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Table of Contents
1. Financial, M & A Updates...................................................................................................................................1
2. Solution Updates................................................................................................................................................25
3. Rewards and Recognition Updates..................................................................................................................96
4. Customer Success Updates.............................................................................................................................104
5. Partnership Ecosystem Updates.....................................................................................................................119
6. Environment & Social Updates......................................................................................................................140
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AMD (USA) to Acquire Xilinx, Creating the Industry’s High Performance
Computing Leader
AMD and Xilinx announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for
AMD to acquire Xilinx in an all-stock transaction valued at $35 billion. The
combination will create the industry’s leading high-performance computing
company, significantly expanding the breadth of AMD’s product portfolio and
customer set across diverse growth markets where Xilinx is an established leader.
The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to AMD margins, EPS
and free cash flow generation and deliver industry-leading growth. The
acquisition brings together two industry leaders with complementary product
portfolios and customers. AMD will offer the industry’s strongest portfolio of
high-performance processor technologies, combining CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs,
Adaptive SoCs and deep software expertise to enable leadership computing
platforms for cloud, edge and end devices. Together, the combined company will
capitalize on opportunities spanning some of the industry’s most important
growth segments from the data center to gaming, PCs, communications,
automotive, industrial, aerospace and defense.
Executive Commentary
“Our acquisition of Xilinx marks the next leg in our journey to establish AMD
as the industry’s high performance computing leader and partner of choice for
the largest and most important technology companies in the world,” AMD
President and CEO said. “This is truly a compelling combination that will
create significant value for all stakeholders, including AMD and Xilinx
shareholders who will benefit from the future growth and upside potential of
the combined company. The Xilinx team is one of the strongest in the industry
and we are thrilled to welcome them to the AMD family. By combining our
world-class engineering teams and deep domain expertise, we will create an
industry leader with the vision, talent and scale to define the future of high
performance computing.”
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Arista Networks, Inc. (USA) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Financial
Results
Third Quarter Financial Highlights
• Revenue of $605.4 million, an increase of 12.0% compared to the second quarter of
2020, and a decrease of 7.5% from the third quarter of 2019.
• GAAP gross margin of 63.6%, compared to GAAP gross margin of 63.7% in the
second quarter of 2020 and 63.8% in the third quarter of 2019.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 64.6%, compared to non-GAAP gross margin of 64.7%
in the second quarter of 2020 and 64.4% in the third quarter of 2019.
• GAAP net income of $168.4 million, or $2.12 per diluted share, compared to GAAP
net income of $208.9 million, or $2.59 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2019.
• Non-GAAP net income of $192.0 million, or $2.42 per diluted share, compared to
non-GAAP net income of $217.1 million, or $2.69 per diluted share in the third quarter
of 2019.
Financial Outlook
• Revenue between $615 million to $635 million;
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 63% to 65%; and
• Non-GAAP operating margin of approximately 37%
“Our customers are validating our traction as we migrate from legacy to cognitive
client to cloud deployments with a cumulative of 40 million cloud networking ports
shipped by Q3 2020. Despite some COVID-19 turbulence, we believe Arista will
only emerge stronger,” stated President and CEO of Arista Networks.
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Arrow Electronics (USA) Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results
• Arrow Electronics, Inc. reported third-quarter 2020 sales of $7.23 billion, an increase of 2 percent from sales of $7.08 billion in
the third quarter of 2019.
• Third-quarter net income was $166 million, or $2.13 per share on a diluted basis, compared with a net income of $92 million, or
$1.10 per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2019.
• Non-GAAP net income was $162 million, or $2.08 per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2020, compared with
non-GAAP net income of $155 million, or $1.86 per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2019.
• Global components third-quarter sales of $5.31 billion increased 5 percent year over year. Asia-Pacific components sales
increased 29 percent year over year. Americas components sales decreased 13 percent year over year.
• Global components third-quarter operating income was $204 million. Third-quarter non-GAAP operating income was $208
million.
• Global enterprise computing solutions third-quarter sales of $1.92 billion decreased 5 percent year over year. Non-GAAP sales
decreased 7 percent year over year.
• Global enterprise computing solutions third-quarter operating income was $83 million. Third-quarter non-GAAP operating
income was $85 million.
Fourth-Quarter 2020 Outlook
• Consolidated sales of $7.45 billion to $8.05 billion, with global components sales of $5.1 billion to $5.4 billion, and global
enterprise computing solutions sales of $2.35 billion to $2.65 billion
• Net income per share on a diluted basis of $2.42 to $2.58, and non-GAAP net income per share on a diluted basis1 of $2.57 to
$2.73
• Average tax rate of approximately 23.5 percent compared to the long-term range of 23 to 25 percent
• Average diluted shares outstanding of 77 million
• Interest expense of approximately $33 million
• Expecting average USD-to-Euro exchange rate of $1.16 to €1; changes in foreign currencies to increase sales by approximately
$110 million, and earnings per share on a diluted basis by $.07 compared to the fourth quarter of 2019
“Our strong financial performance this quarter is a testament to the strength of our business model,” said Chairman, president,
and chief executive officer. “Arrow is a trusted provider of critical technology solutions, and we believe strong demand for the
products and solutions we provide will endure and increase beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers and suppliers are
choosing to do more business with Arrow because of our growing engineering, design, supply chain management and hybrid
cloud solution capabilities. The hard work of our talented team and their unwavering focus on providing customers with the
products and solutions they need, when they need them, has allowed us to capitalize on opportunities leading to financial
performance that was above our expectations.”
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ASML (Netherlands) acquisition of Berliner Glas Group completed
In July 2020 ASML, one of the world’s leading manufacturers
of chipmaking equipment announced that it agreed to acquire
Berliner Glas Group, including all subsidiaries. Both
companies announce the successful closing of this transaction.
The current management team of the Berliner Glas Group will
continue to run the company and will be complemented with
ASML management. The contacts for customers and suppliers
will remain the same.
CEO of the Berliner Glas Group: “We are very pleased that
we were able to close this transaction so quickly. marks a
new beginning in the corporate history of the Berliner Glas
Group – from a family-owned international company to a
global corporation. Since we have been working with ASML
for a long time, we are convinced that we will fit very well
into the ASML organization. The corporate cultures and
values of our companies are very similar and compatible. We
will bundle our competencies and resources and continue the
success story together.”
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Corning (USA) Reports Third-Quarter 2020 Results
• GAAP and core sales were $3.0 billion. Core sales increased 16%
sequentially, led by Environmental Technologies and Specialty Materials, which
had sequential growth of 68% and 37%, respectively. Core sales grew 1% year
over year, led by Specialty Materials and Display Technologies, which had
year-over-year growth of 23% and 4%, respectively.
• GAAP EPS was $0.48 and core EPS was $0.43. Core EPS grew 72%
sequentially. Core operating margin expanded to 18.3%, up 710 basis points
sequentially and 20 basis points year over year.
• Free cash flow for the third quarter was $518 million. Cumulative free cash
flow for the first three quarters was $484 million. Cash balance grew to $2.5
billion.
• Hemlock Semiconductor Group’s Sept. 9 share redemption transformed
Corning’s long-time ownership into a majority position. Corning recognized $31
million of third-quarter sales from the newly consolidated Hemlock.
Chairman and chief executive officer, said, “We had a very strong quarter
financially and operationally. Sales and operating income grew on improving
demand and commercialization of our innovations. In all the industries we
serve, important market trends are offering new opportunities that we’re
uniquely qualified to address, and we’re supporting our customers with more
Corning content for the products that people already buy.While our markets
continue to flash green, we remain vigilant in our actions to safeguard the
company’s financial strength. Operationally, we’re keeping a tight focus on
cost and manufacturing execution.When it comes to the global health fight,
we’re all-in – mobilizing our capabilities to combat the virus while
prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. We are
focused on responding effectively to the current global uncertainties, and we
continue to rise to the challenges of these times.”
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pbb (Germany) arranges re-financing for 745 Fifth Avenue in New York
pbb Deutsche Pfandbriefbank has arranged a $250 million loan to
affiliates of the Wilhelm von Fink family and Paramount Group, Inc.,
for the re-finance of 745 Fifth Avenue in New York. 745 Fifth Avenue
offers 536,425 square feet of Class A office and retail space which is
leased by a diverse group of tenants including Bergdorf Goodman in
the retail space and boutique investment shops, legal, real estate,
consulting, and marketing firms in the office space. The iconic
property was designed by architects Buchman and Kahn and
completed in 1930. The 35-story art deco style building is
conveniently located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 58th Street,
directly across from the Plaza Hotel and Central Park.
Head of Real Estate Finance International Clients, UK, CEE &
USA at pbb commented: “We are pleased to provide the
re-financing for such an outstanding, well-known building in New
York and to further strengthen our US-business even in such
uncertain times.“
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Flex (Singapore) reports second quarter fiscal 2021 results
Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights:
• Net Sales: $6.0 billion
• GAAP Income Before Income Taxes: $153 million
• Adjusted Operating Income: $247 million
• GAAP Net Income: $113 million
• Adjusted Net Income: $180 million
• GAAP Earnings Per Share: $0.22
• Adjusted Earnings Per Share: $0.36
Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Guidance
• Revenue: $6.0 billion to $6.4 billion
• GAAP Income Before Income Taxes: $125 million to 160 million
• Adjusted Operating Income: $235 million to $275 million
• GAAP EPS: $0.21 to $0.27 which includes $0.08 for stock-based compensation
expense and net intangible amortization and $0.05 for estimated restructuring and other
charges
• Adjusted EPS: $0.34 to $0.40
“Flex displayed solid execution, as we capitalized on improved demand across our
varied end markets, and delivered results above our previous expectations,” said
Chief Executive Officer of Flex. “Even during these uncertain times, we have shown
that our long-term strategy to manage portfolio mix, drive disciplined execution, and
focus on free cash flow generation, is a strong and differentiating roadmap. Looking
ahead, we are confident in our ability to maintain our performance while innovating
and delivering best-in-class solutions for our customers.”
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L3HARRIS (USA) Reports Strong Third Quarter 2020 Results And
Raises Outlook
• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. third quarter 2020 revenue of $4.5 billion, up 0.7% versus prior
year, and up 4.4% on an organic1 basis.
• GAAP net income was $430 million, down 1.1% versus prior year.
• Adjusted EBIT2 was $798 million, up 4.2% versus prior year, and margin expanded 60 basis
points (bps) to 17.9%.
• GAAP EPS was $1.99, up 4.7%, and non-GAAP EPS2 was $2.84, up 10% versus prior year.
• Orders strength in ISR continued with several international awards totaling $123 million,
including an award to provide ISR capabilities on three King Air 350ER aircraft for the Canadian
Department of National Defence (DND) and an order to deliver a missionized Gulfstream G550
aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
• In Electro Optical, sensor demand remained strong with a $37 million sole-source IDIQ
award for thermal sight systems and equipment in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Assault
Amphibious Vehicle.
• In Maritime, the company's investment in unmanned capabilities led to a $35 million award
from the U.S. Navy as the prime system integrator for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vehicle
(MUSV) program, which with options could reach $281 million.
“The L3Harris team delivered a strong quarter that demonstrated integration progress,
portfolio resiliency and the perseverance of our employees,” said Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. “Our on-going execution puts us in a position to deliver on an improved
outlook for the year, which we'll build on over the medium term."
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IPG Photonics (USA) Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
• Third quarter revenue of $318 million decreased 3% year over year. Materials processing sales
decreased 5% year over year due to lower sales in cutting, welding and marking applications, while
sales into other applications increased 24% year over year on strength in advanced applications and
devices used in medical procedures. Materials processing sales accounted for 91% of total revenue.
• Sales of high power continuous wave ("CW") lasers, representing 58% of total revenue, were flat
on a year over year basis. These sales benefited from growth of ultra-high power fiber lasers (6
kilowatts of power or greater) which represented 58% of all high power CW laser sales. By region,
sales increased 22% in China, and decreased 10% in Europe, 41% in Japan and 26% in North America
on a year over year basis.
• Earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $0.66 decreased 38% year over year. A goodwill
impairment charge reduced EPS by $0.63, while foreign exchange gains benefited EPS by $0.15. The
effective tax rate in the quarter was 16%, which benefited from certain discrete tax items. The
goodwill impairment charges related to Genesis Systems Group reduced operating income by $45
million and operating margin by 14 percentage points. The results of this business were impacted by
lower capital investments from industries impacted greatly by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as
aerospace and transportation, as projects have been delayed. During the third quarter, IPG generated
$70 million in cash from operations. Capital expenditures were $25 million and stock repurchases
totaled $10 million.
"We delivered third quarter results above our guidance range due to sales growth in China and a
sequential improvement in Europe," said IPG Photonics' Chief Executive Officer. "We continue
to introduce leading-edge solutions to the market thanks to our technology differentiation,
low-cost production capabilities and global footprint. Although bottom-line results were
impacted by a goodwill impairment charge of $45 million, we achieved a 160 basis point
year-over-year increase in gross margin on 3% lower revenue. We demonstrated excellent
execution given the circumstances."
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KLA Corporation (USA) Reports Fiscal 2021 First Quarter Results
• Total revenue was $1.54 billion, finishing near the high-end of
guidance;
• GAAP EPS was $2.69, and non-GAAP EPS was $3.03, each also
finishing near the high-end of guidance;
• Cash flow from operations was $512 million and free cash flow was
$456 million;
• Paid $141 million in dividends and repurchased $188 million in
common stock
Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Guidance
• Total revenue between $1,510 million to $1,660 million
• GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA is expected to be in a range of
$2.59 to $3.23
• Non-GAAP diluted EPS attributable to KLA in a range of $2.82 to
$3.46
"Our results demonstrate the resourcefulness of our global workforce,
resiliency of our business model, and our continuing commitment to
returning value to our shareholders," commented President and chief
executive officer of KLA Corporation. "In the September quarter we
saw broad, diversified strength across each of our segments.
Semiconductor Process Control was solidly above plan, and our Service
business is on track to deliver double-digit growth in 2020. We also
ended the quarter with a strong backlog, reflecting the enabling role
KLA plays in our customers' drive to innovate and invest in
next-generation technology."
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Lam Research Corporation (USA) Reports Financial Results For The
Quarter Ended September 27, 2020
Highlights for the September 2020 quarter were as follows:
• Revenue of $3.18 billion.
• U.S. GAAP gross margin of 47.4%, U.S. GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of
30.2%, and U.S. GAAP diluted EPS of $5.59.
• Non-GAAP gross margin of 47.5%, non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of revenue of
31.1%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $5.67.
• For the September 2020 quarter, revenue was $3,177 million, gross margin was $1,506 million,
or 47.4% of revenue, operating expenses were $545 million, operating income was 30.2% of revenue,
and net income was $823 million, or $5.59 per diluted share on a U.S. GAAP basis.
• For the September 2020 quarter, non-GAAP gross margin was $1,511 million, or 47.5% of
revenue, non-GAAP operating expenses were $523 million, non-GAAP operating income was 31.1%
of revenue, and non-GAAP net income was $835 million, or $5.67 per diluted share.
• Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and restricted cash and investments balances
decreased slightly to $6.9 billion at the end of the September 2020 quarter compared to $7.0 billion at
the end of the June 2020 quarter. This decrease was primarily the result of $448.6 million of share
repurchases, including net share settlement on employee stock-based compensation; $167.1 million
of dividends paid to stockholders; and $62.8 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by $642.5
million of cash generated from operating activities.
“Lam generated outstanding results in the September quarter with record revenues and earnings
per share,” said Lam Research’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our strong operational
execution is enabling the Company to meet our customers' critical needs, providing a solid
foundation to deliver on our long-term growth objectives.”
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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Delivers Record Results, Fueled By Strong Q2
Growth Across All Business Groups
• Revenue in the second quarter of US$14.5 billion, up 7%
year-on-year and with all businesses showing strong growth.
• Profit showed even stronger growth, with record pre-tax income of
US$470 million, up 52% compared to the same quarter a year earlier,
while net income also increased by 53% year-on-year to a record
US$310 million.
• Net income up 53% year-on-year to US$310 million
• Group sees significant future growth opportunities well exceeding
analyst forecasts
• Basic earnings per share for the second quarter were 2.59 US cents
or 20.08 HK cents. Lenovo’s Board of Directors declared an interim
dividend of 6.6 HK cents per share.
“Our record results this quarter reflect our ongoing commitment to
meeting the needs of the rapidly growing work-, learn-and
play-from-home economy. All of our core businesses delivered
year-on-year growth, while our Software and Services revenue
grew to a new record,” said Lenovo Chairman and CEO. “As the
world continues to adjust to the ‘new normal’, we are confident in
the long-term growth potential of both devices and cloud
infrastructure. We will continue to leverage our core competences
of operational excellence and global/local footprint, while
accelerating our service-led transformation to better grasp
opportunities and drive sustainable growth.”
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LG Display (South Korea) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
• Revenues in the third quarter of 2020 increased by 27% to KRW 6,738 billion from KRW 5,307 billion
in the second quarter of 2020 and increased by 16% from KRW 5,822 billion in the third quarter of 2019.
• Operating profit in the third quarter of 2020 recorded KRW 164 billion. This compares with the
operating loss of KRW 517 billion in the second quarter of 2020 and the operating loss of KRW 436 billion
in the third quarter of 2019.
• EBITDA in the third quarter of 2020 was KRW 1,288 billion, compared with EBITDA of KRW 413
billion in the second quarter of 2020 and with EBITDA of KRW 613 billion in the third quarter of 2019.
• Net income in the third quarter of 2020 was KRW 11 billion, compared with the net loss of KRW 504
billion in the second quarter of 2020 and the net loss of KRW 442 billion in the third quarter of 2019.
• LG Display registered KRW 6,738 billion in revenues and KRW 164 billion in operating profit in the
third quarter of 2020.
• The revenue increase of 27% quarter-on-quarter was driven by a continuous rise in panel shipments
for IT products thanks to the growing trends of working from home and online schooling, as well as an
increased supply of panels for new mobile products from strategic customers, strong global TV sales, and
the start of full-scale mass-production at the company’s OLED panel production plant in Guangzhou,
China.
• LG Display returned to the black for the first time in seven quarters, with an operating profit of KRW
164 billion, due to an improved overall performance across its business sectors. It recorded KRW 11 billion
in net income and KRW 1,288 billion in EBITDA along with an EBITDA margin of 19% in the quarter.
“As lifestyles have changed due to COVID-19, TV products have been used not only for viewing
purposes, but also for games, working-from-home, and home training,” said CFO and Senior Vice
President of LG Display. He added, “Considering that OLED is the only display technology that is
optimized to meet the consumer’s needs for new experiences, as well as to flexibly provide new form
factors, we will continue to focus on expanding OLED’s market leadership.”
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Microchip (USA) Acquires High-Level Synthesis Tool Provider LegUp to Simplify
Development of PolarFire FPGA-based Edge Compute Solutions
Microchip Technology Inc. announced it acquired Toronto-based LegUp Computing Inc.,
expanding its Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)-based edge compute solution stack
with a high-level synthesis (HLS) tool. Commercialized from University of Toronto
research, the LegUp HLS tool will make it easier for a larger community of software
engineers to harness the algorithm-accelerating power of Microchip’s PolarFire® FPGA and
PolarFire System on Chip (SoC) platforms.The LegUp HLS tool will be used alongside
Microchip’s VectorBlox Accelerator Software Design kit and VectorBlox Neural
Networking IP generator to provide a complete front-end solution stack for C/C++ algorithm
developers who want to work with PolarFire FPGA and PolarFire SoC devices without
having to understand the underlying Register Transfer Level (RTL) development flows.
Microchip acquired Vancouver, Canada-based VectorBlox Computing in August 2019 to
enhance its portfolio of solutions for edge compute applications.Microchip’s award-winning
PolarFire FPGAs deliver 50 percent lower power than alternative solutions at mid-range
densities while providing high levels of security and reliability. Built on the same FPGA
architecture, the PolarFire FPGA SoC is a multi-core RISC-V device that uses a
deterministic, coherent RISC-V CPU cluster and deterministic L2 memory subsystem to
provide the highest performance for acceleration applications with the greatest power
efficiency.
“The LegUp team brings us deep experience in high-level synthesis and related
technologies as we continue to optimize the integrated design environment tool flows for
our PolarFire FPGA and PolarFire SoC customers,” said Bruce Weyer, vice president of
the FPGA business unit at Microchip. “The acquisition also gives our traditional
Microchip MCU and MPU clients the ability to use FPGAs as accelerators through an
easy-to-use compiler that will substantially improve their design productivity and system
performance while shortening their time to market.”
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Nanya Technology (Taiwan) Reports Results for the Third Quarter
2020
• Nanya’s quarterly sales revenue was NT$ 15,324 million, a 7.1 percent decrease compared to the second quarter, 2020. In the third quarter of 2020,
average selling prices (ASP) and bit shipment decreased by low single digits percent respectively quarter over quarter, which strong NTD had a
negative impact on revenue by 1.5 percent.
• Gross profit of the quarter was NT$ 3,962 million; gross margin was 25.9 percent; a 4.7 percentage points decrease from that in the previous
quarter.
• Operating Income of the quarter was NT$ 2,069 million; operating margin was 13.5 percent; a 6.1 percentage points decrease from that in the last
quarter. Non-operating income of the quarter was NT$ 24 million. Income tax for this quarter was NT$ 481 million.
• The Company had net profit of NT$ 1,613 million, with net margin of 10.5 percent. Earnings per share (EPS) was NT$ 0.52 in the third quarter
(based on weighted average outstanding shares of 3,073 million).
• For the first three quarters of 2020, sales revenue was NT$ 46,232 million, net income attributable to Nanya Technology shareholders was NT$
6,761 million, EPS to NT$ 2.21 (EPS is based on weighted average outstanding shares of 3,063 million).
• Book value per share was NT$ 49.91 (after deduction of NT$ 1.5 cash dividend) at the end of the third quarter. All numbers are unaudited.
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ON Semiconductor (USA) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
• Revenue of $1,317.3 million
• GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 33.5 percent
• GAAP operating margin of 9.0 percent and non-GAAP operating margin of 12.0 percent
• GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.38 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of
$0.27
Fourth Quarter 2020 Outlook
• Based on product booking trends, backlog levels, and estimated turns levels, the
Company anticipates 2020 fourth quarter revenue to be approximately $1,300 million to
$1,400 million.
• GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2020 is expected to be
between 32.9 percent and 34.9 percent.
• The 2020 fourth quarter outlook also includes anticipated stock-based compensation
expense of approximately $16 million to $18 million. Net cash paid for income taxes is
expected to be $22 million to $28 million.
• The following table outlines ON Semiconductor's projected fourth quarter of 2020
GAAP and non-GAAP outlook.
"We delivered strong third quarter results, driven by broad-based macroeconomic
recovery and robust demand for our products. Our margins in the third quarter expanded
significantly quarter over quarter due to normalization of our operations following the
initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and growth in our revenue. Gross margin
expansion is the key strategic priority for the company, and we are making strong
progress in optimizing our manufacturing footprint and qualifying our 300mm
manufacturing processes," said President and CEO of ON Semiconductor.
"Fundamentals of our business remain strong with accelerating momentum in
automotive, industrial, and cloud-power end-markets and strong operating leverage
from revenue growth.
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Skyworks (USA) Reports Q4 And Full Year FY20 Results
• Revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020 was $956.8 million, up
30% sequentially and exceeding consensus estimates.
• On a GAAP basis, operating income for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2020
was $267.6 million with diluted earnings per share of $1.46.
• On a non-GAAP basis, operating income was $334.9 million with
non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.85.
• For fiscal year 2020, revenue was $3.356 billion, with GAAP diluted
earnings per share of $4.80.
• Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2020 were $6.13.
• Returned $955 Million to Shareholders in FY20 via Dividends and
Repurchase of 6.3 Million Shares
• Guides to Double-Digit Sequential Revenue and Earnings Growth in Q1
FY21
“Skyworks significantly exceeded September quarter expectations in
revenue and earnings per share, capping off a fiscal year that both tested
and demonstrated the resilience of our business model,” said President
and chief executive officer of Skyworks. “With 5G technology launches
now well under way, we are ramping our innovative Sky5® solutions in
a rapidly expanding set of end markets, from mobile to IoT, automotive
and wireless infrastructure. Increased demand for reliable, ultra-fast
wireless connections in our homes, businesses, schools and medical
facilities is driving strong momentum throughout our product portfolio,
positioning Skyworks for continued growth.”
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Spotify Technology (Sweden) S.A. Announces Financial Results for
Third Quarter 2020
Financial Metrics
• Total revenue of €1,975 million grew 14% Y/Y in Q3 or 19% Y/Y on a constant currency basis (excluding the impact of FX movements). Reported
revenue was at the midpoint of our guidance range, as FX headwinds of approximately 500 bps meaningfully exceeded the 260 bps of headwinds
incorporated into plan.
• Within Premium, average revenue per user (“ARPU”) of €4.19 in Q3 was down 10% Y/Y (or down 6% Y/Y in constant currency terms). Excluding FX,
product mix accounted for the majority of the ARPU decline, followed by geographic mix.
• Ad-Supported revenue of €185 million outperformed the forecast, exhibiting a return to growth following the impact of the global pandemic in Q2.
• Gross Margin finished at 24.8% in Q3, toward the top end of our guidance range. A number of factors drove the positive Gross Margin variance, led by
better than forecast non-music content costs and Other Cost of Revenues (e.g. payment fees, streaming delivery costs).
• Premium Gross Margin was 27.3% in Q3, down slightly from 28.1% in Q2 and up 40 bps Y/Y. Ad-Supported Gross Margin was 0.6% in Q3, up from
(11.9)% in Q2 and down 1,200 bps Y/Y.
• Operating expenses totaled €529 million in Q3, an increase of 37% Y/Y but short of plan.
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STMicroelectronics (Taiwan) Acquires Power Amplifier and RF Front-End-Module
Specialist SOMOS Semiconductor
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers
across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the
acquisition and integration of the assets of SOMOS Semiconductor
(“SOMOS”). SOMOS, based in Marly-le-Roy (France), is a fabless
semiconductor company founded in 2018, and specialized in
silicon-based power amplifiers and in RF Front-End Modules (FEM)
products. With this acquisition, ST reinforces its specialist staff, IP and
roadmaps of Front-End Modules for the IoT and 5G markets. A first
product – an NB-IoT / CAT-M1 module – is already undergoing
qualification and will be the inception of a new roadmap of connectivity
RF FEM products. SOMOS technology and assets will also support the
development of ST’s existing roadmap of RF Front-End Modules for the
5G infrastructure market.
“Consumers and Industry expect more and better connectivity
solutions. At ST we are committed to offering and enabling solutions
to address these needs and challenges. Cellular IoT and 5G
infrastructure technologies are key in that perspective. With this
acquisition, we reinforce our ambition to play a major role in RF FEM
for a buoyant connectivity IoT market and we strengthen our roadmap
of RF Front-End for the 5G markets,” said President,
Microcontrollers and Digital ICs Group, at STMicroelectronics.
“With the recent acquisition of BeSpoon for UWB technology and
Riot Micro for NB-IoT modems, ST now offers its customers
complete connectivity solutions leveraging the market-leading
STM32 solutions and ecosystem.”
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TE Connectivity (Switzerland) announces fourth quarter and full year
results for fiscal year 2020
Fourth Quarter Highlights
• Net sales were $3.26 billion, up 28% sequentially on a reported basis compared to the
10% increase the company expected. Sales were down 1% on a reported basis and down 4%
on an organic basis year over year.
• Growth in all segments sequentially, with Transportation segment up 49%, driven by
Auto business.
• GAAP earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $0.69, and adjusted
EPS were $1.16.
• Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $719 million and free cash flow was
$648 million.
Full Year Highlights
• Net sales were $12.2 billion, down 10% from fiscal year 2019 as a result of COVID-19
impact.
• GAAP EPS from continuing operations were a loss of $0.78, and adjusted EPS were
$4.26.
• Cash flow from continuing operating activities was $2 billion and free cash flow was
$1.5 billion, with $1.1 billion returned to shareholders.
"I am proud of our employees for delivering fourth quarter results well above our
expectations, exiting the year with sequential sales growth in all segments. In particular,
our Transportation segment was up nearly 50% from last quarter, driven by a recovery
in auto production and our continued outperformance versus the market due to our
strong position in hybrid and electric vehicle platform technology," said TE
Connectivity CEO. "Our global manufacturing strategy and acceleration of our cost
reduction activities enabled us to meet our commitments to our customers as they
continue to navigate the impacts of COVID-19. Our full year results demonstrate strong
cash flow generation and our portfolio is well positioned. While the markets remain
uncertain, we do expect our first quarter of 2021 to be back to pre-COVID revenue
levels and we expect an increase in profitability with year-over-year adjusted margin and
EPS growth."
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Verisign (USA) Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
Financial Highlights
• Verisign ended the third quarter of 2020 with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of
$1.15 billion, a decrease of $68 million from the end of 2019.
• Cash flows from operating activities were $140 million for the third quarter of 2020, compared
to $208 million for the same quarter in 2019.
• Deferred revenues as of Sept. 30, 2020 totaled $1.06 billion, an increase of $28 million from the
end of 2019.
• During the third quarter of 2020, Verisign repurchased 0.8 million shares of its common stock for
an aggregate cost of $170 million. As of Sept. 30, 2020, there was $506 million remaining for future
share repurchases under the share repurchase program which has no expiration date.
Business Highlights
• Verisign ended the third quarter of 2020 with 163.7 million .com and .netdomain name
registrations in the domain name base, a 4.0 percent increase from the end of the third quarter of 2019,
and a net increase of 1.65 million during the third quarter of 2020.
• During the third quarter of 2020, Verisign processed 10.9 million new domain name registrations
for .com and .net, compared to 9.9 million for the same quarter in 2019.
• The final .com and .net renewal rate for the second quarter of 2020 was 72.8 percent compared to
74.2 percent for the same quarter in 2019. Renewal rates are not fully measurable until 45 days after
the end of the quarter.
“Our third quarter results reflect our ongoing discipline in execution of our mission. We are
acutely aware of the extent to which people rely on our critical internet infrastructure as the
COVID-19 pandemic continues, and we remain focused on our mission to help keep the world
connected online, reliably and securely,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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Successful Sale of Wirecard North America
Wirecard Acquiring & Issuing GmbH, a fully owned subsidiary of Wirecard
AG, has sold Wirecard North America Inc. to Syncapay, Inc., a US holding
company focused on high potential payment solutions. The consummation of
the transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Wirecard North America is
one of the market leaders in the US for the issuing of compensation,
disbursement, consumer incentive and refund cards. Wirecard North America
is the second major acquisition of Syncapay after the acquisition of daVinci
Payments in 2017. The acquisition is backed by the private investment
management firm Centerbridge Partners L.P., which is making a majority
equity investment in Syncapay, and existing Syncapay shareholders Bain
Capital Ventures, Silversmith Capital Partners, MissionOG, and NYCA. In
August Wirecard Acquiring & Issuing had sold its Brazilian subsidiary to the
NASDAQ Listed PagSeguro group. This transaction is expected to close by
the end of the month.
“We are very happy with this solution for Wirecard North America. With
this transaction we have achieved an important milestone in our sales
efforts in the best interest of the creditors of Wirecard AG.”, said the
insolvency administrator.
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Western Digital (USA) Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2021 Financial
Results
• First quarter revenue was $3.9 billion, down 3% year-over-year
(YoY). Client Devices increased 20%, Data Center Devices and
Solutions revenue declined 26%, and Client Solutions declined 5% YoY.
• First quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) was ($0.20) and
non-GAAP EPS was $0.65. Both GAAP and non-GAAP EPS include
$28 million in costs related to COVID-19 in the first quarter.
• Generated operating cash flow of $363 million and free cash flow of
$196 million in the first quarter.
• Expecting fiscal second quarter 2021 revenue to be in the range of
$3.75 billion to $3.95 billion with non-GAAP EPS in the range of $0.40
to $0.60. Non-GAAP EPS outlook includes costs related to COVID-19.
"I am pleased with our results, as we continued to focus our execution
on the massive market opportunity for data storage technology that
stems from the ongoing expansion of cloud infrastructure connected
to intelligent endpoints and powered by high performance networks,"
said David Goeckeler, Western Digital CEO. "While we are still
managing through macro uncertainty, during the quarter we
benefitted from strength particularly in the retail sector, driven by
favorable macro and market dynamics, as well as the brand
recognition of our products. Our diversified storage portfolio strategy
implemented through our recently announced organizational
structure will enable us to accelerate growth, improve our focus, and
drive sustainable, long-term shareholder value."
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Seagate Technology (Ireland) Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2021
Financial Results
• Revenue of $2.31 billion
• GAAP operating margin of 10.8%; non-GAAP operating margin of 12.7%
• GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.86; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.93
• Cash flow from operations of $297 million and free cash flow of $186 million
• Raised the quarterly cash dividend by 3% to $0.67 per share
• Approved a $3 billion increase to the share repurchase authorization, bringing the available
amount to $4.2 billion
• The Company generated $297 million in cash flow from operations and $186 million in free
cash flow during the fiscal first quarter 2021. Seagate maintained a healthy balance sheet and
during the fiscal first quarter 2021, the Company paid cash dividends of $167 million and
repurchased 1.5 million ordinary shares for $68 million. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.7
billion at the end of the quarter. There were 258 million ordinary shares issued and outstanding
as of the end of the quarter.
• Guidance regarding non-GAAP diluted EPS excludes known charges related to amortization
of acquired intangible assets of $0.01 per share, estimated share-based compensation expenses of
$0.12 per share and restructuring costs of $0.01 per share.
"Seagate delivered solid September quarter results supported by strong recovery in the video
and image applications market and healthy cloud data center demand, which drove double
digit year-over-year revenue growth for our mass capacity storage solutions. We see
indications for Enterprise demand to improve and we expect this to continue as the broader
markets gradually recover, supporting our positive December quarter outlook and
reinforcing our revenue expectations for the fiscal year," said Dave Mosley, Seagate’s chief
executive officer.Demand for data continues to explode, even through this current period of
market uncertainty. As a leader in mass data management, Seagate is executing a technology
roadmap focused on helping customers put their valuable data to work. We are on track to
ship our first HAMR drives for revenue in December, which is an important industry
milestone to support the growing need for mass capacity storage. We also have introduced
CORTX, an open-source, object-storage software, along with Lyve Rack that together offer
enterprises a simple, secure and efficient way to manage massive volumes of data. These
developments illustrate our confidence in identifying and capturing future growth
opportunities, and we are further underscoring the confidence in our strategy and long-term
cash generation abilities with a 3% increase in our quarterly dividend and a $3 billion
increase to our existing share repurchase authorization."
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AMD (USA) Launches AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Desktop Processors: The
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AMD introduced the highly anticipated AMD Ryzen 5000 Series desktop processor lineup powered by the new “Zen 3” architecture. Offering up to 16 cores, 32 threads
and 72 MB of cache in the top-of-the-line AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, AMD Ryzen 5000 series processors dominate in heavily threaded workloads1 and power efficiency2,
while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X processor offers up to a 26% generational uplift in gaming performance3. With extensive improvements throughout the core including
a unified 8-core complex with direct access to 32MB L3 cache, the new AMD “Zen 3” core architecture delivers a 19% generational increase in instructions per cycle
(IPC)4, the largest since the introduction of “Zen” processors in 2017.Featuring a remarkable 19% IPC increase4 over the prior generation in PC workloads, the “Zen 3”
architecture pushes gaming and content creation performance leadership6 to a new level. “Zen 3” architecture reduces latency from accelerated core and cache
communication and doubles the directly accessible L3 cache per core while delivering up to 2.8X more performance-per-watt versus the competition2.
The top of the line 16 core AMD Ryzen 9 5950X offers:
• The highest single-thread performance of any desktop gaming processor
• The most multi-core performance of any desktop gaming processor and any desktop processor in a mainstream CPU socket
The 12 core AMD Ryzen 9 5900X offers the best gaming experience by:
• Average of 7% faster in 1080p gaming across select game titles than the competition
• Average of 26% faster in 1080p gaming across select titles generationally

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The AMD (USA) EPYC™ Server Ecosystem Grows with New HCI Solutions From
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AMD announced the continued expansion of the AMD EPYC™ processor ecosystem for virtualized environments and
hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) with Lenovo announcing the ThinkAgile HX, the latest solution based on AMD EPYC
processors and Nutanix’s hybrid cloud infrastructure solution. This new solution expands the ecosystem of AMD EPYC based cloud
and virtualized solutions. As customers want more value for their data center budget, IT departments are moving to HCI to modernize
and transform their enterprise data center. This creates a high performing and efficient data center that is easier to manage for the
quick-changing needs of businesses. By choosing AMD EPYC processors and Nutanix hybrid and multicloud solutions, customers
can accelerate workloads like digital workspaces including VDI with fantastic performance, advanced security features, and broad
ecosystem support from major ISVs and OEM partners.AMD EPYC™ processors have become a leading choice to drive innovation
of virtualization and HCI solutions due to its accelerated performance, class leading memory capabilities,1 and advanced security
features. These solutions using AMD EPYC processors are now widely available, customers have a choice of solutions when
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AMD (USA) Unveils Next-Generation PC Gaming with AMD Radeon™ RX 6000
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AMD unveiled the AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 Series graphics cards, delivering powerhouse performance, incredibly life-like visuals, and must-have
features that set a new standard for enthusiast-class PC gaming experiences. Representing the forefront of extreme engineering and design, the highly
anticipated AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 Series includes the AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 and Radeon™ RX 6800 XT graphics cards, as well as the new
flagship Radeon™ RX 6900 XT – the fastest AMD gaming graphics card ever developed. AMD Radeon™ RX 6000 Series graphics cards are built upon
groundbreaking AMD RDNA™ 2 gaming architecture, a new foundation for next-generation consoles, PCs, laptops and mobile devices, designed to
deliver the optimal combination of performance and power efficiency. AMD RDNA™ 2 gaming architecture provides up to 2X higher performance in
select titles with the AMD Radeon™ RX 6900 XT graphics card compared to the AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 XT graphics card built on AMD RDNA™
architecture, and up to 54 percent more performance-per-watt when comparing the AMD Radeon™ RX 6800 XT graphics card to the AMD Radeon™
RX 5700 XT graphics card using the same 7nm process technology2. AMD RDNA™ 2 offers a number of innovations, including applying advanced
power saving techniques to high-performance compute units to improve energy efficiency by up to 30 percent per cycle per compute unit3, and
leveraging high-speed design methodologies to provide up to a 30 percent frequency boost at the same power level4. It also includes new AMD Infinity
Cache technology that offers up to 2.4X greater bandwidth-per-watt compared to GDDR6-only AMD RDNA™-based architectural designs.

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Alps Alpine (Japan) Develops Location Monitoring System – Sales to
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Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 6770; President & CEO: Toshihiro Kuriyama) has developed a Location Monitoring System, packaging together a vehicle positioning application,
mobile devices containing the application and a location management console to enable deployment of centralized fleet management at low cost. Alps Alpine is teaming up with group
company in charge of aftermarket automotive infotainment system sales, Alpine Electronics Marketing, Inc., to launch sales to car rental operators in October 2020. According to a
survey1 conducted by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, more than 12,000 rental car operators were in business nationwide as of March 2018, roughly
twice as many as a decade earlier. The combined rental fleet came to around 750,000 vehicles, again almost twice the 2008 figure, an indication of just how much the car rental market
has grown. More people than before are using rental services as fewer households own a car, particularly younger age groups. There are other reasons, too, such as avoidance of public
transport due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and further market growth is predicted. But although the market is expected to keep growing, car rental operators frequently have to deal
with vehicles being returned late without notice or, in some cases, not being returned at all2. A car not returned on time impedes preparations to receive it, while an unreturned vehicle
requires investigation, coordination with waiting customers, and other adjustments, affecting operational efficiency. Rental fleets are growing due to an expanding market and will need
to be managed with even greater efficiency, but there is concern the issues will only worsen. The Location Monitoring System newly developed by Alps Alpine makes use of a
special-purpose mobile device equipped with a vehicle positioning application that is lent to the user along with the car. Rental operators can check the real-time location of multiple
cars currently in use within a map view on an Alps Alpine-developed location management console. Input the scheduled return time and the console will display pop-up notifications
both before and at the scheduled time to remind administrators that preparations must be made for the vehicle’s return. Meanwhile, to help prevent late returns, an automated message
will be sent to the mobile device in the user’s possession urging them to return to the rental outlet, having calculated from the car’s current location the time required to reach the outlet
by the designated hour.

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Amphenol (USA) Industrial's ePower-Lite 5.7mm
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Amphenol Industrial Operations now offers a medium amperage connection system that is rated up to 120 A of continuous current.
The ePower-Lite 5.7mm has an operating voltage of 600V AC / 800V DC. Used to connect PTC/AC to DC and related control boxes,
including power distribution units (PDU), this 2-pole connector features HVIL, EMI shielding and secondary locking for
performance and safety. Designed for use in electric vehicles, hybrid and pure EV heavy equipment, these robust connectors feature
a lightweight plastic shell and compact design to provide both weight and space savings in vehicle architecture. Amphenol’s
ePower-Lite connector is built to meet the demanding needs of medium amperage applications. It incorporates 5.7 mm terminals with
Amphenol’s patented R4 RADSOK technology to achieve higher current ratings, lower insertion forces and lower temperature rise
and contact resistance. Due to the low insertion force, no mechanical assist is required. These touch-proof connectors are RoHS
compliant and feature a straight version plug for easy mating, as well as a keyway design to prevent incorrect mating. The
ePower-Lite can be mated a minimum of 100 times. This connector series has a UL 94V-0 flammability rating, an IP67 rating when
mated, and an operating temperature range from -40°C to 125°C.

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Apple (USA) introduces HomePod mini: A powerful smart speaker with
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Apple unveiled HomePod mini, the newest addition to the HomePod family that delivers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri to get things done, and a smart home
experience that offers comfort and convenience without complexity. At just 3.3 inches tall, HomePod mini is packed with innovative technologies and advanced software that
together enable computational audio to deliver breakthrough audio quality wherever it is placed. HomePod mini will be available in white and space grey at a great price of just
INR 9,900.HomePod mini is designed to work with Apple Music, podcasts, radio stations from iHeartRadio, radio.com, and TuneIn, and in the coming months, popular music
services including Pandora and Amazon Music. Multiple HomePod mini speakers work together to stream music or podcasts to multiple rooms, all in perfect sync. By placing
two HomePod mini speakers in a single room, a stereo pair can be created for a wide soundstage, filling the space with rich, enveloping sound.HomePod mini delivers an
incredibly rich and detailed acoustic experience, using computational audio to deliver peak performance. To achieve big sound out of such a compact design, the Apple S5 chip
in HomePod mini works with advanced software to analyse the unique characteristics of the music and apply complex tuning models to optimise loudness, adjust the dynamic
range, and control the movement of the driver and passive radiators in real time. The Apple-engineered full-range driver, powered by a neodymium magnet and a pair of
force-cancelling passive radiators, enables deep bass and crisp high frequencies.Applying the same acoustic principles used to deliver amazing sound in HomePod, HomePod
mini features an Apple-designed acoustic waveguide to direct the flow of sound down and out toward the bottom of the speaker for an immersive 360-degree audio experience.
This allows customers to place HomePod mini almost anywhere in a room and hear consistent sound. A three-microphone array listens for “Hey Siri,” and a fourth
inward-facing microphone helps isolate sound coming from the speaker to improve voice detection when music is playing.

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Apple (USA) announces iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini: A new era for
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Apple unveiled iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini with 5G technology, ushering in a new era for the world’s best smartphone. The newly designed
iPhone 12 models feature expansive edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays for a brighter, more immersive viewing experience, and a new
Ceramic Shield front cover, providing the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone. The Apple-designed A14 Bionic, the fastest chip in a
smartphone, powers every experience on iPhone 12, and coupled with an advanced dual-camera system, delivers meaningful new computational
photography features and the highest quality video in a smartphone. iPhone 12 models also introduce MagSafe, offering high-powered wireless
charging and an all-new ecosystem of accessories that easily attach to iPhone.iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini will be available in five beautiful
aluminium finishes, including blue, green, black, white, and (PRODUCT)RED.1 Pre-orders for iPhone 12 begin Friday, October 16, with
availability beginning Friday, October 23. iPhone 12 mini will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, November 6, and in stores beginning
Friday, November 13.iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini deliver an advanced 5G experience on a global scale, engineered with a seamless integration
of world-class hardware and world-class software. 5G on iPhone boasts improved speeds for faster downloads and uploads, higher quality video
streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity in apps, FaceTime in high definition, and more. Customers will also be able to enjoy a
secure, fast connection, reducing the need to connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots.

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Apple (USA) introduces iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max with 5G
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Apple announced iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, introducing a powerful 5G experience and advanced technologies that push the boundaries of
innovation for users who want the most out of iPhone. iPhone 12 Pro models feature a new design and edge-to-edge Super Retina XDR displays, the
largest ever on iPhone, protected by the all-new Ceramic Shield front cover, which provides the biggest jump in durability ever on iPhone. The
Apple-designed A14 Bionic chip, the fastest chip in a smartphone, powers impressive computational photography features including the all-new Apple
ProRAW for more creative control in photos, and enables the first end-to-end Dolby Vision video experience, up to 60 fps. The reimagined pro camera
systems include an expansive Ultra Wide camera, a Telephoto camera with an even longer focal length on iPhone 12 Pro Max, and new Wide cameras
to capture beautiful professional-quality images and video in bright and low-light environments. iPhone 12 Pro models also introduce a new LiDAR
Scanner for immersive augmented reality (AR) experiences and MagSafe, which offers high-powered wireless charging and an all-new ecosystem of
accessories that easily attach to iPhone.iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max deliver an advanced 5G experience on a global scale, engineered with a
seamless integration of world-class hardware and world-class software. 5G on iPhone boasts improved speeds for faster downloads and uploads, higher
quality video streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity in apps, FaceTime in high definition, and much more. Customers will also be
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All-new iPad Air with advanced A14 Bionic chip available to order
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The most powerful, versatile, and colourful iPad Air ever is here. Starting, alongside the new iPhone 12, customers can order the all-new
iPad Air, with availability beginning Friday, October 23. Offered in five gorgeous finishes, iPad Air features an all-screen design with a
larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, camera and audio upgrades, a new integrated Touch ID sensor in the top button, and the powerful
A14 Bionic for a massive boost in performance, making this by far the most powerful and capable iPad Air ever made.iPad Air features
a completely new thin and light design in five gorgeous finishes: silver, space grey, rose gold, green, and sky blue. The new all-screen
design brings a larger 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display for a stunning visual experience, with 3.8 million pixels and advanced
technologies, including full lamination, P3 wide colour support, True Tone, and an anti-reflective coating. To allow the display to extend
on all sides, a next-generation Touch ID sensor is integrated into the top button, providing the same fast, easy, and secure way to unlock
iPad Air, log in to apps, or use Apple Pay, which customers know and love. iPad Air is compatible with Magic Keyboard and its floating
design with built-in trackpad, the Smart Keyboard Folio, and new Smart Folio covers, as well as Apple Pencil (2nd generation), which
attaches magnetically to the side of iPad for easy pairing, charging, and storing.

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Applied Materials (USA) And Be Semiconductor Industries To Accelerate
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Applied Materials, Inc. and BE Semiconductor Industries N.V. announced an agreement to develop the industry’s first complete and proven equipment solution
for die-based hybrid bonding, an emerging chip-to-chip interconnect technology that enables heterogeneous chip and subsystem designs for applications including
high-performance computing, AI and 5G.As traditional 2D scaling slows, the semiconductor industry is shifting towards heterogeneous design and chip integration
as a new way to deliver improvements in performance, power, area/cost and time-to-market (PPACt). To accelerate this trend, Applied and Besi have formed a joint
development program and are establishing a Center of Excellence focused on next-generation chip-to-chip bonding technology. The program harnesses the
companies’ respective front- and back-end semiconductor expertise to deliver co-optimized integrated hybrid bonding configurations and equipment solutions for
customers.A complete die-based hybrid bonding equipment solution requires a broad suite of semiconductor manufacturing technologies along with high-speed
and extremely precise chiplet placement technology. To achieve this, the joint development program brings together Applied’s semiconductor process expertise in
etch, planarization, deposition, wafer cleaning, metrology, inspection and particle defect control with Besi’s leading die placement, interconnect and assembly
solutions.The Center of Excellence will be located at Applied’s Advanced Packaging Development Center in Singapore which is one of the industry’s most
advanced wafer-level packaging labs. It enables the foundational building blocks of heterogenous integration in a 17,300-square-foot Class 10 cleanroom with full
lines of wafer-level packaging equipment. The Center of Excellence will provide customers a platform to accelerate the development of custom hybrid bonding
test vehicles including design, modeling, simulation, fabrication and testing.

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Arista (USA) Expands Cognitive Campus Portfolio for Enterprises
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Arista Networks announced the expansion of its Cognitive Campus portfolio with new platforms, including the new 750 Series modular chassis for enhanced
security solutions and simplified automation workflows. These new capabilities bring improved efficiency and opex reduction to enterprise workspaces
based on modern cloud networking principles.Today’s campus networks are evolving to support the growing variety of endpoints including WiFi6 access
points, mobile technology and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. These trends are driving the need for increased performance and power efficiency of the
network infrastructure to deliver both 5 and 10G connectivity with 25G and 100G wire rate uplinks. Migrating from 10G to 40G is expensive and challenging
due to recabling costs where 25G is a cost-effective option and 100G delivers the highest performance.To address these challenges, Arista is introducing the
750 Series systems, the first 100G ready, high-density 1G to 10G modular PoE (Power over Ethernet) switches, built for security, modern IoT and real-time
telemetry and the 720 Series 96 port.Campuses are evolving from dedicated offices to smart workspaces with communal-shared, collaborative places. This
drives the security needs from perimeter to end-to-end encryption. Campus networks require a zero-trust model with secure segmentation and dedicated
encryption to avoid snooping through third party IoT or BYOD (Bring Your Own Device).The Arista 750 Series supports security using industry
standards-based MACsec encryption and EVPN/VXLAN segmentation. Each and every access port from 10Mb to 10G supports 256-bit encryption to secure
communications between devices. Finally, all supervisor uplinks also support encryption for secure connectivity to the enterprise network.

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AIA constructs all-round solar energy solutions with the government,
industry, the public to create a win-win
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The international community's sense of sustainability is heating up, governments are actively engaged in carbon reduction policies, AIA through resource integration and partner
development of renewable energy, the construction of high-efficiency modules, selected packages of products, intelligent operation and all-round power plant solutions and other needs
of the complete service category, in addition to cooperation with large enterprise groups to build solar power, but also the first cross-border and national power plant platform alliance,
to achieve a win-win situation in government, industry, the public, and work together to build a green low-carbon home. AIA with the domestic well-known large factories to create
green energy, including cooperation with Qimei Industrial to tree electricity co-physiological ideas, the construction of Qimei Green Energy Park 15MW solar power generation
system, and the completion of Yongfeng Yu Group seven plants in Taiwan to build a rooftop solar power plant, a total installed capacity of 13MW, and planning in the family
convenience store company north central and south plant roof to build solar photovoltaics, the total installed capacity of about 4.7MW. AIA through the integration of resources to
develop a variety of product services, can be in the power plant construction process at different stages, such as planning, construction and operation to meet the needs of each period,
and through AI intelligent operation and operation of cloud monitoring solutions, so that power plant operation and operation efficiency optimization, but also to provide various types
of solar field required inverters, connectors, cables and thermal dip galvanizing products and services to meet customer demand for a full stop. For all types of power plant needs, AIA
continues to develop high-reliability and high-efficiency module solutions with high humidity, salt spray and strong winds. One of the 60-chip single-crystal PERC multi-gate line
semi-cut battery module, with high efficiency, weather-resistant module advantages, won the 2020 Ministry of Economy "Golden Energy Award" affirmed, and the maximum watt size
of up to 360 watts, while also developing 72 six-inch single-crystal PERC multi-gate wire semi-cut high-efficiency dual-sided module, in addition to the front of the battery can absorb
sunlight, the back module can also absorb reflected light and diffuse light, can greatly improve the efficiency of solar power generation.

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Autodesk (USA) Expands BuildingConnected into EMEA and APAC to Give Global
Construction Teams Access to Best-in-Class Bid Management Solution
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Autodesk, Inc. announced the international expansion of BuildingConnected, a construction management solution that centralizes and streamlines the bidding process, and
encompasses the Autodesk Construction Cloud builders network, a crowdsourced network of construction professionals. Owners and general contractors use
BuildingConnected to discover trade partners and identify the right subcontractor for the job, and to solicit and compare bids – also referred to as tenders – from one central
location. With its international expansion, the BuildingConnected solution is now available in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.For estimating teams,
BuildingConnected helps save time and increases collaboration in managing the bidding process with automated workflows that facilitate securing the best team for a
construction project. Estimators and bid coordinators can use the solution’s network of subcontractors and bid management capabilities to find, qualify and invite subcontractors
to bid on a job, and then use its advanced bid comparison features to view all bid packages from one place with access to the real-time status of bids and project costs.
BuildingConnected empowers preconstruction teams to:
• Quickly solicit bids with customizable templates and accurately compare those bids in a side-by-side "apples-to-apples" fashion
• Track against internal budgets with real-time cost updates
• Easily collaborate with other estimators on the team, and follow communications and bid versions
• Export bids and summary sheets for transparent collaboration with owners
• Gain valuable insight into historical bid data and reports to optimize for future projects

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches FUJINON Lens XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR
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FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the launch of the ultra-wide angle zoom lens “FUJINON Lens XF10-24mmF4 R OIS
WR” (XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR) in late November 2020. The new lens joins the “XF Lens” lineup of interchangeable lenses for the X Series of mirrorless digital
cameras, known for their compact and lightweight body and superior image quality based on the company's proprietary color reproduction technology. This is a
compact lens that inherits the exceptional optical performance of the existing “FUJINON Lens XF10-24mmF4 R OIS” (the previous model) while newly adopting
a weather-resistant structure. In addition, optical image stabilization and operability have been improved over the previous model for enhanced functionality and
utility. It produces high-quality images in a wide range of shooting situations including landscape photography and snapshots.The XF10-24mmF4 R OIS WR
covers focal lengths from the ultra-wide angle 10mm to wide angle 24mm (equivalent to 15mm – 36mm in the 35mm format). It is a versatile lens that caters to a
wide variety of shooting scenes, with the ultra-wide angle side for dynamic expanses of sweeping landscape with exaggerated perspective, and the longer end of
up to 24mm for snapshots and portrait photography. The lens inherits the popular previous model's maximum aperture of F4.0 (across the entire zoom range) and
advanced image-resolving performance, while adopting a weather-resistant structure to achieve dust- and moisture-resistance and ability to operate at temperatures
of down to -10℃. Furthermore, the new lens offers 3.5-stops of image stabilization performance, a whole one-stop improvement over the previous model. Using
advanced mechanical technology, it is 25 grams lighter than the previous model, making it a powerful tool for hand-held shooting. Its advanced utility is also
backed by operability enhancements, including the introduction of the Auto-position lock on the aperture ring.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-S10”
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FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-S10” (X-S10) in the mid-November 2020. It
is a new addition to the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras known for their compact and lightweight body and superior image quality based on the
company's proprietary color reproduction technology. In its compact and lightweight body, the X-S10 features the newly-developed up to 6.0-stops of
five-axis image stabilization mechanism*, fast and accurate AF system that attains focus in as fast as 0.02 seconds, a large grip that makes it stable to
hold the camera, and the high-performance auto-shooting function. The X-S10 is a mirrorless digital camera that sports X Series' advanced shooting
functionality, while making it easier to take premium quality image.The X-S10 is a mirrorless digital camera that features the five-axis six-stop image
stabilization mechanism in its compact and lightweight body of just 465g**. It is equipped with the back-illuminated 26.1MP sensor “X-Trans™
CMOS 4”*** and the high-speed image processing engine “X-Processor 4,” both featured in the X Series' flagship model, “FUJIFILM X-T4”, to
achieve accurate and high-speed AF performance in as fast as 0.02 seconds. The X-S10 also offers excellent operability and ease of use, thanks to its
large grip for hand-held stability and the rear LCD monitor with the vari-angle structure. Users can take beautiful pictures easily using the advanced
“AUTO/SP (Scene Position) mode, which automatically selects optimum settings according to scenes. The camera also offers advanced video
performance, capable of recording smooth 4K/30P video in rich colors and high-speed Full-HD video at 240fps.

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Fujifilm (Japan) launches “instax SQUARE SQ1”
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FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the launch of “instax SQUARE SQ1” (SQ1) on November 6, 2020 in Japan. It will be a new addition
to the instax series of instant cameras compatible with square format film, allowing users to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. SQ1 is an entry model that sought simple design
and operability, and delivers a fun square format instax print experience to a broad range of users. Also accompanying the launch of SQ1 are two square format film.
“RAINBOW,” which features various gradations around its frame in different color for each print, and “MONOCHROME,” a monochrome print which users can enjoy artistic
photographic expressions. Square format film “RAINBOW” and “MONOCHROME” will be available on November 6, 2020 in Japan.The instax series has been affectionately
called “Cheki” in Japan since its initial launch in 1998. Now many people, especially the younger generation, embrace it in over 100 countries worldwide including Europe, the
Americas, China, and Southeast Asia. Offered in this series are card-sized “mini format” prints, “square format” prints, and double-card-sized “wide format” prints. With
differently formatted film options, Fujifilm invites users to have fun with instax in many different ways. The series has gained worldwide popularity for its ability to not only
print and keep a precious moment right on the spot but also as a new tool with which users can communicate their emotions.The SQ1 is compatible with square format film,
which have been popular among people in younger generations. Fujifilm pursued a simple and stylish design that enables users to carry the camera around in a variety of
situations. Featuring only a shutter button for control, the SQ1 makes photo-shooting easy for everybody: it sports a rounded grip for a comfortable hold based on a box form
reminiscent of square format film, and its matte feel is also key to the camera's ever-attractive design.The series comes in three colors: Terracotta Orange, a vivid color that
could work as an attention-grabbing fashion item; refreshing Glacier Blue; and Chalk White, which can easily blend with any type of style.

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L3HARRIS (USA) Software Defined Radios Capabilities Proving Their Value To
Special Operations Forces Worldwide
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Critical to any special operation is communication with every member of a team, requiring simultaneous access to voice and data
communications to enhance Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) across the battlefield.However, a rapidly
evolving operating environment is demanding even more of Special Operations Forces (SOF) operators who can be tasked with
conducting the full spectrum of operations, ranging from counterterrorism and counterinsurgency missions to the
support-to-resistance missions associated with great power competition.As a result, Special Operations Task Groups (SOTGs)
operating on land, in the air or at sea are demanding flexible, resilient and secure communications solutions throughout operational
theaters.Nowhere is this more prevalent than along NATO’s eastern flank in Europe, where U.S. and coalition SOTGs continue to
have communications disrupted and/or intercepted by near-peer, peer and high-capability adversaries in the form of Russian armed
forces.As defense sources associated with Ukrainian SOF and armed forces attest, Russian armed forces across the border, as well as
proxy forces in the Donbas region, continue to employ mature electronic warfare concepts of operation, and tactics, techniques and
procedures to create a C2-disrupted or -denied environment.

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L3HARRIS (USA) Technologies Launches Compact Team Radio
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L3Harris Technologies has introduced its compact team radio during AUSA Now 2020, the Association of the United States
Army’s (AUSA) annual meeting and expedition. The small form factor, single-channel radio delivers robust voice and data
capabilities for missions at the edge of the network including Nett Warrior and Integrated Visual Augmentation System. Sharing
common accessories with the AN/PRC-163 Leader Radio and implementing a simple user interface reduce the logistics trail
while increasing warfighter agility.This versatile, low-SWaP solution is engineered to provide a simple to use communications
platform capable of operating in multi-domain challenges of dismounted, vehicular, maritime and airborne missions.L3Harris
Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’
mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and
cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than
100 countries.

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Hikvision (China) releases new ColorVu offerings now with 4K and
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Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, released new ColorVu offerings for more vivid 24/7 colorful imaging, and has
first included 4K and varifocal cameras in the full-color range. In video security, color-related information is crucial to identifying details of events
especially at night. Conventional cameras with infrared lighting only provide black and white images for night monitoring. As a result, people, vehicles,
or other important objects can easily be blurry and blend into the background, which makes it difficult to distinguish critical elements. Hikvision
ColorVu technology resolves this common challenge faced by many security camera users, enabling cameras to produce colorful videos even in
extremely dim environments.The newly released ColorVu cameras offer enriched options to the market with having covered both Turbo HD (DF8T
series/DF3T series/DF0T series) and Network products. The enriched ColorVu series can satisfy a multitude of customer needs, from high performance
products to budget friendly choices and smart solutions.Hikvision has now included 4K ColorVu cameras in its product range, which brings color
imaging to ultra-high-definition levels day and night. With better image quality and richer detail, 4K ColorVu cameras can be applied across an even
wider range of scenarios including stadiums, airports, harbors, and parking lots, where clear and high-resolution images are necessary.In addition,
Hikvision has also added varifocal cameras (the DF8T-Z series) to the new ColorVu models to create 24/7 color imaging in all focal lengths. With 2.8
- 12 mm motorized lenses, ColorVu varifocal cameras will allow users to zoom in on colorful images at night.

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Reduce road accidents and minimize congestion with Hikvision’s (China)
Traffic Violation Detection solution
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic accidents kill approximately 1.35 million people a year and injure up to 50 million
more. A large number of these accidents are preventable, caused by speeding drivers, or distracted drivers who are talking on their phones or
texting on the road. As well as causing accidents and near-misses, bad driving practices also increase traffic congestion, which is a major headache
for motorists and local authorities. Common driving behaviors that typically impact traffic flow include illegal stopping or parking, incorrect use
of priority lanes, illegal u-turns, and unnecessarily sharp braking at traffic lights and junctions. To help make roads safer, and to keep traffic
flowing, Hikvision has created a Traffic Violation Detection solution. This focuses on three key areas to ensure that motorists drive as safely as
possible, and that any infractions are recorded and notified. As an additional benefit, the Hikvision solution uses smart video to automate traffic
and incident management. This not only speeds up response times compared to manual monitoring, but it also helps to save police time and free
up forces to focus on major incidents.In addition to speeding, Hikvision checkpoint cameras use deep learning technology to detect a number of
additional traffic violations. For example, the cameras can determine if drivers are wearing their seatbelt. By recognizing license number plates,
checkpoint cameras can also support local authorities to detect stolen vehicles, and check that only the right types of vehicles travel on highways
and urban streets by recognizing vehicle attributes.

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Innolux (Taiwan) ushers in cutting-edge technology Exclusive first shot of
new generation AM-Micro LED display and LC Meta-Surface Antenna
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Innolux made a giant leap to commercialization of innovative display technology for customer and consumer market. In the 2020 OPTO TAIWAN exposition taking place at
TaiNEX during Oct 21-23, Innolux is going to premiere the exclusive Color-Conversion-Based Retina AM-MicroLED Tiling Display and a series of miniLED advance display
technology and solutions. LC Meta-Surface Antenna will also be unveiled as the first shot in avionics satellite antenna market.Micro LED technology is believed to be the future
of display industry. Innolux already laid out a comprehensive roadmap for high-end display product. According to the estimates of LEDinside, the Micro LED market value in
2025 is expected to reach USD 2.891 billion. Innolux is one of the founding developers in AM-MicroLED display technology. The independent development of major
technologies including Color-Conversion and selective mass repair already acquired over hundred cases of patent public review and publication. Innolux premieres the
exclusive Color-Conversion-Based Retina AM-MicroLED Tiling Display featuring ultra-high contrast ratio, ultra wide viewing angle, no color cast, high color saturation,
retina-level resolution, and seamless tiling for the 8K retina public display market of high-end conference room, security control room, theatre, and museum. The refreshing
screen experience will be extended to automotive and smart TV applications.New display technologies dazzle the world. According to the estimates by TrendForce, the
penetration rate of Mini LED will reach 18% in 5 years. Based on the solid capacity in miniLED development, Innolux is showcasing Taiwan’s first 55" AM-miniLED COB
Public Display. The unique AM minLED COB (Chip on Board) joint technology features high dark ratio, high brightness, high contrast, high color saturation, high- definition
dynamic image quality and free from size-limit which fit the need of high-end conference room, central control center, and large indoor advertisement display. It could also
extend to smart home appliances like smart TV. Being one of the chief suppliers of quality large-size panels, Innolux is exhibiting ultra-large 120”miniLED display adopting
new miniLED backlight technology to achieve high color saturation and 8K resolution and provide audiences the most vivid and realistic image.

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Small Businesses to Benefit from Integrations of Insurance and 401(k)
Services on QuickBooks Platform
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Intuit Inc. announced the availability of two new offerings — QuickBooks Insurance and separately, 401(k) powered by
Guideline1 — further expanding the capabilities of the QuickBooks Online platform to help small businesses succeed and help
their employees thrive. QuickBooks customers can now protect their businesses with comprehensive insurance coverage and
offer their employees a 401(k) benefit, traditionally offered only by large companies. Small business owners can evaluate,
purchase, manage and track their QuickBooks Insurance and 401(k) plans starting from within QuickBooks, using the
information already available on the platform. QuickBooks is working with select partners to provide these two critical
components of business operations that are often overlooked or perceived to be unattainable.The result is that many small
businesses have insufficient coverage in key areas, leaving them vulnerable when the unexpected happens. In addition, the
traditional process of obtaining business insurance is cumbersome and complex. Many agencies require small business owners to
fill out several forms to initiate a purchase process that can take several days to weeks to complete.

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IPG Photonics (USA) Launches LightWELD™, Revolutionary Handheld
Laser Welding System
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IPG Photonics Corporation, the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, announced the launch of LightWELD, a new handheld laser welding system.
The LightWELD product line enables fabricators to benefit from the greater flexibility, precision and ease of use enabled by laser-based solutions over
traditional welding products.Designed and built with patented and patent pending IPG fiber laser technologies, LightWELD represents a paradigm shift from
all other handheld laser welders available due to its extremely small size and weight, and unique air-cooling. This groundbreaking portability is realized from
the same continuous innovations by IPG that increased laser output powers and decreased form factors year-over-year. Compared with traditional MIG and
TIG welders, LightWELD enables dramatically faster welding, is easier to learn and operate, and provides consistent, high-quality results across a wide range
of materials and thicknesses with low heat input and aesthetic finishes with minimal or no filler wire.Simple controls, including 74 stored preset and
user-defined process parameters, allow novice welders to be trained and welding in a matter of hours, reducing labor costs while increasing quality,
consistency and productivity. Experienced users of traditional welding methods such as MIG and TIG will benefit from the more rapid and flexible
processing capabilities of LightWELD, which welds thick, thin and reflective metals with minimal distortion, deformation, undercut or burn-through.Unlike
traditional methods, welding fixtures are simpler or not needed, metals do not need to be pre-brushed or ground completely clean, and even novices can
reliably weld materials with dissimilar thicknesses and high/low electrical conductivity. In addition, the heat-affected zone is minimized, as is the need for
traditional post-processing grinding or polishing that increases productivity, reduces scrap and the cost-per-part.

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KYOCERA (Japan) Unveils Concept Car II “Moeye”
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Kyocera Corporation has developed the Concept Car II “Moeye,” showcasing its unique technologies to optimize the
driving experience by integrating the human senses of sight, sound, touch, and smell.Anticipating continued advances in
autonomous driving and Mobility as a Service (MaaS), Kyocera focused on the importance of the car’s interior space to
develop a futuristic cockpit that offers fresh innovations in a completely original vehicle design.Through a collaboration
with Prof. Masahiko Inami from University of Tokyo’s Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, Kyocera
applied the unique optical camouflage technology to widen the passenger’s field of vision by making part of the cockpit
functionally transparent.In addition, the Moeye concept is equipped with Kyocera’s latest technologies to enhance both
safety and comfort, two key automotive design priorities.

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New ThinkPad™ C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise™ Delivers Premium
Distinctive Style with Chrome OS Agility
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Lenovo™ is delighted to announce a new addition to its ThinkPad portfolio. The ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise is a portable, efficiency boosting
laptop that delivers the reliability and durability expected from a ThinkPad with the cloud-based simplicity offered by Google Chrome Enterprise. It comes in a
distinguishing Abyss Blue design and offers diverse productivity and creativity possibilities thanks to its 360-degree Yoga hinge. Designed to offer businesses and
front-line workers features to enhance the user experience, the C13 Yoga is powered by up to AMD® Ryzen™ 7 3700C Series mobile processors optimized for
Chromebook, and can be configured with a 13.3-inch narrow bezel touch display. An optional garaged pen is also available for an alternative input method for
quick sketching or easy notetaking. Chrome Enterprise further adds to the flexibility by providing end users with access to cloud-based applications and by
facilitating speedy deployment for ITDMs.Progressive IT decision makers can anticipate modernizing and expanding their technology infrastructure by leveraging
the manageability, security and scalability that Chrome OS offers. ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise provides mission critical productivity that can be
rapidly deployed to remote users simply and securely, delivering enhanced business resiliency. Chrome OS has access to a broad set of applications that meet the
needs of virtually all users, whether remote or office-based, offering Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) plans for productivity1, including Google Meet for
effective video collaboration. Users are assigned an individual, encrypted cloud profile which they can “carry” with them, allowing for maximum flexibility. For
example, users could access their emails on their Motorola® Android™ smartphone before logging into a C13 Yoga Chromebook Enterprise and continue where
they left off.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Smarter IoT Solutions To Help Retailers Improve
Productivity and Store Safety in ‘New Normal’
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Lenovo announced a set of ThinkIoT Smarter Store Solutions to help “brick-and-mortar” stores adapt to thrive in today’s new normal environment.
The solutions improve customer experience by enabling better inventory availability and product interaction while simultaneously driving labor
efficiency. Additionally, these solutions help to make stores safer for shoppers during COVID-19, giving them confidence during this upcoming
holiday season. The announcement extends Lenovo’s expertise in Smart Retail, providing retailers with a complete set of solutions from the
front-of-store to sales floor and the back-of-store.A recent Lenovo survey found that nearly half of consumers reported that they began shopping
online more frequently over the past month and 66 percent said it’s the retailer’s responsibility to keep them healthy while they shop in-store. For
in-store shopping, their top concerns are: finding product/product availability, ensuring mask policies are in place/compliance and occupancy
levels. And when it comes to future store experiences enabled through technology, they’re most excited about greater transparency about product
availability, targeting advertising for relevant deals, and ensuring prices are updated correctly.Customers can pick their set of solutions based on
what’s most important to them. Lenovo serves as the one-stop shop for these practical ThinkIoT Smarter Store solutions, providing validation,
deployment, and management, especially important to simplify the complexity of large retailers with stores distributed across regions and
countries. Learn more about how ThinkIoT Smarter Store solutions are changing retail in this video.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Launches End-to-End Esports Solutions for
Education
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Lenovo™ announced the launch of the Lenovo Esports Solutions for Education, advisory services to bring custom, end-to-end solutions for K-12
and university esports programs. Committed to building smarter technology to empower students and teachers through transformative education
solutions, Lenovo is helping esports level up the intersections of learning and gaming.The Lenovo Esports Solutions for Education features a
comprehensive offering of advisory and support services combined with equipment, software and hardware, including products from the Lenovo
Legion and Workstation lines, all backed by education warranty and leasing options. From consultation on schools’ program objectives, planning
and installing dedicated esports arenas to helping setup and manage varsity teams for league competition, Lenovo is a trusted resource to advance
gaming within educational environments.students at all levels in the United States are spread across a range of options and activities from in-school
to distance learning and hybrid scenarios. The Lenovo Esports Solutions for Education includes the ability for students to join a school gaming
network and play from home with matchups and leaderboards to spur competition, as well as network and league management capabilities to
maintain and optimize the experience for esports student athletes.Increasing student engagement, promoting activity and interaction among a
diversity of students, and advancing STEM-learning are among the many reasons secondary schools and universities are building and expanding
esports programs. For example, a study showed that girls who play video games are three times more likely to pursue careers in STEM.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Becomes Reseller of Varjo Headsets to Deliver
Complete Solution for Virtual and Mixed Reality Applications
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Lenovo™ announced it has become a reseller of Varjo’s human-eye resolution VR and XR headsets. This further deepens the existing
collaboration between the two enterprise-class manufacturers and allows customers to easily access a complete solution for their
professional virtual and mixed reality workflows. Through the reseller agreement, users can purchase “Certified for Varjo”
workstations along with any device available in Varjo’s portfolio via Lenovo’s distribution channels.The agreement not only eases
enterprise adoption of virtual and mixed reality, but further accelerates an organization’s ability to bring immersive technology into
the workplace. The Lenovo and Varjo combined solutions are ideal for use cases that demand high visual fidelity and require
outstanding processing performance. This spans across a variety of industries focused on design visualization, engineering, advanced
training and simulation, medical imaging and demanding scientific research.The two companies continue to collaborate and test
workstation and headset pairings to deliver a compatible and trusted solution that removes the guesswork for enterprise users. As a
result, the announcement also marks the expansion of Lenovo’s catalog of certified workstations to ensure a high-performance
experience when deploying virtual and mixed reality applications.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Introduces Hybrid Classroom Portfolio for Better Connections
Between Teachers and Students in Virtual Learning Scenarios
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Lenovo™ announced the Lenovo Hybrid Classroom solutions, a comprehensive portfolio of smarter collaboration technologies
offered to educational institutions. With a full range of software platforms and advanced hardware to video conference lessons,
teachers will be more empowered to build student engagement in distance learning and hybrid learning scenarios. Purpose-built
conference solutions can help teachers bring their full presence into digital educational environments and virtually transfer the
classroom experience more completely to students learning remotely. Teachers who are animated storytellers, demonstrate complex
concepts with physical learning aides, or just need to move about within the classroom to communicate lessons will appreciate the
more dynamic learning environment advanced video conference systems offer.The Google Meet hardware Series One room kits from
Lenovo provide collaboration solutions for new and existing Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Google Meet customers who
need to outfit spaces to address the challenges of new hybrid learning models. Ready out-of-the-box, the kits include compute system,
controller, smart camera, smart audio bar, and mic podsi and are available in three distinct offerings for small, medium and large
learning spaces.

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Introducing Active Noise Cancellation To LG Tone Free Lineup With
Uvnano Case
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LG Electronics (LG) is expanding its LG TONE Free lineup with the introduction of its most advanced true wireless earbuds yet. LG HBS-FN7 offers all the benefits of its LG HBS-FN6
sibling – intuitive user experience, incredibly comfortable in-ear fit and noise isolation performance, Meridian-tuned premium sound, hygienic UVnano charging case – and adds Active Noise
Cancellation (ANC) to provide even greater listening pleasure and enhanced personal audio experience.LG TONE Free FN7 builds on the already great passive noise isolation of LG TONE
Free FN6 by neutralizing external sounds using three microphones in each earbud that monitor soundwaves coming from all directions. Adjustable ear gels with patented twist-fit Vortex Ribs
design deliver a tighter in-ear seal to minimize outside noise seepage. With ANC activated, environmental noises are now almost completely neutralized, making every note and voice sound
clearer, more natural, without losing the details from turning up the volume to maximum. Whether you’re in an airplane, at an outdoor café or on a noisy street, everything sounds as though
you’re in the quiet comfort of your personal space.Like all LG TONE Free earbuds, the HBS-FN7 features technology from Meridian Audio, the renowned British audio technology company
and LG’s trusted partner in delivering superior sound. Powered by Digital Signal Processing, a technology that Meridian has been perfecting for over 25 years, the LG TONE Free FN7 can
recreate a realistic soundstage that simulates the experience of listening to real loudspeakers while also delivering vocals with pristine clarity, completely immersing the listener. Accessible
through the LG TONE Free app available for both Android and iOS devices, Meridian’s EQ sound settings provide an elevated listening experience via four customized presets: Natural for a
clean, balanced sound, Immersive for a more three-dimensional performance, Bass Boost for extra power and depth and Treble Boost to bring greater clarity to vocals. The LG TONE Free
FN7 also delivers fuller, richer bass with high quality silicone-infused drivers, dome featuring a stronger metal layer and denser texture dampers for better resolution of mid-high
frequencies.The HBS-FN7 also includes LG’s innovative UVnano charging case, first introduced with LG TONE Free FN6. Using ultraviolet light, the case helps to keep the wearer’s ears
cleaner by eliminating 99.9 percent of E. coli and S. aureus bacteria on the earbuds’ inner mesh.* New for LG TONE Free FN7, LED lighting on the top of the case makes it easy to monitor
charging level and UVnano status.

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Maxim (USA) Integrated’s Automotive Buck-Boost Controller Enables Automotive
USB Power Delivery Ports with Industry’s Smallest Solution Size and Lowest Cost
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Designers of automotive chargers now have the industry’s smallest and lowest-cost solution with the MAX25430 100W USB Power
Delivery (PD) buck-boost controller and protector from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. As the industry’s most integrated solution, the
MAX25430 can reduce design size up to 40 percent compared to competitive solutions and offer the industry’s lowest cost for increasing
the number of USB PD ports in vehicles.Automotive multimedia hubs, including rear-seat entertainment modules and head units, are all
expanding in capability as more USB PD chargers are integrated into passenger vehicle cabins. However, there are size, cost and power
constraints—and the MAX25430 addresses all of these.The MAX25430 integrates a USB Type C Port Controller (TCPC) power
regulator, VCONN cable power supply, buck-boost and protection thereby eliminating heat-sink requirements and metal box enclosures
to further slash design size by 40 percent compared to competitive multi-IC solutions. In addition, bill-of-materials (BOM) costs are also
reduced by 25 percent compared to competitive solutions. The MAX25430 runs 20-degrees (Celsius) cooler at full power compared to
competitive automotive USB PD solutions. It needs only one microcontroller (MCU) regardless of the number of ports, while competitors
require additional MCUs per port.

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Maxim (USA) Integrated’s Health Sensor Platform 3.0 Reduces Development
Time of Healthcare Wearables by At Least Six Months
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Save at least six months of development time using the Health Sensor Platform 3.0 (HSP 3.0) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Also known as
MAXREFDES104#, this ready-to-wear wrist form factor reference design monitors blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), electrocardiogram (ECG), heart rate (HR),
body temperature and motion. Included algorithms provide HR, heart-rate variability (HRV), respiration rate (RR), SpO2, body temperature, sleep quality and
stress level information at clinical-grade levels. It allows wearable designers to start collecting data immediately, saving at least six months over building these
devices from scratch. Designed for wrist-based form factors, HSP 3.0 can be adapted for other dry electrode form factors such as chest patches and smart
rings.Compared to its industry-leading predecessor, Health Sensor Platform 2.0 (HSP 2.0), the HSP 3.0 adds optical SpO2 measurement and dry-electrode
capability to the ECG. As a result, it can enable end solutions to monitor cardiac heart and respiratory issues for management of ailments like chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), infectious diseases (e.g. COVID-19), sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib). Compared to its predecessor, the narrower form factor
and enhanced optical architecture of HSP 3.0 improves signal acquisition quality and uses upgraded microcontroller, power, security and sensing ICs. The
reference design includes complete optical and electrode designs, along with algorithms to meet clinical requirements.Maxim Integrated is at the forefront of the
wearable healthcare and remote patient monitoring revolution, enabling personalized healthcare as well as better predictive and preventive healthcare solutions.
Medical professionals and end-users are using the wealth of health insights from these wearables. They can more proactively manage chronic conditions, diagnose
acute conditions like COVID-19, and also improve preventive care and overall well-being. As more sensing modalities are included in wearables, device
developers can take advantage of multiple measurements to improve accuracy of the actionable insights that are being provided to users.

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Maxim (USA) Integrated’s Automotive Sequential LED Lighting IC Cuts
Size in Half and Reduces Cost by 25 Percent
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The MAX25605 sequential LED controller from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.allows easy and cost-effective addition of
automotive sequential LED lighting features. It saves development time and reduces design complexity by eliminating the need for
a microcontroller or software. In addition, the MAX25605 reduces design space by up to 50 percent and slashes bill-of-materials
(BOM) costs by up to 25 percent compared to the closest competing solution.Sequential LED lighting features used to be exclusive
to high-end vehicle model segments due to complexity in design and cost constraints. The MAX25605 now simplifies designs,
allowing more mid-range and economy models to adopt their own animation signatures. It controls LED current up to 750mA versus
100mA for competing solutions, thus providing more flexibility in the lighting design. The MAX25605 integrates six switches,
manages up to three LEDs per switch and can be daisy-chained up to16 devices without the need for a microcontroller or software.
With this comprehensive solution, designers can accurately program sequence timing, direction and linear or log dimming, while also
easily detecting fault conditions. This component reduction cuts BOM costs and saves time and effort by eliminating the need for
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Microchip Technology (USA) Introduces Its First Trust&GO Wi-Fi 32-bit
MCU Module with Advanced Peripheral Options
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Microchip Technology announced the first-ever Wi-Fi® microcontroller (MCU) module with Microchip’s Trust&GO-enabled unique, verifiable
identity. For developers designing secure IIoT systems, Microchip’s highly integrated WFI32E01PC is a Trust&GO secured platform-enabled
Wi-Fi MCU module that is pre-provisioned for cloud platforms. The WFI32E01PC is compliant to Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) specification and fully
certified with the following world regulatory agencies: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Industry Canada (IC) and European Radio
Equipment Directive (RED). Microchip’s Trust&GO platform inside the WFI32E01PC streamlines the process of network authentication using
secure element technology, which is preconfigured and pre-provisioned for cloud authentication. Unlike existing devices, Microchip’s new
technology includes a premium PIC32 MCU core, rich peripherals and a proven hardware security platform – enabling it not only to provide Wi-Fi
but also to serve as a powerful MCU core for the entire IIoT system.Unlike module-based designs, discrete designs can be difficult due to the need
to develop drivers and circuits for multiple chips, especially when the chips are from different vendors. Often it is difficult to receive system-level
support from vendors as their expertise is only in products they produce. Embedded designers need a highly integrated module solution providing
industrial-grade MCU functionality, robust Wi-Fi connection and hardware security and authentication. The WFI32E01PC provides these
capabilities and more in an all-in-one module, improving Radio Frequency (RF) power and providing a higher level of security.

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Industry’s First Highly Integrated Radiation-Hardened Motor Controller Consolidates Essential Functions
for the Motor Control and Position Sensing Circuitry of Satellite Elements into a Single Chip
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Microchip Technology Inc.announced the LX7720 radiation-hardened mixed signal motor controller, the latest addition to its Space System Manager (SSM) product family. As
the industry’s first highly integrated radiation-hardened by design (RHBD) motor control integrated circuit (IC), the LX7720 significantly reduces weight and board space
relative to conventional discrete motor control circuits. By reducing the number of components on a system, developers can inspect and test fewer parts, while also minimizing
the physical points of potential failure due to a smaller number of connections and solder joints. The LX7720 controller offers a unique solution for satellite manufacturers
sensitive to board area and weight reduction by consolidating essential functions for the motor control and position sensing circuitry required for robotics, multi-axis pointing
mechanisms and precise motion control of optical elements. Microchip’s controller combines four half-bridge N-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor
(MOSFET) drivers, four floating differential current sensors, a pulse modulated resolver transformer driver, three differential resolver sense inputs, six bi-level logic inputs,
power drivers via external Field Effect Transistors (FETs), loop control electronics for voltage or current control, position read-back (resolver, potentiometer, limit switches,
etc.), fault detection and more into a single device.The LX7720 serves as a mixed signal companion IC to the selected digital IC used in the application. Microchip’s Radiation
Tolerant (RT) PolarFire® and RTG4™ Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) products and recently announced SAMRH71 radiation hardened microcontroller (MCU) are
ideal companion chips, from a single supplier. The LX7720 is MIL-PRF-38535 Class V and Class Q qualified and has already been adopted by customers to enable various
motor control applications in space robotics and human-rated space programs. It is the ideal solution for spacecraft applications involving motor driver servo control, linear
actuator servo control and for driving stepper, brushless direct current (BLDC) and permanent-magnet synchronous (PMSM) motors. The LX7720 offers radiation tolerance to
100 krad Total Ionization Dose (TID), 50 krad to Enhanced-Low-Dose-Rate-Sensitivity (ELDRS) exposure and is single event immune.

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Microchip (USA) Releases Newest Generation of AEC-Q101 Qualified 700 and 1200V Silicon
Carbide (SiC) Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) for Automotive Applications
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Microchip Technology Inc. announced its newly-qualified 700 and 1200V SiC Schottky Barrier Diode (SBD) power devices, providing Electric Vehicle
(EV) system designers with solutions that meet stringent automotive quality standards across a wide range of voltage, current and package options. For
EV power designers who need to increase system efficiency while maintaining high quality, Microchip’s AEC-Q101-qualified devices maximize
system reliability and ruggedness and enable stable and lasting application life. The devices’superior avalanche performance allows designers to reduce
the need for external protection circuits, reducing system cost and complexity.Microchip has been a supplier to the automotive industry for more than
25 years. The company’s SiC technology, as well as its multiple IATF 16949:2016-certified fabrication facilities, provide high-quality devices through
flexible manufacturing alternatives, helping minimize risk in the supply chain. Through Microchip internal and third-party testing, critical reliability
metrics have proven Microchip devices’ superior performance when compared to other SiC manufactured devices. Unlike other SiC devices that
degrade under extreme conditions, Microchip devices have demonstrated no degradation in performance, increasing the application life. Microchip SiC
solutions lead the industry in reliability and ruggedness. The company’s SiC SBD ruggedness testing demonstrates 20 percent higher energy withstand
in Unclamped Inductive Switching (UIS), and among the lowest leakage currents at elevated temperatures, increasing system life and enabling a more
reliable operation.

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Micron (USA) Readies World’s First Multichip Package With LPDDR5
DRAM for Mass Production
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Micron Technology, Inc. announced the launch of uMCP5, the industry’s first universal flash storage (UFS) multichip package with low-power DDR5
(LPDDR5) DRAM. Now ready for mass production, Micron’s uMCP5 combines high-performance, high-density and low-power memory and storage
in one compact package, equipping smartphones to handle data-intensive 5G workloads with dramatically increased speed and power efficiency. The
multichip package uses Micron’s LPDDR5 memory, high-reliability NAND and leading-edge UFS 3.1 controller to power advanced mobile features
previously only seen in costly flagship devices using discrete products, such as stand-alone memory and storage. Now available on other high-end
phones, these emerging technologies — such as image recognition, advanced artificial intelligence (AI), multicamera support, augmented reality (AR)
and high-resolution displays — are becoming accessible to more consumers.This launch builds on Micron’s March announcement of its sampling of
uMCP5 and sets a new standard for the mobile market as the first multichip package to use the latest generations of UFS NAND storage and low-power
DRAM. The vast volumes of data that smartphones must store and process are pushing memory bandwidth to its limits with LPDDR4-based midtier
chipsets. The result is lowered video resolution, frustrating lags and limited features.With LPDDR5, Micron has significantly increased memory
bandwidth from 3,733 to 6,400 megabits per second (Mb/s), enabling seamless, instant experiences for mobile users, even when using data-heavy
features.

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Refinitiv and NRI (Japan) complete successful launch of Refinitiv BETA
and I-STAR/GX with Baird
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Refinitiv and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI), a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, announced the launch of
the Refinitiv BETA and I-STAR/GX offering at Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, asset management, investment
banking/capital markets, and private equity firm. The go-live with Baird comes at a time when wealth management firms, their advisors and
investors are actively seeking full-service digital and automated solutions that help to address the rising levels of market volatility and
uncertainty amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. The successful client implementation of the integrated Refinitiv/NRI solution, will provide
seamless back-office operation for cross-border trade processing and settlement.Designed for institutional and wealth management
investment firms, the integrated BETA and I-STAR/GX offering delivers fully automated settlement and straight-through processing of trades
executed across all markets. The high-volume solution offers a single-stock record across all asset classes and markets, driving domestic and
international corporate actions processing.In October 2019, Refinitiv and NRI announced the successful go live of the Refinitiv BETA and
I-STAR/GX offering, the implementation resulting from the strategic partnership between the two firms.Baird will now also yield the benefits
of the combined offering’s automated international post-trade processing for multi-market and multi-currency securities.

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Strengthening Digital SCM Services for Retail and Distribution Industries
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Marubeni Corporation, o9 Solutions Japan K.K. and Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. jointly introduced the o9 SCM software "o9 AI Platform" in Japan, in order
to strengthen Marubeni’s "Digital SCM service " to major domestic e-commerce companies. This also marks the first introduction of the o9 SCM software "o9 AI
Platform" to the Japanese market.Many Japanese companies are facing challenges in digitizing supply chain information and improving supply chain planning,
which is becoming more complex due to globalization and the strengthening of private brands (hereinafter, "PB"). Marubeni and o9 have signed a "Strategic
Cooperation Agreement" to strategically sell "Digital SCM Service" and "o9 AI Platform" to Japanese companies mainly in the retail and distribution industries.
Marubeni and o9 will also collaborate with advanced comprehensive services that utilize NRI's digital technology and data.Marubeni does not only provide
stand-alone services such as "consultation" or "software sales", but also provides "commercial distribution/logistics batch consignment" or "BPO2" for customers
who have difficulty in introducing SCM software based only on their own knowledge and resources. Through the "consignment services" by BPO, Marubeni will
promptly and continuously solve customer issues such as "expansion of PB ratio", "reduction of inventory", and "reduction of price reduction sales rate", thus
realizing supply chain reformation.o9 provides innovative SCM solutions, and since the release of software equipped with AI algorithms in 2015, it has been
expanded rapidly in Western companies that are trying to utilize IBP3. The "o9 AI Platform" is superior to other companies' systems in its ability to flexibly deal
with various constraints, optimizations and high-speed data processing, and o9 will continuously develop services for a wide range of industries through a strong
partnership with Marubeni and NRI.

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Lenovo (Hong Kong), Microsoft and NVIDIA Bring Cloud Computing on
Premises with Azure Stack Hub
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Lenovo, Microsoft and NVIDIA have engineered a hyperconverged hybrid cloud that enables Azure cloud services within an
organization’s data center.By integrating Lenovo ThinkAgile SX, Microsoft Azure Stack Hub and NVIDIA Mellanox networking,
organizations can deploy a turnkey, rack-scale cloud that’s optimized with a resilient, highly performant and secure software-defined
infrastructure.Lenovo ThinkAgile SX for Microsoft Azure Stack Hub satisfies regulatory compliance and removes performance
concerns. Because all data is kept on secure servers in a customer’s data center, it’s much simpler to comply with the governance laws
of a country and implement their own policies and practices.Similarly, by reducing the distance that data must travel, latency is
reduced and application performance goals can be more easily achieved. At the same time, customers can cloud-burst some
workloads to the Microsoft Azure public cloud, if desired.Lenovo, Microsoft and NVIDIA worked together to make sure everything
performs right out of the box. There’s no need to worry about configuring and adjusting settings for virtual or physical
infrastructure.The power and automation of Azure Stack Hub software, the convenience and reliability of Lenovo’s advanced servers,
and the high performance of NVIDIA networking combine to enable an optimized hybrid cloud.

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CINECA to Build World’s Fastest AI Supercomputer with NVIDIA (USA)
and Atos
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NVIDIA announced that the Italian inter-university consortium CINECA — one of the world’s most important supercomputing centers — will use the company’s
accelerated computing platform to build the world’s fastest AI supercomputer. The new “Leonardo” system, built with Atos, is expected to deliver 10 exaflops of
FP16 AI performance to enable advanced AI and HPC converged application use cases. Featuring nearly 14,000 NVIDIA Ampere architecture-based GPUs and
NVIDIA® Mellanox® HDR 200Gb/s InfiniBand networking, Leonardo will propel Italy as the global leader in AI and high performance computing research and
innovation. Leonardo is procured by EuroHPC, a collaboration between national governments and the European Union to develop a world-class supercomputing
ecosystem and exascale supercomputing in Europe, and funded by the European Commission through the Italian Ministry of University and Research.Modern
scientific computing requires high-performance simulation, data analytics, AI and machine learning, and visualization. NVIDIA’s computing platform accelerates
all of these workloads while providing extremely high throughput and low power consumption, making it ideal for scientific computing. Examples of research
using this approach include work in such areas as:
• Drug discovery: Using genomic analysis to identify promising proteins that can be targeted with a specific drug to fight COVID-19 and other diseases.
• Space exploration and research: Harnessing the tools of multi-messenger astrophysics — which incorporates data from wide-ranging sources, such as
electromagnetic waves, gravitational waves and neutrinos — to better understand the universe.
• Weather modeling: Predicting extreme weather conditions with greater accuracy and speed.

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NVIDIA (USA) Smashes Performance Records on AI Inference
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NVIDIA announced its AI computing platform has again smashed performance records in the latest round of MLPerf, extending its lead on
the industry’s only independent benchmark measuring AI performance of hardware, software and services. NVIDIA won every test across all
six application areas for data center and edge computing systems in the second version of MLPerf Inference. The tests expand beyond the
original two for computer vision to include four covering the fastest-growing areas in AI: recommendation systems, natural language
understanding, speech recognition and medical imaging. Organizations across a wide range of industries are already tapping into the
NVIDIA® A100 Tensor Core GPU’s exceptional inference performance to take AI from their research groups into daily operations. Financial
institutions are using conversational AI to answer customer questions faster; retailers are using AI to keep shelves stocked; and healthcare
providers are using AI to analyze millions of medical images to more accurately identify disease and help save lives.The latest MLPerf results
come as NVIDIA’s footprint for AI inference has grown dramatically. Five years ago, only a handful of leading high-tech companies used
GPUs for inference. Now, with NVIDIA’s AI platform available through every major cloud and data center infrastructure provider, companies
representing a wide array of industries are using its AI inference platform to improve their business operations and offer additional services.

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NVIDIA (USA) A100 Launches on AWS, Marking Dawn of Next Decade
in Accelerated Cloud Computing
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Amazon Web Services’ first GPU instance debuted 10 years ago, with the NVIDIA M2050. At that time, CUDA-based applications were focused
primarily on accelerating scientific simulations, with the rise of AI and deep learning still a ways off. Since then, AWS has added to its stable of cloud
GPU instances, which has included the K80 (p2), K520 (g3), M60 (g4), V100 (p3/p3dn) and T4 (g4). With its new P4d instance generally available,
AWS is paving the way for another bold decade of accelerated computing powered with the latest NVIDIAA100 Tensor Core GPU. The P4d instance
delivers AWS’s highest performance, most cost-effective GPU-based platform for machine learning training and high performance computing
applications. The instances reduce the time to train machine learning models by up to 3x with FP16 and up to 6x with TF32 compared to the default
FP32 precision. They also provide exceptional inference performance. NVIDIA A100 GPUs just last month swept the MLPerf Inference benchmarks
— providing up to 237x faster performance than CPUs.Each P4d instance features eight NVIDIAA100 GPUs and, with AWS UltraClusters, customers
can get on-demand and scalable access to over 4,000 GPUs at a time using AWS’s Elastic Fabric Adaptor (EFA) and scalable, high-performant storage
with Amazon FSx. P4d offers 400Gbps networking and uses NVIDIA technologies such as NVLink, NVSwitch, NCCL and GPUDirect RDMA to
further accelerate deep learning training workloads. NVIDIA GPUDirect RDMA on EFA ensures low-latency networking by passing data from GPU to
GPU between servers without having to pass through the CPU and system memory.

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Panasonic India launches 21 new models, expanding its Top Load
Washing Machine portfolio
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Panasonic India - a diversified technology company, launched 21 new models of its fully automatic, top-load Washing Machines.
Equipped with 5-star rating these new models ensure a more sanitised washing performance through its built-in heater technology and
Stain Master+ for bacteria elimination and removing stubborn stains. The new range of top load washing machines priced starting INR
17,100 are available at all Panasonic brand shops, large format retail outlets across the country and online platform Amazon.in. Integrated
with superior Japanese technology, the new range enables a germ-free washing experience. Select models in the new range feature a
flexible 2-way Washing Technology with built-in heater that gives clothes a hygienic hot wash leading to 99.9 % germ removal. Featuring
both front and back panels, the latest models sport an elegant and durable design featuring soft closures and exciting colours available
across 6.5kg to 8kg capacities.Extending energy and water efficiency, the new range comes equipped with in-built eco-friendly solutions
like Aqua Spin Rinse, that saves upto 28% of water consumption and Econavi Technology which helps save 20% water and upto 20%
electricity consumption and re-uses water upto 23% by detecting wash load volume and water temperature. Panasonic top load Washing
Machines have been rated* as the “Most Preferred Washing Machines Brand” in the category in a study by Kadence International.

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Panasonic’s (USA) extensive portfolio of Automotive Solutions
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Panasonic India - a diversified technology company through its division company Panasonic Automotive Systems India (PASI) offers
specialised components for the Indian Automotive Industry. PASI focuses on the development, manufacturing and sale of automotive
componest and parts like infotainment solutions (audio, video and navigation), sensors, relays, cameras, parking assistance systems,
telematics control units, smart entry systems, LED solutions for head lamps and batteries. PASI offers latest technologies such as
Head-up Displays (HUD), Telematic Control Units (TCU), Temperature Oil Sensor, in-car infotainment to name a few that are used
across global markets to advance India’s automotive industry.PASI’s range of solutions can be categorised under three themes –
Beyond Comfort, Integrated Safety, and Electrification. Beyond Comfort caters to automobile’s interiors’ featuring cockpits,
navigation systems, HUDs to name a few. Integrated Safety aids in safe commuting and reducing traffic accidents. It features
products like back&corner sensors, interior rearview mirrors, vehicle camera modules, steering angle sensors to name a few. In the
area of Electrification, Panasonic is catering to the Electric Vehicles(EV) category in form of Li-ion batteries for xEV, Heater
Devices, on-board charging systems to name a few.

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Qualcomm (USA) XR Enterprise Program Doubles Roster of Industry-Leading
Augmented and Virtual Reality Solution Providers in First Year
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, announced that its Qualcomm® XR Enterprise Program (XEP) first unveiled at Enterprise Wearable Technology
Summit 2019, has doubled in membership. The Qualcomm XEP is designed to accelerate the adoption of virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR), collectively known as extended reality
(XR), in industries including architecture, engineering and construction, aerospace, automotive, education, energy, entertainment, food & beverage, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing,
pharmaceutical, retail, transportation and travel. The program offers members access to a global community of resources, promotional and co-marketing opportunities, business development
and visibility into upcoming Qualcomm Technologies’ hardware and software roadmap and product features, among other benefits.
• Mitchell International recently introduced Mitchell Intelligent Vision, the first standalone XR hands-free solution integrated into the collision repair workflow. Leveraging Mitchell’s
patent-pending technology and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile XR Platform, the solution came to fruition in part through Qualcomm Technologies’ longstanding relationship with
RealWear.
• Spatial, the collaboration platform that connects remote teams in 3D workspaces, will bring collaborative AR experiences to the mass market via global operators with the launch of XR
Viewers in 2021. Through Qualcomm Technologies’ introductions, Germany’s Deutsche Telekom, Japan’s KDDI and South Korea’s LG Uplus will carry Nreal XR Viewers that tether to a
5G-enabled smartphone powered by Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 855 or 865 Mobile Platforms, with Spatial software integrated.
• Telemedicine VR solution provider XRHealth was connected through the Qualcomm XEP initiative to Pico Interactive and now XRHealth pre-installs its VR therapy platform on Pico’s
VR devices powered by Snapdragon, meeting the increased need for telehealth and socially distant healthcare solutions amid the pandemic.
• XR education content leader, VictoryXR, unveiled its Pico-VictoryXR affordable package for 1:1 classroom headset called, “VR in a Box” featuring a content platform “VictoryXR
Academy” that includes 54 titles and 240 unique VR experiences, as a result of the Qualcomm XEP connection to Qualcomm Technologies’ ODM partners.

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Qualcomm (USA) Introduces New 5G Infrastructure Platforms to Drive
Cellular Ecosystem Transition to vRAN and Interoperable Networks
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a full portfolio of 5G infrastructure semiconductor platforms designed for broad deployment scenarios, ranging from macro base stations with massive MIMO
to micro base stations with compact designs, to accelerate the cellular ecosystem transition toward virtualized and interoperable radio access networks (RAN) – a trend driven by 5G. Qualcomm
Technologies is introducing three new 5G RAN platform offerings: Qualcomm® Radio Unit Platform, Qualcomm® Distributed Unit Platform, and Qualcomm® Distributed Radio Unit Platform. The
new platforms are the world’s first-announced solutions purposely-designed from the ground up to support leading mobile operators in the deployment of a new generation of converged, open and
virtualized RAN (vRAN) networks. These platforms are designed to enable infrastructure OEMs to transform public and private wireless networks into a platform for innovation and deliver on the
full potential of 5G.
Key highlights of the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms portfolio:
• From Macro to Small Cells: The solutions offer scalable support for a wide range of infrastructure categories ranging from macro base stations with massive MIMO to small cells.
• High performance Modem-RF: Designed for superior radio performance including high-power, high capacity operation, the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms feature a comprehensive 5G Modem-RF
System including baseband, transceiver, front-end and antenna panels.
• Enabling high performance virtualized products with integrated hardware acceleration: Flexible vRAN architecture with hardware accelerators for modem and fronthaul processing designed to
enable high throughput low latency network processing for superior power-efficiency and compact equipment designs.
• Flexible, scalable, interoperable interfaces: Support for all key 5G functional split options between Distributed Unit (DU) and Radio Unit (RU), to allow for the disaggregation of the RAN into
standards-based and interoperable modular components.
• Integrated Sub-6 and mmWave solution: Natively integrated Sub-6 GHz and mmWave concurrent baseband support in the Distributed Unit along with global support for 5G sub-6 GHz, mmWave
and 4G bands in the Radio Unit.

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Qualcomm (USA) Unveils Immersive Home Platform for Next-Generation
Mesh Wi-Fi Networks
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. unveiled the Qualcomm® Immersive Home Platforms, a successor to the company’s groundbreaking mesh networking platforms. Designed to deploy
Gigabit-speed wireless performance to every room in the home in form factors as small as the palm of the hand, these devices are cost-effective enough to target low consumer price points.
This engineering feat is achieved through a novel modular architecture approach, significant advancements in network packet processing technology and an integration of next-generation
Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. In the face of skyrocketing home data demand, Immersive Home Platforms offer four distinct product tiers. These tiers grant unprecedented design flexibility to manufacturers
and broadband carriers motivated to embrace Wi-Fi 6 and 6E mesh architectures comprehensively across their entire product portfolio. As home network performance has become mission
critical, Qualcomm Technologies is meeting the challenge to provide corner-to-corner Gigabit wireless performance, in an effort to ensure every meeting is productive, every classroom is
engaged, and every device is connected.
Qualcomm Immersive Home 318 Platform:
• Advanced 8-stream Tri-Band in a 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 2x2 (5GHz) + 4x4 (6GHz) configuration, for a total of 7.8 Gbps total available PHY rate.
• Multi-gigabit wireless throughput for high performance clients.
• Support for 160 MHz channels in 5/6GHz bands
• 4x4 Wi-Fi 6E configuration in the 6GHz band delivers enhanced performance, range, and/or client count
Qualcomm Immersive Home 316 Platform:
• Advanced 6-stream Tri-Band in a 2x2 (2.4GHz) + 2x2 (5GHz) + 2x2 (6GHz) configuration, for a total of 5.4 Gbps total available PHY rate.
• Multi-gigabit wireless throughput for high performance clients.
• Support for 160 MHz channels in 5/6GHz bands

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Renesas (Japan) Announces Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter with Ultra-Low Quiescent
Current for Powering Sensors, MCUs, Wireless Devices, and Other Components
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, introduced the ISL9122A, a flexible buck-boost switching regulator with bypass mode that provides ultra-low quiescent current
(IQ) for powering sensors, microcontrollers (MCUs), wireless devices, and other system components. Operating with battery output from 1.8V to 5.5V, the ISL9122A extends the battery life of smart IoT devices powered
by coin-cell, lithium and multiple series alkaline batteries. Target applications include wireless earbuds, fitness bands, smart watches, water and gas meters, portable medical devices, and a wide range of battery-operated
smart IoT devices. The ISL9122A buck-boost switching regulator implements dynamic voltage scaling (DVS) in I2C programmable 25mV steps to optimize system power consumption. The regulator’s power boost up
to 5.375V maximizes RF capabilities of IoT devices across their battery range. Its PFM and PWM functionality maximizes efficiency over the whole output current range. In forced PWM mode, the regulator always
switches at 2.5MHz frequency, which improves EMI performance of the system.The ISL9122A buck-boost regulator joins the recently released ISL9123 buck regulator. Both ultra-low IQ switching regulators can power
the Renesas RL78 Family of 8/16-bit ultra-low energy MCUs, RA Family of 32-bit MCUs with Arm® Cortex®-M Core, and the RE Family of embedded controllers for wearables and energy harvesting applications.
Key Features of ISL9122A Buck-Boost Regulator with Bypass
• Ultra-low IQ <1.3 µA and low shutdown mode current of 7 nA to extend battery life
• High efficiency at light load (84% @ 10 µA) and 97% peak efficiency to reduce power drain and heat buildup
• Automatic and selectable forced bypass power saving mode reduces IQ
• Wide input voltage range from 1.8V to 5.5V, works with multiple battery topologies
• Large adjustable output voltage range from 1.8V to 5.375V in 25mV increments
• Max output current up to 500mA (Vout = 3.3V, Vin = 3.6V)
• Ultra-small footprint with 1.8 x 1.0mm WLCSP package or 3x2mm DFN package saves board space
• Only requires three external components: one inductor, and input and output capacitors
• Full protection against overcurrent, short-circuit and overheating

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Renesas (Japan) Releases 2nd Generation Digital Multiphase Controllers
and Smart Power Stages for IoT Infrastructure Systems
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Renesas Electronics Corporation a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced its 2nd generation of 15 new digital multiphase controllers and six smart power
stages that support 10A up to 1000A+ digital computing loads for advanced CPUs, FPGAs, GPUs and artificial intelligence (AI) ASICs addressing IoT infrastructure systems. The
ISL6822x, ISL6823x, RAA2282xx digital multiphase controllers and ISL993xx, RAA2213xx smart power stages expand Renesas’ industry-leading digital multiphase platform to 41
devices. These solutions outpace the rapidly increasing power densities in data center servers, storage, optical transport, routers, switches, as well as computing and 5G wireless
infrastructure equipment.The 2nd generation digital multiphase controllers enable greater scalability and flexibility for adapting to any system requirement without requiring phase
doublers. From two phases to 20 native phases, it is easy to find a controller that can be configured for a range of applications, depending on output current requirements. In addition,
individual setpoints can be set for adding/dropping phases to maximize efficiency across the entire load range. Each controller’s on-chip non-volatile memory allows the entire
configuration to be saved to the device, eliminating the need for discrete components for setup and tuning. And a black box captures fault events, allowing faster diagnostics and
debugging.The controllers’ high performance digital engine features a patented synthetic current control architecture that tracks each phase current with zero latency. This allows the
device to respond to any load transient with precise current and voltage positioning, and 30 percent less capacitance than competitive devices. Synthetic current control also makes it
possible to develop high reliability systems using all ceramic capacitors.With full digital control of the power supply, the entire system can be monitored and controlled via PMBus
and AVSBus interfaces to the system managers. The AVSBus interface allows connection to any general market ASIC or processor for monitoring and adaptive voltage positioning,
which delivers energy efficiency by adjusting the power supply to the load requirements. The PMBus interface provides full monitoring of I/O voltages and currents, temperature and
fault reporting. Combining the digital multiphase controllers with various smart power stages allows each individual phase to accurately monitor its current.

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Renesas (Japan) Unveils Industry’s Highest Performance 80V Bidirectional
Buck-Boost and Dual-Phase Buck DC/DC Controllers
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Renesas Electronics Corporation a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced a pair of innovative 80V DC/DC controllers that
support the extra voltage margin needed for data center servers, 48V telecom and rugged industrial equipment. The ISL81801 buck-boost controller acts
like a “UPS on a chip” by enabling bidirectional current flow (forward or reverse) using constant-voltage and constant-current regulation. This allows
a battery or supercapacitor to be charged and discharged using a single controller and power path. The ISL81801’s combination of the industry’s highest
80V buck-boost switching frequency (600 kHz) and smallest package (5mm x 5mm) lets designers create ultra-compact, high-density power solutions.
Its wide 4.5V to 80V range is perfect for many common applications, including 48V motor drives, telecom, industrial battery backup systems, and solar
power. The ISL81802 is a single-chip, 80V dual-phase synchronous buck controller with integrated drivers. It is the industry’s only 80V buck controller
capable of 1MHz switching frequency, enabling the use of small power supply inductors to improve power density. For higher power applications,
multiple ISL81802s can be paralleled and interleaved with best-in-class transient response. The ISL81802 can generate either two independent outputs,
or a single high-current output, allowing creative power supply engineers tremendous flexibility and IP re-use across platforms. Additionally, the
capability to supply either a constant output voltage or a constant current opens up a wide array of end-user applications, ranging from LED drive to
powering blowers to maximize airflow in dense data center systems.

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Renesas (Japan) Shifts Mobility System Development Into High Gear With
Its New Online Market Place for R-Car SoC
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Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the launch of its online Market Place, which
offers a one-stop source of solutions that help accelerate technical innovation for the future mobility market. Developers can download various
solutions designed for Renesas’ R-Car automotive system-on-chips (SoCs) directly from the Market Place. Developers can also use the Market
Place as a portal to obtain reference evaluation software from R-Car Consortium Proactive Partners or contact Proactive Partner companies
directly, allowing for timely support to match customer requirements. Through the Market Place, developers can quickly and easily access R-Car
evaluation software, documentation such as hardware manuals, technical updates, application notes, and basic software such as Linux and Android
board support packages (BSPs). Designed to boost the efficiency of mobility system development, the Market Place will contribute to reducing the
time required for development and jump start evaluation projects using R-Car Starter Kits. Previously, to obtain these assets, developers had to
sign a written software evaluation license agreement (Note 1) – a time-consuming process. With the new Market Place, after creating an account
(Note 2), developers can obtain the necessary software and related materials immediately by applying for a click-through license. The Market
Place also offers user-friendly technical videos that provide additional details on the usage and features of R-Car products.

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Renesas (Japan) Extends RA MCU Family with RA6T1 MCU Group for
Motor Control and AI-based Endpoint Predictive Maintenance
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Renesas Electronics Corporation a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, announced the extension of its microcontroller (MCU) portfolio designed for motor control applications targeting smart
homes, industrial automation, and building automation. Featuring a rich set of peripheral functions and AI-based failure detection, the four new RA6T1 Group MCUs are the latest members of Renesas’ rapidly
expanding Arm®-based RA Family, and the first RA MCUs designed for the unique needs of motor control in home appliances, HVAC, solar inverters, and AC drives.Based on the Arm Cortex®-M4 core, the
new RA6T1 32-bit MCUs operate at 120 MHz and feature a rich collection of peripherals optimized for high performance and precision motor control. The integrated peripheral functions with high-speed analog
significantly reduce bill of materials (BOM) cost while boosting motor control performance. For example, a single RA6T1 MCU can simultaneously control up to two brushless DC (BLDC) motors. In addition,
the Google TensorFlow™ Lite Micro framework for TinyML applications adds enhanced failure detection to the RA6T1 MCUs, offering customers an intelligent, easy-to-use, and cost-effective sensorless
motor system for predictive maintenance. The TensorFlow AI framework detects potentially detrimental anomalies in motor systems earlier and more accurately to help customers improve their predictive
maintenance processes and reduce maintenance costs.
Key Features of the RA6T1 Group
• 120 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 with floating point unit
• Scalable from 64-pin to 100-pin LQFP packages
• 64 KB RAM and scalable from 256 KB to 512 KB Flash
• 32-bit PWM timer with advanced functions, including support for seven types of complementary PWM modes for the carrier generation
• 250 usec sampling period when used with the motor control solution bundle
• High-speed 12-bit ADC with a maximum speed of 0.4 usec and a sample/hold function that allows simultaneous acquisition of 3 shunt currents
• 6-channel programmable gain amplifier
• Supports IEC 60730 standard for functional safety in home appliances

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Eases Simple GUI Design for Ultra-Low-Cost
Devices with TouchGFX Updates and New STM32 Nucleo Shield
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STMicroelectronics is pioneering the HMI of things with a new STM32* Nucleo display shield that leverages the affordability of STM32G0 microcontrollers (MCUs). The
new X-NUCLEO- GFX01M1 SPI shield is supported in the latest TouchGFX software, version 4.15.0, which introduces additional new features including support for low-cost
non-memory-mapped SPI Flash ICs. Designing with STM32G0 and TouchGFX lets developers target a bill of materials as low as $5 to add a small graphical display to any
project. Simple devices such as timers, controllers, and home appliances can thus offer a smartphone-like user experience. The new X-Nucleo-GFX01M1 shield is supported
by a new X-cube-display package that offers simple “hello world” example. The shield contains a 2.2-inch QVGA (320×240) SPI display, 64-Mbit SPI NOR Flash, and a
joystick and is ready to use with various STM32 MCU development boards such as the NUCLEO-G071RB. The STM32G071RB is a mainstream Arm® Cortex®-M0+ MCU
that integrates up to 128kBytes Flash, 36kBytes SRAM, extensive communication interfaces, analog peripherals, fast I/Os, hardware security ID, and a USB Type-C™ Power
Delivery controller. The latest TouchGFX software builds on the TouchGFX Engine’s partial framebuffer, which can reduce the GUI RAM footprint by up to 90% and allow a
simple user interface in as little as 16-20KB of internal MCU RAM. A new rendering algorithm enhances GUI performance by realizing partial screen updates in an optimized
order to allow extra updates and avoid visually distracting tearing effects. Also new, support for non-memory-mapped SPI Flash allows more complex GUIs to use low-cost
off-chip storage for memory-hungry graphics assets such as images and fonts. To ease user-interface prototyping, an optimized application template for the STM32G071 Nucleo
board and display kit is available in TouchGFX Designer. It is also possible to introduce an RTOS to the setup if required and use TouchGFX Generator to change to other
hardware. All elements are available now, including the X-cube-display package and TouchGFX 4.15.0 with code examples for running the G071RB. The X-NUCLEO-
GFX01M1 and STM32G0 products are in mass production and available through the normal ST distribution channels.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Eases Access to STM32WB Dual-Core Wireless
MCUs for Bluetooth® LE 5.0, Zigbee® 3.0, and Thread Connectivity
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STMicroelectronics has expanded the STM32WB portfolio of dual-core multi-protocol microcontrollers (MCUs) by introducing the STM32WB35 and STM32WB30 Value Line,
giving designers more flexibility to target cost-conscious market opportunities. The extremely low-power MCUs integrate a 2.4GHz radio managed by a dedicated Arm®
Cortex®-M0+ core, with a 64MHz Arm® Cortex-M4 for the main application, to permit uninterrupted real-time performance. They support Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.0, Zigbee®
3.0, OpenThread (IEEE 802.15.4) protocols and concurrent modes, with built-in security features. All stacks are fully certified, supported and handled by ST and available free of
charge. The new devices are suited to large-scale IoT applications such as fleet and resource management, as well as asset monitoring and tracking. Packaged in QFN48, the new
devices are pin compatible with existing STM32WB5x devices and share common MCU features, giving users flexibility to easily scale and migrate their designs. The MCUs integrate
the radio balun, USB2.0 Full Speed device with crystal-less oscillator, embedded capacitors for 32MHz crystal, and DC/DC step-down converter to minimize Bill of Materials (BoM)
and platform footprint. Outstanding RF performance, with programmable output power up to +6dBm and with a 102dBm link budget, ensures reliable connectivity over longer
distances, while ultra-low power consumption extends battery runtime. All STM32WB products are supported in the market-proven STM32Cube ecosystem, an exhaustive software
development suite offering a combination of embedded software libraries and software tools addressing all the needs of a complete project development cycle, thus ensuring a
consistent user experience across the whole portfolio. The STM32WB35 and STM32WB30 Value Line devices are available with up to 512 KBytes of integrated Flash memory and
up to of 96 KBytes of SRAM, with a Quad-SPI interface for connecting to external high-speed memory. They also provide a rich selection of analog peripherals, digital interfaces, and
fast I/Os, many of which are 5V tolerant. With a focus on security, the STM32WB MCUs integrate Secure firmware installation (SFI), hardware encryption for the application and
radio stacks, hardware public key authority (PKA), hardware accelerators for state-of-the-art cryptographic algorithms, and support for secure Over-The-Air (OTA) firmware updates.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Unveils Features of Multi-Application, Deterministic Automotive
Microcontrollers to Maximize Safety and Security in Next-Generation Domain/Zone Architectures
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STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has revealed further details of its innovative Stellar
automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) to show how the devices ensure reliable and deterministic execution of multiple independent real-time applications. This is one of the
toughest challenges facing manufacturers in today’s automotive sector as the complexity of new car architectures leads to the consolidation of independent applications into a
single powerful Integration MCU and typically involves choosing either determinism or virtualization. Stellar delivers both.Pioneering this new class of controllers, Stellar
Integration MCUs are designed with exceptional computing power to significantly simplify the concurrent and deterministic execution of multiple-sourced software while
guaranteeing the highest levels of safety and performance. These capabilities meet system requirements in the electrics/electronics (E/E) architecture of the next generation of
connected cars. To do this, Stellar introduces features that include a state-of-the-art processor with hardware support for virtualization, quality of service settings, the ability to
firewall peripherals, and perform resource separation at interconnect levels. These features allow independent applications, or Virtual ECUs, to coexist in the same physical
MCU by guaranteeing freedom from interference and secure compartmentalization of software functions while supporting concurrent multiple ASIL safety levels.ST has
developed this new technology with Bosch, the well-known tier-one automotive electronic module supplier, to meet future OEM integration demands.Stellar embeds multiple
Arm® Cortex®-R52 cores — some operating in lockstep and some in Split/Lock – and features a 2-level Memory Protection Unit and a low-latency Generic Interrupt
Controller. The MCU is suited to hard real-time applications up to the highest safety integrity level, ASIL-D, specified in the automotive functional-safety standard, ISO 26262.
There are also multiple powerful accelerators for secure data routing, processing, and mathematical functions, with advanced security support and extensive communication
command and control.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Simplifies Development of Cordless
Power Tools with Plug-and-Play STSPIN32 Prototype Boards
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Aiding the development of state-of-the-art cordless home and garden power tools, STMicroelectronics has introduced two new plug-and-play boards for
controlling 3-phase brushless motors powered by up to 56V Li-ion batteries. Based on ST’s highly integrated STSPIN32 motor-control Systems-in-Package, the
STEVAL-PTOOL1V1 and STEVAL-PTOOL2V1 evaluation boards fulfil key requirements of power tools including small dimensions and low standby current.
Firmware is supplied for six-step motor commutation using Hall-effect rotor-position sensing, which ensures low torque ripple and optimum power efficiency. The
STEVAL-PTOOL1V1 for equipment powered by Li-ion battery packs from two cells (7.4V) to six cells (22.2V) has a 70mm x 30mm footprint and delivers up to
15A continuous current. Standby current is less than 1µA. At the heart of the board is the STSPIN32F0B motor controller, which contains an STM32F0*
microcontroller, 3-phase half-bridge gate driver, 12V and 3.3V voltage regulators, an op-amp for current sensing and power-stage protection features such as
programmable over-current protection (OCP), cross-conduction prevention and under-voltage lockout (UVLO). The STEVAL-PTOOL1V1 power stage features
the ST Power MOSFET N-channel 60V STripFET F7 technology. The STEVAL-PTOOL2V1, for battery sizes from eight cells (29.6V) to 15 cells (55.5V), can
deliver up to 19A continuous current. It is controlled by ST’s STSPIN32F0252 motor controller, which contains a 3-phase 250V gate driver, an STM32F0*
microcontroller, and a comparator designed to offer very fast and flexible OCP. The STSPIN32F0252’s rugged design allows output pins to resist below-ground
spikes down to -120V, which enhances the reliability of power tools. Featuring on-board bus voltage sensing, the STEVAL-PTOOL2V1 board measures 77mm x
54mm. The power stage features the ST Power MOSFET N-channel, 80V, STripFET F7 technology.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Establishes World’s First “Lab-in-Fab” to Advance Adoption
of Piezoelectric MEMS in Singapore in Partnership with A*STAR and ULVAC
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STMicroelectronics a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in Micro-Electromechanical
Systems (MEMS) technology, announces a collaboration with A*STAR’s IME, a research institute in Singapore, and ULVAC, a leading Japanese manufacturing-tool
vendor, to jointly setup and operate an 8-inch (200mm) R&D line focused on Piezo MEMS technology within ST’s existing manufacturing facility in Singapore. The
first of its kind in the world, this “Lab-in-Fab” R&D line brings together three partners with leading-edge and complementary competencies in Piezo materials, Piezo
MEMS technologies, and wafer-fab tools to boost innovation and accelerate development of new materials, process technologies, and ultimately, products for industry
customers. The Lab-in-Fab consists of a new cleanroom area within ST’s Ang Mo Kio campus and will host tools and dedicated resources from the three parties, which
include MEMS R&D and process scientists and engineers. IME’s knowledge base and industrial drive in piezo-MEMS device design, process integration, and system
integration will add value to the development of the line. IME will also contribute state-of-the-art tools to help ensure a smooth product flow through to production, all
within the same location. The new R&D line will also leverage existing ST resources, benefiting from the economies of scale of ST’s wafer fabs on the same campus.
The “Lab-in-Fab” facility is forecast to be ready and operational with first wafers in Q2 2021 and volume production at the end of 2022.This collaboration enhances the
existing manufacturing-process portfolio of ST Singapore and will accelerate the adoption of Piezo MEMS actuators in promising new fields of application, including
MEMS Mirrors for Smart Glasses, AR Headsets and LIDAR systems, Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers (PMUT) for emerging medical applications,
and Piezo Heads for Commercial and industrial 3-D Printing.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Introduces High-Voltage Gate Driver
with 6kV Galvanic Isolation in Compact SO-8W Package
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STMicroelectronics’ STGAP2HS is a compact, high-voltage gate driver for applications that require up to 6kV galvanic isolation between the gate-driving channel and
the low-voltage control and interface circuitry. The 1200V device can sink and source up to 4A output current to simplify the design and enhance the reliability of mid-
and high-power convertors, power supplies, and inverters in home appliances and industrial equipment such as factory automation, fans, induction heaters, welders, and
UPSes. Fabricated using ST’s BCD6s technology, the device has dual input pins that give designers control over signal polarity and provides interlocking protection in
hardware to prevent cross conduction if the controller malfunctions. The inputs are compatible with CMOS/TTL logic down to 3.3V, offering easy interfacing with
control devices. Matched propagation delays between the low-voltage and high-voltage sections prevent cycle distortion, minimize energy losses, and allow
high-frequency operation. Common-Mode Transient Immunity (CMTI) is ±100V/ns across the full temperature range of -40°C to 125°C. The STGAP2HS is available
in two different configurations. One has separate output pins that allow independent optimization of turn-on and turn-off times using a dedicated gate resistor. The second
configuration features a single output pin and Miller-clamp function that prevents gate spikes during fast commutations in half-bridge topologies. Each configuration lets
designers use N-channel MOSFETs in both the high-side and low-side bridge circuitry and thus lower the bill of materials for external components. In addition to
over-temperature protection, the STGAP2HS integrates dedicated UVLO protection and thermal-shutdown protection on both the low-voltage section and the
high-voltage driving channel. This enhances reliability by preventing the power switches from operating in low-efficiency or dangerous conditions. Input-to-output
propagation delay of less than 75ns permits accurate pulse-width modulation (PWM) control and a standby mode helps designers reduce system power consumption.

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STMicroelectronics (Switzerland) Unveils World’s Fastest 50W Qi
Wireless-Charging IC
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STMicroelectronics a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications has introduced the world’s fastest Qi wireless
charging IC, STWLC88. Delivering as much as 50W of power, the new device enables consumers to charge smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other personal
electronic devices without cables as safely and nearly as quickly and efficiently as they could by plugging them in. ST’s state-of-the-art 50W wireless-power IC
charges smartphones two times faster than the previous-generation device. Safe, wireless delivery of high power to charge personal electronics must address a
range of challenges including efficiency, reliable communication, Foreign Object Detection (FOD), and thermal, over-voltage, and over-current protection. A
long-standing member of the Wireless Power Consortium, ST has spent years crafting solutions on top of the industry-standard Qi wireless power-transfer system
to address these challenges beyond the standard with patented hardware, cutting-edge signal processing algorithms, and proprietary ST SuperCharge (STSC)
protocol. Together these enhancements allow ST customers to utilize the complete turnkey Tx/Rx solution consisting of the STWLC88 and the STWBC2 digital
controller to achieve high power efficiently and safely, while remaining compliant with Qi specifications.The STWLC88 incorporates multiple circuits to
substantially reduce the external BoM (Bill of Materials), making it ideal for integration in a wide range of applications with restrictive PCB area requirements.
Being WPC Qi 1.2.4 EPP compliant, the STWLC88 is fully compatible with all Qi EPP certified transmitters in the market. As a result, the STWLC88 offers
state-of-the-art features that are critical for performance and safety and is ideal for medium- to high-power wireless-charging applications.

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TCL (China) Launches Soundbar with a Wireless Subwoofer Right before
Diwali
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TCL has launched TCL TS3015, a 2.1 channel home theatre soundbar, which comes with a wireless subwoofer. Understanding the consumer’s
demand for superior sound experience, the brand has strategically launched the soundbar on Amazon and Flipkart, priced at INR 8,999. Through
this launch, the brand has forayed into the audio segment and added a new product category to its existing portfolio of Smart Android TVs and Air
Conditioners. Amidst the festive season and ongoing T20 series, the brand makes a smart move to give its customers a stadium like audio feast
which complements with its hot selling QLED and UHD TVs. TCL TS3015 is designed to enhance users’listening experience by offering perfectly
tuned and dynamic audio output up to 180W. The wireless subwoofer that comes along, ensures that the soundbar offers deep bass impact and
delivers a superior cinematic experience to users while at home. It also comes equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 to enable users to stream
music wirelessly from their smartphone, laptop or any other gadget with Bluetooth in it. The process of setting up this soundbar is user-friendly
owing to the wireless subwoofer offering high placement flexibility. With its simple yet stylish design, users can easily place it next to the TV or
get it mounted to the wall. They can connect the soundbar to the TV through the HDMI port, optical, AUX line-in or through RCA connection.
Additionally, it comes with specialized sound modes suitable for listening to music or news and watching movies.

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Industry's first low-noise buck converters with integrated ferrite-bead
compensation simplify high-precision designs
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Texas Instruments (TI) introduced a new family of low-noise DC/DC switching regulators with integrated ferrite-bead compensation. The TPS62912 and
TPS62913 offer low noise of 20 µVRMS for frequencies ranging from 100 Hz to 100 kHz and ultra-low output-voltage ripple of 10 µVRMS, giving engineers the
ability to remove one or more low-dropout regulators (LDOs) from their designs, reduce power losses by up to 76% and save 36% of board space.Noise in the
power supply is a key design challenge in many high-precision test and measurement, medical, aerospace and defense, and wireless infrastructure applications. A
traditional low-noise power-supply architecture includes a DC/DC converter; a low-noise LDO such as the TPS7A52, TPS7A53 or TPS7A54; and an off-chip
filter, such as a ferrite bead. By integrating ferrite-bead compensation, the TPS62912 and TPS62913 use the ferrite bead already present in most systems as an
effective filter against high-frequency noise, reducing the power supply output voltage ripple by approximately 30 dB and simplifying the power supply design.
To learn how low-noise buck converters work, read the technical article, "Minimize noise and ripple with a low-noise buck converter."High-precision systems
require supply rails with low noise and low ripple to preserve signal accuracy and integrity. The TPS62912 and TPS62913 offer both, along with a power-supply
rejection ratio of 65 dB at up to 100 kHz. In addition, this buck converter family has an output-voltage error of less than 1%, which helps ensure tight output-voltage
accuracy. Both converters enable the use of spread-spectrum frequency modulation to further attenuate radio-frequency spurs and allow synchronization to an
external clock so engineers can easily meet their signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) targets, which are critical in applications
such as medical imaging or radar.

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TI (USA) introduces industry's first automotive GaN FET with integrated
driver, protection and active power management
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Texas Instruments (TI) expanded its high-voltage power management portfolio with the next generation of 650-V and 600-V gallium nitride (GaN)
field-effect transistors (FETs) for automotive and industrial applications. With a fast-switching, 2.2-MHz integrated gate driver, the new families
of GaN FETs help engineers deliver twice the power density, achieve 99% efficiency and reduce the size of power magnetics by 59% compared to
existing solutions. TI developed these new FETs using its proprietary GaN materials and processing capabilities on a GaN-on-silicon (Si) substrate,
providing a cost and supply-chain advantage over comparable substrate materials such as silicon carbide (SiC).Vehicle electrification is
transforming the automotive industry, and consumers are increasingly demanding vehicles that can charge faster and drive farther. As a result,
engineers are being challenged to design compact, lightweight automotive systems without compromising vehicle performance. Using TI’s new
automotive GaN FETs can help reduce the size of electric vehicle (EV) onboard chargers and DC/DC converters by as much as 50% compared to
existing Si or SiC solutions – enabling engineers to achieve extended battery range, increased system reliability and lower design cost. In industrial
designs, the new devices enable high efficiency and power density in AC/DC power-delivery applications where low losses and reduced board
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Toshiba’s (Japan) AI Offers Advice on Improving Habits Toward
Reducing Risk of Lifestyle Diseases
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Toshiba Corporation has developed AI that uses know-how gained from deep analysis of data from health checks, personal habits and health insurance claims data*1 to reduce the risk
of contracting lifestyle diseases. Used in combination with lifestyle disease risk prediction AI*2 announced by Toshiba in October 2018, the new AI makes it possible to go beyond
predicting risk to offer personalized advice on how to reduce that risk by improving lifestyle habits. Toshiba proposes to deploy the new AI by partnering with healthcare companies
to co-develop personalized services, such as diet and exercise plans, and will conduct demonstration projects toward starting a health advisory service in Japan in April 2021.AI
developed by Toshiba in October 2018 uses big data analysis technologies to predict lifestyle disease risk. This July in Japan, working with a partner company, Toshiba started to offer
services using the AI, allow clients to visualize the possibility of future illness, and to review their own health and lifestyle habits. Client feedback quickly centered on requests for
health improvement plans specific to them as individuals, with many people saying that they weren’t sure what part of their lifestyle needed improvement, or just what to do.Toshiba
has responded by focusing on weight, a widely index in the field of health guidance, and developed AI that provides advice on how to improve health and cut the risk of lifestyle
diseases (patent pending). Drawing on the analysis of data from hundreds and thousands of people, the AI suggests a weight loss target, and ways to reach the target through changed
lifestyle habits that can reduce the risk of certain diseases.Users of the combined AI system must first provide the results of their most recent health check, which the AI uses to evaluate
the risk of the onset of a lifestyle disease over the next five years. The figure is presented as a percentage. With this result in hand, the user then enters a weight reduction or risk
reduction goal, and the AI generates lifestyle improvement advice for each one. For example, the results can indicate what impact a 3-kilogram cut in body weight will have on the risk
of each disease, or how much weight needs to be lost to lower the risk of a disease by 10%. In both cases, the AI also suggests lifestyle improvements to help meet the goal. The AI
can also produce advice that includes lifestyle items that users do not want to change, thereby delivering results that respect individual lifestyle choices and values. The AI can also be
used by physicians and healthcare workers as a communication tool in interviews with patients.

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Toshiba (Japan) launches Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) System
Business
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Toshiba Corporation announced it will start providing quantum key distribution (QKD) platforms and commence deployment of a system
integration business in the fourth quarter of FY2020. In Japan, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “TDSL”) has been awarded the
contract from the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to deploy and manage the QKD systems that will be
installed at multiple locations on their network. Toshiba plans to deliver the system in the fourth quarter of FY2020 and the deployment will start
to roll out from April 2021. Outside of Japan, Toshiba Europe Ltd., in collaboration with BT Group plc., has enabled the UK’s first industrial
deployment of a quantum-secure network between two industry-leading organizations and began joint verification from September 16, 2020. In
the US, Toshiba has participated in the recent QKD demonstration by Verizon Communications Inc. in alliance with Quantum Xchange.,
announced by Verizon on September 3. From FY2021, the company will collaborate with regional business partners not only in the UK and the
US, but also in Europe and Asia, to promote the QKD system integration businesses worldwide.In order to promote the businesses, the company
introduces two types of quantum key distribution platforms. First is its innovative multiplexing platform that allows the data and the quantum keys
to be transmitted on the same fiber, eliminating the need for costly dedicated infrastructure for key distribution. The other is the platform for
long-distance applications that maximizes speed and distance of key delivery.

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General Availability of GridDB® Enterprise Edition 4.5: Features
Advanced Enterprise Functionalities
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Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (Toshiba) announced the general availability of GridDB 4.5, a purpose-built database for IoT and
Big Data workloads. The latest version features advanced enterprise functionalities. GridDB Enterprise Edition 4.5 provides better
security with enhancements in Data-in-Transit Encryption and User Authentication, as well as improvement in administration
functionalities such as the Integrated Administration Tool and Command-Line Interface. The latest edition also unifies the previous two
GridDB products. Furthermore, the server specification for one unit of license has been lowered, making it possible to start with a smaller
configuration at a lower price. As the amount of data increases, more licenses can be added in small steps to improve cost-efficiency.
Future development will continue towards the support for digital transformation and cyber physical system using IoT and Big
Data.Toshiba developed GridDB entirely in-house, drawing on its extensive expertise in diverse industry verticals. The database
combines the power of SQL and NoSQL to ensure efficient accumulation of massive volumes of time series data, and to deliver scalable
performance. It offers time series data management, petabyte-scale performance, developer-friendly API, excellent scalability and
unwavering reliability—essential characteristics of IoT and Big Data database.

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Toshiba (Japan) Launches Dual H-bridge Motor Driver IC with PWM
Control for Mobile Devices and Home Appliances
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched an H-bridge motor driver, “TC78H660FNG,” housed in a TSSOP16
package with a widely used pin-assignment. It is Toshiba’s latest addition to its line-up of drivers for brushed DC motors and stepping motors for
applications that include mobile devices and home appliances. Toshiba’s new-generation DMOS process allows TC78H660FNG to achieve a low ON
resistance of 0.48Ω at its maximum rating of 18V/2.0A,[1] and reduces heat generation compared with Toshiba’s current products. The new driver has
a regulator for driving internal circuits, and can drive a motor with a single power supply ranging from 2.5V to 16V. Its wide range of applications
include mobile devices powered by a 3.7V lithium-ion battery, 5V USB powered devices, and 12V system devices for home appliances. It also supports
a low 1.8V interface.
Features
• Single power drive, simple PWM control
• Low ON resistance reduces heat generation compared with Toshiba’s current products.
• (Ron=0.48Ω (upper + lower: typ.) @VM=12V, Ta = 25°C)
• Low current consumption (ultra-low standby current: 0.1μA or less ＠Ta=25°C)

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Toshiba (Japan) Announces Updated 4TB, 6TB and 8TB Enterprise
Capacity HDD Models
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Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) announces the Toshiba MG08-D Series HDDs, designed for a wide variety of
business-critical applications, such as email and CRM (Customer Resource Management), data analysis for business intelligence, small-medium
business servers, and data-retention and compliance archiving. Toshiba’s 7th generation air mechanical design provides better power efficiency and a
lower component count to deliver better total cost of ownership than its earlier generation models. The new series features 4TB, 6TB and 8TB models,
in both SATA and SAS interfaces. The new 4TB[1] models are available in 512e, 4Kn and 512n sector models, and the 6TB and 8TB models are
available in 512e and 4Kn sector models, assuring plug-and-play interoperability for applications using prior 4TB models.The MG08-D Series provides
many industry-standard features, including 7200rpm performance, a 3.5-inch[2] form factor, choice of SATA 6Gbit/s or 12Gbit/s SAS Interface[3], and
a 550TB a year workload[4] rating. Compared with Toshiba’s current line-up of 4-6-8TB models, the new 4TB model achieves the broadest range of
benefits from the MG08 generation of technology advances. For example, compared with the previous model, the new 4TB provides an approximately
23% better maximum sustained transfer speed of 243MiB/s and doubles the cache buffer size to 256MiB. It also improves the calculated reliability
specification from 1.4 million hours MTTF (AFR 0.63%) to 2.0 million hours MTTF (AFR 0.43%)[6], and reduces active idle power consumption to
4.07W. The 2.0 million hour MTTF is also supported for the new 6TB and 8TB MG08-D Series models.

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Xilinx (USA) and Spline.AI Develop X-Ray Classification Deep-Learning
Model and Reference Design on AWS
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Xilinx, Inc. the leader in adaptive and intelligent computing, introduced a fully functional medical X-ray classification deep-learning
model and a reference design kit, in association with Spline.AI on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The high-performance model is
deployed on the Xilinx® Zynq® UltraScale+™ MPSoC device based ZCU104 and leverages the Xilinx deep learning processor unit
(DPU), a soft-IP tensor accelerator, which is powerful enough to run a variety of neural networks, including classification and detection
of diseases. The collaboratively developed solution uses an open-source model, which runs on a Python programming platform on a
Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC device, meaning it can be adapted by researchers to suit different application specific requirements.
Medical diagnostic, clinical equipment makers and healthcare service providers can use the open-source design to rapidly develop and
deploy trained models for many clinical and radiological applications in a mobile, portable or point-of-care edge device with the option
to scale using the cloud.The solution’s artificial intelligence (AI) model is trained using Amazon SageMaker and is deployed from cloud
to edge using AWS IoT Greengrass, enabling remote machine learning (ML) model updates, geographically distributed inference, and the
ability to scale across remote networks and large geographies.

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Xilinx (USA) Introduces Breakthrough Zynq RFSoC DFE for Mass 5G
Radio Deployments
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Xilinx, Inc., introduced Zynq® RFSoC DFE, a breakthrough class of adaptive radio platforms designed to meet the evolving standards of 5G NR wireless applications.
Zynq RFSoC DFE combines hardened digital front-end (DFE) blocks and adaptable logic to build high performance, low power, and cost-effective 5G NR radio
solutions for a broad array of use cases ranging across 5G low-, mid-, and high- band spectrum. Zynq RFSoC DFE offers the best balance of technologies between the
cost economies of an ASIC using hardened blocks and the flexibility, scalability, and time-to-market benefits of a programmable and adaptive SoC.5G radio requires
solutions that not only meet bandwidth, power, and cost challenges for widespread deployment, but must also adapt to the three key 5G use cases: enhanced Mobile
Broadband, massive Machine Type Communication, and Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communication. In addition, solutions must scale for evolving 5G standards such
as OpenRAN (O-RAN) as well as new and disruptive 5G business models. Zynq RFSoC DFE integrates hardened DFE application-specific blocks for 5G NR
performance and power savings while also offering the flexibility to integrate programmable adaptive logic to enable a futureproof solution for evolving 5G 3GPP and
O-RAN radio architectures.Zynq RFSoC DFE offers 2X performance-per-watt compared to its prior generation and scales from small cell to massive MIMO macrocells.
The solution is the industry’s only direct RF platform that enables carrier aggregation/sharing, multi-mode, multi-band 400MHz instantaneous bandwidth in all FR1
bands, and emerging bands up to 7.125GHz. When used as a millimeter wave intermediate frequency transceiver, it provides up to 1,600MHz of instantaneous
bandwidth. Zynq RFSoC DFE is architected such that customers can bypass or customize the hard IP blocks. For example, customers can leverage Xilinx’s field-proven
DPD that supports existing and emerging GaN power amplifiers or insert their own unique DPD IP.

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Western Digital (USA) Expands Mobile Solutions Line in the U.S. With
Innovative Wireless Chargers
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Western Digital expanded their presence within the wireless charging category with the SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync and SanDisk
Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W. The Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync reimagines the capabilities of the traditional charger, offering peace of mind and
the experience of waking up to a fully charged and backed-up phone.1 Whether you are treating yourself to a smartphone or gifting one to a loved
one this holiday season, the Ixpand wireless chargers make the perfect accessories for a new mobile device.Helping to resolve the issue of manual
back up, the Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync simplifies the process, so you do not have to think about it. Providing local storage in capacities up to
256GB*, the Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync allows for fast wireless charging, while automatically backing up photos and videos and freeing up
valuable space on your device.1 In addition to the Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync with backup capability, SanDisk is introducing a new product for
those who need a pragmatic wireless charging solution. The SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W offers reliable and efficient charging;
consumers can simply place their phone or other Qi-compatible devices on the charger while it provides up to 15W of power for a speedy
charge.Both the Ixpand Wireless Charger Sync and Ixpand Wireless Charger 15W are compatible with AirPods Pro, iPhone 8 and up, Samsung
Galaxy S7 and up, Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and up and other Qi-compatible phones even through most cases.** Temperature control, foreign
object detection and adaptive charging help keep your phone battery safe.

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Agilent (USA) Vaya Raman Raw Material ID Verification System
Receives 2020 R&D 100 Award
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Agilent Technologies Inc.announced that the Agilent Vaya Raman raw material identity verification system has received a 2020 R&D 100 Award in the
Analytical/Test category. The worldwide competition, held by R&D World, recognizes R&D pioneers and their revolutionary contributions to science
and technology. Agilent’s award-winning product is the first handheld Raman spectrometer incorporating spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS)
technology for the quick identification of raw material through containers. It is specifically designed for use in cGMP-governed raw material
identification processes.The addition of Vaya to the spectroscopy product portfolio now provides an Agilent solution that addresses the entire raw
material ID market with a highly differentiated offering. One important distinction of the Vaya is its ability to identify raw materials through transparent
and non-transparent containers, removing the need for sampling, sampling booths, and QC lab testing. Vaya improves current testing protocols—from
low volume sampling to 100% ID testing. Flexible and future-proof, if regulators require more testing, Vaya allows manufacturers to develop
higher-throughput testing without any additional equipment. This translates into having the confidence to conduct a faster raw material identification
process that is cost-effective and efficient. Agilent’s Spectroscopy Division has a long history of products that have previously received the R&D 100
Award including, in 2015 the 5100 ICP-OES, 2014 the Cary UMA, 2013 the 8800 ICP-QQQ, 2012 the 4100 MP-AES, and in 1998 the Cary 50.
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Analog Devices’ (USA) MEMS IMU Wins Electronics Industry Award for
Automotive Product of the Year
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Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced that its ADIS16505 MEMS inertial measurement unit (IMU) has received the Electronics Industry
Award for Automotive Product of the Year. The ADIS16505 is a 6DoF IMU capable of precision measurement of all rotational and linear
motion of a platform, even under the harshest and most dynamic conditions. It is the first autonomous grade IMU available in a surface mount
package, enabling its use within any land, air, or sea vehicle which can benefit from accurate positioning information.Established in 2018, the
Electronics Industry Awards annually recognize the best people, products and business practices at the forefront of innovation. The awards
winners are determined by a 50/50 weighted decision from an industry vote and a panel of expert judges to ensure the winners are selected for
technical expertise and outstanding reputations.As vehicle navigation moves from its current assisted and semi-autonomous state toward full
autonomy, the ADIS16505 IMU is a critical enabler, as gaps in coverage from other guidance sensors can no longer be tolerated. Autonomy
is expected to drive a 10 times expansion in the vehicle navigation market over the next several years, which is only possible with high
accuracy (~1degree per hour stability), in compact and cost-effective form factors. The ADIS16505 IMU’s performance equals that of some
previous low-end Fiber Optic Inertial Systems, which are typically both 100 times larger and more expensive.
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Hikvision (China) wins CCTV Product of the Year for fifth consecutive
year in PSI Premier Awards
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Hikvision has won PSI magazine’s CCTV Product of the Year award for its PanoVu panoramic camera series in the 2020 PSI
Premier Awards. It is the fifth year running that Hikvision has won the prestigious reader-voted CCTV Product of the Year
prize. Hikvision’s PanoVu series cameras capture excellent panoramic images as well as close-up images to provide both a
full scene overview and fine zoomable detail. The panoramic images are captured by multiple sensors, rendering 180° or 360°
imaging with real-time ultra-HD resolution. The integrated design of panoramic and PTZ cameras offers fast detail
positioning over panoramic areas. DarkFighter ultra low-light technology allows PanoVu cameras to perform excellently in
poorly-lit environments, and with advanced video analysis and multiple target tracking algorithm, the PanoVu cameras also
feature a wide range of smart functions in panoramic mode, including intrusion detection, line crossing detection, and region
entrance and exiting detection. The PSI Premier Awards are run by PSI magazine and voted for by readers. The awards
recognise innovation and the highest achievers the security industry has to offer.
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Lam Research (USA) Announces 2020 Supplier Excellence Award
Recipients
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Lam Research Corp. announced that it has recognized six companies with Supplier Excellence Awards. Selected from Lam’s extensive list of preferred global suppliers, the 2020 award
recipients demonstrated an exceptional commitment to exceeding performance standards. The awards acknowledged outstanding achievement in four categories: general excellence, ramp
performance, corporate social responsibility, and rapid prototype manufacturing excellence. Award recipients were announced on Oct. 28 and 30 at the company’s 2020 virtual Supplier Day
events. With the theme of “Resiliency: Agility and Flexibility,” the event was an online gathering of Lam’s top suppliers to strengthen collaborative partnerships and discuss opportunities to
drive continuous improvements in the supply chain.
General Excellence Award
• Ferrotec Holdings Corporation
Ramp Performance Award
• Brooks Automation, Inc.
• Entegris, Inc.
• Viper Northwest, Inc.
Corporate Social Responsibility Award
• Celestica, Inc.
Rapid Prototype Manufacturing Excellence Award
• Rapid Precision Mfg., Inc.
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NRI (Japan) Ranked #11 of 100 global firms in 2020’s Annual IDC
Financial Insights Fintech Rankings
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Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. (NRI), a leading provider of consulting services and system solutions, announced that NRI has been ranked 11th in
IDC’s annual rankings of the top fintech companies. Offering a suite of solutions to global financial institutions for front-and-back-office systems, NRI
serves as a global leader in financial technology. NRI is also a leading provider in industry research, driving innovation and the development of better
financial solutions across the global marketplace. NRI has long used its deep expertise in financial services to drive digital transformation across global
markets. NRI has recently spearheaded innovation in financial technology through development of advanced AI and machine learning tools,
cloud-based services, natural language processing for financial institutions’ operations, and crypto and digital currency market analysis tools.The
Fortune 500-style ranking categorizes and evaluates the top global providers of financial technology based on calendar year revenues from financial
institutions for hardware, software and/or services.NRI is a leading global provider of system solutions and consulting services, including management
consulting, system integration, and IT management and solutions for the financial, manufacturing, retail and service industries. Clients from all layers
of these individual industries partner with NRI to tap NRI’s research expertise and innovative solutions across the organization to expand businesses,
design corporate structures and create new business strategies. NRI has more than 13,000 employees in more than 50 offices globally including New
York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia. NRI reports annual sales above $4.6 billion.
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VE-Trac Dual from ON Semiconductor (USA) Wins ASPENCORE’s
World Electronics Achievement Award
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ON Semiconductor driving energy efficient innovations, has won an Innovative Product of the Year award in the Power Management/Voltage
Converter category of the World Electronics Achievement Awards (WEAA) 2020 for its VE-Trac Dual power module, the NVG800A75L4DSC.
The WEAA, organized by ASPENCORE, honors products, companies, and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the innovation
and development of the electronics industry. A committee comprising ASPENCORE global senior industry analysts and online users from Asia,
the US, and Europe select the winners. The VE-Trac Dual family of power modules has been designed for plug-in hybrid (PHEV), full hybrid
(HEV), battery (BEV), and fuel cell (FCEV) electric vehicles (EVs). It is optimized for traction inverters and implements several innovations,
including dual-side cooling, which gives it high power density and a small footprint. A vital feature of the winning power module addresses the
challenges associated with traction inverter design, such as power dissipation, switching efficiency, and thermal performance. Its wire bond-free
structure also results in low stray inductance, enabling AQG-324 qualification while returning a long operational lifetime. Inverters play a crucial
role in the electric drivetrain, the equivalent of a fuel injection system in an internal combustion engine. They directly influence the overall
efficiency of the EV and the range achieved from a single charge. ON Semiconductor enables higher energy efficiency in a broad range of EVs via
the development of the VE-Trac Dual.
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Toshiba’s (Japan) microRNA Detection Technology Takes Minister of
Economy, Trade and Industry Award in CEATEC AWARD 2020
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MicroRNA detection technology, developed by Toshiba Corporation has won the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award in CEATEC
AWARD 2020, the prestigious awards presented at CEATEC, Japan’s premier electronics industry trade show. The company also took the Semi
Grand Prix award in the New Normal Solutions Category for the Simulated Bifurcation Machine. CEATEC AWARD recognizes highly innovative
and superior technologies, products and services exhibited at CEATEC. A panel of judges assesses entries in terms of academic and technological
perspectives as well as marketability and future potential.This compact device can make a significant contribution to medical care by improving
QOL as it can offer a quicker way to detect metastases and cancer recurrence via a blood test that puts little burden on the patient. Both the device
and electronics that comprise the technology are “Made in Japan”. Compared with RNA detection technologies developed by other companies, it
is superior in terms of speed and cost. The technology shows promise for use as an international medical package with a wide range of applications,
including the identification of diseases other than cancer. It is expected to become a valuable tool for tracking biomarkers. The aim is to have these
tests covered by health insurance and to have them included as part of the National Health Insurance basic medical examination. In addition, this
technology was highly evaluated for its potential to contribute to achieving SDG 3 – "Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all
ages".
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Toshiba (Japan) Honored with Five Accolades at GOOD DESIGN
AWARD 2020
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Toshiba Corporation has clinched five distinctions at the Japan’s Good Design Award 2020. This annual award sponsored by the Japan Institute of
Design Promotion, honors good design and quality of products. This year, the Quantum Key Distribution System, Toshiba’s latest product for
secure communication; and Spot/Zone Air Conditioner, a compact, efficient and energy-saving air conditioner, are recognized by the award,
reaffirming Toshiba’s overall commitment to improve people’s lives through safe, secure and comfortable living.This is a perfect balance of
elegant design and outstanding function. With the proliferation of quantum computing brings the danger of unauthorized decryptions, and quantum
key distribution is a preemptive measure to mitigate cyber security risks. The photon-based communications are conceptualized and represented
by a simple design of ingenuity with a clear and shaded contrast.Spot/Zone Air Conditioner is a compact and energy-efficient air conditioning
system that operates intelligently by cooling to cool the minimum required area for maximum comfort. The highly evaluated air-conditioner
detects activity and movements quickly and provides optimal controls of temperature in the required area. With this advanced spot cooling feature,
the air conditioner is more compact than conventional air conditioning systems, improving overall energy efficiency with better performance and
lower maintenance. This compact feature opens new possibilities of introducing cooling solutions in more spaces.
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Space Development Agency Selects L3harris Technologies (USA) To Develop
Defense Satellite System
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L3Harris Technologies will develop and integrate an end-to-end satellite system under a $193 million firm fixed-price contract for
the Space Development Agency. L3Harris will support the agency with technology that will protect against advanced missiles, such
as hypersonic. Total period of performance runs through 2025 and covers delivery of four space vehicles for launch within 24 months.
L3Harris will develop wide field-of-view mission payloads, various space communication and network solutions, and inter-satellite
optical links on the vehicles.L3Harris is prioritizing investments in end-to-end satellite solutions in spacecraft, payloads, ground
software and advanced algorithms. L3Harris also supports the Missile Defense Agency’s Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space
Sensor and the U.S. Space Force’s Overhead Persistent Infrared Satellite Program.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace
and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company
provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately
$18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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Baa Training Selects L3harris Technologies (USA) To Enhance Pilot Training
Device Mix
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L3Harris Technologies has been selected by BAA Training to supply eight new flight training devices (FTDs) to further support BAA
Training’s expansion program. L3Harris will install the new FTDs at BAA Training’s locations across Europe and Asia from 2021. The
agreement builds on the purchase of full flight simulators (FFS) announced in March 2020. The eight FTDs are for a combination of
A320, 737 MAX and 737 NG aircraft. All devices will be certified to European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Level 2 and
provide a realistic training environment incorporating an enclosed cockpit, visual system and aircraft specific controls. The devices will
support BAA Training with upcoming EASA regulatory changes, which allow for a better mix of training time to be recognized across
the device suite. The devices will also feature L3Harris’ latest instructor station that has been redesigned to provide an instructor centric
experience, supporting effective training from the start of each session.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense
technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced
defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual
revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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Us Army Selects L3HARRIS Technologies’ (USA) Enhanced Night Vision
Goggle Technology
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The U.S. Army has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) to enhance situational
awareness and increase soldier mobility and protection. L3Harris received an initial multi-million dollar Other Transaction Authority
(OTA) award from the US Army for the ENVG-B Program of Record, which has a total value of $442 million. L3Harris is one of two
companies to receive initial funding under this OTA. The ENVG-B delivers imagery and data from the battlefield directly to the
soldier’s eye. The system includes a new, high-resolution display and an embedded soldier wireless personal area network, rapid
target acquisition and augmented reality algorithms to interface with the Army’s Nett Warrior. The complete system will interface
with the Army’s family of weapon sights, while enhancing interoperability and data sharing.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global
aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The
company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has
approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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Bahrain Defense Forces Selects L3harris Technologies (USA) C4i Systems
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Bahrain Defense Forces has selected L3Harris Technologies to provide a C4I system as part of the country’s effort to implement enhanced
battlefield management and integrate ISR solutions across its ground, air and naval forces. The L3Harris C4I system will provide the Bahrain
Defense Forces with initial operational capabilities (IOC) and will integrate its Falcon III® radios, delivering network-centric
communications for superior command and control. The Falcon III® family of radios have been proven in the field and trusted by more than
700,000 warfighters worldwide.L3Harris C4I systems offer military customers a cutting-edge, continuous common operating picture for
situational awareness, fast reaction and battlefield management. Through a combination of sophisticated technology and high-value systems
integration services, users can effectively track hostile and blue forces, develop and execute tactical operations and integrate personnel,
intelligence, local weather, planning and other data into battlefield operations.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense
technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense
and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and
48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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US Special Operations Command Awards L3harris Technologies (USA) $82
Million Order For New Falcon® Iv Multi-Channel Manpack Radios
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U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has awarded L3Harris Technologies an initial $82 million full-rate production order for its new Falcon IV®
AN/PRC-167 multi-channel manpack radio that will provide Special Operations Forces (SOF) with advanced communications capabilities. The order is part of a $255
million IDIQ contract awarded by USSOCOM under the Next Generation Tactical Communications (NGTC) program to deliver multi-channel manpack radios. Prior to
the award of the NGTC multi-channel manpack contract, USSOCOM also awarded the company an IDIQ contract for Falcon IV® AN/PRC-163 multi-channel handheld
radios. These multi-channel manpack and handheld radios are key elements of USSOCOM’s next generation tactical communications. They provide complete DoD and
coalition interoperability with the disruptive technology needed to enable mission success against current and future threats. The AN/PRC-167 harnesses the power of
multiple tactical devices converged into a single manpack radio. This compact, lightweight manpack delivers USSOCOM’s tactical mission network and ensures
interoperable connectivity with partner forces. The AN/PRC-167 is engineered to meet multi-domain challenges of dismounted, vehicular, maritime, and airborne
missions. It simultaneously runs a broad portfolio of line of sight, networking, SATCOM and resilient waveforms on each of the two 30-2600 MHz primary channels.
Multiple robust mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) waveforms empower Hyper Enabled Operators with information and data analytics at the tactical edge. The
software-defined manpack supports fast, in-field software updates to add resilient waveforms and new capabilities. The L3Harris Mission Module port allows
plug-and-play add-on modules to function as a simultaneous third channel. These three channels can operate independently or be crossbanded to exchange voice and data
between different radio networks. The initial mission module includes a Full Motion Video ISR receiver, and subsequent modules will add other emerging technologies.
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L3harris Technologies (USA) Awarded Contract For Three Canadian
Special Mission Aircraft
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L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a firm-fixed price contract to missionize three new King Air 350ER aircraft for the Canadian manned
airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (CMAISR) project. The aircraft will be delivered to the Canadian Department of National
Defence (DND) as a Foreign Military Sale managed by the U.S. Army, Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, Fixed Wing Project Office. The
CMAISR project will provide the DND with a rapidly deployable, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for its
deployed operations, ensuring an innovative, flexible and interoperable force. The aircraft will feature a suite of L3Harris systems, including
full-motion video sensors, a mission management system and communication datalinks. The capability upgrades offer increased threat indications
and warning, as well as high-accuracy target detection and location.Modification will include sensors integration, secure communications and
navigation systems, as well as pilot, operator and maintenance training. L3Harris will complete the modifications at its facility in Greenville,
Texas, supported by the company’s facility in Mirabel (Quebec), Canada.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense
technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and
commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000
employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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Us Marine Corps Awards L3harris Technologies (USA) $88 Million Idiq
Contract With Initial Delivery Order For Panther Satellite Terminals
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The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded L3Harris Technologies a five-year, $88 million ceiling, single-award IDIQ contract — with an initial
delivery order of $21 million — for a small, lightweight satellite terminal that delivers extremely reliable high-bandwidth voice, video
and data. L3Harris will provide its Panther II Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) as part of the Marine Corps Wideband
Satellite-Expeditionary (MCWS-X) program. The MCWS-X terminal consists of the 96cm Panther II VSAT in a tri-band configuration
with multiple modular modems and power options. A custom backpack is provided that allows any combination of band and modem to
be carried in a lightweight single mission configuration.The modular design of the Panther II allows the system to quickly adapt to
varying missions. The operator can easily change modems, RF band, aperture size and acquisition method. To enable access to global
service, the system is certified on a wide range of commercial and government satellite networks.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global
aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company
provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18
billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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L3harris Technologies (USA) Receives First Delivery Order For The Us
Army’s Next Generation Rifle-Mounted Aiming Laser
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L3Harris Technologies has received the first order on its multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army for the Small
Tactical Optical Rifle-Mounted Micro Laser Rangefinder 2 (STORM 2). L3Harris will deliver more than 1,100 combat-ready
systems to the Army. This is the first production delivery order associated with the $215 million STORM 2 contract the
company announced in 2019. The company’s STORM 2 is the next advancement in rifle-mounted, multifunction laser
systems that provide soldiers with heightened performance and enhanced visibility at extended range during field maneuvers,
surveillance and engagement, while remaining undetected during dismounted and vehicle-mounted missions.L3Harris
Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet
customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land,
sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with
customers in more than 100 countries.
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LONGi (China) supplies 7,236 modules for the Lambertville Solar Project
in New Jersey, USA
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LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has supplied 7,236 modules for the Lambertville Solar Project in West Amwell Township,
New Jersey. The project is expected to produce 2.25 megawatts (MW) AC of electricity to power a portion of Texas Eastern’s Lambertville
Compressor Station and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 58,500 metric tons.Compressor stations keep natural gas pipelines operating
efficiently and are significant consumers of energy. To ensure optimal flow through the interstate pipeline system, natural gas must be periodically
compressed and pushed through the pipeline. Over extended distances, friction and elevation differences reduce the pressure within the pipeline
and slow the flow of gas. There are hundreds of compressor stations across North America, placed roughly 50 to 70 miles apart along the
transmission pipeline system, which give the natural gas a needed “boost”, helping it get from one point to the next along the pipeline system. The
Lambertville Compressor Station operates using both natural gas powered turbines and Electric Motor Drive (EMD) compressor units. The
Lambertville Solar Project will help power the station with renewable electricity. Additionally, a number of Enbridge facilities along the Texas
Eastern infrastructure are being considered for possible solar self-power projects similar to Lambertville.The Lambertville Solar Project is
estimated to produce about $11 million in combined savings for its customers over the course of its 25-year life by partially driving down the cost
of electricity for station operations, with 45 construction jobs being supported.
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LONGi (China) supplies 73 MW of high-efficiency modules for the Largest
Solar Sharing Project in Bangladesh
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LONGi, the world leading solar technology company, has supplied 73 MW of bifacial double-glass modules for a solar sharing project
developed by the YongFu Group in Mymensingh, a major financial center and the 4th largest city located on Bangladesh’s Brahmaputra
River. Solar sharing is a land sharing system between agriculture and electricity generation, which aims to generate electricity on
farmland, using solar panels mounted on a raised framework, with crops growing underneath.The biggest utility-scale PV system in
Bangladesh, the Mymensingh Project went live in September. Despite the backdrop of COVID-19 causing the cancellation of overseas
events and restricting business trips and face to face meetings, LONGi was still able to deliver its modules and technical support to make
sure that construction could be completed on time, saving time & cost for all parties involved. The Project uses LONGi Hi-MO 4
modules, which themselves help drive down installation as well as BOS costs.LONGi, headquartered in Xi’an, China, focuses on
manufacturing PV products and providing solar power technology solutions. Its product offerings range from wafers, cells, modules and
PV solar power equipment to solar power systems. The LONGi Group has evolved into a global company with assets of approximately
US$8.38 billion and more than US$4.65 billion in annual revenues in 2019.
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LONGi (China) supplies 101 MW bifacial modules for an ultra-large power
plant in Chile
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World leading solar technology company LONGi announced that it has delivered 101MW reliable and high-efficient bifacial modules to
an ultra-large power plant in Chile. The 101 MW photovoltaic (PV) project, located at a high altitude in the region of Antofagasta, was
developed by Global Power Generation (GPG), a subsidiary of Spain’s Naturgy Energy Group SA.With 234696 pieces of LONGi bifacial
modules, and 2829 units of SF7 bifacial trackers from Soltec Renewable Energies, the 101 MW PV power plant will be operating in
November 2020. To date, LONGi has manufactured all the modules in the overall contract and delivered them to the project developer
GPG.Founded on January 28, 1843 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, Naturgy Energy Group is the largest integrated gas and
electricity company in Spain and Latin America. As a super-national enterprise, it has nearly 19 million supply sites in more than 20
countries.LONGi leads the solar PV industry to new heights with product innovations and optimized power-cost ratio via its breakthrough
monocrystalline technologies. LONGi supplies more than 30GW of high-efficiency solar wafers and modules worldwide each year, about
a quarter of global market demand. With innovation and sustainable development two of its core values, the company is recognized as the
world’s most valuable solar technology company with the highest market value.
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LONGi (China) supplies 69,000 pcs of bifacial modules to the 25.3MW
Innisfail Solar project in Canada
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LONGi, world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, China, announced that the company has supplied 25.5MW, including spares,
of its reliable and high-quality bifacial modules to the Innisfail Solar project in Red Deer County, Alberta, Canada. The project was delivered in two
phases across 2019 and 2020.GP Joule PV Canada Corp, one of the North American EPC subsidiaries of the vertically-integrated and diversified
Renewable Energy player GP Joule GmbH headquartered near Hamburg, Germany, secured the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract.
The 25.3MW Innisfail Solar project was developed and is owned by British Columbia-based renewable energy investor and operator, Elemental Energy
Inc.The Innisfail Solar project deployed 69,000 pcs of LONGi bifacial modules and was engineered and designed to optimize a merchant solar scenario
over the next 35 years in the western Canadian Province of Alberta, which targets to procure 5 GW of renewable generation to meet its goal of 30%
clean energy by 2030. LONGi’s team delivered the modules on time in two phases over the winter, and all stakeholders recognize and value LONGi’s
cooperation and support in the process.LONGi leads the solar PV industry to new heights with product innovations and optimized power-cost ratio with
breakthrough monocrystalline technologies. LONGi supplies more than 30GW of high-efficiency solar wafers and modules worldwide yearly, about a
quarter of global market demand. LONGi is recognized as the world’s most valuable solar technology company with the highest market value.
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NEC Corporation India awarded Saharanpur Smart City Project
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NEC Corporation India a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, announced that it has been selected by Saharanpur Smart City Limited (SSCL)
as the master system integrator for implementation of the Integrated Command and Control Centre & Smart Components in Saharanpur City, Uttar
Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed by September 2021, with NEC India also contracted to manage the operation and maintenance of the
systems for a period of five years. As one of the most prominent cities in Uttar Pradesh, Saharanpur was identified from the 100 Smart Cities in India
by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs as a part of its Smart Cities Mission. A first for NEC India in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the scope of the
project comprises of design, supply, installation, commissioning, testing and operations and management of pan city smart solutions. This also includes
the setting up of an Integrated Command and Control Centre Integrated Traffic Management System, Environmental Sensors, E-Governance Kiosks,
City GIS platforms, and more at locations designated by the Saharanpur Municipal Corporation (SMC).NEC will also provide a City Mobile
Application, SAHART, which will help the authorities deliver services, address public concerns and solicit resident feedback in order to aid the
operations of the Smart City project. NEC has already deployed their delivery team and formally initiated the project execution works in the city. A
leading master system integrator in the Smart City space, NEC India has successfully implemented large and complex ICT projects in cities like
Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune, Hubballi-Dharwad, Kalyan Dombivali and Gurugram.
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Nokia Utilizes Qualcomm® (USA) 5G RAN Platform to Enhance 5G Smart
Node Portfolio
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Nokia announced its market-leading Smart Node portfolio of All-in-One base stations for 5G indoor use will be powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ unique chipsets. The
product, which leverages the industry leading Qualcomm 5G RAN platform for small cells, is designed to deliver ubiquitous indoor 5G coverage for residential and enterprise
networks. The new 5G Smart Node complements Nokia’s portfolio of 5G Small Cells such as the AirScale Micro Remote Radio Head and AirScale Indoor Radio, which are
commercially deployed by many operator networks globally to boost 5G capacity and coverage. It is expected to be available from Q1 2021. Nokia is working with Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc. to bring one-of-a-kind 5G RAN technology into Nokia’s Smart Node portfolio, delivering 5G in a compact, cost-effective plug-and-play package for smaller
indoor network use-cases. Nokia’s use of Qualcomm Technologies’innovations will enable 5G deployment at a significantly lower price point and smaller form factor, lowering
the barriers to entry into the 5G-powered world. The working relationship underscores Nokia’s commitment to selecting best-in-class partners for the delivery of unmatched
solutions within the industry’s only end-to-end 5G portfolio. Nokia 5G Smart Node, based on the Qualcomm 5G RAN platform, is a low-power, flexible mount product that
enables operators to address 5G network densification and indoor coverage requirements. Easy and quick to install, 5G Smart Nodes are a cost-effective way to extend the
availability of 5G across multiple locations and provide a compelling option for in-home, small office and enterprise coverage. With 80 percent of mobile sessions initiated
indoors, home and small businesses remain a hub of mobile device use, making high-quality indoor 5G coverage a necessity. Many 5G frequency bands, especially those with
wider bandwidths, cannot penetrate buildings due to propagation losses; this makes 5G Smart Nodes a great option for home and small office coverage. Where total cost of
ownership (TCO) is a key factor, 5G Smart Nodes deliver reliable voice, data and services over 5G with minimal overheads and do not require any specialist in-house expertise
for installation.
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Toshiba(Japan) to accelerate development of pure hydrogen fuel cell
module for vessels and railroad vehicles
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Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS) announced that it has signed an agreement with New Energy and Industrial Technology
Development Organization (NEDO) on commissioned business for a multi-utility pure hydrogen fuel cell module for large modes of transport as a part of
technology R&D programs for widespread implementation of fuel cells. The project will develop a compact, lightweight and high-power 200kW class standard
module*1 of pure hydrogen fuel cells, “H2RexTM-Mov”, for use by vessels, railroad vehicles, construction machinery and other large modes of transport, to be
completed by the end of fiscal 2024. As environmental awareness grows, there are increasing needs for pure hydrogen fuel cell systems that generate electric power
which does not take out a contaminant and CO2 emissions. Pure hydrogen fuel cell systems developed for large modes of transport such as vessels, railroad
vehicles and construction machinery require greater durability than those for cars and buses, which are already being developed and commercialized. Toshiba ESS
is employing technologies from its stationary pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation systems to develop a high-power pure hydrogen fuel cell module for large
modes of transport which offers greater durability and is more compact. The module is also being designed for better response, consideration for environmental
effects such as vibration, and for safety according to safety codes and standards. Toshiba ESS has already been developing pure hydrogen fuel cell systems for large
modes of transport, including a 30kW mobile pure hydrogen fuel cell system developed and supplied for field verification testing in 2019, and began work on a
demonstration for the commercialization of vessels equipped with high-power fuel cells in September 2020. Toshiba ESS will supply the hydrogen fuel cell module
from this NEDO project for the fuel cell demonstration vessel.
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Agilent (USA) Announces Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate with GI Innovation
for Biomarker Profiling in Phase 1/2 Study of Cancer Immunotherapy GI-101
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Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GI Innovation (GII), a Korean clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company. The MOU establishes a framework in which the two companies will enter into a strategic partnership to explore
potential genomic biomarkers of the tumor microenvironment in an early-phase trial of the investigational compound GI-101.The aim is to conduct
genomic profiling using tumor tissue samples in GI-101-P101, an open-label, dose-escalation, and expansion phase 1/2 clinical study to evaluate
the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic activity of GI-101 as a single agent, and in combination with KEYTRUDA®
(pembrolizumab), LENVIMA® (lenvatinib), or local radiotherapy in 400 patients with advanced solid tumors. The study is being led by GI
Innovation and run in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada.This partnership with GI Innovation will
help establish Agilent as a trusted clinical partner in Korea and promote NGS-based comprehensive biomarker profiling early on in clinical
trials.The Agilent NGS panel tumor profiling assay that will be used enables genomic profiling of more than 500 cancer-related genes in a single
assay with measurement of tumor mutational burden (TMB) including microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H), as well as variants characterization
in tumor suppressor genes and genes involved in homologous recombinant repair (HRR), important emerging biomarkers in immuno-oncology.
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Agilent (USA) Collaborates with SGS to Release New US EPA Method for the
Analysis of Dioxins Using GC/TQ
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Agilent Technologies Inc. announced a collaboration with SGS has resulted in a new GC/TQ method, the SGS AXYS Method 16130,
approved by the US EPA as an alternative method for the future regulation and detection of dioxins. Dioxins are a group of chemical
compounds that are considered persistent environmental pollutants and subsequently find their way into the food chain. These
chemicals are listed as persistent organic pollutants under the United Nations Stockholm Convention and are therefore regulated
globally, meaning that accurate, reliable testing methods for dioxins are essential. The previous US EPA dioxin testing method, EPA
1613B, required the use of magnetic sector instruments. These aging platforms are both difficult and expensive to use and maintain
and therefore suffer from decreasing vendor and instrument availability.This new technology is already widely used in contract
testing labs and is less expensive to purchase, operate, and maintain, increasing the number of laboratories able to perform this
testing.The newly approved Agilent SGS AXYS Method 16130 is set to become a key testing solution for environmental laboratories
testing regulated contaminants. This new method will greatly reduce exposure to dioxins found in soil, agricultural land, and water.
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TOKAI RIKA and Alps Alpine (Japan) Enter into Basic Agreement on Joint
Product Development in the HMI Domain
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TOKAI RIKA Co., Ltd. and Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. on October 19 entered into a basic agreement on collaboration involving joint product
development within the human-machine interface (HMI) domain with objectives to enhance product competitiveness and strengthen
development capabilities. A once-in-a-century major transformation is underway in the automotive industry as momentum grows for CASE
– connected cars, autonomous driving, sharing and services, and electric vehicles – and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) trends. At the same time,
automobiles are evolving from simply being a mode of transport into being a tool influential in shaping mobility lifestyles. Besides driving
control, car cabins now need to be comfortable, reliable mobility spaces enjoyed by all occupants while on the move. The world of automotive
electronics also demands solutions that step beyond traditional boundaries, such as to deliver a seamless connected experience from prior to
departure to after arrival at the destination. TOKAI RIKA and Alps Alpine will respond to these needs by teaming up primarily to engage in
joint development activities focused on next-generation HMI-related products, drawing on the technologies and product strengths of each
party. The aims are to heighten development efficiency and enhance value for the customer. Under the agreement, the companies will work to
create new value by combining their respective expertise in facilitating the link between people and vehicles.
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Amadeus (Spain) and Adobe empower airlines to deliver exceptional digital
experiences
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Adobe Experience Manager will now be integrated with Amadeus’ Digital Experience Suite so airlines can deliver cutting edge, relevant
and frictionless experiences on the fly As travelers tentatively begin booking flights again, airlines can’t afford to miss a single
opportunity to get back on track to growth. Now, more than ever, airlines need to differentiate, optimize and ramp up their digital presence
to deliver travelers a relevant offer in a frictionless way. The ability to rapidly shift retail strategies and create dynamic promotions will
be essential for airlines to adapt to changing market demand. That’s why Amadeus is integrating Adobe Experience Manager—the
leading content and asset management system—with the Amadeus Digital Experience Suite (DES). The Amadeus DES is an open and
flexible platform where airlines can connect, develop and share technology with Amadeus and third-party providers. Airline leaders will
now be able to create and tailor a unique digital experience for their customers across web and mobile quickly and easily, in just a few
clicks. This is possible as Adobe’s content and asset management system is now integrated with the Amadeus platform. This agreement
builds Amadeus and Adobe’s partnership further, which started in 2018 with the integration of Amadeus solutions in the Adobe
Experience Cloud. In addition, last year, Amadeus was named Adobe Exchange partner of the year.
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Amadeus (Spain) partners with Setoo to offer personalized insurance to
travellers
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Setoo’s AI-powered solution integration will allow travel agents using the Amadeus Travel Platform to provide travelers with the most relevant protection. Travelers can
sometimes face disruptions such as lost baggage, flight delays, car rental hiccups and bad weather. To help travelers more effectively manage these scenarios, Amadeus and
Setoo, the award-winning insurance-as-a-service platform, have partnered to offer personalized insurance products to travelers starting in nine markets (France, Spain, Italy,
UK, Germany, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Belgium and Austria). Travel agents using the Amadeus Travel Platform will be able to request custom built insurance to protect their
customers from disruptions that may arise throughout their trip. On top of traditional products such as medical protection or luggage loss, Setoo’s solution provides travelers
with a unique offering of parametric insurance products such as rainy day or stormy weather forecast, ski guarantee, flight delays and others. Parametric insurance is a type of
insurance product in which coverage is triggered by a predefined index or metric. With these parametric products, Setoo works with and monitors various external data sources
in order to understand if an insurance product needs to be activated. If so, Setoo will directly contact travelers via SMS informing them they are eligible for compensation and
will deposit the funds back onto their credit card. This process avoids the need for consumers to go through the often-cumbersome process of submitting a claim. Travel agents
working with Amadeus can access Setoo insurance products through a single user interface, making it simple and easy to include in any booking. As the traveler can also select
the right insurance that works for them, agents benefit from offering a more personalized shopping experience. For instance, if travel agents know that a traveler is visiting a
destination during rainy season, they can offer multiple weather protection insurance options. Furthermore, travel agents will be able to provide valuable input on the needs of
their customers and Amadeus can quickly roll out to the market new types of insurance based on this feedback, using Setoo’s expertise.
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Hilton and Amadeus (Spain) renew and expand exclusive Business
Intelligence partnership
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Amadeus’ Demand360®, Rate360®, Agency360® continues to provide Hilton with forward-looking data to advance hotelier decision making, optimize channel
mix and strengthen Revenue Per Available Room and adds GDS Advertising endorsement In challenging times for the hotel industry, having access to quality,
forward-looking data is paramount. Hilton and Amadeus announce an extension of their Business Intelligence partnership for Demand360, Rate360, and
Agency360. These solutions provide the most comprehensive, forward-looking market data in the hospitality industry, allowing hoteliers to advance their decision
making, optimize channel mix, and strengthen revenue per available room (RevPAR). As part of the deal, Demand360 which provides one year of forward-looking
occupancy data for more than 30,000 hotels worldwide, will also be the exclusive provider of forward-looking data integrated into Hilton’s Revenue Management
System (GRO). With this integration, Demand360 data provides GRO’s analytics with improved visibility of booking activity that would otherwise not be
accessible to the system. The result seen by the Hilton properties that recently completed the pilot integration is refined decision-making, enabling revenue
improvement. In addition to the business intelligence solutions, Hilton will also be encouraging hotels within their portfolio to adopt Amadeus’ GDS Advertising
services. GDS advertising is a proven tool to help hoteliers attract high-value GDS bookings and target travel agents at the point of sale across all four of the
industry-leading global distribution systems. Hilton will continue to recommend Demand360, Rate360, Agency360 for use in its properties and work with
Amadeus to increase adoption across the organization’s brand portfolio, which includes more than 6,200 hotels across 118 countries and territories.
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Amadeus (Spain) and Deutsche Bahn enhance sales in train stations
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Amadeus’ innovation makes it possible for travelers to book their rail journey across multiple international rail inventories and distribution systems
directly at railway stations. Railways in Europe are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport for international journeys, especially as we
continue to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 travel restrictions. Railway companies are proactively embracing new safety requirements and covering
more international routes to bounce back. As they look to encourage more travelers with attractive offers and regain trust, booking cross-European train
travel must become seamless, both for the traveler and the rail companies. Deutsche Bahn and Amadeus announce an extended partnership which
enables travelers to book their journeys across multiple countries and operators including offers from different distribution systems and inventories
directly at the train station. In 2017, Deutsche Bahn partnered with Amadeus to develop a new booking engine. It enables passengers to book rail
journeys across Europe online, in one place, and have full visibility of the different offers and their conditions throughout the purchasing process. This
solution was first integrated with Deutsche Bahn’s website, and now, thanks to the latest agreement, is available for use in Deutsche Bahn Travel Centers
inside railway stations. This booking tool is integrated via a link in the current sales platform used by Deutsche Bahn sales agents every day which
means there is no additional login process required for agents. Also, the solution accepts all forms of payments supported by Deutsche Bahn Travel
Centers, further streamlining the booking process.
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Analog Devices (USA) and Maxim Integrated Shareholders Approve
Combination
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Analog Devices, Inc.and Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. announced that, at their respective special meetings of shareholders
held, ADI and Maxim shareholders voted to approve their respective proposals relating to the pending combination of ADI
and Maxim. The combination will strengthen ADI as an analog semiconductor leader with increased breadth and scale across
multiple attractive end markets.As previously announced, the waiting period applicable to the consummation of the
transaction under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act has expired. The completion of the transaction remains
subject to the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, including receipt of certain non-U.S. regulatory approvals.
The companies continue to expect that the transaction will be completed in the summer of 2021.Analog Devices is a leading
global high-performance analog technology company dedicated to solving the toughest engineering challenges. We enable
our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital with unmatched technologies
that sense, measure, power, connect and interpret.
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NEC and Analog Devices (USA) Collaborate to Provide 5G O-RAN Massive
MIMO Radio for Rakuten Mobile
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NEC Corporation and Analog Devices, Inc. announced that they have teamed up to design a 5G Network Massive MIMO Antenna Radio
Unit for Rakuten Mobile. The radio unit adopts ADI’s fourth-generation wideband RF transceiver solution to achieve high precision
Massive MIMO and possesses a 5G open vRAN (virtual RAN) interface corresponding to Rakuten Mobile’s end-to-end fully virtualized
cloud-native mobile network. It delivers large capacity transmission with high efficiency by using 3.7GHz frequency Massive MIMO*1
and digital beamforming technology.*2 The cloud-native virtual network heralds a major shift in how communications providers can
offer high-speed internet access worldwide, at significantly lower costs, made possible without the maintenance, upkeep, repair and labor
costs associated with the physical infrastructure that hinders conventional networks. NEC has already started shipping the 5G Network
Massive MIMO Antenna Radio Unit to Rakuten Mobile.ADI’s fourth-generation wideband RF transceiver integrates quad channel
transmitters, receivers and Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) in a single chip. The radio is fully software reconfigurable and covers all
sub-6GHz 5G frequency bands, simplifying radio designs.NEC’s 5G equipment utilizes highly accurate digital beamforming for efficient
high-capacity transmission. The system also features seamless installation, achieved through circuit integration.
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Arrow Electronics (USA) Signs EMEA Distribution Agreement With Oracle
Communications
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Global technology provider Arrow Electronics, a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) has announced it has signed
an EMEA-wide distribution agreement with Oracle Communications. Adding to Arrow’s existing Oracle portfolio, Oracle
Communications is a leading provider of integrated communications and cloud solutions that help service providers and
enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journey. This agreement encompasses key Oracle technologies,
including the market-leading Session Border Controller (formerly Acme Packet), SD-WAN (formerly Talari Networks)
and cloud-based network monitoring and management solutions. It creates significant opportunities for the IT channel to
scale and secure unified communications and WAN environments, incorporating the world’s leading technology vendors’
solutions. The technologies enable enterprise customers to move to the cloud and cloud communications platforms at a
time when collaborative technologies such as video conferencing have become business critical.
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AIA joins hands with the National Institutes of Health's innovative intelligent
care system to protect the elderly in all directions
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In recent years, the global trend of aging society, driving the wisdom of care business opportunities to accelerate the amplification. AIA Photoelectric is committed to the
largehealthindustry, for the first time in cooperation with the National Institutes of Health to participate in the "Taipei International Care Technology Application
Exhibition 2020", with the cloud ERP system as the core, to create a series of smart care programs, and for residential institutions leading the publication of "AIA Health
Care System Platform", hoping to contribute to the process towards an aging society.The "AIA Care System Platform" is jointly developed by AIA and the National
Institutes of Health, which can automatically set up a care plan, digitize all kinds of professional work forms and processes, and serialize the National Health Institute's
"Happy Long-Light Resource Cloud Platform" to record information on all stages of the elderly, making big data analysis possible and truly achieving a continuous care
system. Subscription models with SaaS architecture can also lower the import threshold for digital transformation of institutional systems.In recent years, AIA Health
has actively invested in the cross-strait silver hair market, including leading the introduction of the wisdom long-light system into Taiwan's index-based dual-link health
care center, as well as Chinese mainland China Railway Group's construction of the "Continuous Care Retirement Community (CCRC)" and Ping An Insurance's pension
group, this time in cooperation with the National Health Institute to give birth to the "Youda Yukang institutional care system platform", so that the strength of soft and
hard integration to a higher level. Looking to the future, Changzhao industry to brand, chain and capitalization, intelligent management demand is bound to grow rapidly,
AIA will continue to work closely with the industry upstream and downstream to promote the continuous evolution of intelligent care programs.
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Fujifilm (Japan) Partners with Chinese Pharmaceutical Company Carelink in
Deploying Anti-influenza Drug Avigan® Tablets in China
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FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. (President: Junji Okada) has announced that the company has partnered with Chinese pharmaceutical company Carelink
Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “Carelink”) in deploying anti-influenza drug Avigan® Tablets (generic name: favipiravir, “Avigan”) in China. Going forward,
through a future application and approval of Avigan for imported drug registration, to be submitted by Carelink, FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical aims to introduce Avigan
to the Chinese market.Carelink is a pharmaceutical company that is actively engaged in developing new drugs by making use of their staff that have ample global
experiences in Japan, Asia, Europe and the U.S., as well as extensive clinical development expertise and track records, with the aim of broadly supplying high-quality
pharmaceuticals not only in China but to the entire world. At present, Carelink has expanded its area of development to infectious diseases as well as lifestyle diseases,
and is working to develop antiviral drugs. In addition, with pharmaceuticals that have already been approved in Europe and the U.S., the company collaborates with
partner corporations both inside and outside China to promote clinical drug development and submit applications for their approval as imported drugs.FUJIFILM Toyama
Chemical has partnered with Carelink towards the deployment of Avigan in China, and signed a memorandum to grant Carelink the exclusive right to submit an
application for imported drug approval. Going forward, Carelink plans to make use of Avigan's nonclinical and clinical data that FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical has
accumulated so far (Targets: Influenza and novel coronavirus infections), and work to submit an application to obtain imported drug approval in China.Furthermore, to
expand therapeutic options using Avigan, FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical will develop an injectable form of Avigan jointly with Carelink.
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Lenovo (Hong Kong) Yoga and Intel Evo Announce Fan-Powered Experience
with Jonas Brothers for Immersive Virtual Concert
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Lenovo’s Yoga® brand and Intel® Evo™ platform announced a partnership, For All Creators, with the Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum artists Jonas
Brothers for an immersive program that enlists the creative imagination of fans and concludes with an interactive performance on December 3, 2020. The initiative,
created with Universal Music Group & Brands (UMGB), the brands partnership division of Universal Music Group, will give Jonas Brothers fans in North America
a virtual front row seat during this at-home concert that will give the audience control over the show’s visuals through real-time interactions.The concert will
leverage the latest in music entertainment technology and the creativity to bring this extraordinary spectacle to life. Fans can vote on the setlist via live comments
during the performance, along with custom hashtags that trigger real visual effects on screen. Throughout the concert, viewers will further personalize their
experience by selecting their favorite camera angles and unlocking a digital memento to share across their social media platforms.Prior to the virtual concert,
Lenovo and Intel® Evo™ platform are calling all creators to submit custom artwork for a chance to have their designs featured on the official concert poster,
limited-edition merchandise, or concert visuals. Launching on October 13, 2020 and running until November 6, 2020 all creators can submit their designs for the
various visuals on a custom microsite created for the campaign – LenovoYogaCreatorsContest.com. Each fan will have the opportunity to submit up to three entries
– one per creative category. The winning merchandise pieces will be available for fans to purchase for a limited time before and during the concert, with all profits
donated to Feeding America, the band’s preferred charity. Visit LenovoYogaCreatorsContest.com for full Official Rules and Entry Guidelines.
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Lenovo (Hong Kong) and Amazon Music Spread the Joy of ‘Unlimited’
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Lenovo™ has teamed up with Amazon Music to offer existing and new Lenovo consumer PC and tablet users three months of
Amazon Music Unlimited, the streaming service’s premium streaming tier.1 Through this exclusive trial offer, Lenovo customers
who subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited will have access to more than 60 million songs, thousands of playlists and stations,
and a wide selection of podcasts, all ad-free.The three-month offer is currently available to users in numerous global markets2 via
Lenovo.com and Lenovo Vantage, the on-device application that makes it simpler for Lenovo users to run updates and discover
ways to personalize their devices. Starting in November 2020, the offer will also be presented to customers on new devices
through the Lenovo Welcome device setup.Those who sign up will gain access to all the features within Amazon Music
Unlimited, including offline listening, synchronized lyrics, unlimited skips, and more. After the promotional trial, the
subscription will automatically continue at the monthly price of $9.99 USD ($7.99 USD for Prime members)3 plus applicable tax
until canceled by the customer.
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Lenovo™ (Hong Kong) ThinkSmart™ Collaboration Solutions for Zoom
Empower a Distributed Workforce
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Lenovo announced in cooperation with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. that ThinkSmart Hub and ThinkSmart View will be offered with
Zoom Rooms1 and Zoom for Home1 respectively. The new Hub announced last month offers smarter collaboration for conference rooms of
all sizes with richer audio featuring full duplex speakers and four omnidirectional microphones integrated into a sleeker all-in-one compute
device. Built on the Zoom Rooms platform, the Hub lets participants communicate via video2 or voice and content can be easily shared in real
time. ThinkSmart View is a dedicated personal business collaboration device announced in January this year and is designed to enhance a
home office setup. View is now available with Zoom for Home to help unlock individual productivity by enhancing the Zoom experience in
a purpose-built solution. Always ready to start ad-hoc or scheduled video meetings, View can sync with a user’s calendar and status, share
content and includes a whiteboard function for live annotations.Video collaboration has seen exponential increases in user demand with
Zoom’s daily meeting participants reaching an all-time high of 300 million by April 20203. An increasingly distributed workforce will only
see demand increase as remote workers require more efficient home office unified communications devices and companies accelerate digital
transformation strategies providing more intuitive and efficient meeting room tools that are easier to setup and manage.
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LG Display (South Korea) and The Walt Disney Studios’ StudioLAB Team Up
To Develop Unmatched Viewing Experiences Through OLED Technology
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LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced a three-year innovation partnership with The Walt Disney Studios’ StudioLAB,
combining cutting-edge OLED display technology with the Studios’ world-class content to create exceptional viewing experiences. Among StudioLAB’s
Innovation Partners, LG Display is the first focused on the development of professional and consumer displays. Through this partnership, LG Display will provide
StudioLAB access to the latest advancements in OLED technology. Together, they will work on a variety of projects to equip Walt Disney Studios filmmakers with
new production tools and provide consumers with fun, interactive and immersive experiences tied to the Studios’film releases. With OLED, each pixel individually
controls itself by turning on and off, resulting in the color accuracy that reflects the filmmakers’ true intent, with deepest, truest black and unparalleled picture
quality. OLED technology encompasses a range of products, including a cutting-edge transparent OLED that allows viewers to see through the display while seeing
graphics in an augmented reality-style experience. This innovation partnership expands the Studios relationship with OLED as a trusted professional display for
filmmakers.The Walt Disney Studios is a home for beloved film and animation studios including Disney and Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation
Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Blue Sky Studios, and 20th Century Studios. Marvel Studios already uses OLED technology during its creative process,
having deployed LG’s 88-inch 8K OLEDs at locations for use in episodic visual effects review and color finishing. As more of the Studios’ creative entities follow
suit, the collaboration will embrace LG Display’s cutting-edge OLED display technology to develop new capabilities for creatives and novel types of experience
for exhibition, with an immediate focus on projects that can be optimized for the present times.
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LG (South Korea) And Luxury Italian Lifestyle Brand Molteni&C S.P.A
Agree To Develop Future Joint Projects
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LG Electronics (LG) and premium Italian designer furniture and lifestyle brand Molteni&C S.P.A have agreed to pursue a variety of joint
projects including exhibitions and events on behalf of the LG SIGNATURE brand. The collaboration will give consumers the opportunity to
experience the refinement and convenience of luxury living by showcasing the craftsmanship of Molteni&C and the technological and design
leadership of LG SIGNATURE. LG’s flagship LG SIGNATURE OLED 8K TV on display at the Molteni Museum in Giussano outside of
Milan, Italy, is the first collaboration and a testament to the two companies’ shared vision and philosophy. A second LG SIGNATURE OLED
8K will be showcased at the new Molteni&C flagship store opening in Paris, France later this year with other LG SIGNATURE products to
be displayed at Molteni&C stores in Europe and North America. The Molteni Group was founded in 1934 and quickly gained a reputation for
exquisitely crafted, high-quality furniture pieces – a reputation that has only grown stronger over the years.the distinguished brand has found
a new audience, as the timeless appeal and effortless elegance of the brand’s gorgeous collections resonate with design-conscious millennials
worldwide. Molteni&C’s The Art of Living philosophy resonates closely with LG SIGNATURE’s belief in The Art of Essence as both the
pursuit of stylish, functional design and the use of the latest technologies and techniques further unite these two premium brands.
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LONGi Solar (China) and EWS enter into strategic partnership to bring best
value high efficiency modules to Northern European PV markets
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LONGi Solar, world leading solar technology company headquartered in Xi’an, (China), has signed a new commercial agreement to distribute its high quality and
reliable modules in northern European markets, through PV wholesaler EWS, based in the north of Germany.Founded in 1985, EWS is one of the leading
wholesalers specialising in PV energy in the north of Germany and Scandinavia. EWS requires the highest levels of quality in the components that it sells and as
a result, collaborates exclusively with internationally recognised manufacturers. With a growing order book, EWS has been searching for an innovative module
manufacturer with whom to establish a long-term partnership and found the solution in LONGi Solar.The outcome of this agreement has been the inclusion of
different versions of two modules from the Hi-MO4 series in the EWS catalogue, suitable for residential and commercial projects. The Hi-MO4 series, launched
onto the market in 2019, is based on the 166mm M6 wafer that incorporates mono-PERC and half-cell technologies, which give the Hi-MO4 module more power,
better efficiency and greater reliability.Since its creation in 2000, LONGi Solar has positioned itself as one of the solar industry leaders and is recognised as the
most important solar technology company in the world, with the highest market value. It is not only considered to be one of the most robust PV companies from
the financial standpoint but is also one of the leading players in the field of innovation.LONGi Solar has been recognised with the "Top Brand PV 2020" seal
conferred by the international PV research agency, EuPD Research. The EUPD Research Global PV InstallerMonitor is an independent evaluation, undertaken by
means of an exhaustive survey of solar installers in the leading markets in Europe and Australia that informs on aspects such as procurement and brand buying
behavior and satisfaction for wholesalers.
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Micron (USA) and Tata Communications Accelerate IoT Deployment With
Cloud-Based Virtual SIM
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Micron Technology, Inc., and Tata Communications announced they are joining forces to create a worldwide cellular-enabled connectivity solution that will simplify and
accelerate large-scale global deployment of internet of things (IoT) devices. This solution will be powered by a new virtual SIM, the world’s first cloud-based embedded
subscriber identity module (eSIM), which offers a flexible, scalable alternative to conventional physical SIM cards. The cloud-based eSIM will be enabled by Micron’s
Authenta™ Key Management Service (KMS), the industry’s first silicon-based security-as-a-service platform for edge devices. With this technology, the Tata
Communications MOVE™ Global IoT Solution will offer a pervasive, end-to-end solution for zero-touch onboarding of connected IoT devices to cloud services across
200 countries and territories — backed by the company’s relationships with more than 600 mobile network operators worldwide. The solution will unleash innovation
in the expanding IoT services ecosystem, which is predicted to nearly triple in revenue by 2026 to $466 billion (ABI Research, IoT Market Tracker — Worldwide, 2Q
2020). The companies are demonstrating this solution, launching in 2021, at the online Micron and Tata Communications IoT Security Conference, kicking off.While
industry projections had forecasted 50 billion IoT device deployments by 2020, the reality has fallen short with only around 9 billion IoT devices deployed. This disparity
stems from vastly underestimated challenges with cellular-enabled connectivity and cybersecurity, which hamper IoT growth. Though cellular connectivity offers
significant advantages over Wi-Fi — such as longer range, better outdoor performance, stronger security and existing global infrastructure — ABI Research predicts only
420 million cellular-connected IoT devices in 2021, just a fraction of total IoT deployments (ABI Research, M2M Embedded Cellular Models, 3Q 2020). This gap is due
to the intricate logistics required for worldwide cellular-enabled services, such as management of physical SIM cards and fixed contracts per operator per country.
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Qualcomm (USA) and Reliance Jio Align Efforts on 5G
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Reliance Jio Platforms (Jio) along with its wholly owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation announced
their expanded efforts to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions with a virtualized RAN. This
work is intended to fast track the development and roll out of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India. Qualcomm
Technologies and Jio also announced that they achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone on the Reliance Jio 5GNR software, leveraging the
Qualcomm® 5G RAN Platforms. This achievement not only supports Jio’s 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into
the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio.Reliance Jio’s innovation has spearheaded the transformation of India into one of the world’s largest
consumers of mobile broadband. With disaggregated and virtualized 5GNR solutions, Reliance Jio is advancing the ecosystem of
carrier-grade software-based RAN solutions that are designed to enable 5G services and experiences for all of India and beyond.The
portfolio of Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms is designed to provide a foundation for flexible, virtualized, scalable, and interoperable
cellular network infrastructure. The platforms offer scalable support for a wide range of infrastructure categories ranging from macro base
stations with massive MIMO to small cells, and feature support for all key frequency bands on sub-6 GHz and mmWave spectrum.
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Qualcomm (USA) Joins with Automotive Industry to Complete C-V2X
Large-scale Capacity Test and Interoperability Demonstration
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Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced the company’s collaboration efforts with a broad range of companies in China to showcase the complete ecosystem with
cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) at the core, accelerating industry development and commercialization at scale. Together with over 100 automotive and
technology companies in China, Qualcomm Technologies recently participated in China’s 2020 C-V2X Cross-industry & Large-scale Pilot Plugfest, objectively testing
and demonstrating performance and reliability of C-V2X in large-scale communication scenarios and exploring performance of this technology in conjunction with map
and positioning technologies. Over 40 automakers, 40+ terminal manufacturers, 10+ chipset solution vendors, 20+ information security vendors, 5 map providers and 5
position vendors took part in this Cross-Industry Interoperability Demonstration and C-V2X Large-scale Capacity Test. Building on the C-V2X Interoperability
Demonstration in 2019, the C-V2X Cross-industry Interoperability Demonstration across chip modules, terminals, vehicles, security platforms and map providers used
new digital certificate formats, added high-definition maps and positioning, and deployed continuous scenarios closer to reality and commercially oriented
applications.As a key highlight in this year’s event, the serviceability of C-V2X products and systems in deployments at scale was validated in the C-V2X Large-scale
Capacity Test based on the interoperability and security mechanism validation already achieved in the previous C-V2X interoperability work. With this, the industry has
taken important steps to C-V2X commercialization at scale. A total of 180 C-V2X onboard units (OBUs) and roadside units (RSUs) were used as a test background to
emulate complex conditions such as rush hour in urban areas and congested roads. In this test, the C-V2X communication performance and application function tests on
chip modules, terminals and vehicles in various application scenarios validated the large-scale serviceability of the C-V2X system.
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FUJIFILM Holdings (Japan) provides donations to nonprofit organizations supporting
single-parent families and “Kodomo-Shokudo” under the spread of COVID-19
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FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation continues to counter novel coronavirus infection through its business activities by applying its proprietary technologies in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment in healthcare. Fujifilm, as a corporate citizen, is also making company-wide efforts to address and resolve broader social issues. Fujifilm is providing relief donations to the NPO “Single
Mothers Forum,” which provides job seeker assistance and consultation to single-parent families, and the NPO “Japan Kodomo Shokudo Support Center Musubie,” which supports the operation of
Kodomo-Shokudo (project to provide free or inexpensive meals to children), to extend assistance to those financially affected by the spread of COVID-19. Other measures include providing the
products designed to prevent infectious diseases to elementary schools in the cities of Inashiki and Ryugasaki in Ibaraki Prefecture, and donating funds to medical institutions in Kumamoto Prefecture,
affected by the Heavy Rain Event of July 2020.The relief donations, totaling 37 million yen, partially comes from the prize money for the cancelled Senior Golf Tour, “FUJIFILM Senior Championship
2020” (originally scheduled for November 5 – 7 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan).
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• The NPO “Single Mothers Forum” will receive funding for purchasing groceries and essential supplies to be delivered to single-parent families financially affected by the spread of COVID-19.
As relief supplies, Fujifilm will donate its long-lasting disinfectant wipes “Hydro Ag+ Alcohol Cloth” in response to requests from the organization, as well as Fujifilm’s functional cosmetics
“ASTALIFT”.
• The NPO “Japan Kodomo Shokudo Support Center Musubie” will receive the Hydro Ag+ Alcohol Cloth, designed to prevent infectious diseases at Kodomo-Shokudo, and the instant cameras
“instax” as a part of Fujifilm’s efforts to deliver the power and joy of photography and capture children’s smiles despite the hardships they are in.
• Elementary schools in the cities of Inashiki and Ryugasaki in Ibaraki Prefecture, where the canceled “FUJIFILM Senior Championship 2020” was to be held, will receive the Hydro Ag+ Alcohol
Cloth. It utilizes Fujifilm’s unique antibacterial technology of combining alcohol and silver ions to deliver long-lasting disinfecting effect, and will be used to help reduce the closures of classes due
to the spread of infectious diseases. Medical institutions in Kumamoto Prefecture, affected by the Heavy Rain Event of July 2020, will receive relief funds via local medical associations.
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L3HARRIS Technologies (USA) Provides More Than $900,000 To Organizations
Serving People Adversely Affected By Covid-19
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L3Harris Technologies has provided 39 non-profit organizations nationwide with $930,000 in social impact grants as part of the company’s ongoing efforts
to provide relief to communities adversely affected by COVID-19. The L3Harris Foundation this month distributed grants in 19 states to organizations that
applied for funds to address a wide range of needs, including the digital divide, food insecurity, veteran aid, mentorship for STEM students, economic
opportunities for small businesses and others. The grants are part of L3Harris’ $2 million commitment to support organizations involved in COVID-19 relief
and recovery efforts around the world. The company has provided funds to COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds administered by local United Way
agencies and the American Red Cross, and is providing a 2X match to employee designated gifts to these and other organizations.In addition, L3Harris has
provided more than $450 million in accelerated payments to small business suppliers in 45 states to sustain the nation’s supply chain and company employees
have volunteered to provide respirators, free communications apps and STEM-oriented “Tech in 10” videos for students. Employees also are volunteering to
assist organizations through the company’s L3Harris Investing for Tomorrow (LIFT) volunteer program, which supports these and other initiatives
throughout the year.L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet
customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.
L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
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Intuit (USA) Prosperity Hub Program Generates 2,200 Jobs and $123 Million
Annual Economic Activity for Communities in Need
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Intuit Inc. maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, and Mint, unveiled an update on the economic and societal impact of its Prosperity Hub Program, including the
generation of 2,200 jobs and $123M annual economic contribution to communities in need. Since the program launched in 2016, Intuit has worked with
select partners in each Prosperity Hub to create new jobs and deliver programs that benefit the community through customer success centers, educational
institutions, financial empowerment initiatives and small business success centers. Intuit Prosperity Hubs are located in seven communities across the U.S.
and internationally, including Bluefield (WV), Hazard (KY), Johnstown (PA), Lawton (OK), Morristown (TN) and Wise (VA) and Corner Brook (Canada),
with an additional location set to launch in the United Kingdom in late October 2020. Intuit selects communities that are considered to have low levels of
economic well-being, according to the Economic Innovation Group’s Distressed Community Index, and that would benefit disproportionately from stepped
up investment and employment opportunities. For every $1.00 Intuit invested into the Prosperity Hub Program over the past year, recipient communities
(U.S. only) have experienced as much as a $1.83 in positive economic impact. Jobs through Intuit’s Prosperity Hub Program are implemented by key
employer-partners including Alorica, Concentrix, Sitel and Sykes. Approximately one-third of the jobs are permanently virtual, and designed for people in
military communities, who must often relocate, and people with varying abilities. The program's U.S. workforce and its $63M in annual employee
compensation have contributed $123M in economic activity over the past year (Sage Policy Group).
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