eNews Letter Q3 2014
Advantech Applied Computing
Technology Communications
- Wireless Charging Column
- Medical Column
Issue: Sep 2014
By Applied Computing
Group
Advantech www.advantech.com.tw/dms
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Technology Highlights 4 Wireless Charging
Vertical Market Focus – Medical 10 Medical Open Frame Solutions 12 Medical LAN Card
Advantech New Campus Intro 14 LinKou, Taiwan
20 Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group
Table of Contents
The application of wireless charging can be roughly divided into 5 segments: mobile devices, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and military applications. And the industrial applications and consumer electronics are fast-booming segments.
Technology Highlights
Market Outlook for Wireless Charging
Mobile Phone, Portable Product & Accessories
Audio Products
Anywhere, Everywhere
More and more peripheral products equipped with wireless charging claim it as the new selling feature
The charger can support 1 or more charging devices
Wireless chargers will be installed anywhere; e.g., in coffee shops, kitchens, airports, cars, etc.
Applications
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The application of wireless charging can be roughly divided into 5 segments: mobile devices, consumer electronics, electric vehicles, industrial applications, and military applications. And the industrial applications and consumer electronics are fast-booming segments.
Wearable Products
Electric Vehicles
Charging stations are a major concern for electric vehicles. With wireless charging technology, chargers can be implemented under the road to provide for constant power supply
Elimination of the charging connector increases the robustness of wearable devices
Applications
The Vision of Wireless Charging
The vision is to provide electricity anytime, anywhere, without power cable limitations. But keeping the user safe from extensive electromagnetic exposure is a challenge.
Wireless charging could potentially reduce surgery for patients with implanted medical devices.
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Technology & Major Alliance
There are 3 main alliances: WPC, PMA, and A4WP. WPC defines the Qi standard which is the most popularly used in the market. A4WP and PMA announced that they had joined forces in early 2014. The 2 parties plan to launch a dual mode solution against WPC.
Technology Readiness & Limitation
WPC PMA
Charging in the low freq.<125Khz
Commercialized solution
Power output 5W
Transmission distance 5mm
EMC Pass
Low cost
A4WP
Charging in the high freq.~13Mhz
Product concept stage
Power output 60W
Transmission distance 1m
EMC Fail
Expensive
- No unified test standard - No perfect solutions so far
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RX: a tablet w/ 3200mAh battery and its charging voltage is 4.2V
TX: Qi compliant charging IC and w/ 70% charging efficiency: power output is 5Wx 70%= 3.5W
So, charging current is 3.5Watt/ 4.2V= 0.8A
The charging time of tablet is 3.2Ah/0.8A= 4hr
80% 100%
4hr 5~6hr
WPC Example: Tablet Charging Time
Assumption w/ Qi Std.
The Medical Open Frame
Focused Medical Computing
Vertical Market Focus
Vertical Market Focus I 11
Examination room
Patient room
Operating room
Fitness center
Medical Open Frame & LAN Card
Medical Open Frame (DMS-SR08) Key Features
IEC60601-1 Compliant PCIe LAN Card
High-level Medical Safety
Meet IEC60601 Isolation Req. w/ Advanced Hi-pot: 4KV (Galvanic Isolation)
Stable High Speed LAN Transmission
Gigabyte Ethernet
Flexible Port Combination
Single or Double Ports
Integrated Product & Service
The direct network connection of conventional IT equipment to medical devices
Vertical Market Focus I 13
Fitness Open Frame Key Features
The direct network connection of conventional IT equipment to medical devices
Medical Isolation Product Comparison
Advantech New Campus
Phase1
Phase2
Phase3
Advantech Linkou Campus began operating in Q1, 2014. It is located in Linkou, close to No.1 highway,
Taoyuan International Airport, and the soon-to-be-completed airport MRT. Linkou campus includes a
total land area of 34,470 square meters, and will open in three phases. Completed Phase 1 consists
of R&D center, office and manufacturing center. The second and third phases will continue to expand
office area and will add a larger manufacturing center and warehouse distribution.
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A Combination of Green Design and
Innovative Technology
Phase1
Phase2 Phase3
Advantech Linkou Campus began operating in Q1, 2014. It is located in Linkou, close to No.1 highway,
Taoyuan International Airport, and the soon-to-be-completed airport MRT. Linkou campus includes a
total land area of 34,470 square meters, and will open in three phases. Completed Phase 1 consists
of R&D center, office and manufacturing center. The second and third phases will continue to expand
office area and will add a larger manufacturing center and warehouse distribution.
Advantech New Campus
Main Building
Lobby
Office Area Installed throughout the building, the Human sensing control system helps achieve ambitious energy-saving goals. Living, green elements in the interior space contribute to peace of mind, and a healthy, eco-friendly environment.
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Installed throughout the building, the Human sensing control system helps achieve ambitious energy-saving goals. Living, green elements in the interior space contribute to peace of mind, and a healthy, eco-friendly environment.
Building energy data from Advantech facilities across Asia is collected and displayed here through the Building Energy Management System (BEMS). This system comprises a whole range of hardware products, plus customized software, and is controlled via various interfaces such as industrial mobile devices and interactive signage.
Central Control Room
Advantech New Campus
Mobile Office
iParking
iMeeting
iGreenhouse
Our Linkou production line implements the Shop Floor Info System (SFIS) and the Material Control System (MCS) to generate an advanced facility that adheres to Advantech’s strict manufacturing standards.
Advantech Linkou Campus is our first step in accelerating the development of the Smart City and IoT. The streamlined integration of advanced technologies across vertical sectors helps realize our vision for the future Smart City.
Areas with Intelligent
Solutions
Production Line
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iParking
iMeeting
Advantech Linkou Campus is our first step in accelerating the development of the Smart City and IoT. The streamlined integration of advanced technologies across vertical sectors helps realize our vision for the future Smart City.
Contacts at Advantech Applied Computing Group
Jason.Lu
@advantech.com.tw
• Embedded Computing KA Services
• Mobile POS • Vehicle &
Transportation Applications
Jimmy.Hsu @advantech.com.tw
• Gaming KA Services • Gaming Portable &
Server Applications • Arcade, AWP, Casino,
Pachislot & Recreation Applications
Gaming
Pablo.Lin
@advantech.com.tw
• Medical KA Services • Medical Tablet &
Portable • Ultrasound, Patient
Monitor • Medical Server
Applications • Fitness Console
Hawaii.Tseng @advantech.com.tw
• China DMS KA Services • Point of Sales Solutions • Self Services
Applications
Medical
Retail/ China
Alexyc.Chen @advantech.com.tw
• Portable & Tablet KA
Services • Rugged, Warehousing &
Field Services • Mobile Resources
Management (In-Vehicle)
Mobile Embedded Systems
ACG BU Head [email protected]
Jason.Kuo
@advantech.com.tw
+886 2 2792 7818 ext.8002
Business Development
Selena.Wang
@advantech.com.tw
+886 2 2792 7818 ext.8013
Business Development
Melissa.Chang
@advantech.com.tw
+886 2 2792 7818 ext.8129
Business Development
Tim.Nuttal @advantech.com.tw
+886 2 2792 7818 ext.8180
Business Development
