Samsung announced today the latest in its popular, ARM11 series of application processors, the S5P6440. Designed using Samsung's advanced 45nm low power CMOS process technology, the S5P6440 offers a low power, high performance, and cost effective solution for consumer electronic (CE) products such as personal navigation devices (PND). Samsung's S5P6440 is based on an ARM1176 CPU core which runs at either 533 MHz or 667MHz clock speed.The CPU core and all on-chip hardware accelerators and peripheral interfaces are connected through a 64-bit AXI bus running at 166MHz, allowing ample input/output bandwidth for handling the multiprocessing requirements in real-life applications.
LG today unveiled two new ultra-slim "full LED" LCD TVs in Seoul. The new 55-inch screens- models 55LH95 and 55LH93 respectively - lead the market in terms of picture quality, design and convenience. LG’s ambitious new product line offers a brighter and clearer screen than competing products thanks to backlighting that employs a total of 3,360 LEDs –- seven times more than existing edge-lit LED TVs. LG’s full LED LCD models also features a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio through enhanced dimming technology that divides the screen into 240 blocks. And with a refresh rate of 240 Hz, these TVs maintain a vibrant, smooth image even during fast-paced action scenes. LG’s newest ultra-slim full LED LCD TVs employ patented technology that helps keep the overall chassis thickness down to just 24.8mm.
Epson has started volume production of its latest line of liquid crystal panels ("3LCD chips") for 3LCD data projectors. Measuring just 0.55 of an inch (1.4 cm) on the diagonal, the new Epson 3LCD chips are believed to be the world's smallest high-temperature polysilicon (HTPS) TFT panels offering XGA (1024x768) resolution. The new Epson 3LCD chips enable projectors to deliver 2000 to 2600 lumens of brightness. Epson made this possible by using a liquid crystal material with high light-resistance and by further increasing the luminance of panels with an organic alignment layer. Smaller, brighter panels make it possible to offer projectors with better cost/performance.
Silicon Image today introduced the SiI9387 port processor and the SiI9334 transmitter, the first semiconductor products to incorporate the latest HDMI 1.4 specification features for digital television (DTV) and home theatre applications. The new devices offer a richer, more interactive HDMI entertainment experience by enabling new connectivity applications via Ethernet, such as Silicon Image’s LiquidHD technology. HDMI Ethernet Channel Devices using these Silicon Image chips will be able to transmit and receive full duplex data at 100Mb/sec over an HDMI cable.
Sanyo announced the launch of two high-resolution high-brightness projector models, the LP-WTC500L and the PDG-DET100JL.The Sanyo PDG-DET100JL is compatible with high-resolution SXGA+ (1,400 x 1,050) and has the highest brightness in its class at 7,500 lumens. In addition, DICOM Simulation Mode precisely reproduces medical-related high-resolution data which makes it ideal for use at medical education institutions. The Sanyo LP-WTC500L is compatible with high-resolution Wide XGA (1,280 x 800 dots) and has a high-brightness of 5,000 lumens. Its 'Lamp Selection System' automatically selects one of the two installed lamps to project from, enabling the lamp replacement interval to be twice as long as conventional one-lamp models.
Panasonic announced the development of an 85-inch full high-definition (HD) plasma display designed for professional users. Based on its know-how in producing large-size panels that was cultivated with the 103-inch PDP development, Panasonic has developed the new 85-inch full HD plasma display integrating the latest high picture quality technology. The Panasonic 85-inch display, having a screen size equivalent to four 42-inch panels, incorporates Panasonic's NeoPDP energy-efficient, double luminance technology. With a moving picture resolution of 1,080 lines and a stunning contrast ratio of 40,000:14) (max. 2,000,000:15)) - both the world's highest to date- the panel delivers blur-free, crisp, true-to-life images with deep, rich blacks. With LAN (PJLink)7) terminals, it supports LAN control that enables connection with other PJLink compatible imaging systems as well as remote control of the display and input signal check.
With the introduction of the Asus BR-HD3 Wireless High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) kit, digital home entertainment has become a reality. The Asus BR-HD3 delivers enhanced audio reproduction and optimized visual images for a stunning home entertainment experience. The BR-HD3 dramatically simplifies the connection between home audio and video electronic components by incorporating revolutionary innovations in video compression and distribution. It easily compresses high definition video in JPEG2000 format and distributes video streams with 802.11n technology. This significantly reduces installation time and equipment costs.
Canon U.S.A today announced the addition of two new high-resolution REALiS Multimedia Projectors, the REALiS WUX10 Mark II D and REALiS SX80 Mark II D. The addition of the DICOM Simulation mode on both the Canon REALiS WUX10 Mark II D and REALiS SX80 Mark II D Multimedia Projectors will allow users in the medical education industry to have high-resolution images with exceptional detail and clarity. Both multimedia projectors will feature the LCOS technology to provide medical educators with the ability to display film-like X-Rays to large audiences in lecture halls, while also displaying ultra-smooth, lattice-free images.
Leveraging its cutting-edge R&D strengths in 3D display technology, AUO is to exhibit full-array, glasses-free 3D displays, including 4.3-inch, 8-inch, 17-inch and 65-inch models that are based on different types of technology. Among them, the world's largest 65-inch 3D display is enabled with 12 views and is based on a barrier type technology that creates a stereoscopic effect by creating a distance discrepancy between the human's left and right eye. Furthermore, its brightness is greatly enhanced by 140% by AUO's 3D backlight design. With its super large-size 3D effects, it can be utilized in public information display applications for commercial, home entertainment and education purposes, which would allow consumers to have a whole new virtual-reality experience.
Sanyo announced the launch of two new ultra portable projector models, the LP-XW250 and LP-XW200 on July 21st, 2009. These new models feature ecological 0.4W Standby Power Consumption and Easy Setup Function. These models offer outstanding cost performance achieved through lower power consumption during standby mode. The 'Easy Setup Function' for simple maintenance and the wired LAN terminal make projector setup and management an effortless task.
Tascam's best-selling CD-160 CD player has been updated to the new CD-200. The new player uses a brand new transport, the TEAC CD-5020A. The new transport is custom designed for audio playback with a smooth loading drawer and low clamping noise. The internal clock has been improved for a smoother sound and decreased jitter.
Asus announced today the first member of its new O!Play Series digital media player line: the O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player. Aimed at providing stunning 1080p Full High Definition entertainment across a wide variety of media formats, the Asus O!Play HDP-R1 HD Media Player boasts several exclusive features—such as a Music Shuffle feature and ultra-fast eSATA interface—for the best living room digital entertainment experience. The Asus O!Play HDP-R1 is currently the world's only High Definition media player which supports an extremely wide range of file formats, including MPEG1/2/4, H.264, VC-1, and the popular RM/RMVB.
Transcend’s new 7-inch PF730 Digital Photo Frame with 2GB memory boasts a gently contoured shape with a simple yet elegant embossed pattern that makes it a perfect addition to any office, bedroom or living room décor. The Transcend PF730 Digital Photo Frame is able to read high-resolution JPG images taken with any digital camera at virtually any resolution—no resizing or adjustment is necessary. The Transcend PF730 has a bright, high-resolution (800x600) photo-friendly 4:3 screen, advanced NaturaTone user–selectable color modes, and an Automatic Orientation Sensor (AOS). The PF730 is much more than just a standard picture frame. It functions as a full-featured MP3 player which allows users listen to music while viewing photos at the same time, and can also be used as an alarm clock. The PF730 is fully equipped to play back movies and video clips, and supports full-motion 30fps video playback.
Kodak has been awarded a $1.7 million two-year contract by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to develop key technologies and processes for OLED lighting panels. During the Product Development phase of the Solid State Lighting project, Kodak will develop an OLED luminaire that meets Energy Star color and efficacy specifications and will address key areas of manufacturing processes to reduce cost. Kodak’s Vapor Injection Source Technology allows manufacturers to significantly reduce unit-manufacturing costs, with high manufacturing throughput and material utilization that initially exceeds 50%, and could be greater than 75% in future manufacturing applications.
The new JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 is a 42-inch class 120Hz 1080p LCD TV monitor that targets digital imaging professionals and enthusiasts using high-end digital SLR cameras, allowing them for the first time to see the subtle colors, details and textures of their images faithfully reproduced. The JVC Xiview LT-42WX70 monitor features expanded color space capacity encompassing 100 percent of HDTV broadcasting’s color space and a coverage rate of 96 percent for Adobe RGB — a color space for still photographs taken on high-definition digital SLR cameras — to provide accurate reproduction of both video and still photographs. The LT-42WX70 also features 52 picture-quality adjustment properties for tweaking both still and video images source-by-source to the exact colors and tones the user prefers.