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DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: Overview
Desktop customers are downloading files in ever-increasing amounts as they build their libraries of information, songs, videos and photos, turning their computers into entertainment vehicles. This change in the way consumers use their computers will create demand for high-performing desktops. These desktops will need the ability to store large files quickly and efficiently while delivering crisp pictures and a clear sound for streaming videos and playing MP3 files. Business applications require convergence of audio/ video, data processing speeds and memory for effective video conferencing, e-learning, multimedia presentations and webcasts without having to compromise image quality. As components become smaller thermal management is crucial. HDDs need to store larger amounts of data without increase in size or cost. PCBs must be made lead free to reduce environmental damage.

DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: News

Aeneon by Qimonda Introduces High-Performance DDR3-1600 Triple Channel Kit for latest Intel High-End Desktop Platform

Aeneon, the channel and retail brand of Qimonda, announced availability of its DDR3-1600 Triple Channel Kits (CL9) with 3GB and 6GB for the new Intel Core i7 processor and Intel X58 Express chipset.  >>  

NVIDIA Introduces Industry's Most Powerful Professional Graphics Line

Whether designing the next aircraft or delivering seven-day weather forecasts, today’s professionals seek a reliable, robust visualization platform designed to address their unique...  >>  

Winbond Launches its New Series of Temperature Monitoring IC –W83L771AWG / 773G / 775G

Winbond is introducing a new, high precision, energy saving hardware monitoring IC series- W83L771AWG/773G/775G.  >>  

CONEXANT AND XCEIVE DELIVER PCTV REFERENCE DESIGNS FOR WORLDWIDE MARKETS

Conexant and Xceive announced the availability of four jointly developed “PCTV” reference designs for worldwide markets. PCTV applications enable consumers to watch broadcast television...  >>  

AMD Releases the Dragon, Desktop Platform Technology Provides Users with Soaring Performance for Less Than $900 USD

AMD launched “Dragon” platform for desktop PCs featuring the AMD Phenom II X4 processor with ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series graphics and AMD 7-Series chipsets.  >>  

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DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: Blogs

Electronic Fuses Aim at Computer Peripherals

By Alan Ball,  ON Semiconductor. Computer boards and peripherals interface with the internal power sources of a computer.  There is a need for local protection circuitry whenever a device is interfaced to a power source with multiple loads.  >>  

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DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: Semiconductor Solutions

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Main CPU board components [from NXP]  >>  

Desktop

National Semiconductor offers advanced desktops highly integrated LPC Desktop I/O, Ethernet, high-end audio, and TCG compliant security device. On-board thermal management systems maximize the... [from National Semiconductor]  >>  

NVIDIA GeForce Motherboard GPUs Power New Lines Of Smaller, More Visual Consumer PCs

Suppliers of corporate and business PCs have had success in marketing small-form-factor PCs, but to date the demand for smaller PCs in the consumer market has not appeared because these PCs lacked... [from nVidia]  >>  

Samsung High-performance SDRAM for Main Memory

DDR2 and DDR3 Deliver High Bandwidth with Low Power Consumption for Servers, Desktops and Portables Double Date Rate SDRAM is today’s standard for high-performance servers, desktops and... [from Samsung]  >>  

PC, Notebook, WLAN and IA products

SiS offers vendors and customers a broad range of PC, notebook, WLAN and IA products that allow people to enjoy a better lifestyle. [from SiS]  >>  

Product Information

Powerful solutions as unique as your needs Find and compare AMD-powered systems that meet your needs. [from AMD]  >>  

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DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: Application Resources

Compact-Footprint, 60A, Two-Phase Power Supply for AMD K8 Motherboards

This application note describes a compact-footprint, low-cost, 60A, two-phase solution for desktop motherboard applications using AMD K8 CPUs. Test data, schematics, and bill of materials are...  >>  

Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 7300 Series

Intel offers the industry’s first quad-core processors in volume production for multiprocessor server platforms, enabling scalable performance and proven reliability for data demanding...  >>  

Fairchild's FAN4800 Power Factor Correction (PFC) and PWM Controller Combo

The FAN4800 is a controller for power-factor-corrected, switched-mode power supplies.  >>  

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DESKTOP/ SERVER HARDWARE: Reference Designs

Ozmo Devices and Avago Technologies Announce Low Power Wi-Fi PAN Optical Mouse Reference Design

Wireless Reference Design Offers Mouse Manufacturers the Smallest and Slimmest Solution Available on the Market.  >>  

Best-of-Breed Platform Provider Solutions

AMD has teamed with some of the most recognizable and trusted names in the industry to offer best-of-breed commercial platforms that leverage the AVS commercial stable infrastructure.  >>  

Fairchild Semiconductor's Global Power Resource Center Releases Industry's First Power Supply Reference Design for 400W Ecodesigns

Fairchild has developed power supply reference design for 400W eco designs, which shows how the combination of two the Green FPS power switch (FSFR2100) and Power-SPM (FPP06R001) creates an elegant...  >>  

AMD Geode GX Single Board Computer Reference Design Kit

The AMD Geode™ GX Single Board Computer (SBC) Reference Design Kit (RDK) is a compact, low-power, and high-performance tool developed to enable the next generation of single-board computing...  >>  

VIA Launches ARTiGO Builder Kit for the Pico-ITX

VIA Technologies, Inc. has launched VIA ARTiGO, a DIY builder kit for enthusiasts wanting to build an ultra compact personal computer. Designed by the creators of the Pico-ITX form factor, the VIA...  >>  

Production-Ready DVB-T USB Reference Design "MicStickD

The Micronas MicStick D is a unique DVB-T USB reference design. Built around the DRX 3975D COFDM demodulator, MicStick D is a compact, portable reference design for watching and controlling...  >>  

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