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NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE: Overview
Notebooks are the perfect solution for the user who is on the go and looking for instantaneous information or computing. Today's most advanced notebooks come equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, Ethernet, high-end audio, and power management tools for extended battery life. On-board thermal management systems maximize the performance of the CPU and other various components. Trends in notebooks include multi tasking & enhanced battery life, high quality stereo, safety against vibration and data protection during free fall, video quality heading towards High Definition TV. Discrete video processing core offloads the CPU and 3D engine of complex video tasks, freeing the PC to run multiple applications simultaneously, while consuming less power. More compact HDD, with higher capacity, energy efficient AC adaptors able to work under all conditions, and better powers supplies, which reduce weight and last longer.

NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE: News

VIA Unveils Next-Generation Isaiah x86 Processor Architecture

VIA Technologies, Inc, has announced details of the VIA Isaiah Architecture, a new x86 processor architecture that will deliver significant boosts to the functionality and performance of desktop,...  >>  

NXP Semiconductors and Pegatron introduce the world's first Hybrid DVB-T TV tuner card in half-minicard form factor

NXP has announced that the collaboration project between NXP and Pegatron has achieved the world’s first Hybrid DVB-T TV tuner card in half the size of a minicard with the help of NXP's...  >>  

Low-cost Light Sensor for Display Dimming

Melexis announces a new light sensor for brightness dimming of mobile phone and notebook screens. The automotive version of the MLX75304 Light-to-Frequency SensorEyeCTM is specifically designed for...  >>  

AMD Launches World's First 40nm Graphics Processors: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4860 and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4830

Cutting-edge technology process and advanced memory technologies combine as AMD delivers highly mobile yet high-performance DirectX® 10.1 gaming and rich HD content   >>  

Aptina's New Imaging SoC Redefines PC Imaging

Combining low-light sensitivity, image quality and low height form factor to create ideal match for a new generation of video-centric applications  >>  

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NOTEBOOK PC 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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NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE: Semiconductor Solutions

Intuitive Convertible Design for the Intel-Powered Classmate PC Enhances Collaborative Learning

Intel-powered convertible classmate PC designs, join the existing clamshell design to meet the variety of elementary school students' needs worldwide. [from Intel]  >>  

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]  >>  

For Mobile Notebook PCs

LCD Panels for Notebook PCs [from Toshiba]  >>  

Notebook

Experience new levels of features and capabilities with processors, chipsets, adapters and platforms designed to maximize mobile performance. [from Intel]  >>  

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]  >>  

Low Power Notebook ICs

Low Power Notebook ICs [from Maxim]  >>  

[MORE SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS ABOUT NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE]
NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE: Application Resources

Powering organic LEDs

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) are poised to break out well beyond their primary applications in cell phone sub-displays over the next several years. According to DisplayBank, a South Korean...  >>  

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NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE: Reference Designs

AMD Delivers the Ultimate HD Visual Performance on the Go with Next-Generation Notebook Platform

AMD announced the availability of its next generation notebook platform, delivering the ultimate HD visual performance and increased energy efficiency on the go. The platform features new AMD...  >>  

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...  >>  

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.  >>  

VIA Unveils VIA OpenBook Mini-Note Reference Design

VIA Technologies, introduced the new VIA OpenBook mini-note reference design targeted at the rapidly growing global market for ultra-portable notebooks.   >>  

[MORE REFERENCE DESIGNS ABOUT NOTEBOOK PC HARDWARE]
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