Product Launches

STMicroelectronics

STn8800

STMicroelectronics has announced the availability of development boards for the STn8800 Nomadik multimedia application processor chip. The STn8800 is fabricated in 130 nm technology on 300 mm (12”) wafers. Nomadik multimedia processor chips enable portable terminals such as mobile phones and personal digital assistants to play music, take pictures, record video, and host two-way visual communication in real-time. Thanks to an innovative architecture based on smart accelerators, they deliver best-in-class video quality while minimising power consumption and cost.

Nomadik processor chips include interfaces for CMOS image sensors, wireless connectivity, smart cards and other peripherals, becoming the ‘multimedia hub’ of the terminal, simplifying design.

ST’s Nomadik application processor architecture is scalable, allowing the addition of new features in future implementations and is also to be implemented in reduced feature-set versions. The next version, scheduled for release in the first half of 2004 will include a new selection of digital audio and video CODECs plus enhanced security support. Nomadik application processors will all be designed to be compliant with open standards now being developed by the MIPI Alliance, created in July 2003 to standardise hardware and software interfaces for application processors. STMicroelectronics is one of the four founding members of the MIPI Alliance, which was created in response to broad interest in the earlier OMAPI initiative launched by STMicroelectronics and Texas Instruments in December 2002.

Contact:
Gunjan Banerjee
STMicroelectronics India
Mobile: 98111-69876
E-mail: gunjan.banerjee@st.com
Website: www.st.com/nomadik]

Multi-Tech

MVP130

Multi-Tech has introduced single channel VoIP gateways that have FXS and FXO on the same unit. The MVP130 includes 10/100 Ethernet connectivity and full IP compatibility with existing routers and WAN infrastructure, and FXS and FXO connectors for direct analogue connection to phones, key telephones, PBX extensions, PSTN lines or PBX trunks. The new MVP130 supports H.323 or SIP for sending voice over the Internet, and H.450 supplementary services to provide for call transfer, call forwarding, call hold, call waiting and name identification.

With capabilities like T.38 real-time fax relay for fax interoperability among other VoIP equipment, and modem relay for modem operation over the IP network, the MVP130 is a versatile addition to a small remote office.

Contact:
Seema Sharma
Multi-Tech
Tel: (124) 2340780 /5010780
Fax: (124) 2340776
E-mail: seema@multitechindia.com

Kunhar Peripherals

PN-304BR

Kunhar Peripherals recently introduced Pronet’s broadband router, the PN-304BR, which enables multiple users to share one cable or ADSL connection. With its built-in embedded high performance processor, you can get higher WAN-LAN throughput than other broadband routers. LAN users can share broadband Internet access without hassle, and can also share files, printers, or play network games at high speeds.

A common browser and a user-friendly Web interface ensures easy set-up and management. You can get instant Internet access and can also set advanced functions to control access and set up servers.

Features:

• Supports 5 VPN tunnels.
• Support higher WAN-LAN throughput than 92.28Mbps
• One IP address to access the Internet over your entire network.
• WAN: DHCP client, static IP.
• LAN: DHCP auto-assignment, static IP.
• Virtual server to set up public LAN server.
• Exposed host (DMZ host).
• Routing: RIP 1, RIP 2 compatible, static routing.
• Firewall provides stateful packet inspection.

Contact
Kunhar Peripherals
Tel: (22) 56345758
Fax: (9522)56345859
E-mail: mail@kunhar.com
Website: www.kunhar.com

Cordys

Quality Manager

Cordys Asia has launched Quality Manager, a packaged software solution. Quality Manager will address the diverse aspects of product quality management in manufacturing-research and development to production and raw materials inspection to finished goods, including post-sales customer complaints.

Customers deploying Quality Manager will have access to comprehensive functionality pertaining to quality assurance and control, inspection management, supplier management, non-conformance management, including both corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and a laboratory information management system (LIMS).

Quality Manager can be integrated with ERP applications for management of suppliers or with manufacturing resource planning (MRP) applications for co-ordination of manufacturing processes. Additionally, customers can also keep track of their processes through key performance indicators such as cost of poor quality, defective material events, number of corrective action, etc. Reports unique to particular requirements can be created; these include the number of problem reports, problem report response time, and overdue problem fix responsiveness. Alarms and notifications can also be set for any condition using Quality Manager.

Contact:
Cordys Asia
Tel: (40) 5556 1000
Fax: (40) 5556 1199
E-mail: sales-asia@cordys.com

Zeta Technologies

PX-708A

Zeta Technologies has launched the PX-708A internal ATAPI, which supports high speed 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-R, 2X DVD-RW, 12X DVD-ROM, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW and 40X CD-ROM.

Lossless linking technology for DVD+R/RW and zero link technology for DVD-R/RW enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc, so there is no need to reload DVD content back to a PC to make minor changes, and no need to re-burn an entire DVD after making small edits.

Plextor’s advanced write strategy—PoweRec technology—enables users to create high quality discs at optimised maximum speed of the media. With the PX-708A, the user has a perfect 8-in-1 product for creating home videos, back-ups, composition of photograph collections, saving music, etc. The firmware is stored in Flash ROM, making it possible to easily upgrade to the latest version.

Features:

• PX-708A - ATAPI interface: Easily installs in virtually any PC with an E-IDE ATAPI interface supporting Ultra DMA33, DMA Mode 2, and PIO Mode 4.
• PoweRec (Plextor-optimised writing error reduction control) adjusts laser power and writing speed so they’re at the optimum settings for that particular disc.
• Supports the MMC-4 command set.
• Flash memory: Allows upgrading to the latest firmware revision without opening the computer or physically accessing the drive.
• Black tray: Reduces the effect of optical distortion on the laser beam.
• Supports Windows plug-and-play.
• Self-test diagnostics function for easy troubleshooting.

Contact:
Zeta Technologies
E-mail: tejas@zetaindia.com

Creative

GigaWorks S750

Creative Technology has launched the Creative GigaWorks speaker systems. The THX certified GigaWorks speaker systems delivers 700 Watts of total system burst power. Priced at Rs 39,499, the Creative GigaWorks S750 7.1 speaker system can be combined with the Creative Decoder DDTS-100 offered at

Rs 12,299. The DDTS-100 Decoder boasts seven selectable inputs, including one coaxial and three digital optical inputs, perfect for connecting to a host of consumer electronic gear. The Creative Decoder DDTS-100 supports the latest home theatre standards such as Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES (Discrete and Matrix), Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6.

Ideally matched to the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS and USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX, the Creative GigaWorks S750 takes full advantage of the 7.1 surround capabilities, creating an all-encompassing sound field perfect for 3D gaming. At 210 Watts, the Creative GigaWorks ported subwoofer with its 8-inch down-firing woofer is one of the most accurate and powerful subwoofers in its price range. Each satellite speaker utilises a two-way design with a titanium super tweeter for accurate and natural response at the highest frequencies.

The wired audio control pod offers maximum speaker system controls and works with the wireless remote control to provide additional convenient control of the system.

Features:

• 700 Watts total system burst power, 7.1 surround and 210 Watts RMS subwoofer.
• Titanium super tweeter delivering extended frequency response up to 40 kHz.
• THX-certified for high-quality audio performance, especially when paired with one of Creative’s THX-certified Audigy 2 sound cards;
• IR remote control features standby, mute, individual channel volume, subwoofer and treble volume, on/off control and upmix feature.

Contact:
Rajshekhar Bhatt / Murali Krishnan
Creative Channel
Tel: (65) 6895 4000
Mobile: 98203 57713 / 98203 57718
E-mail: rajshekhar_bhatt@ctl.creative.com

HP

Proliant ML 150

Hewlett - Packard India recently introduced the HP ProLiant ML150 server for value-conscious growing businesses seeking maximum productivity and efficiency at minimum cost and effort. Simultaneously, the company also announced the introduction of HP Systems Insight Manager, the next generation in platform management. Based on the Intel Xeon processor the ML150 combines reliability, performance and easy installation, while maximising expandability with extra memory and storage capacity.

The ML150 can scale up to 2 Intel Xeon processors, up to 12 GB of memory and 730 GB of storage capacity with hot pluggable hard disk drives. It also allows for tool-free replacement of major components to minimise downtime and maintenance costs. The ML150 server is certified for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Linux Operating Systems.

The Insight Manager (Nimbus) provides a strong foundation for enterprises to build an adaptive management software stack. It is the first common systems-level management solution for Intel and RISC platforms that can be run from a Windows, Linux or HP-UX management server. It employs a modular architecture—enabling client, storage, printer, and power management in addition to server deployment, performance and workload management from a single console.

HP Systems Insight Manager provides common fault, configuration, and asset management services across the IT infrastructure in a robust and secure way, making it an ideal solution for companies ranging in size from small-to-medium businesses up to large enterprises.

Contact:
Hewlett-Packard
Tel: (22) 2693-6751

Pramati

Studio 3.5

Pramati Technologies has announced the immediate availability of Pramati Studio 3.5, the latest release of its highly J2EE specialised IDE that delivers substantially increased productivity and user experience to fast-paced development teams.

Studio 3.5 comes fully equipped with J2EE-centric refactoring support, smart coding aids for XML, HTML, Java and JSP programming, an enhanced J2EE debugger, and a host of other productivity features for rapid development and testing. Studio supports all major application servers in the market as a development platform, and does not force development teams to work on any one platform.

Additionally, a new in-built Pramati Server makes the IDE a production-grade test platform for a whole range of applications. Together with the new Pramati DesignViewer 1.1, Pramati Studio 3.5 gives all levels in a J2EE team the power to design, develop, debug and deploy pure Web as well as J2EE applications.

Contact:
Chandrashekar Sivaram
Pramati Technologies
Tel: (40) 23411672
Fax: (40) 23411676
E-mail: chandra@pramati.com
Website: www.pramati.com/product