CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Press Release

CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Concludes

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:00:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2008 CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Concludes CEATEC JAPAN 2008, which commenced on September30, concluded today in Makuhari Messe (Chiba pref.). A total of 804 companies and organizations exhibited in 3,121 booth spaces, including 289 exhibitors from 27 countries and regions around the world. The exhibition drew 196,630 registered visitors in the five days it was open. The CEATEC JAPAN Organizing Committee would like to thank all representatives of the media who visited this year's show. CEATEC JAPAN 2009 is scheduled to be held from Tuesday, October 6 to to Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Makuhari Messe. We look forward to seeing you again next year. For further information, please contact Mr. Yoshinaga or Ms. Noma at the CEATEC JAPAN Management Office (in the Japan Electronics Show Association) TEL: +81-3-5402-7603 FAX: +81-3-5402-7606 E-mail: contact@ceatec.com

	Sep.30(Tue)	Oct. 1(Wed)	Oct. 2(Thu)	Oct. 3(Fri)	Oct.4(Sat)	Total
Registered visitors	18,940	27,624	38,165	47,159	25,972	157,860
Registered press	1,144	397	264	294	195	2,294
Exhibitors	8,758	6,618	7,575	7,116	6,409	36,476
Total Registered	28,842	34,639	46,004	54,569	32,576	196,630

Ralink announces Industry Leading Video Over Wi-Fi Technology at CEATEC Japan

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:00:00

Chiba, Japan, October 2, 2008 - Ralink Technology Corporation, a leading developer of 802.11x chips, announced today that it will be demonstrating its industry leading Video over Wi-Fi Technology at CEATEC Japan. The holy grail of media distribution in the home is the delivery of Video over Wi-Fi. Ralink implements several technologies to improve the reliability and increase the range of Video over WiFi. The first is WiFi Multimedia (WMM) quality of service. Ralink's chipsets automatically identify video packets and prioritize their transmission to ensure the highest quality playback. Secondly, Ralink's solutions convert multicast packets to unicast packets over the wireless link to significantly decrease packet error rates. Ralink WiFi chips also employ proprietary DSP algorithms that add 3dB of gain to its receivers. These are just a few of the technologies implemented in Ralink Wi-Fi chips for Video over Wi-Fi. At CEATEC booth 2A25, Ralink will be displaying all of the latest 802.11n WiFi products and leading the way to the future of Wi-Fi, where high performance, green technology initiatives and rock solid video performance co-exist. About Ralink Ralink Technology Corporation is a leading innovator and developer of wireless LAN chipset solutions. Ralink 802.11x chipsets are recognized for superior throughput, extended range, low-power consumption and the consistent reliability demanded by Wi-Fi, mobile and embedded applications. These feature-rich chipsets have a high level of chip integration for client and AP solutions, enabling customers to build smaller and more sophisticated mobile wireless products cost-effectively. Ralink's patented MIMObility technology extends Wi-Fi applications from traditional PC networking to a range of digital multimedia and handheld devices. Ralink Technology Corporation's headquarters are in Hsinchu, Taiwan, with an R&D center in Cupertino, California.

Ralink Demonstrates Industry Leading Green WiFi Solutions at CEATEC Japan 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:00:00

Ralink Technology, a leading developer of 802.11x chips, announced today that it will be demonstrating its industry leading Wi-Fi solutions at CEATEC Japan. Located in 2A25 Ralink's booth will showcase the latest in 802.11n technology, featuring Ralink's Green technology initiatives. "We are proud to present our latest single chip AP, router and client Wi-Fi solutions this year at CEATEC Japan," said Rick Jeng, President of Ralink, "these solutions not only provide industry leading performance and range, but also incorporate advanced green technology to reduce power consumption in the wide range of consumer and commercial electronics using Ralink's Wi-Fi. We are committed to providing our customers with environmentally friendly solutions, without compromising the end user's experience." Ralink's Green technology initiatives are a culmination of techniques implemented in our chipsets to save energy. The new RT3071/RT3072 802.11n USB Client solutions incorporate Wi-Fi Adaptive Performance Technology. This technique allows Ralink Wi-Fi chipsets to adapt to the user's performance needs. During times of intense data transfers, the chipset will put itself into the full 1x2 or 2x2 MIMO configuration for maximum throughput. Ralink's new RT3050/RT3052 Single Chip 802.11n Router solutions support Wi-Fi Multimedia Power Save, a technique by which data transactions are made at regularly scheduled intervals, instead of instantaneously. This technique allows for longer, regular Wi-Fi sleep periods which add up to greater power savings. Ralink's PC and Notebook client devices such as the RT3090 supports Wake on Wireless LAN. This technology enables the PC or Notebook to go into a deep sleep mode to save power when there is no activity. A magic packet sent by a router or peer can be detected by the Ralink Wi-Fi chipset, which then sends a signal to "wake up" the rest of the PC.

The new 2016-sized TCXO belongs to the world's smallest category of packages

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:00

Epson Toyocom Corporation has announced the development of a new, smaller, frequency-stable TCXO with frequency stability high enough even for demanding GPS applications. The new oscillator, the TG-5025BA, is housed in a 2016-sized package, putting it in the world's smallest category of packages. Epson Toyocom is already keeping pace with these GPS market trends with the TG-5005CG, a TCXO equipped with a photo AT chip. However, while the TG-5005CG offers high stability (0.5 x 10-6) in a 2.5 mm x 2.0 mm package, the market is already looking toward even smaller sizes. Epson Toyocom is on target to meet the more stringent size requirements with the commercial development of the TG-5025BA, a 2016-class TCXO that offers outstanding frequency stability despite being in the world's smallest package category. The TG-5025BA is equipped with a photo AT chip, a very small, crystal chip microfabricated using Epson Toyocom's unique QMEMS technology. In addition to minimal variability of characteristics, the new oscillator promises high reliability thanks to the use of internal wire bonding and Epson Toyocom's original NPO structure. This structure reduces the susceptibility of frequency to changes in ambient temperature. Epson Toyocom's IC design technology brings additional advantages to the TG-5025BA, including precise temperature compensation, low power consumption since driving is performed at voltages as low as 1.68 V, and a wide output frequency range (13-52 MHz). The TG-5025BA boasts a 36% smaller footprint and a 43% smaller cubic volume than its predecessor (2520 TCXO product). Despite its size, however, it has a frequency-temperature coefficient of 0.5 x 10-6, a rating equivalent to that of a TCXO in a conventional package size. To top it all off, the TG-5025BA is stingy when it comes to power consumption, using some 30% less power than its predecessor.

Belkin Announces Marketing Initiative in Japan--IT Award Winner at CEATEC JAPAN

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:00:00

Belkin Asia Pacific Limited, a member of the Belkin International Group (Head office: Compton, California, USA; Founder and CEO: Chet Pipkin), the worldwide leader in connectivity solutions for computers, electronics accessories and mobile consumers, is exhibiting its newest innovations at CEATEC JAPAN 2008, one of Asia's largest trade shows for the IT and electronics industries, from September 30 to October 4 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. Belkin is featuring products from its diverse and innovative mix, many of which will be on display in Japan for the first time. These include award-winning easy-to-set-up networking solutions (Wireless Routers), accessories for iPods and other MP3 devices, Laptop@Home products and the FlyWire(TM) wireless AV component management system. We will also show our PureAV brand, which extracts the full performance potential of high-end home theater equipment. Mike Chen, Director of Product Marketing and Marketing, Belkin Asia Pacific Limited, "Throughout the world, Belkin is known for enhancing people's lifestyles with innovative, high quality and reliable products. Our marketing efforts this year in Japan will be focusing on giving our customers the chance to encounter for themselves the unparalleled, world class Belkin product experience. "Our primary goal in exhibiting at CEATEC JAPAN is to establish Belkin as the brand people ask for when they enter an electronics retailer or PC shop. To this end, we are here in force with the best, most diverse and most innovative product lineup the market has to offer."

Cortina and Ralink Enabling Next Generation Multimedia Applications

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:00:00

-Connecting the Digital Home through Highly Integrated Cost and Effective Solutions SUNNYVALE & CUPERTINO, Calif., September 29 - Cortina Systems, Inc and Ralink Technology today announced a joint reference design that is powered by the industry leading high-performance CS3516 Network Processor from Cortina and the industry leading 802.11n WiFi solution RT2880 from Ralink. The reference design will be publically demonstrated at the upcoming CEATEC in Japan. "Consumers are finding new uses for networking in the digital home, such as networked picture frames, internet radio and IP surveillance", said Dr. Stewart Wu, Vice President and General Manager of Digital Home Business Unit, Cortina Systems, Inc. "OEMs are looking for integrated, high performance solutions. Working closely with Ralink, we are enabling system vendors quicker time to market for their network multimedia products with a comprehensive hardware and software reference design." "Continuing our innovation and development of wireless LAN chipset solutions, Ralink is thrilled to collaborate with Cortina to provide a reference design that addresses the high performance needs from the consumer and system manufactures," said Rick Jeng, president of Ralink Technology. The joint reference design enables 270 Mbps aggregate concurrent dual band throughput and up to 1 Gbps WAN-to-LAN routing wire-to-wire and 200 Mbps wire-to-WiFi. The board also supports MPEG4, Motion JPEG, and MP3 decoding for applications such as network picture frame, internet radio, and NAS-based IP surveillance central stations. The reference board is based on the popular CS3516 Router Gateway NAS Reference Design Kit from Cortina and the RT2880 Reference Design Board from Ralink. The joint reference design includes an integrated Board Support Package that provides system designers a unified Linux kernel and application software suite.

CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Opening on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 at Makuhari Messe!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:00:00

September 29, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cutting-edge IT & Comprehensive Electronics Exhibition CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Opening on Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 at Makuhari Messe! The CEATEC JAPAN Organizing Committee announced today that CEATEC JAPAN 2008, the world's most comprehensive exhibition of cutting-edge information technology (IT) and electronics technologies, will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture for a 5-day period from Tuesday, September 30th, to Saturday, October 4th. CEATEC JAPAN 2008 will be sponsored by the Communications and Information network Association of Japan (CIAJ), Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), and the Computer Software Association of Japan (CSAJ). -CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Theme Digital Convergence - Onward to a New Stage CEATEC JAPAN will highlight the new worlds unlocked by digital convergence. As the industry enters into a new world, thanks to the many innovations and developments made possible by digital convergence, the real effects on both peoples' lifestyles and society as a whole are becoming apparent. This fresh phase in the industry has been born by the convergence of devices, hardware, software, services and contents, and it sets the stage for excellent business opportunities to expand markets and attract new users. CEATEC JAPAN 2008 will provide exhibitors and visitors alike with the opportunity to fully appreciate the potential offered by the new stage of digital convergence. -Size of the event This year, a total of 804 exhibitors (289 foreign exhibitors from 27 countries/regions) using 3,121 booths will be participating and approximately 210,000 visitors are being expected during the event. -Tuesday, September 30th, 2008: Various opening-day activities featuring industry executives are being planned. CEATEC JAPAN will open to public at noon on September 30th, 2008 and beginning with the opening reception scheduled at the same time, various opening-day events are being planned throughout the day. Before the opening reception, Guest Speeches will be presented by executives from Intel Corporation and Microsoft Corporation, and in the afternoon, Keynote Speeches will be presented by chairpersons of the three sponsors of the event. A conference with a total of 140 sessions is being planned for the first four days (until October 3rd), which will include eighteen Keynote Speeches by top executives and opinion leaders from diverse industries. Forums that will highlight industry trends and various technical seminars will also be held to help introduce the latest industry developments to the world. It is free of charge to attend the conference and a limited number of tickets will be made available at the door. We would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone to join us at these opening-day activities (please refer to the separate sheet for further details). Main events scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th -Opening Reception Noon to 1:30pm/Venue: Tsuru no Ma (2nd floor) in Hotel New Otani Makuhari -Keynote Speeches (tickets will be available at the door) -Venue: Convention Hall (2nd floor), International Conference Hall ICT Advances and the Deployment of Business Solutions 1:00pm to 2:00pm Speaker: Mr. Michiyoshi Mazuka, Chairman, Fujitsu Limited Digital Convergence - Onward to a New Stage ~ Aiming for an Eco-friendly Society ~ 2:30pm to 3:30pm Speaker: Mr. Etsuhiko Shoyama, Chairman of the Board, Hitachi Limited How Does a Next Generation Network Revolutionize Software Industry? 4:00pm to 5:00pm Speaker: Mr. Shigefumi Wada, President OBIC Business Consultants Co., Ltd. Guest Speeches (tickets will be available at the door) Venue: Convention Hall (2nd floor), International Conference Hall Intel's Mobility Vision ~ Platforms for Innovation ~ 10:00am to 11:00pm Speaker: Mr. Anand Chandrasekher, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Ultra Mobility Group, Intel Corporation The Vision of Microsoft: The Next Wave in Consumer Experience: "Magical Windows" 11:30am to 12:30pm Speakers: Mr. Brad Brooks, Corporate Vice President, Windows Consumer Product Marketing, Microsoft Corporation; Mr. Shoji Doyama, Vice President, Consumer & Online International, Microsoft Corporation -Green IT Award Ceremony (open event) 1:30pm to 2:00pm/Venue: Main Stage at the Event Hall CoFesta 2008 Opening Event (open event) 2:30pm to 4:00pm/Venue: Main Stage at the Event Hall Highlights of the Digital Network Stage (Exhibition Halls 1 to 5) Products developed to facilitate the full-scale transition to digital terrestrial broadcasting such as LCD displays offering ultra-slim designs, unprecedented picture quality, and digital sound quality will be showcased, as will the newest PDPs, organic EL TVs, and IPTVs (Internet Protocol TV). Also, information appliance (IA) and various digital equipment offering low power consumption and resource savings will be on display to show how the industry is battling against global warming. In the field of home networking, standards such as the DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) are becoming more popular in the daily lives. Information appliances and other digital equipment at the forefront of this field, which interconnect with personal computers as well as AV equipment using wireless LAN in the home, high-speed PLC (power line communications) or Next Generation Network (NGN), will be displayed In the mobile network field where new technologies and services have been developed, exhibits will include the latest mobile PC models and WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), which has garnered attention as the next generation in high-speed mobile communication technology. Highlights of Electronic Components, Devices & Industrial Equipment Stage (Exhibition Halls 5 to 8) Electronic components and devices have advanced to ensure a higher degree of functionality in order to support the rapid growth and development of digital information appliances, car electronics, amusement equipment, mobile PCs, mobile phones, and communication networking. Exhibited products at this stage will highlight the main industry trends of this year such as ultra-small devices and low-profile devices and components that answer the needs for the development of smaller and slimmer products, devices offering high-endurance and high heat-resistance for the diversified needs of electronics technology in broad fields such as automotive and household equipment, low-power consumption components to realize reductions in carbon dioxide emissions., etc. This year's keyword is "environment" and the event hall is a must-see venue that will showcase activities taken by the industry to protect it. The IT/electronics industry's activities and countermeasures to prevent global warming and development of next-generation HR in the field will be introduced at the Special Exhibits/Events. A number of daily events will also be presented each day at the main stage inside the event hall and various visitor services will be available, including a refreshments corner for light meals and rest breaks, WiFi (wireless LAN) networking, and an International Business Center to enhance convenience during the show for overseas visitors. A special feature: CEATEC JAPAN will be open on Saturday, October 4th! CEATEC JAPAN will be open on Saturday, October 4th to allow a wider audience to attend the event from in and outside of the industry. This is because in recent years, more requests asking that the show be opened on Saturday have been made by those who were not able to attend the show during normal business hours or who did not have enough time to spend during their visit to the show. And in addition to opening the show on Saturday, CEATEC JAPAN will make available a variety of seminars and events that can be enjoyed by all ages including children and students who will make up the next generation (please refer to the separate sheet for further details). The CEATEC JAPAN Organizing Committee sincerely hopes that a large number of visitors will attend this event to experience firsthand, the new world of discovery created by digital convergence. To better serve the media of many interests, a Press Center will be setup at the International Conference Hall on the 2nd floor of Makuhari Messe during the event (from Sept. 30th to Oct. 4th). CEATEC JAPAN 2008 Press Center Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (until 5:00pm on the last day, Oct. 4th). Person in charge: Mr. Yoshinaga, Mr. Horai TEL:(043)296-4308 For inquiries after the aforementioned hours, please contact the CEATEC JAPAN Management Office at the Japan Electronics Show Association: Person in charge: Mr. Yoshinaga, Ms. Noma TEL:(03)5402-7603 E-mail:contact@ceatec.com

Epson Toyocom Develops Switchable Output Frequency Transmission Module

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:00

Epson Toyocom Corporation (Epson Toyocom), the leader in crystal devices, has developed a new transmission module called the ET-2000CB that offers two switchable output frequencies and a footprint of just 5.0 x 3.2mm. The small size and frequency options will help communications equipment manufacturers to reduce the size of their equipment and shorten their development lead-times for a variety of applications in markets that use short-range wireless and specified low power radio bands. Commercial development is scheduled for the first half of fiscal 2009. The ET-2000CB is a versatile transmission module for near-field communications that supports both short-range wireless and specified low power radio. In a single package, this module integrates a crystal SAW resonator with an outstanding frequency-temperature coefficient enabled by Epson Toyocom's original technology, an oscillation circuit, and an amp circuit. The ET-2000CB eliminates the need for communications equipment manufacturers to design their own transmitter oscillation and amp circuits. It has built-in frequency regulation and output level regulation functions that enable the circuitry to be tuned to customers' systems. Since this relieves communications equipment manufacturers of the need to tune system circuitry themselves, they save valuable time in designing RF circuits that include difficult-to-tune oscillation circuits. Among its functions, the module offers output in two different frequencies. Communications system malfunctions triggered by interference waves in adjacent frequencies can be avoided by selectively switching between oscillation frequencies. Epson Toyocom uses its high-density packaging technology to integrate these functions into a compact 5.0 x 3.2mm module, thus reducing the number of external parts and downsizing the transmitter (Fig. 1).

Belkin Announces New Marketing Initiative in Japan Commencing at CEATEC JAPAN

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:00:00

Belkin Asia Pacific Limited, the worldwide leader in connectivity solutions for computers, electronics and mobile consumers, offers the most diverse and innovative product mix in the marketplace, including award-winning innovations for easy-to-set-up networking solutions (Wireless Routers), accessories for iPod and other MP3 devices, and the first CableFree USB Hub. Our PureAV brand also extracts the full performance potential from high-end home theater equipment. Kicking off a new marketing initiative in Japan, Belkin will be exhibiting its latest offerings at CEATEC JAPAN 2008, one of Asia's largest trade shows for the electronics and IT industries. Belkin offers a series of routers with not only superior functionality, but also sleek and stylistic designs. The N1 Vision Wireless Router, for example, has an interactive LCD display for easy setup and confirming operating performance in real-time. Belkin's design expertise is prominent in its accessories for PCs and iPod products, as well as on-the-go and car solutions. Visitors to CEATEC JAPAN will experience newly launched iPod Nano 4G, iTouch 2G and iPhone 3G accessories to enhance and protect their products and will also check out the n52te Tournament Edition, a sleek game controller with a wide range of features for optimal customization and performance. Innovatively designed Stylish and Brilliant laptop accessories cater to the accessorizing tastes of family members sharing a single laptop at home. Belkin Laptop@home offerings include the Washable Mouse, laptop cooling products and Cushtop cushions for comfortable operation on the user's lap. In a first in Japan, Belkin will show visitors Belkin's FlyWire(TM), a compact component the size of a CATV set-top box that does everything cables do, without the cables.

GHz-Band, High-Stability SAW Oscillators with Low Phase Noise and Low Jitter

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:00:00

Epson Toyocom Corporation, the leader in crystal devices, has developed two new models of low phase-noise, low-jitter SAW oscillators that output GHz band (800 MHz - 2.5 GHz) frequencies at the fundamental. Commercial development is scheduled for the first half of fiscal 2009. The newly developed oscillators are the single-output EG-9000GC and the voltage-controlled EV-9000GB. The low phase noise , low jitter and excellent frequency-temperature coefficient characteristics of these oscillators is achieved by the built-in NS-34R crystal oscillating element. The NS-34R boasts a high Q value , low insertion loss, high power durability, and an outstanding frequency-temperature coefficient, in addition to Epson Toyocom's unique high-frequency circuit technology. Phase noise is mitigated in the low offset frequency range (roughly 500 kHz up to 1.5 MHz) by taking advantage of the high Q value of the NS-34R. Phase noise is mitigated in the high offset frequency range (from roughly 500 kHz to 1.5 MHz or more) by taking advantage of the NS-34R's high-power durability characteristics to raise the level of signals in the oscillation loop. The oscillators boast an extremely stable frequency-temperature coefficient that is 1/5 that of a conventional dielectric resonator oscillator and 1/3 that of an oscillator employing an STW crystal. The EG9000GC and EV-9000GB will help provide performance gains in applications that require high frequencies and a highly stable clock (one with low phase noise, low jitter, and an excellent frequency-temperature coefficient). Communications and measurement applications will be particular beneficiaries. These oscillators are expected to contribute to the discovery of new technologies and the development of new products in applied microwave technology markets.