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VisIC Technologies Revolutionizes Automotive Power Electronics with V22TG D3GAN in Advanced Top Side Cooled Isolated Package


NESS ZIONA, Israel, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd, a global leader in advanced GaN power electronics solutions, is excited to introduce the highly anticipated V22TG D3GAN power package. This revolutionary power package, housed in an advanced gull wing leaded top side cooled isolated package, sets new standards for performance, reliability, and versatility in the automotive industry.

VisIC's V22TG D3GAN Advanced Top-Side Cooled Isolated Package
VisIC’s V22TG D3GAN Advanced Top-Side Cooled Isolated Package

Designed with the future of electric vehicles in mind, the V22TG D3GAN brings together an array of cutting-edge features to deliver exceptional power density and efficiency. This compact power package with a small footprint of 19.7×13.6mm (including leads), provides automotive manufacturers with flexibility in system design and integration. Targeted for automotive AEC-Q101 standard, it can be used as well in the highly reliable field of server power supplies, data centers, solar inverters, and a wide range of industrial applications.

Key Features and Benefits:

1. Advanced Leaded Top-Side Cooled Isolated Package: The V22TG D3GAN is encased in an innovative leaded top-side cooled isolated package. This design promotes excellent thermal management, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding automotive environments. Moreover, the isolated package enhanced the ease of assembly due to no additional isolation needed.

2. Automotive and High Voltage Capability: The V22TG D3GAN is rigorously tested targeting to meet automotive industry standards, making it suitable for a wide range of automotive applications, like OBC, Fuel Cell, and hybrid electric vehicles. With a voltage capability of 650V, this SMD power package can handle high-voltage requirements with effortless efficiency.

3. High Power Density and Low On-Resistance: Offering a low on-resistance of 22mΩ, the V22TG D3GAN delivers outstanding power density, empowering automotive manufacturers to create more compact and lightweight systems without compromising performance. This exceptional power density ensures maximum efficiency and reduced energy losses.

4. Versatile and Easy to Implement: The V22TG D3GAN is designed to support various system configurations, including paralleling of devices, full-bridge, half-bridge topologies, and power factor correction (PFC) circuits. This flexibility allows for seamless integration into a wide array of power electronics applications.

Availability and Sample Shipment:

VisIC Technologies is pleased to announce that samples of the V22TG D3GAN will be available in the first quarter of 2024. This early availability allows manufacturers to assess and experience the performance and benefits of the package firsthand, aiding in the rapid development of the next generation of systems.

“We are thrilled to introduce the V22TG D3GAN power package, which represents a significant breakthrough in automotive power electronics,” said Dr. Tamara Baksht, CEO and Co-Founder of VisIC Technologies Ltd. “This advanced power package not only offers exceptional performance and reliability but also provides the versatility and ease of implementation required for emerging automotive and industrial applications. We are confident that the V22TG D3GAN will empower manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles.”

About VisIC Technologies Ltd:

VisIC Technologies is a world leader in GaN electronics for EV applications, focused on high-power automotive solutions. Its efficient and scalable products are based on deep technological knowledge of gallium-nitride and decades of experience. VisIC Technologies is committed to providing a step function improvement in size and cost of energy conversion systems and is dedicated to high-quality customer support at all development phases. VisIC offers high-power transistor products based upon compound semiconductor Gallium Nitride (GaN) material, aiming to provide products for cost-effective and high-performance automotive inverter systems.

Press contact

Ortal Zanzuri
CFO
VisIC Technologies Ltd.
zanzuri.ortal@visic-tech.com

ICZOOM Named Outstanding e-Commerce Platform of the Year at Prestigious Global IC & Component Exhibition and Conference, IIC Shenzhen 2023; Company Also Wins Global Electronic Component Distributor Excellence Award


HONG KONG, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ICZOOM Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IZM) (the “Company” or “ICZOOM”), a B2B electronic component products e-commerce platform, announced today that the Company was named Outstanding e-Commerce Platform of the Year at the prestigious Global IC & Component Exhibition and Conference, IIC Shenzhen 2023. This marks the seventh consecutive year the Company has been named Outstanding e-Commerce Platform of the Year by the major global IC and component exhibition and conference. Separately, the Company’s subsidiary Hjet Supply Chain won top honors with the important Global Electronic Component Distributor Excellence Award.

ICZOOM’s CEO, Mr. Lei Xia commented, “We are honored to be named Outstanding e-Commerce Platform of the Year and to receive the Global Electronic Component Distributor Excellence Award from the prestigious IIC Shenzhen. This is in recognition of our entire team’s hard work and dedication to providing our customers with increased efficiencies, broader and faster access to the components they need, and pricing transparency. This important industry-wide recognition underscores our leadership and unwavering commitment to further success as we continue to meet the needs of our customers and build value for our shareholders.”

IIC Shenzhen 2023 combines industry exchanges, multi-channel interaction, and resources aggregation, and brings together annual innovative product display, technology exchange, high-end forum, and industry summit. The exhibition sets up high-end exhibition areas such as IC design and application area, distributor area, and semiconductor comprehensive exhibition area, etc., to display IC design, EDA\IP, Internet of Things, AI, automotive electronics, green energy, smart industry, wireless technology, and other major emerging technologies and products. For more information please visit https://iic.eet-china.com/index_en.html.

At this year’s event, experts from upstream and downstream enterprises from across leading semiconductor OEMs, distributors, solution providers, and terminal factories (EMS/OEM/ODM) focused on supply chain security issues, elaborated on innovative thinking and insight into market trends, and deeply interpreted supply chain development trends and opportunities under semiconductor cycle variables.

About ICZOOM Group Inc.

ICZOOM Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IZM) is primarily engaged in sales of electronic component products to customers in Hong Kong and mainland China through its B2B e-commerce platform. These products are primarily used by China based small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) in the consumer electronic industry, Internet of Things (“IoT”), automotive electronics and industry control segments. By utilizing latest technologies, the Company’s platform collects, optimizes and presents product offering information from suppliers of all sizes, all transparent and available to its SME customers to compare and select. In addition to the sales of electronic component products, the Company also provides services to customers such as temporary warehousing, logistic and shipping, and customs clearance. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: http://ir.iczoomex.com/index.html.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “we believe,” “we intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

TAILG’s New Brand TLG Makes Spectacular Debut at EICMA in Milan, Italy

Inaugurating its Presence in Europe, TLG Unveils First Flagship Store in Switzerland

MILAN, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — On November 8, TAILG showcased its new brand at EICMA, Italy’s premier exhibition for motorcycles. The company unveiled TLG to a global audience and simultaneously inked a deal to open its first European flagship store in Switzerland.


TAILG ‘s new TLG brand makes spectacular debut

TLG, drawing on TAILG’s over 20 years of R&D expertise in the two and three-wheeled electric vehicle sector, was created to meet the demands of urban commuting with electric bikes and scooters. Embodying the ethos of Try · Love · Go, the brand is dedicated to shaping a personalized, intelligent urban travel lifestyle.

The four founders of TAILG took to the stage to unveil the new brand at the launch event.

Sun Muchai, Senior Vice President of TAILG, highlighted that TLG, backed by TAILG ‘s extensive technological expertise and intelligent manufacturing infrastructure in the electric vehicle sector, embodies the group’s unwavering commitment to global markets.

TAILG has consistently been dedicated to exploring green, low-carbon and eco-friendly concepts, with a focus on the experience of riders worldwide using electric two-wheel transportation. As an electric mobility partner of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), TAILG has consistently collaborated with UNEP to actively champion the principles of low-carbon mobility and electric mobility solutions across the globe for many years.

“TAILG is committed to providing users with smart short-distance travel solutions that embody simplicity, elegance, intelligence, and agility. We also aspire to deliver a technologically sophisticated, resilient, and enduring brand and product experience while placing significant emphasis on community culture and engagement. We hope that consumers will fall in love it from the first ride,” added Mr. Sun.

Multiple new products make their worldwide debut

As a global trendsetter for two-wheelers, TAILG ‘s decision to launch the new TLG brand at EICMA holds great significance. In recent years, the global two-wheeled vehicle market has experienced rapid growth, especially in Europe, with France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands leading the way.

In a bid to offer European consumers superior low-carbon, eco-friendly short-distance travel solutions, TLG has strategically positioned itself in the mid-to-high-end markets and has been committed to providing customized products based on local regional characteristics, user habits and market segments, with a focus on E-Bikes and E-scooters.

During the launch event, several new products, including the GTS, CTS and TL6, were unveiled.


Simultaneously, a strategic cooperation agreement on TLG’s first European flagship store was formally signed by TAILG and the business partner. The 400-square-meter venue will soon open in Switzerland and be the first in Europe where local consumers can quickly experience new TLG products following their launch.

At the EICMA 2023, TAILG also unveiled several new TAILG offerings, including the S1, S2, and ETS, which are ideal for city dwellers, as well as the TY3 and TY3 PRO, two off-road racing models designed specifically for young enthusiasts. These releases provide consumers with a broad range of product options.

About TAILG

Founded in 2004 in Shenzhen, China, TAILG is a global technology group company which integrates the research and development, production, sales, sharing, and charging & swapping of electric vehicles, and other whole industry chain services. Relying on the high-standard R&D center, TAILG owns more than 1,000 national patents and operates nine production bases in China and has an annual production capacity of over 12 million vehicles. It also has more than 30,000 terminal experience stores and exports to more than 90 countries and regions worldwide.

For more information, please visit https://www.tailg.com/.

Hesai Announces Automotive Lidar Design Win with Leapmotor for Its New Series Production Vehicle

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) announced an automotive lidar design win with leading Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor. Hesai will supply ultra-high resolution long range lidar AT128 for Leapmotor’s upcoming series production vehicle model.

Hesai Announces Automotive Lidar Design Win with Leapmotor for Its New Series Production Vehicle
Hesai Announces Automotive Lidar Design Win with Leapmotor for Its New Series Production Vehicle

Founded in 2015, Leapmotor is a technology-driven intelligent EV company with a full suite of R&D and manufacturing capabilities. Following the brand’s mission “to deliver the finest smart mobility experience to all consumers”, Leapmotor has developed the “LeapPilot” intelligent driving assistance system, continuously introducing intelligent driving upgrades and features to provide consumers with a convenient and safe driving experience.

Hesai’s AT128, a long-range automotive lidar for ADAS, has achieved a monthly delivery of over 20,000 units since its mass production began last year, with a cumulative delivery of over 130,000 units as of Q2 2023, empowering a number of series production vehicles from leading OEMs.

Hesai’s market leadership has also received international recognition from reputable institutions. According to Yole Intelligence’s recent market research report, Hesai has been named the No.1 automotive lidar company for a second consecutive year, firmly leading the lidar industry with its record-breaking revenue and shipments.

This partnership reflects Leapmotor’ recognition of Hesai’s outstanding product quality and mass production capabilities. In the future, the two companies will leverage their industry-leading experiences and work together to actively expand the global EV market, providing a safer and smarter riding experience for users around the world. 

About Hesai

Hesai Technology (Nasdaq: HSAI) is a global leader in lidar solutions. The company’s lidar products enable a broad spectrum of applications including passenger and commercial vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), autonomous driving vehicles, and robotic applications such as last-mile delivery robots and AGVs. Hesai seamlessly integrates its in-house manufacturing process with lidar R&D and design, enabling rapid product iteration while ensuring high performance, high quality and affordability. The company has superior R&D capabilities across optics, mechanics, electronics, and software. Hesai has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto and Stuttgart, with customers spanning over 40 countries.

ViewSonic Announces Finalists for the 4th ColorPro Awards

Artists from 107 Countries Shared 10,925 Artworks to Celebrate their RISE

BREA, Calif., Oct. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, announces the photography and videography finalists for the 4th ColorPro Awards. This year’s theme, ‘RISE,’ has inspired artists from 107 countries, resulting in a remarkable 10,925 submissions. In addition to the online gallery, ViewSonic will host physical exhibitions of shortlisted artwork, commencing in late November in the UK and in December in Vietnam and Taiwan, with plans for expansion to more countries in the near future.

Emphasizing the strength of human resilience and the journey through adversity, ‘RISE’ implores artists to express their perspectives on transformation and ascension. Through the competition, creativity has flourished in various forms, spanning genres such as natural landscapes, social culture, sports competitions, street photography, portraiture, and more.

Oscar Lin, General Manager of ViewSonic’s Monitor Business Unit, expressed his excitement about the remarkable diversity and level of creativity showcased in this year’s submissions. “RISE embodies a transformative force, extending a warm invitation to all creators to embark on journeys of personal growth, life achievements, and resilience alongside us.” He continued, “Entering the 4th year of the ColorPro Awards, we are thrilled to witness the outstanding participation of artists from around the globe, all uniting to channel their creativity into a theme we can all relate to. We firmly believe that ColorPro represents more than just professional monitors for color-critical tasks; it stands as a symbol of the collective voice in the quest for new realms of artistic expression and the relentless pursuit of visual excellence.”

At the close of submissions, artists based in India secured the highest number of entries, closely followed by their counterparts in Vietnam, the USA, Turkey, and the UK. The finalists’ artwork unveiled an array of interpretations that showcased a profound connection to the ‘RISE’ theme. Emphasizing the crucial role an artwork’s narrative plays in the shortlisting process, Tricia Ting, ViewSonic’s Global Creative Director, explained: “In some instances, the images effectively conveyed the essence of ‘RISE,’ while in others, it was the creator’s narrative that bestowed profound significance upon the final visuals.”

Giulia Gartner, renowned photographer and judging panel member from SHOOTERS, remarked, “Participants interpreted RISE in a wide array of ways. Some captured the literal rising of the sun, while others portrayed the metaphorical rises in people’s lives, showcasing a diverse range of emotions and perspectives within the theme.” Submissions were not only diverse in their interpretation of the theme but also in the diversity of locations depicted. Jack Harding, a member of the judging panel and accomplished Commercial Photographer, elaborated, “The locations of the entries were also vast, with many countries and dynamic scenes. From the mountains of Scotland, cities of Japan, and rural villages of Turkey.”

A distinguished panel of internationally acclaimed photographers and videographers from SHOOTERS, PANTONE®, Capture One, Calibrite, and Shoot The Frame will meticulously review the finalist’s submissions, ensuring impartiality and acknowledging excellence in artistic expression. The submitted artwork will be evaluated based on storytelling, aesthetics, creativity, relevance to the theme, and technical execution.

For more details on the ColorPro Awards, please visit the contest website.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

Skilling for the Future, Antonio Aragon Renuncio, Spain
Skilling for the Future, Antonio Aragon Renuncio, Spain

Source: ViewSonic Corp.

Qorvo® QSPICE™ Revolutionizes Circuit Simulation for Power and Analog Designers

GREENSBORO, NC, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, recently announced the release of QSPICE™, a new generation of circuit simulation software that provides power and analog designers significantly higher levels of design productivity through improved simulation speed, functionality and reliability.

In addition to advancing the state of the art in analog simulation technology, QSPICE allows designers to simulate complex digital circuits and algorithms. Its unique combination of modern schematic capture and fast mixed-mode simulation make it the ideal tool to solve the increasingly complex hardware and software challenges faced by today’s system designers.


“QSPICE enables an entirely new generation of mixed-mode circuit simulation,” said Jeff Strang, general manager for Qorvo’s Power Management business. “In the past, power designers relied on analog circuits and silicon power switches. Today, digital control and compound semiconductors are common elements of advanced power designs. Whether an engineer is developing AI algorithms for EV battery charging, optimizing a Qorvo pulsed-radar power supply or evaluating the newest silicon carbide FETs, QSPICE is the perfect platform for innovation.”

Qorvo’s QSPICE is available free of charge and offers numerous enhancements over legacy analog modeling tools. These improvements include:

  • Complete support for advanced analog and digital system simulations, such as those used in AI and machine-learning applications.
  • An upgraded simulation engine that uses advanced numerical methods and is optimized for modern computing hardware, including a GPU-rendered user interface and SSD-aware memory management, to provide dramatically higher speed and accuracy.
  • Reduced overall runtimes and a 100% completion rate, based on Qorvo benchmark tests with a suite of challenging test circuits. This compares to a failure rate of up to 15% with these same test circuits using other popular SPICE simulators.
  • Availability of a regularly updated QSPICE model library featuring Qorvo’s silicon carbide and advanced power management solutions, making it easy for customers to evaluate and design with Qorvo power.

QSPICE is available now at www.qspice.com and is actively supported by Qorvo as well as a robust user community through Qorvo’s QSPICE forum at forum.qorvo.com.

About Qorvo
Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers’ most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

Click here to read Qorvo’s forward-looking statementshttps://www.qorvo.com/newsroom/news/2023/qorvo-qspice-revolutionizes-circuit-simulation-for-power-and-analog-designers

Huntkey Appeared at the Global Sources Consumer Electronics 2023, Highlighting the Theme of Safety and Efficiency

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Sources Consumer Electronics was held at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong from October 11-14, 2023. Huntkey showed high-demand electronic products with cutting-edge innovative designs to global buyers, including its best-selling safe and fast chargers, desktop charging stations, PC power supplies and industrial power supplies. The following is an introduction to some of the main products.

Safe and Fast Chargers
240W GaN safe and fast charger (Model: S240) is the newly launched product that fills a gap in the market. It has 3 USB-C ports, a single port that has a maximum output of 140W, and supports PD 3.1 fast charging protocol. It is foldable and can charge three laptops at the same time, making it suitable for meetings and business trips. Another new 35W GaN charger (Model: G35) supports simultaneous fast charging of iPhone 15 and Apple Watch. Huntkey also provides other peripheral products, such as data cables, phone cases, power banks, docking stations and so on.

Desktop Charging Stations
The charging station is designed for people who need to charge multiple devices on their desk. It can be used for mobile phones, tablets, notebooks and small household appliances. Compared with the traditional power strip, this can make the desktop tidier and the data cables will not be cluttered. The most popular is the PD 100W charging station(Model: W100), which can charge 6 devices at the same time and has 10 types of circuit protection to ensure charging safety.

PC Peripherals
The highlight of the PC power supply MVP P1200X is its ability to provide stable power to components in the computer system. With advanced design and technology, this power supply helps ensure that the processor, graphics card, and other components receive a stable power supply, thereby improving performance and extending the life of the system. Additionally, the power supply is ATX3.0 ready, supports stricter peak power consumption requirements, and meets the power supply requirements of RTX40 series graphics cards. With its 80 Plus Platinum certification, MVP P1200X ensures optimum energy efficiency and reduces unnecessary power consumption.

Industrial Power Supplies
Recently, Huntkey launched its latest POE power supply series. This power supply has the characteristics of low temperature resistance and is suitable for use in some outdoor boxes such as traffic lights. The interfaces are complete, ranging from 4 ports to 24 ports, including power supplies for hard disk video recorders and network video recorders, namely DVR and NVR. The high voltage has been specially processed to adapt to areas with unstable power grids.

As a partner of 10+ Fortune Global 500 companies, Huntkey continues to manufacture safe, efficient and reliable products that are sold around the world, creating a portable environment for consumers to work, play and study.

About Huntkey
Founded in 1995, Huntkey is a leading provider of PC power supplies, power strips, surge protectors, laptop adapters, phone chargers, monitors and air purifiers. Huntkey is a member of Power Sources Manufacturers Association (PSMA) and China Power Supply Society (CPSS). Covering approximately 1,000,000 square meters added up from three industrial parks, Huntkey is one of the most famous brands and largest companies in mainland China. It is headquartered in Shenzhen. By 2022, Huntkey has been practicing low-carbon economy for more than ten years. Practicing a low-carbon lifestyle with Huntkey.

Website: http://www.huntkey.com
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Media Contact: Ms.Lava Huang, E-mail: marketing@huntkey.com 
Business Contact: Ms.Ferris Liao, E-mail: huntkey@huntkey.com 

Streamline Your Electronic Component Needs with Easybom

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Easybom, a global electronic component search platform, has launched a new feature – the Bom tool. The Bom tool boasts a huge model database, containing tens of millions of model data, which can recommend the best electronic component model selection for users and provide support for other users’ selection. Easybom has always been committed to providing customers with quality services, and the launch of this new feature undoubtedly provides more convenience for engineers and procurement.

Easybom-Bom Tool
Easybom-Bom Tool

Easybom is an excellent communication platform that connects global electronic engineers, procurement, and sales. For engineers, over 300 million original datasheets are available to view and download for free online. In addition, there are over 50 million original cross-reference models for them to quickly find replacement components to solve the problem of hard-to-find or discontinued parts. For procurement, Easybom provides a rich authorized supply channel with product information from over 220 global component manufacturers and authorized merchants. With complete manufacturer’s data, including delivery time and component production status, R&D costs can be effectively reduced. In terms of sales, Easybom updates the procurement information of global electronic components daily, which can quickly quote; it can also update the procurement trends of electronic components in real time to optimize users’ sales strategies.

Here, I will introduce the distributor pricing on the Easybom platform. Easybom offers three subscription package modes, each with its own features. The first is the Basic Package, which is suitable for merchants with less than 200,000 part numbers. This package is affordable, costing $99 per month, $267 per quarter, and $950 per year. The second is the Intermediate Package, which allows for more product uploads compared to the Basic Package, allowing for 1 million part numbers to be uploaded. It costs $199 per month, $537 per quarter, and $1910 per year. The third is the Advanced Package, where merchants can add 2 million products. This package can meet larger operational needs, costing $299 per month, $807 per quarter, and $2870 per year.

Easybom’s subscription packages are flexible and diverse, able to cater to businesses at different stages with various needs. As demonstrated by our newly launched Bom tool, Easybom is constantly innovating to meet a variety of user needs. We welcome globally renowned electronic component distributors and manufacturers to join the Easybom platform and share the boundless opportunities of the global market.

JA Solar and Samsung C&T Cement Partnership with Signing of New Strategic Cooperation Agreement

BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Seong Kon Kim, Vice President and Renewables ENG Team Leader of Samsung C&T CORPORATION (Engineering and Construction Group), paid a visit to JA Solar’s Beijing Headquarters on August 28th. During the visit, a significant milestone was achieved as JA Solar and Samsung C&T signed a strategic cooperation agreement, spanning from 2023 to 2025. The contracts were signed by Yang Aiqing, the Rotating President of JA Solar, and Kim, Vice President of Samsung C&T, solidifying the partnership between the two organizations.

JA Solar and Samsung C&T Cement Partnership with Signing of New Strategic Cooperation Agreement
JA Solar and Samsung C&T Cement Partnership with Signing of New Strategic Cooperation Agreement

During the meeting, Kim stated that JA Solar, as a leading enterprise in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, has played an important role in promoting the global green energy transformation process. Previously, JA Solar has supplied high-efficiency modules for Samsung C&T’s key PV projects, such as the 88MW PV project in Mangilao of Guam and the Qatar 875MW PV power plant project, which shows that the two parties have yielded fruitful results. Samsung C&T extends heartfelt appreciation to JA Solar for its invaluable support in past collaborations. The company is eager to enhance communication channels, fostering even stronger ties between the two parties. Samsung C&T is committed to exploring additional areas of cooperation, seeking opportunities that promote resource complementarity and mutually beneficial development.

Yang warmly welcomed the visit of Samsung C&T. He stated that at present, low-carbon development and green transformation have become a global consensus, and PV, a key driver of growth in the new energy sector, has great potential for development in the future. Since the signing of the global strategic cooperation agreement in 2019, Samsung C&T and JA Solar have achieved remarkable cooperation results, contributing to the early realization of the global carbon neutrality goal. JA Solar is honored to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with Samsung C&T again, and will continue to serve Samsung C&T with reliable and high-efficiency products and services in the future. Building upon the foundation of past cooperation and a strong bond of friendship, JA Solar is excited about the prospect of collaborating with Samsung C&T to drive the successful realization of additional significant PV projects. By working together, both companies aim to make substantial contributions towards the construction of a zero-carbon world.

Source: JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd.

vivo Launches Funtouch OS 14: Smoother than Ever

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — vivo today announced the launch of Funtouch OS 14 for vivo users in international markets. The Android-based system comes with all the benefits introduced in the new Android 14 version, with a unique vivo twist to deliver an enhanced, always-smooth user experience. With a focus on improving memory management, multitasking capabilities, personalization, privacy and security, as well as offering new video editing tools to allow for greater creativity and flexibility, Funtouch OS 14 ensures users enjoy every interaction with their device.


Smooth Envision: Smooth, Every Time

Funtouch OS 14 introduces Smooth Envision, an innovative approach that makes the OS experience smoother inside and out. By reducing the number of persistent processes and optimizing RAM usage, Funtouch OS 14 enhances system performance, responsiveness, and the ability to keep more apps active simultaneously. This enhanced RAM Saver feature adds up to 600 MB in available RAM space to devices with RAM configuration of 8 GB and above, making multitasking a breeze. For additional convenience, a new App Retainer feature ensures whitelisted apps that have not been closed manually are always restored to the last interface so users can easily continue where they left off. 

On select smartphone models, smoothness is also achieved visually with Motion Blur, another exciting upgrade that uses advanced algorithms to simulate motion blur when opening and closing apps on the home screen. This software-driven approach enhances the smoothness of displays with a 60 Hz refresh rate by an impressive 18.7%, ensuring silky-smooth visual transitions.

Do More at Once with Enhanced Multitasking Features

Funtouch OS 14 takes multitasking to the next level, introducing an upgraded small window feature. Thanks to the improved visibility of adjustment lines, users will now find it easier to navigate and understand the adjustment range. Users can keep up to 12 small windows active in the background, and the OS offers support for side-swipe suspension, giving users more control. For scenarios such as ride-hailing, watching a video, and chatting at the same time, when users want to focus on one app but still monitor another, a new non-interactive mini small window mode is introduced. Users can easily switch between the small window modes with a single tap.

More Color, More You: Personalize Your Experience

Funtouch OS 14 introduces a range of new personalization options, enabling users to express their unique style. Users can now customize the clock style on the lock screen, with options to choose from three clock layout styles and eight font styles. New always on display stylesi and a new minimalist theme have also been introduced. Based on Material You design, the new monochrome theme, called MY color palette, is simple and elegant and offers a diverse section of colors to choose from. Additionally, this feature contributes to power saving by optimizing the display for grayscale visuals.

Get Creative with New Advanced Video Editing Tools

Funtouch OS 14 comes with enhanced video editing capabilities, making it easier for users to create unique and captivating content without the need to rely on third-party apps. Users can now export videos in their original quality, supporting lossless export. Customizable video quality settings, including resolutions up to 4K at 60FPSii , give users greater creative control. Additionally, 25 filters have been added for easy video editing, all presented in improved thumbnails to better showcase the unique effects and usage scenarios and make it easier to choose. 

Furthermore, Funtouch OS 14 delivers an improved album browsing and viewing experience, allowing users to adjust the video playback speed, loop playback, enjoy full-screen playback, or take screenshots.

Safeguarding User Privacy and Security

Funtouch OS 14 empowers users to share their device while maintaining control over their personal information. A new Smart Mirroring feature allows users to seamlessly share their screen without worrying that the notification bar will pop up, accidentally revealing any personal information. Furthermore, users’ hidden photos are now protected with an additional password verification step.

Availability

Funtouch OS 14 will be available for download starting from mid-October on vivo X90 Pro and iQOO 11. 

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. Vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.
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ii Available resolution options may vary across smartphone models.