The world's only trade show for security components

Composec, a sub-show of Secutech, Asia's top 1 security expo, is the world's only platform to present cutting-edge technologies and key components in security. Entering into the 5th year, more than 40 key component suppliers from around the world will exhibit over 100 booths, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan from 24 – 26 April 2013.

Valens Semiconductor Introduces Uncompressed Connectivity to Network Cams Market

Valens Semiconductor, a provider of semiconductor products and inventor of HDBaseT technology, announced the new VS020 chipset, a digital connectivity solution for the CCTV market that enables unprecedented long-distance distribution of multimedia content to cameras and displays via a single Cat5e/6a LAN cable.

CMOS and CCD – Small Differences Along the Way from Light to a Signal

Historically, CCD (Charged Coupled Device) sensors have existed much longer than CMOS sensors, that is to say, for more than 40 years. Due to constant improvement and optimization over the years, CCD sensors today stand for excellent image quality. In 2009, the American scientists Willard Boyle and George E. Smith were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics for the invention of the CCD sensor. Origin

Pixim Acquires Image Sensor Innovator Advasense Technologies

Pixim, a provider of imaging chips for enterprise security cameras, acquired Advasense Technologies, a developer of next-generation CMOS technology located in Ra'anana, Israel. Advasense was founded with the vision of improving the image quality of cameras used in mobile applications.

TI Joins the Embedded Vision Alliance

Texas Instruments (TI) announced its membership in the Embedded Vision Alliance (EVA), reinforcing a long-standing commitment to vision technology and enabling its customers to develop the most innovative hardware, development tools and software to make vision application development easier.

Looking Beyond Specs

The specifications of video surveillance products can seem similar on paper. When there is strong demand for specific functionality, a vendor's offerings must be able to fulfill needs quickly and effectively to stay competitive. However, the performance of their offerings can vary widely. A&S explores some deciding factors of key components that can radically affect real-world performance

Intel Acquires Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business

Intel has acquired the Infineon Technologies Wireless Solutions (WLS) business. WLS is a provider of cellular platforms to top-tier global phone makers and is part of Intel's strategy to accelerate always-connected computing platforms that span a variety of device and market segments including laptops, cars, smart phones, tablets and smart TVs.

Kiwi Semiconductor Raises Funding to Develop SoC for Surveillance Cameras

Kiwi Semiconductor, a developer of analog semiconductor solutions used in security cameras and emerging applications, completed a capital raising totaling more than US$1.75 million.

Destron Fearing Signs Contract Extension for Pet Identification

Digital Angel, a technology company in the field of animal identification and emergency identification solutions, announced its Destron Fearing unit has signed a contract extension with Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health, to provide syringe and RFID microchip systems and readers. While the terms of the contract were not disclosed, the extended agreement runs through Dec. 31, 2011.

ZigBee Alliance Announces New Global Input Device Standard for CE and Computer Accessories

The ZigBee Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, residential, commercial and consumer applications, today announced the completion of ZigBee Input Device, the new global standard for human interface devices used in consumer electronics (CE) and computer accessories.