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TOKYO–Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that it has developed NANO FLASH™-100 much faster access for embedded microcontrollers, based on Toshiba's original NANO FLASH™. Development background: The rich functionality and high speed capabilities of embedded microcontrollers require much flash memory with much faster access rates. Toshiba has recognized and responded to this by developing NANO FLASH™ which merges two features: high speed programming, based on NAND flash memory cell device technology; and NOR flash memory circuit technology. Toshiba has subsequently brought this high level performance to its original microcontrollers and to ARM core-based microcontrollers. Now, as more users use ARM core-based microcontrollers, there is an emerging need for greater speed and large memory capacities. NANO FLASH™-100 is highly suited to this market. Features: The newly developed NANO FLASH™-100 achieves a zero-wait cycle during random access at 100MHz operation (note 1), the industry's top class. This allows the core in ARM-based microcontrollers to fully utilize the superior performance and code density of applications requiring high speed and large capacity memory. Using the ultra low power technology of NANO FLASH™ microcontrollers, a wide range of high speed, low power applications developments are available. Toshiba will follow up on its first NANO FLASH™-100…

Recognized for its visionary approach and technologies in the mobile consumer storage category. TOKYO-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) is pleased to announce that its MQ01ABDH hybrid drive series was awarded the Storage Visions™ Visionary Award in the Mobile Consumer Storage product category at the 12th annual Storage Visions Conference, held in Las Vegas, U.S.A. from January 6th to 7th. Storage Visions is an annual storage products technical event covering hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD), and the award recognizes excellence in embedded storage solutions in mobile consumer devices. Today's PCs must meet increasingly strong demands for storage capacities that can handle multiple HD videos and other data-rich sources, and deliver read/write speeds that support excellent performance. Toshiba's MQ01ABDH hybrid drive integrates NAND flash memory with a hard drive to make full use of the large capacity of the HDD and the fast data access speeds of the NAND. It also features self-learning caching algorithms that optimize performance by learning the system user's data access patterns. The Visionary Award was presented in recognition of Toshiba's innovative approach and the advanced technologies the company brought to the hybrid drive. Shipments of the MQ01ABDH series started in autumn 2012 for…

HSINCHU, Taiwan – December 14, 2012 – Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world’s leading IC providers, today announced that its Hi-Fi Audio Single Chip with Voice/Sound DSP and CODEC (ALC5642) has received an ‘Innovative Product Award 2012’ from the Hsinchu Science Park Administration in Taiwan. The Realtek ALC5642 is the first audio single chip to integrate a Hi-Fi audio codec, high-efficiency/low-power amplifiers, and voice/sound DSP, as well as Realtek trademarked SounzReal™ sound effect technology. The high-integration and low-power architecture of the ALC5642 is designed for mobile product applications such as tablet and smartphone. Products featuring the ALC5642 will provide a high-quality voice communication experience, and excellent acoustic-fidelity and immersive audio when listening to music or watching movies etc.  SounzReal™ sound effect technology includes BassBack (virtual bass), OmniSound (virtual surround), and TruTreble/Bass (Treble/Bass enhancement). The high performance Voice DSP provides wide-band level voice processing capabilities and very high voice communication quality. Built-in noise suppression, echo cancellation, and duplex capabilities all feature class-leading technologies. The voice DSP builds-in a proprietary long-range, low-noise recording technology enabling a smartphone or tablet to function as a voice recorder and camcorder. “Our ALC5642 was designed specifically to offer a top quality…

Hsinchu, Taiwan, Nov. 19, 2012-Winbond Electronics Corporation today announced that it has signed an NT$ 5 billion three-year syndicated loan agreement. The signing ceremony was hosted by Mr. Arthur Y.C. Chiao, Chairman of Winbond and Mr. James Chen, President of Chinatrust Commercial Bank at Sherwood Hotel Taipei. The main purpose of the syndication loan is to finance the term loan repayments and the working capital needs. The syndication was led by Chinatrust Commercial Bank, Taishin International Bank, First Commercial Bank, DBS Bank and participated by six other financial institutions. The loan was oversubscribed and final facility amount was closed at NT$ 5 billion. The oversubscription represents banks’ recognition of Winbond’s credit standing and positive business prospects. Winbond is a leading supplier of Specialty Memory with three major product lines including Specialty DRAM, Mobile RAM, and NOR Flash. We are able to deal with uncertainties of economic conditions and provide tier-1 customers with quality services through technology migration, balanced capacity mix of NOR Flash and DRAM products. In addition, mass production of 58nm and 46nm technologies will enhance cost competitiveness. With strong financial condition, Winbond will strive to deliver stable profitability and achieve  sustainable competitive advantages in the future.

JVC KENWOOD Corporation (JVCKENWOOD), a global manufacturer specializing in electronics products, and SYNDIANT, Inc. (SYNDIANT), a leading US manufacturer of Pico Liquid Crystal On Silicon (LCOS) devices, are pleased to announce that two companies have formed a partnership to promote the development and production of LCOS products. 1. Background and purpose Since JVCKENWOOD released its first multimedia projector using the LCOS device, which is a kind of reflective liquid crystal device, in 1997, it has gained widespread recognition for projectors that achieve higher levels of brightness, resolution, contrast, and color reproducibility than conventional projectors. Its current lineup based on full high-definition (HD) includes 3D-enabled 4K2K models and 3D-enabled 8K4K models for professional use. JVCKENWOOD has been developing head-up displays (HUDs), which help make driving a car safer, taking advantage of LCOS technology accumulated over many years. In January 2012, it exhibited a prototype HUD at the 2012 International CES, held in Las Vegas, U.S. In October 2012, it completed development of a first-generation HUD, started shipments, and launched full-scale marketing activities. SYNDIANT’s breakthrough patented all-digital LCOS technology is well suited for ultra-small projection applications. SYNDIANT’s innovative architecture enables crystal clear high definition images with low power in a very small form-factor. JVCKENWOOD…

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2379.TW), one of the world’s leading network and multimedia IC providers, announced today that the Wi-Fi Alliance has selected Realtek solutions for its Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ Test Bed as the benchmark to ensure interoperability on future certified products. The Miracast™ certification program, based on the Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Display specification, leverages the existing Wi-Fi framework and enables wireless streaming of video and audio content seamlessly from one device (Source) to a second device (Display). Realtek’s RTL8192DE and RTD1185, along with the associated Wi-Fi chipset RTL8192DU, are among the first chipsets to achieve Miracast™ certification. “Industry and end-users have demanded robust high-definition low-latency multimedia-quality wireless display connections between their mobile devices and larger displays. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ meets those needs and provides a wireless multimedia experience on a par with that of a wired connection, while maintaining freedom of mobility within the coverage range of a Wi-Fi network”, said Realtek’s Vice President and Spokesman, Jessy Chen. “Realtek’s high-performance SoC family and its Wi-Fi chipsets will help to drive the global adoption of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ on mobile and CE devices and ensure end-user satisfaction”. Realtek’s solutions listed in the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Miracast™ test bed include:…

ISL9769x Series Delivers Industry Leading 90% Efficiency Milpitas, CA – August 14, 2012 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today announced the newest family of backlight LED drivers that can operate from the low input voltage of a single cell Li-ion battery. The ISL9769x series features ultra-low quiescent current and high efficiency required to maximize battery life in the latest generation of smartphones, tablets and Ultrabook/notebook PCs. With a minimum input voltage of just 2.4V, and quiescent current of only 0.8mA, the new ISL97692/3/4A series of LED drivers makes the most of the limited capacity of Li-Ion batteries in portable devices. The ISL97692 incorporates four channels with up to 40mA each, while the ISL97693 and ISL97694A provide six channels with up to 30mA each. All the drivers feature output current phase shifting which maximizes efficiency during PWM dimming and increases the effective output current frequency to eliminate audible noise. Additionally, when operating from a single cell Li-Ion battery, the drivers do not require any input voltage other than the battery, reducing board size and component count. Features and Specifications .90% efficient with 3.7V input, driving 6-parallel, 5-series LED configuration at 20mA/LED.0.8mA supply current and phase shifted PWM dimming improve…

ISL3260x Series Features Low Quiescent Current and Minimal Shutdown Supply Current Milpitas, CA – July 12, 2012 – Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today introduced the industry’s first RS-485 transceivers that can operate from supply voltages as low as 1.8V, eliminating the need for a 3.3V or 5V power supply. Intersil’s ISL32600E, ISL32601E, ISL32602E and ISL32603E are micropower RS-485 transceivers designed for noise-immune data communication. The ISL32602E and ISL32603E are specified to operate from a 1.8V to 3.6V supply voltage.  At 1.8V, they consume only 105uA quiescent supply current, and shutdown current consumption is an ultra-low 10nA, extending battery life in remotely powered nodes. All versions are ±15kV IEC61000 ESD protected and designed to operate in hostile environments up to 125°C. The ISL32600E and ISL32601E operate with Vcc ≥ 2.7V, with a supply current of 80uA when both the transmitter and receiver are enabled. The low voltage and low quiescent current requirements make the ISL3260x family ideal for applications such as flow meters or security systems, where the voltage and power must be minimal, especially if the application must be intrinsically safe. They can also be designed into process control networks, security camera networks, or building environmental control systems.…

The world's leading display and solar solutions provider, AU Optronics (AUO), today announced its 46” TFT-LCD panel and solar module EcoDuo PM240P00 to have obtained the world's first ISO 14045 eco-efficiency assessment of product systems verification. The ISO 14045 system emphasizes that corporations can include the evaluations of environmental resources and protection when considering product values to further increase business performance and competitiveness. With ISO 14045 verification, AUO has once again set a new environmental benchmark for the industry. International Organization for Standardization (ISO) published ISO14045, “Environmental Management -- Eco-efficiency Assessment of Product Systems -- Principles, Requirements and Guidelines” on May 8, 2012. The essence of ISO 14045 is to encourage corporations to consider the eco-efficiency of products, lower environmental impact, and diminish resource usage of products' life cycle whilst increasing product competitiveness. Corporations could then adopt eco-efficiency as one of its sustainability indicators. To fulfill the ISO 14045 eco-efficiency assessment of product systems verification, AUO has weighed in energy consumption, response time, and product carbon footprints of its 46” TFT-LCD panel. And BenQ Solar's PV module EcoDuo PM240P00 has evaluated its maximized power output, conversion rate, and product carbon footprints. In the future, AUO will take product efficiency and…

AUO’s 55-in. 4K x 2K 2D/3D switchable glasses-free TV display was selected to receive the Gold Award of the 2012 SID Display of the Year Award   AUO garnered the Gold Award of the 2012 SID Display of the Year Award. Mr. Wei-Lung Liau (center), Associate Vice President of AUO’s Display Technolog   AUO’s 55-in. 4K x 2K 2D/3D switchable glasses-free TV display stood out amid intense competition AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) announced today that its 55-in. 4K x 2K 2D/3D switchable glasses-free TV display was selected to receive the Gold Award of the 2012 SID Display of the Year Award, representing the industry's highest recognition given by the Society for Information Display (SID) .The award will be presented to AUO at the SID Display Week 2012 Symposium luncheon on June 6, in Boston, USA. Since 1995, SID has been awarding Gold and Silver Display of the Year Awards (DYAs), known as the industry's most prestigious honors, annually in three categories: Display of the Year, Display Application of the Year, and Display Component of the Year. The internationally acclaimed Display of the Year Award selects its recipients from an extremely competitive field to…

ISL28407, ISL28408 and ISL28417 Provide Bias Current Drift 30 Percent Lower than Competitive Products Milpitas, CA - January 26, 2012 - Intersil Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: ISIL) today expanded its family of precision amplifiers, introducing a set of 40V low power, high ESD products that provide excellent DC accuracy and noise performance. These new quad amplifiers are ideally suited for 12-bit to 24-bit process control, instrumentation and data acquisition applications. Designed on Intersil's PR40 advanced bipolar process, the ISL28407, ISL28417, and ISL28408 all meet the low noise requirements for high gain front ends in industrial control designs while reducing total power consumption for high signal count applications. The ISL28407 operates from 4.5V to 40V with an ultra-low bias current drift of 0.3pA/°C over temperature (-40°C to +85°C), which is 30 percent lower than competitive quad precision amps. The ISL28407's low offset of 90uV maximum and offset drift of 0.8uV/°C maximum provide high DC accuracy over temperature. It features an industry-leading combination of low power (290uA maximum per channel), 1MHz bandwidth, low input bias current drift (0.3pA/°C) and low noise (13nV/√Hz @ 1kHz). The ISL28417 is designed for sensor front ends, DAC buffering, precision voltage regulation or low noise instrumentation applications…

Starting new brand of SDXC and SDHC memory cards compliant with UHS-I   TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that it will launch a new line of high performance SDXC and SDHC memory cards under a new brand name, EXCERIA™[1], that will bring to market SD memory cards offering the highest performance levels available. EXCERIA, a combination of "excellent" and "experience" offers cards compliant with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I[2], and includes versions offering the world-fastest class[3] data transfer speed[4]. The new products will be launched from April in Japan, with distinctive labeling. The SD memory card has emerged as the data storage card of choice in all kinds of personal digital equipment. As the performance of digital equipment has advanced, SD memory cards offering faster data transfer speeds are necessary to support such functions as recording HD movies, continuous image shooting with digital camera and short transfer times when copying data to other devices. Toshiba's EXCERIA SDXC and SDHC memory cards will offer fast data read and write speeds and full compliance with the SD Memory Card Standard Ver.3.0 UHS-I. The minimum recording speed is compliant with UHS speed class 1[5] and SD speed class 10[6]. Products…

TOKYO—Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Western Digital Corporation (NYSE: WDC) on Toshiba's acquisition of certain of Western Digital's 3.5-inch HDD manufacturing equipment and related intellectual property, and the transfer to Western Digital of Toshiba Storage Device (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TSDT), Toshiba's wholly-owned HDD manufacturing subsidiary located in Thailand. Toshiba and Western Digital aim to complete the acquisition and transfer by March of this year after obtaining approval from the relevant authorities. Under the agreement, Toshiba will acquire the following equipment and intellectual property from Western Digital.1) Manufacturing equipment for 3.5-inch HDDs for use in desktop PCs and other consumer applications, plus related intellectual property; and2) Manufacturing equipment for near-line [1] HDDs for server applications. Toshiba also has agreed to transfer to Western Digital its entire shareholding in TSDT. Toshiba's acquisition of assets from Western Digital and the transfer of TSDT to Western Digital are subject to Western Digital's completion of its pending acquisition of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies and regulatory approvals from the relevant antitrust authorities. The global market for HDD and other storage devices is expected to see sustained demand growth, driven by the continued diversification of devices requiring storage,…

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced the launch of Green Ark Project. To promote green, energy saving, and zero electronic waste concepts. AUO's Green Ark Project includes the continuous practice of green innovation within AUO by targeting a 25% reduction of carbon emissions in all fabs by 2015. Meanwhile, AUO devotes itself to encouraging green thinking among students and sharing the world's leading green experiences with industry players. By working together with the industry and academia, AUO continuously makes efforts in environmental sustainability. AUO's Green Ark Project is a three-year project with involvement of government, industrial sectors, and academia. AUO wishes to call for the industry's and students' participation. “AUO has long been implementing AUO Green Solutions. As an industry leader, AUO continues to practice energy saving and lower carbon emissions,” said Paul Peng, President of AUO. “We hope to advocate AUO's green experiences and green thinking to the public.  AUO encourages students and industry players to develop more green innovations and to build up the Ark of sustainable environment with AUO together ” Since the inception of “AUO Green Solutions” in 2008, AUO has been a dedicated green practitioner of sustainable operations.…

Displays High Definition 720p Video – for Pico Projection Market DALLAS – (January 6, 2012) – Syndiant, a leader in high resolution microdisplays for pico projectors, is expanding its product line with the introduction of a new breakthrough chip set solution that includes the SYL2271 HD display panel and the SYA1231 controller. “The consumer electronics market has rapidly transitioned to High Definition and our customers have been demanding HD resolution for pico projection products. The end consumer views lower resolutions as a significant compromise,” said Keith Lewis, President Syndiant. “Syndiant’s passion is to enable the pico projector market by providing the world’s smallest microdisplays with the highest resolution and the smallest form factor.”The SYL2271 provides 1280 x 720 resolution with a .37” display diagonal and fits into a package that is only 7.75 mm high, enabling it to fit into very thin products, including embedded applications. Fujitsu, a long-standing Syndiant partner, developed the world's first 130 nm LCOS technology which was essential for the development of the SYL2271 imager. "Fujitsu is very pleased to extend our relationship with Syndiant as they continue to develop innovative products for the exciting pico projector market," said Steve Della Rocchetta, Vice President, Fujitsu Semiconductor America, Inc.The…

AUO’s 12.3-inch LCD car display has many features, including a wide viewing angle, high contrast ratio, fast response time and anti-reflection design. AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO), a global leading display total solutions provider, today announced its next generation of mobile display technologies, including a 4.29-inch qHD high resolution display using Hyper LCD technology, a 4.46-inch 1 mm narrow border display, a 6-inch transparent AMOLED display with high transparency, a smart phone display with 53% in energy-savings, and a 12.3-inch LCD car display with free-form cutting. These state-of-the-art mobile technologies are perfect for cellphones, tablets, vehicle dashboards and other related mobile devices and will all be showcased at FPD International 2011 in Japan.  “AUO is dedicated to providing innovative, advanced, and environmentally friendly display total solutions to customers for high value-added, vivid images” said Paul Peng, President of AUO Display Business Operation. “Mobile Display is closely related to customers’ daily life applications. Our research team has developed cutting-edge technologies for high brightness, wide viewing angles, as well as transparent and fashionable narrow border designs. Combined with energy-saving functions, win-win situations are being achieved in terms of both technology and environmental sustainability. ” Smartphone Display: High Resolution, Low…

AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced its new organizational arrangement.  Due to the transformation of the global display market and the emergence of new products and applications, Display Business Operation led by Paul Peng will be divided into three business groups, namely Video Solutions, Mobile Solutions, and Touch Solutions.  Integrated total solutions will be offered for clients and end customers to enjoy customized value-added services.  Executive Strategic Planning Division will also be established to help visualize the future of the Company from a macro perspective.  The new organization will become effective from September 1, 2011. The new organization has Display Business Operation divided into three pivotal sections with their own production, research & development, and sales & marketing functions.  Dedicated solutions are proposed respectively for video display (with applications to LCD TVs, desktop monitors, etc.), mobile display (with applications to smartphones, car displays, notebooks, tablet PCs, etc.), and touch panel products.  Value-added services that integrate hardware, software and interface are in turn provided to customers, in line with market demand.  The core business groups will all fully grasp the industry's pulse and introduce new technologies hoping that highly efficient, focused and differentiated services…

Dual Pigment Electrophoretic Display and FFS LCD are market leaders in eReader and Tablet Applications Taoyuan and Hsinchu Taiwan 7/19/2011 – Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Ltd. (TAIEX: 2475; "CPT") and E Ink Holdings Inc. (TAIEX: 8069; "E Ink") jointly announced today that each of their board of directors had passed a resolution, enabling E Ink to make an investment into CPT with a view to strengthen their collaboration in technology and in production capacity. Through this investment and cooperation, both companies expect to further expand electronic paper and FFS (Fringe Field Switching) panel business. The strategic alliance will further solidify their existing leadership position in eReader, tablets and other mobile devices markets. The investment will be a total of NT$1.5 billion in the form of unsecured convertible bonds issued through private placement in Taiwan. The conversion price will be at NT$3.25 per share. This issue, expected to be completed by the end of July this year, is for a period of 3 years. This investment enables the expansion of panel production capacity and exchange of related technological information between the two companies. This investment is also aimed at improving the utilization of CPT’s production lines and enabling them to focus on…

New European Production Base Inaugurated to Provide Clients Worldwide with Just-in-Time Service AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today announced the inauguration of AU Optronics Slovakia s.r.o. ("AUO Slovakia") in Trenčín, Slovak Republic.  The ceremony was attended by AUO President of Display Business Operation Paul S.L. Peng, Slovak Prime Minister Iveta Radičová, Taipei Representative Nan-Yang Lee, and Trenčín Mayor Richard Rybníček.  As one of the two AUO production bases in Europe, AUO Slovakia will play a key role in the manufacturing, assembly, and selling of large-sized LCD modules for renowned TV set makers nearby, enabling more effective supply chain management. “It gives me great pleasure to dedicate this facility and celebrate the important milestone in Europe,” said Paul S.L. Peng, President of AUO's Display Business Operation.  “With the establishment of AUO Slovakia, we are building an even more complete network with our clients to effectively deliver quality LCD products worldwide.  We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the full and continuous support from the Slovak government and Taipei Representative Office, Bratislava.” “We greatly look forward to the inauguration of the AUO Slovakia module plant, which is one of the country's major…