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Andes Technology and MetaSilicon Collaborate to Build the World’s First Automotive-Grade CMOS Image Sensor Product Using RISC-V IP SoC

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Hsinchu Taiwan, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISC-V IP vendor Andes Technology and edge computing chip provider MetaSilicon jointly announced that the MetaSilicon MAT Series is the world's first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor series using RISC-V IP SoC, using Andes' AndesCore™ N25F-SE processor.

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  • Hsinchu Taiwan, Feb. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RISC-V IP vendor Andes Technology and edge computing chip provider MetaSilicon jointly announced that the MetaSilicon MAT Series is the world's first automotive-grade CMOS image sensor series using RISC-V IP SoC, using Andes' AndesCore™ N25F-SE processor.
  • And by using technologies such as HDR, advanced imaging can be achieved in a simple, economical, and efficient system.
  • The MAT Series 1MP CMOS image sensor chip has low power consumption and high dynamic range (HDR) characteristics.
  • Its effective image resolution is 1280 H * 960 V, and it can support high dynamic range image output up to 60fps @120dB.

e-con Systems Launches Robotics Computing Platform During CES; Partners With Ambarella for Industrial AMR and Outdoor Robots

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Friday, January 12, 2024

“We are pleased to be partnering with e-con Systems, a leader in vision-based systems and robotics," said Jerome Gigot, Sr. Director of Marketing at Ambarella.

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  • “We are pleased to be partnering with e-con Systems, a leader in vision-based systems and robotics," said Jerome Gigot, Sr. Director of Marketing at Ambarella.
  • e-con Systems also offers support and design services to help OEMs get to market quickly based on this new platform.
  • This partnership provides customers with state-of-the-art technology across diverse markets, including AMR, warehouse robots, pick-and-place robots and industrial automation.
  • For more detailed information about the partnership and a comprehensive overview of the ROAM Robotics Computing Platforms, visit e-con Systems website.

The Capital Corporation Advises Current Tools, Inc. On Its Partnership with LFM Capital

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the partnership between Current Tools, Inc. (“Current Tools”, headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina) with LFM Capital (“LFM”, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee).

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  • The Capital Corporation is pleased to announce the partnership between Current Tools, Inc. (“Current Tools”, headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina) with LFM Capital (“LFM”, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee).
  • Current Tools is a leading manufacturer of industrial tools for electrical contractors, offering more than 100 products, including cable pullers, conduit benders, and knockout sets.
  • LFM is a leading private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufacturing and industrial services businesses.
  • The marriage between Current Tools and LFM Capital has already proven to be a dynamic fit that will benefit all stakeholders.”
    The Capital Corporation, a leading investment bank headquartered out of Greenville, South Carolina and with offices in Spartanburg, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina, served as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Current Tools on the transaction.

OMNIVISION Announces High-Performance OX01J Image Sensor for Surround- and Rear-View Cameras

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , announced today its new 1.3-megapixel (MP) OX01J image sensor for automotive 360-degree surround-view systems (SVS) and rear-view cameras (RVC).

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  • OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , announced today its new 1.3-megapixel (MP) OX01J image sensor for automotive 360-degree surround-view systems (SVS) and rear-view cameras (RVC).
  • The OX01J is a raw image sensor with top-of-the-line LED flicker mitigation (LFM) and 140db high dynamic range (HDR).
  • Availability of the OX01J provides automotive OEMs with the flexibility to purchase just the image sensor if they already have their own backend image signal processor (ISP) architecture.
  • Or meet with OMNIVISION during CES, January 9-12, 2024; to schedule a meeting: [email protected] .

OMNIVISION Announces First 3MP SoC Image Sensor for LED Flicker-Free, High Dynamic Range Automotive Cameras

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , today debuted the first OX03J10 3-megapixel (MP) CMOS system-on-chip (SoC) image sensor with 140dB high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) for superior image quality regardless of lighting condition.

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  • OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , today debuted the first OX03J10 3-megapixel (MP) CMOS system-on-chip (SoC) image sensor with 140dB high dynamic range (HDR) and LED flicker mitigation (LFM) for superior image quality regardless of lighting condition.
  • The OX03J10 SoC is ideal for surround-view system (SVS), rear-view camera (RVC) and camera-monitoring systems (CMS).
  • By integrating the image sensor with a dedicated image signal processor (ISP) into one SoC, HDR and LFM performance are optimized and the size and cost of the device are reduced.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109390163/en/
    OX03J - 3 MP High-Performance Automotive SoC Image Sensor (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “As the global leading developer of in-cabin automotive image sensors, OMNIVISION has been providing image sensor solutions in the fields of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD) for a long time,” said Naresh Shetty, automotive staff marketing manager at OMNIVISION.

Samsung Showcases Groundbreaking Logic Innovations at System LSI Tech Day 2023

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today unveiled its latest innovations in analog and logic semiconductor technologies and outlined its blueprint for upcoming technological advancements at its inaugural Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023 event.

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  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today unveiled its latest innovations in analog and logic semiconductor technologies and outlined its blueprint for upcoming technological advancements at its inaugural Samsung System LSI Tech Day 2023 event.
  • Attended by approximately 300 customers and partners at its Samsung Semiconductor U.S. headquarters, the event featured tech sessions led by Samsung executives, covering a wide range of topics from System LSI humanoids to AI and the company’s R&D endeavors in the U.S.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231005337007/en/
    Samsung President and Head of System LSI, John Park, delivers the opening keynote at Samsung's annual System LSI Tech Day.
  • Additionally, Samsung introduced a new AI tool designed for upcoming smartphones, demonstrating text-to-image AI generation using its Exynos 2400 reference board.

OMNIVISION Announces New TheiaCel™ Technology and Automotive Image Sensor for LED-flicker-free Exterior Cameras

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , today debuted its OX08D10 8-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel™ technology at AutoSens Brussels .

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  • OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor solutions, including advanced digital imaging , analog and touch & display technology , today debuted its OX08D10 8-megapixel (MP) CMOS image sensor with TheiaCel™ technology at AutoSens Brussels .
  • The new solution enhances automotive safety by providing enhanced resolution and image quality in exterior cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD).
  • This range is the sweet spot for delivering the best balance between SNR1 and dynamic range and is optimal for automotive exterior camera applications.
  • It features upgraded cybersecurity to comply with the newest MIPI CSE version 2.0 standards, which adds functional safety to automotive image sensor data streams.

Night Acquires LFM Management; Adds Kai Cenat, AMP to Industry-Leading Roster

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Friday, August 25, 2023

The move solidifies Night's position as the preeminent talent management company for digital artists, adding prominent creators Kai Cenat, members of AMP, as well as others, to an industry-leading roster that includes MrBeast, Dream, and more.

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  • The move solidifies Night's position as the preeminent talent management company for digital artists, adding prominent creators Kai Cenat, members of AMP, as well as others, to an industry-leading roster that includes MrBeast, Dream, and more.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to welcome John Nelson and his roster of clients to Night," said Reed Duchscher, Night CEO and Founder.
  • "Night is laser focused on building alongside the biggest stars on the internet, and this acquisition demonstrates that.
  • We are thrilled to be backing Kai, AMP, and so many other great creators with this move."

Legend Capital Portfolio: Nuclei, the World's First RISC-V CPU IP Vendor, Accomplishes ISO 26262 ASIL-D Product Certificate

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Friday, August 18, 2023

NA900 becomes the world's first RISC-V CPU IP achieving ISO 26262 ASIL D product certificate.

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  • NA900 becomes the world's first RISC-V CPU IP achieving ISO 26262 ASIL D product certificate.
  • The development meets the applicable ASIL D design specification, implementation and verification requirements of ISO 26262 parts 4,5,7,8,9 as guided by ISO 26262-10, and the functional safety management requirements per ISO 26262-2.
  • NA300D has been assessed according to ISO 26262-5:2018 with SGS and gets ASIL D Ready certificate for hardware safety integrity.
  • "It's a great honor for Nuclei to obtain the world's first ISO 26262 ASIL D product certificate of RISC-V CPU IP, which is a huge achievement of the team.

SourceScrub Integrates Generative AI to Transform Private Equity Deal-Sourcing

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Sourcing GPT applies the generative AI capabilities of Open AI’s GPT models to SourceScrub’s best-in-class deal-sourcing software.

Key Points: 
  • Sourcing GPT applies the generative AI capabilities of Open AI’s GPT models to SourceScrub’s best-in-class deal-sourcing software.
  • Generative AI is poised to dramatically improve and accelerate typical dealmaking processes.
  • “We are all hearing about exciting new ways to apply AI technology, and it is coming to private equity whether we like it or not,” said Jessica Ginsberg, Managing Director at LFM Capital.
  • It applies the most up-to-date generative AI capabilities with SourceScrub’s database, relying on the intelligence of the SourceScrub platform to perform the selection, analysis and reporting.