderly or vulnerable person has fallen to the ground and is potentially injured- Monitor that the breathing of a sleeping baby is normal- Recognise the face of the resident of a home (in the case of a smart doorbell) or a pet (for instance in a smart cat flap), and automatically allow them to enter- Detect suspicious or unrecognised activity outside the home and trigger an intruder alarmThese new intelligent vision systems for the home, based on advanced image signal processors (ISPs), are in effect function-specific computers. The latest products in this category have adopted computer-like architectures which depend for low latency, highly responsive operation on fast DRAM system memory to store the application code running on the ISP.This article examines the factors affecting the choice of DRAM technology in the emerging category of home vision systems, and describes how DRAM manufacturers are responding to the specific demands of ISP-based architectures.System memory for a full-blown computer-cameraThe latest intelligent cameras for home monitoring use a neural network to perform image or scene recognition. These vision systems include an inference engine: this is a trained software algorithm which has 'learned' to recognise types of images or scenes by viewing and analysing thousands or millions of labelled images contained in a training dataset.Running an inference engine is a computationally heavy workload, so some of the latest home vision systems are based on a powerful integrated ISP with an AI inference engine from chipset manufacturers such as Ambarella. These ISPs typically feature a powerful Arm Cortex-A series applications processor core.Another popular way to implement home security camera designs, an approach known as "light AI," can use smaller, less powerful chipsets from manufacturers such as Omnivision, Kneron and NXP Semiconductors. While Omnivision and NXP are already globally famous suppliers of advanced sensor and processor chips, Kneron is fast emerging as a leader in AI technology - its KL520 was listed by EE Times as one of the top ten chipsets for edge AI applications.So these AI-inspired home vision systems are effectively computer-cameras - a very different kind of device from an old-style closed-circuit TV (CCTV) camera or a security camera which simply records time-stamped video footage of a scene. And so the new generation of home security cameras adopts a computer-style architecture, complete with fast DRAM memory large enough to store the complex inference engine and other application code.But unlike a tablet, smartphone or other general-purpose computer, the home vision system has specific image and inferencing functions for which the components and the system architecture can be optimised. And this means that the DRAM provision is limited to the needs of the image signal processing function, rather than of general computing tasks.As a result, home security camera manufacturers are finding that they can benefit from the use of specialised low- or mid-density LPDRAM, rather than the high-density 4GB, 8GB or 16GB DRAM arrays typically found in smartphones or laptop computers.Low power and long lifetimeThis substantially affects the manufacturer's choice of DRAM type, and of the provider of this DRAM.In high-end computers and tablets, OEMs need to maximise DRAM memory capacity and bandwidth and minimise its cost, which drives them to use the latest DRAM technology fabricated on a leading-edge process.In home security and monitoring cameras, by contrast, the emphasis is on: - Low power consumption - for instance, the design of a smart video doorbell must extend the run-time of its single-use alkaline batteries to minimise the frequency of battery replacement.- Long lifetime - the economics of the home vision system market require that a successful design is on the market for potentially three years or more. Suppliers of the components in these designs therefore need to make a longevity commitment to avoid the need for the OEM to periodically redesign the hardware.- Reliability - a home vision system might be installed in a fixed location and carefully positioned to capture the desired scene. This means that repair and replacement will require a technician to visit the installation - a much more expensive operation than shipping a failed laptop computer to a central repair laboratory. So customers and OEMs will place a high value on the reliability both of individual components and of the entire system.This then determines the key factors which affect the OEM's evaluation of DRAM products and suppliers. And the approach of specialty memory manufacturers will reveal a marked contrast with that of the large DRAM manufacturers fabricating on a leading-edge process and focussed on the PC and server markets.A specialty supplier of DRAM will provide a broad range of products for applications which can operate with legacy DRAM technology, rather than leading-edge products. Winbond, for instance, supplies the DDR, DDR2 and DDR3 standard versions of SDRAM, as well as Low-Power DDR, LPDDR2, LPDDR3, LPDDR4 and LPDDR4x mobile DRAM for power-conscious designs.The mainstream DRAM manufacturers' fabrication processes are also optimised for memory density and die cost. Manufacturers which choose not to follow the leading edge have the freedom to refine legacy fabrication processes to better meet the needs of customers in industrial, automotive, medical and consumer markets. In Winbond's case, the process implemented at its own mobile DRAM wafer fabrication plant in Taiwan is configured to minimise the devices' power consumption, helping Winbond's standard DRAM products to offer better power performance than competitors' standard products.OEMs operating in the home vision systems market also need to rely on the longevity of their component choices. Here, too, a specialty memory supplier's operation is configured to meet the market requirement. Winbond offers a standard 10-year longevity guarantee on its products from the date of introduction to the market.Finally, while mainstream high-density DRAM features interfaces compatible with the x86 microprocessor architecture used in PCs and servers, specialty DRAM can be adapted to provide for easier integration with other types of processors, and particularly with Arm architecture devices.To ease system integration for makers of home vision systems, Winbond has worked with ISP chipset manufacturers to support the reference design boards which provide the springboard for many security camera design projects. Software and hardware compatibility makes system integration easier for users of Ambarella ISPs in particular.Support for rapid development of new, more advanced vision systemsAs AI and machine learning technologies advance, the requirement for greater signal processing throughput and faster memory to support the ISP will grow. Specialty DRAM roadmaps should include provision for the introduction of new standard technologies, such as LPDDR4/4x, to provide increased bandwidth.Backed by comprehensive documentation and proven, high-quality in-house fabrication, Winbond's DRAM and Flash memory products provide OEMs with the confidence to build new, more intelligent capabilities into home monitoring and security vision systems.(Note: The author of this article, Jacky Tseng, is DRAM marketing manager at Winbond Electronics.)A camera or a computer?
Tuesday 13 October 2020
III joins Youth Business International's Google-funded recovery program to support pandemic-hit businesses
The program, led by Youth Business International (YBI) and funded by Google.org, will support underserved micro, small and medium businesses to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.III (Institute for Information Industry) has been appointed as a delivery partner of YBI in Taiwan. It will now work with YBI to develop and deliver an urgent package of support to struggling local businesses.The global economy is suffering from an unprecedented shock as a result of COVID-19. With typically tight margins, micro, small and medium businesses are vulnerable to economic downturn. The current pandemic is having a particularly serious impact on business owners and entrepreneurs from underserved communities, including young people (aged 18-35 years), women, and refugees and other migrants. Many are struggling to get through the crisis and need support now.III CEO Dr. Cho said, "The digital wave is coming, compared with the past, the impact of digital technology facing the industry is more than before. Each company faces different problems, but a common solution is who need to do, how to do and set goals before everything."The global program is led by YBI, an experienced network of enterprise support organisations. It will support over 200,000 small and medium business owners across 32 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific to respond to and recover from the impact of COVID-19.Anita Tiessen, CEO of Youth Business International, said, "The world is changing dramatically from day to day and I feel deeply for business owners everywhere, especially those running smaller businesses and are from underserved communities, who are often least able to bear the economic shocks of this crisis."In the face of these challenges, I have been incredibly inspired by the quick response of our network to support business owners around the world. YBI, with Google.org's new funding commitment, will help us sustain and extend this support throughout 2020, ensuring more than 200,000 businesses can get the advice they need right now to navigate this crisis."Rowan Barnett, Head of Google.org, EMEA & APAC said, "The coronavirus outbreak is taking a devastating toll on lives and communities, and small businesses are facing unprecedented challenges as they struggle to stay afloat. With this grant to Youth Business International, alongside a series of Google initiatives and products, we hope to help some of the most vulnerable small businesses find a way through the crisis."III joins YBI's recovery program to support pandemic-hit small businesses
Thursday 8 October 2020
Apacer cloud-edge integration online exhibition reveals diversified solutions
As international exhibitions continue to respond to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic by transferring content online, Apacer, the global storage and memory leading brand, has not stopped its R&D and innovation, and is now launching its cloud-edge integration online expo. The exhibition combines the two product lines of industrial applications and consumer entertainment, together with the release of selected new products and technical training videos, to expand Apacer's display of diversified storage and memory products and solutions.Hardware upgrades combined with cloud managementFocusing on the business opportunities of 5G networking and AI computing, Apacer divides industrial solutions into four main axes: "high performance," "high reliability," "cloud service" and "rugged solutions." First of all, in order to meet the hardware upgrade requirements of industrial customers, Apacer launched a full range of DDR4-3200 standard temperature/industrial-grade wide-temperature memory, and PCIe SSD solutions with multiple specifications, such as patented flexible NPLink SSDs, M.2 2230 SSDs, PCIe BGA SSDs, CFexpress high-speed memory cards with Write Protect technology and EDSFF/NGSFF (M.3) SSDs. These innovative products deliver high performance and high reliability.In addition, Apacer deeply integrated software, firmware and hardware applications, developed the Double-barreled Solution: Cloud Edition for cloud management applications, and cooperated with Advantech WISE-PaaS and Allxon to provide multiple remote monitoring platforms and cloud security value-added services, which greatly reduce deployment, maintenance costs and system downtime. In the rugged product field, in addition to revealing the industrial micro SDHC R1-M that has just obtained the highest-spec in-vehicle certification IATF 16949: 2016 Letter of Conformance, Apacer also launched a large-capacity 2.5" R-SATA SSD that guarantees at least 20,000 insertions and removals. Also on display is a series of rugged memory products such as XR-LRDIMM, XR-DIMM, Rugged SODIMM, etc., to meet the needs of high-end aerospace defense, automotive and other industrial applications.Complete range of consumer entertainment storage, seizing the long-distance demand and launching high-durability SSDsOn the other hand, looking at the needs of remote work in the post-pandemic era, Apacer uses high-durability SSDs tailored specifically for network-attached storage (NAS) devices to create safe and reliable network storage for small and medium businesses (SMB) and home offices. With regard to the layout of consumer entertainment product lines, Apacer also continues to develop diversified products. Not only is Apacer actively rushing to market with the mini flash drive series, but it is also expanding the capacity of mobile phones in terms of memory cards, supporting 4K Ultra HD and high-speed continuous shooting, and continuing to evolve.For external storage devices, Apacer's AS722/AS721 external SSDs have the advantages of high-speed, drop-resistant, lightweight, and large-capacity mobile storage. Equipped with next-generation high-speed USB-C interfaces, they provide a smooth and convenient experience. A new force has also been added to the military-grade SSD product line, creating the industry's highest standard AC732 military-grade drop-resistant mobile hard disk, which is also resistant to 4,000kg of pressure, passed the US military standard drop test, and is IP68-rated waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Five strict protection certifications are the best choice for users who value data protection.For more than 20 years, Apacer has built highly reliable and highly customized products and services with deep industry experience. This online expo also covers eight application market areas including IoT, server/networking, transportation, defense, casino gaming, healthcare, factory automation and entertainment, and Apacer will display all innovative products online from now on. For more information on new products and technologies, please visit Apacer's Cloud-edge Integration online exhibition: https://expo.apacer.com/.Apacer's cloud-edge integration online exhibition
Thursday 8 October 2020
FSP powering up and connecting to smart life
In the advent of the era of intelligentization, digitalization, and networking, the FSP Group provides various stable and reliable power solutions to realize the vision of smart life and its future development. From smart manufacturing to smart city applications, professional R&D and firmware engineers provide customized collaborative development services. As the industry continues to upgrade and innovate, more professional and stable power is needed in this new era to build a better future.In the field of smart manufacturing, the FSP Group provides professional power for robotic arms, delivery robots, electric stackers, central control systems, edge computing equipment, computer rooms, and data storage terminals. It may be equipped with a customized firmware program for monitoring power operation status and ensuring the smooth operation of the production system, which will significantly improve the management efficiency. The featured products include the ATX industrial computer power with a 24Vdc output, the high-wattage ATX PS2 redundant power (FSP900-50REB), the 2000W/2400W CRPS 2.0 standard redundant power (FSP2400-20FM), the thin 330W fanless external power supply (FSP330-AJAN3), the N+R supported high-efficiency double-conversion online UPS (Mplus 30-300kVA), and the IP67 grade on-board battery charger (FSP700-1UAC01).The blueprint of a smart city is shaped by smart homes, smart transportation, smart security, smart buildings, and smart medical care. The FSP Group's green power products deeply rooted in people's smart living are a contribution to sustainable operations. Programmable and IoT lighting control system-supported smart power, modularized and portable energy storage systems, electric vehicle chargers with three times the charging speed, IP67, and 6kV-grade insulation street light power supply are provided. In the field of medical care, Class-II power products that come with spare batteries are also available to provide the highest protection for medical care.In the field of gaming, industrial-grade conformal coating to high-end gaming power supply of the Hydro G PRO and the Hydro PTM PRO series are in line with moisture-proof, dust-proof, and anti-smudge feature requirements, thus providing greater stability and service life. Creators' computers that appeal for miniaturization has given rise to an increase in the demand for high-end graphics cards. The SFX DAGGER PRO Power 850 and 750W featuring higher power density are available for players to choose from. Your pursuit for the ultimate miniaturization will be met. Additionally, the world's only ATX PS2 redundant power Twins PRO900W which is intended for server clones has also been introduced to the retail market.The FSP Group has made all walks of life invisible champions in the past. Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with clients to deploy the vision of an era for smart life that comes closer to daily life. We will contribute to the environment, benefit mutually, and create a better world in concerted efforts. To see more power supplies products related to smart life: https://www.fsp-group.com/app/smartlife/index.htmlFor more FSP product information, please visit the official website.FSP powering up and connecting to smart life
Tuesday 6 October 2020
LitePoint shares wireless test solutions at 5G Forum 2020
LitePoint, a leading provider of wireless test solutions, delivered a presentation on its 5G sub-6GHz and mmWave test technologies, as well as next-generation test solutions at the 5G Forum on September 29 in Taipei.The Digitimes-organized 5G Forum was designed to bring together the leading companies in the 5G ecosystem and advance 5G applications."The opportunity to connect with the top minds in 5G Industry is invaluable," notes Richard Hsieh , vice president, World Wide Sales for LitePoint. "The 5G Forum has consistently provided LitePoint a platform to discuss technology roadmaps, connect with colleagues on progressing 5G development for wider applications and gain perspective from the world's leading 5G manufacturers."During the 5G Forum, Middle Wen, product manager, presented materials that highlight a few 5G device ecosystem updates, the physical layer changes, and the test solutions and the advantages it delivers to customers.In addition, LitePoint demonstrated IQgig-5G and its ability to support all 5G FR2 frequencies within a 23-45GHz range. IQgig-5G is a fully integrated, versatile multiband mmWave non-Signaling test solution, ideal for Beamforming Characterization, Beamforming Verification, RF Calibration and Antenna Measurements."We thank the Digitimes for again recognizing LitePoint's important contributions to 5G ecosystem and inviting us to be part of this significant meeting," said Richard in summary. "We look forward to continuing our valuable work and to enabling our customers' competitiveness."Technical detailsIQgig-5G is a fully integrated, versatile multiband mmWave non-signaling test solution, first of its kind to support all 5G FR2 frequencies within a 23-45GHz range. Its one-box design makes it simple to set up, use, maintain and trust that you will make reliable measurements when characterizing or manufacturing your 5G devices. For more information, visit www.litepoint.comLitePoint shared 5G test solutions at 5G Forum 2020
Tuesday 6 October 2020
iCatch Technology's new ePTZ image processing solution meets needs of remote vision communication during coronavirus epidemic
The global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the human-to-human interaction models completely. Many industrial and economic activities have also changed to new norms. As a result, remote video communication has become the most noticed topic recently. The demand of network cameras has also increased for the applications in work from home, distance meetings, or remote lecturing. With the rise of the 5G era and the proliferated development of artificial intelligence applications, the new AI ePTZ image processing solution from iCatch Technology can add intelligent person tracking function to the web-based camera, which improves the performance and efficiency of distance working.Follow the growth trend of network camera, iCatch Technology's new AI ePTZ camera solution not only can capture 4K ultra high-definition video images with ultra-wide-angle support, but also enables the "Video Auto Frame" function through the advanced NPU edge computing capability. It can detect portraits of conference speakers, lecturers on stage, or white board materials to activate zoom, pan-and-tilt and focus functions, and can quickly detect all persons in the scene. The 4X digital zoom function can enlarge the interested area of the image to twice the length and width of the normal size and keep high-quality video at the same time. This ePTZ camera solution also has dual microphone input to support the "Audio Frame" and "Audio Tracking" functions which can lock-on and track the speaker automatically.The ePTZ camera with iCatch Technology's AI imaging solution is compact in size and easy-to-use. It can be applied widely in classroom recording, remote teaching, staff training, video conferencing, and so on. The ePTZ camera solution also supports HDMI, IP network, and USB-C connections. It can be installed easily through a PC or remote control. The intelligent person tracking function can adjust the portrait to follow the movement of a speaker, which is quite useful and convenient for conference speakers, lecturers on stage, or live streaming hosts. Such solution can improve the interactiveness and effectiveness of remote video communication.iCatch Technology continues to invest in the development of solutions related to edge computing and smart image processing actively. If you are interested in iCatch Technology's smart image processing solutions or need technical services, welcome to contact us.For more product information, please refer to www.icatchtek.com. For further sales contact, please leave your request at www.icatchtek.com/RequestsiCatch Technology's new AI ePTZ camera solution not only can capture 4K ultra high-definition video images with ultra-wide-angle support, but also enables the "Video Auto Frame" function through the advanced NPU edge computing capability
Monday 5 October 2020
FSP launches 420W PoE open frame power solutions
With the increasing demand for the environment and high resolution of the Internet of Things, various smart scenarios (such as smart factories, smart transportation, and image recognition systems) powered and transmitted through the Ethernet switch (PoE Switch), plus the installation of surveillance security appliances such as NVR (network video recorder), greatly improve the convenience and safety of work. In order to satisfy the expandability for high specification PoE switches and NVR, high-powered PoE power supplies were created.FSP launched the FSP420-2F47-A54H dual-output open frame power supply with 14 CMF forced air cooling and a conditional maximum output power of 420W; it is suitable for PoE switch and NVR applications. FSP420-2F47-A54H adopted the Class-I design with 12V/50W and 54V/370W output, as well as built-in over-temperature protection. This product will obtain IEC 62368-1 & UL 62368 certifications.FSP continually develops dual-output PoE open frame power supplies and currently has six power supply products available for selection; you are welcome to contact us to create a dedicated customized power supply for you.For more FSP product information, please visit the official website.FSP launches 420W PoE open frame power solutionsFSP PoE open frame power supply