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July 13, 2022

China lashes out as U.S. Navy destroyer sails near disputed islands

A U.S. Navy Freedom of Navigation Operation (FONOP) near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Wednesday has drawn a strong reaction from Chinese military officials who said the U.S. warship “illegally trespassed” into its waters.

A spokesman from the Southern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), whose areas of responsibility include the South China Sea, said in a press release that the command “organized air, naval forces to track and warn away USS Benfold destroyer that illegally trespassed into Chinese territorial waters off Xisha Islands.”

Xisha is the Chinese name for the Paracel archipelago, claimed by China, Vietnam and Taiwan but entirely under Chinese control.

The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet meanwhile released a statement saying its Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, USS Benfold (DDG 65) “asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the South China Sea near the Paracel Islands, consistent with international law.”

The destroyer then “exited the excessive claim and continued operations in the South China Sea,” according to the statement which said that the U.S. “challenges excessive maritime claims around the world regardless of the identity of the claimant.”

“Unlawful and sweeping maritime claims in the South China Sea pose a serious threat to the freedom of the seas, including the freedoms of navigation and overflight, free trade and unimpeded commerce, and freedom of economic opportunity for South China Sea littoral nations,” the 7th Fleet said.

“Under international law, as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention, the ships of all States, including their warships, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea,” it said.

Benfold helicopter.jpg — A MH-60 Sea Hawk conducting flight operations aboard the USS Benfold. CREDIT: U.S. Navy

Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam hold competing claims over parts of the South China Sea and some islands in it but the Chinese claims are by far the most expansive, covering up to 90% of the sea.

Beijing also developed islands that China occupies in the South China Sea to back up its claims and has fully militarized at least three of them.

The U.S. Navy has also challenged China’s self-proclaimed territorial waters around the Paracel Islands.

An international tribunal in 2016 ruled that the Paracels are in fact not islands and the occupying nation – China – cannot claim territorial sea around them.

The lengthy statement by the U.S. 7th Fleet said by conducting this FONOP, “the United States demonstrated that these waters are beyond what the PRC [People’s Republic of China] can lawfully claim as its territorial sea.”

“U.S. forces operate in the South China Sea on a daily basis, as they have for more than a century,” it added.

In another development, a U.S. carrier strike group led by the USS Ronald Reagan has moved into the South China Sea.

The U.S. Navy said in a press release the strike group is operating in the South China Sea “for the first time during its 2022 deployment.”

It includes the USS Ronald Reagan, the navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, with aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 and crews from Task Force 70 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) are also involved in the operation, according to the release.

“While in the South China Sea, the strike group is conducting maritime security operations, which include flight operations with fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, maritime strike exercises, and coordinated tactical training between surface and air units,” it said.

“Carrier operations in the South China Sea are part of the U.S. Navy’s routine operations in the Indo-Pacific.”

China’s South China Sea Probing Initiative (SCSPI) think-tank said that, according to the latest flight trajectory of the carrier-borne C-2A Greyhound cargo aircraft, the USS Ronald Reagan is sailing on Wednesday just south of the Spratly Islands, some 1,000 kilometers from the Vietnamese city of Danang.

Vietnamese sources told RFA last week that the Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier plans to visit Danang in the second half of July, an event that would draw criticism from China.

The U.S. Navy declined to confirm the visit, saying “as a matter of policy, we don’t discuss future operations.”

July 13, 2022

Two dead, nine injured in Yangon blast

Two people were killed and nine injured in an explosion in Yangon’s Sanchaung township on Tuesday.

The blast happened at around 3 p.m. on a platform beneath the Myaynigone overpass, according to locals and rescue services.

The injured were taken to Yangon General hospital and a military hospital in Dagon township by the Sanchaung township Red Cross Society, the fire brigade and voluntary relief teams.

One volunteer, who declined to be named, told RFA two women died in the night after receiving critical chest wounds.

“A total of 11 people were hit. Two women died. One at Yangon General Hospital and the other in the military hospital,” the relief worker said, adding that the women appeared to be in their twenties.

Security forces blocked the overpass immediately after the blast and sealed off the nearby Dagon Center, one of Yangon’s busiest shopping malls.

It is not yet clear what caused the blast and the military council has not commented on the incident. Anti-junta militias have also remained silent. There has been speculation that People’s Defense Forces were targeting a traffic police station beneath the overpass.

Recent months have seen a series of bombings in Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city and the former capital.

A woman was wounded in an explosion on July 1.

Last month two explosions in Hlaing Tharyar township injured three people, including a young child.

A week earlier an explosion in Kyauktada township killed the suspected bomber and injured nine others.

There is little data on the number of people killed in anti-junta attacks but they are far outstripped by those who died at the hands of the military.

At least 2,077 people were killed by the junta from the Feb. 1, 2021 coup to July 12 this year according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners (Burma).

July 13, 2022

Philips highlights AI-powered precision diagnosis portfolio at ECR 2022

July 13, 2022

Philips demonstrates portfolio of smart connected imaging systems and integrated radiology workflow solutions designed to improve diagnostic confidence and clinical outcomes

Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Vienna, Austria – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, will showcase its award-winning AI-powered systems and solutions debuting at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR, July 13-17, Vienna, Austria). Philips will demonstrate how its portfolio of smart connected imaging systems and integrated radiology workflow solutions help increase diagnostic confidence and clinical outcomes; help reduce staff stress and burnout; improve patient engagement and quality access to care; and enhance efficiency to help reduce waste.

“Radiology plays such a critical role in diagnosing and guiding patients into the right treatment plans. That’s why we designed our smart connected imaging systems to deliver first time right diagnoses with the latest clinical technologies and applications to drive patient-centric insights supporting early and definitive diagnosis and treatment,” said Kees Wesdorp, Chief Business Leader of Precision Diagnosis at Philips. “Addressing operational inefficiencies across the entire radiology enterprise was also the driving force behind the introduction of our AI-enabled, software defined systems and solutions to assist customers by automating and accelerating routine tasks, generating insights from large amounts of data to help improve productivity and lower the risk of staff burnout.”

Smart connected imaging systems help increase diagnostic confidence
It is projected the amount of healthcare data will grow 36% each year by 2025 [1]. In the recent Future Health Index 2022 Global report commissioned by Philips, one of the biggest challenges facing radiology leaders is managing the sheer volume of data available to them, with nearly a quarter (24%) of those surveyed, citing data management as their top issue. Philips AI-powered leading technologies help turn relevant data into actionable insights to increase diagnostic confidence and improve clinical outcomes.

New at ECR 2022, Philips will spotlight its latest AI-powered, software-defined MR smart systems, including its SmartSpeed artificial intelligence (AI) powered MR acceleration software, which delivers higher image resolution with 3 times faster scan times [2] and virtually no loss in image quality, representing a major step forward in diagnostic confidence and MR department productivity. Philips SmartSpeed joins the growing number of Philips AI powered workflow innovations available across the portfolio of smart Philips MR systems that will be showcased at ECR, including the European introduction of the new smart connected 3T MR system, Philips MR 7700 and the company’s latest MR 5300 1.5T helium-free in operations MR system. Each of these systems uses intelligent software to automate tasks and help relieve the burden on busy radiology staff and departments.

Also new to the European market and being showcased at ECR 2022 is the award-winning Philips Spectral CT 7500, the latest intelligent system to deliver high quality spectral images for every patient on every scan 100% of the time to help improve disease characterization, and reduce rescans and follow-ups, all at the same dose levels as conventional scans. The time-saving spectral workflow is fully integrated, enabling the technologist to get the patient on and off the table quickly – spectral chest scans and head scans take less than one second, and a full upper body spectral scan can be completed in less than two seconds. The new Spectral CT 7500 has demonstrated a 34% reduction in time to diagnosis, a 25% reduction in repeat scans and a 30% reduction in follow-up scans [3].

Integrated radiology workflows drive operational efficiency and improve patient experience
Operational inefficiencies continue to weigh heavily on clinicians and health systems as they strive to deliver the very best care for their patients. It is no surprise that 45% of radiologists reported symptoms of burnout pre-pandemic [4], while 97% of technologists report moderate or severe levels of job stress [5]. Visitors to the Philips Zone at ECR 2022 will see how Philips’ end-to-end, vendor neutral solutions simplify and connect workflows to address productivity challenges across the radiology enterprise.

Philips Radiology Workflow Suite is a combination of solutions that support clear and efficient radiology workflows. At ECR, Philips continues to expand its Radiology Workflow Suite, introducing new and enhanced solutions across the entire radiology workflow with a focus on:

Patient engagement, featuring Philips Care Engagement Manager, a web based clinical and patient decision support software platform intended to aid in remote communication and care management between patients and healthcare providers. The solution is designed to reduce no shows and cancellations, increase referral conversions, improve patient adherence to instructions, reduce staff burden and improve patient engagement, education, and communication.
Virtual radiology support with Philips Radiology Operations Command Center [6], a vendor-neutral, multi-modality, multi-site telepresence solution that provides advanced tele-acquisition capabilities and seamlessly connects imaging experts at a command center with technologists at scanners across care locations. Remote expert support removes the barrier of physical distance, extending the ability to offer consistent imaging experiences across organizations regardless of location. Virtual remote radiology support is also provided with Philips Collaboration Live [7], available on Philips ultrasound systems EPIQ Elite and Affiniti, delivering tele-ultrasound capabilities, allowing ultrasound teams to securely talk, text, screen-share, and video stream directly from their ultrasound system to a PC or mobile device to extend the team without expanding it.

Data-driven practice management and patient-centered imaging
At ECR 2022, Philips will spotlight Enterprise Performance Analytics – PerformanceBridge, a vendor-neutral, real-time data platform designed to improve productivity and reduce costs across enterprise-wide imaging departments to enhance operational decision-making. PerformanceBridge integrates data from multiple industry-standard data sources (such as HL7, DICOM and other structured data sources), onto one platform, for immediate access to information necessary for quick actionable observations and detailed reports. Also making its European debut at ECR 2022 is new Philips Pediatric Coaching [8], a holistic mobile app designed to be a less stressful experience for parents and their children undergoing MRI scans. Using gamification and ‘buddy system’ techniques to prepare children and their parents beforehand, the app helps guide young children through the MRI procedure to significantly enhance the patient experience.

Philips hosted symposia sessions and sustainability round table at ECR
Healthcare systems account for 4.4% of carbon emissions worldwide; more than the aviation and shipping industries. Philips will join an educational round table session hosted by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on July 14 at 12:30PM CET discussing what’s needed to “Build a Green Radiology Department,” featuring leading radiology experts from around the world who will address what can be done now to mitigate the environmental impact of essential imaging technology.

Philips will also host two Symposia sessions, featuring TED Talk-style presentations, and interactive conversations. On Wednesday, July 13, at 11:30AM CET, ECR attendees can join the discussion on “Accelerating Clinical competency through partnership and innovation,” to hear from world-renowned health leaders on how to address the growing demand for early disease diagnosis. On Thursday, July 14, at 12:30PM CET, health leaders will discuss “Balancing high tech and high touch: Keeping patients at the heart through innovation and workflow,” sharing insights on how to drive optimization in diagnostic operations.

All sessions will be live-streamed for attendees to join virtually if they are not at ECR in person. Visit Philips at ECR 2022 for more details.

Philips at ECR 2022
Join Philips in the Philips Zone at ECR 2022 (Level 2 Foyer C of the Austria Center), July 13-17, 2022, in Vienna, Austria, and visit Philips at ECR 2022 for more information on Philips’ AI-powered precision diagnosis portfolio, featuring smart connected imaging systems and integrated radiology workflow solutions, designed to increase diagnostic confidence and clinical outcomes.

[1] https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/healthcare/episode/the_healthcare_data_explosion)
[2] Compared to Philips SENSE
[3] Analysis by CARTI Cancer Center in Little Rock Arkansas and University Hospitals of Cleveland – Results from case studies are not predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.
[4] Report: 45% of radiologists are burned out, likely to work long hours (healthimaging.com)
[5] Radiology staff in focus: A radiology services impact and satisfaction survey of technologists and imaging directors. A research study conducted for Philips by The MarkeTech Group, 2019
[6] Not for diagnostic, monitoring or therapeutic purposes or in any other manner for regular medical practice. Only available for sale in select markets.
[7] Collaboration Live is only available for sale in selected markets
[8] Philips Pediatric Coaching is available for sale in the USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Israel, Australia and New Zealand. Fifteen languages are supported, including: English, German, Dutch, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, Greek, Turkish, Arabic and Hebrew.

For further information, please contact:

Kathy O’Reilly
Philips Global Press Office
Tel.: +1 978-221-8919
E-mail: kathy.oreilly@philips.com

About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2021 sales of EUR 17.2 billion and employs approximately 78,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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July 13, 2022

VistaJet Expands Its Private World Portfolio

VistaJet Private World

Recommendations now include a Beyond Picasso exploration, with stops across Europe; and the GoldenVines wine masterclass in Florence.

As Summer travel embarks

London, July 13, 2022: VistaJet, the first and only global business aviation company, has announced a new expansion of its Private World portfolio.

Onboarding a new set of travel and brand partners, VistaJet will provide its Members with even more opportunities to engage with unique experiences in many of the world’s most admired and intriguing locations, whether on a single or multi-stop trip.

Since the launch of Private World in 2020, VistaJet has strived to ensure its passengers enjoy an exceptional and comfortable journey at every stage, as well as curate past itineraries of highly sought-after experiences at incredible destinations.

From relaxing in the most luxurious accommodation — such as private retreats, suites, yachts, and historical estates — to engaging with the most incredible individuals from admired brands and houses, VistaJet’s Private World collection of partners has evolved to become an essential element of the Member experience, complementing the company’s commitment to service excellence and its capacity to deliver the most seamless flying services anywhere in the world.

VistaJet Private World on a Global 7500

The aircraft of choice for passengers who enjoy not only its luxurious and spacious interior but also its unrivaled range for non-stop, comfortable travel — its record-breaking performance has opened new and incredible travel opportunities.

In just two years, the Private World partnership network has grown more than 10 times, and today it encompasses 595 partners across 43 categories. The growth of the program has been motivated by continually rising demand for private flights among global travelers — for both business and leisure journeys.

In the last 12 months, according to Google Trends, worldwide online searches for information about ‘private flights’ have risen by 18%.*

VistaJet has seen a rapid increase in global flight hours across the world, which were up 64% year-on-year, and expects this to only rise further as it welcomes up to a total of 17 Glob a l 7500 aircraft by the end of 2022. Recent non-stop journeys on this groundbreaking aircraft have included São Paulo to the Maldives (16 hours flight time), Dubai to New York (15 hours 10 minutes), and Los Angeles to Hong Kong (14 hours 50 minutes).

The world’s largest and longest-range business jet, the Global 7500 has fast become the aircraft of choice for passengers who enjoy not only its luxurious and spacious interior but also its unrivaled range for non-stop, comfortable travel — its record-breaking performance has opened new and incredible travel opportunities.

Matteo Atti, EVP of Marketing and Innovation at VistaJet, said: “VistaJet’s promise has always been to allow our clients to go anywhere, anytime. Through Private World, we want to help our Members pursue their passions in the easiest, most direct ways, continuing to provide the ultimate service in aviation. It is not just about the places – it’s about the people, the opportunities, and the learning that only thoughtful travel can bring together.”

As VistaJet Members seek once-in-a-lifetime adventures across the globe, trips that seem impossible, and memories that will last forever, its collection of Private World recommendations now includes a Beyond Picasso exploration, which includes stops across Europe; and the Golden Vines wine masterclass in Florence.

Beyond Picasso
with Ariodante
Explore the life and work of one of the greatest artists of all time on a trip like no other. Discover privately the depths of Picasso through several world-class museums, private collections, and places not accessible to the public. See the great artist through the eyes of fellow artists, art collectors, and those who were closest to him — including his family. This bespoke luxury three-week trip across France and Spain will give you ultimate access to Picasso’s legacy surrounded by luxury. Spend a week at the sea sailing on a yacht and stay in signature five-star suites in Paris, Antibes, and Madrid. The Beyond Picasso experience is a handcrafted work of art, a magical experience designed for each traveler. Start in Paris, to delve into the years Picasso lived in the French Capital, then venture towards the Mediterranean coastline of his beloved French Riviera. Barcelona will be the next stop, to explore the young Picasso’s blue period, before visiting Malaga and finishing in Madrid. Throughout, incredible gastronomic and leisure experiences will take place, while discovering the secrets of a great of the art world like never before.

Masterclass, with the world’s best winemakers
with Liquid Icons
Learn from the best and experience exclusive masterclasses from the world leaders in the wine industry. Golden Vines Florence 2022 will bring together the world’s best winemakers and domaines to compete in Italy on October 15^th. At the 16th Century Baroque palace Palazzo Capponi, Gabriele Gorelli MW, Italy’s first Master of Wine will discuss his wine expertise with special guests. That is just one of many fascinating masterclasses to experience in the heart of Italy — a captivating Dom Pérignon masterclass with Vincent Chaperon, the Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon, will be followed by Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, Hennessy’s Cellar Master, who will impress with a Hennessey cognac masterclass. VistaJet Members will also have the opportunity to get their own cellar curated by Golden Vines founder Lewis Chester, to ensure the wine experience does not stop.

For more information, please visit vistajet.com/privateworld

Information
VistaJet | press@vistajet.com

*Google Trends Data
Search term: private flight
Sourced 6 July 2022

About VistaJet

VistaJet is the first and only global business aviation company. On its fleet of silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.
Founded in 2004, the company pioneered an innovative business model where customers have access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. VistaJet’s signature Program membership offers customers a bespoke subscription of flight hours on its fleet of mid and long-range jets, to fly them anytime, anywhere.
VistaJet is part of Vista Global Holding — the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
More VistaJet information and news at vistajet.com

VistaJet Limited is a European air carrier that operates 9H registered aircraft under its Maltese Air Operator Certificate No. MT-17 and is incorporated in Malta under Company Number C 55231. VistaJet US Inc. is an Air Charter Broker that does not operate aircraft. VistaJet and its subsidiaries are not U.S. direct carriers. VistaJet-owned and U.S. registered aircraft are operated by properly licensed U.S. air carriers, including XOJET Aviation LLC.

About Ariodante
Ariodante are travel alchemists that create travel dreams. An Ariodante experience is more than a mere trip. It’s a work of art, imagined and carefully crafted exclusively for clients. It’s an adventure for those who value rarity in its most authentic form and want to travel beyond luxury. It’s for those seeking magic.
Created to challenge the travel industry and to raise the bar when it comes to luxury, exclusivity, and creativity, Ariodante has built a solid reputation over the years for achieving incredible money can’t buy experiences that seem impossible for others.
A key part of every trip is to leave a positive impact. Their trips help to support projects, people, and places of cultural or natural significance, preserving them for generations to come and believe that “Nothing should cost the earth”. From protecting our planet, to protecting traditions and culture, Ariodante believes that travel should be beneficial for all. From their 200% Carbon offset program to their stance on single-use plastics, they believe that the world should be better off after a trip.
For more information, please visit ariodantetravel.com

About Liquid Icons
Liquid Icons, the organiser of the Golden Vines Awards, is a company founded by the late, great Gérard Basset OBE MW MS and his good friend, Lewis Chester DipWSET. Liquid Icons is a wine research company and original content production company. Liquid Icons produces the annual Gérard Basset Global Fine Wine Report, a definitive fine wine report compiled from data obtained by hundreds of fine wine professionals globally. For 2022, 950 fine wine professionals globally contributed to the Report, which will be released in October 2022, including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, sommeliers from Michelin Star restaurants, wine merchants & brokers, wine press & media.
For more information, please visit liquidicons.com

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July 13, 2022

Nikkiso Cryogenic Service’s Aftermarket Support Expansion

TEMECULA, Calif., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries’ Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (“Group”), a part of the Nikkiso Co., Ltd (Japan) group of companies, is pleased to announce the integration of Nikkiso Cryo’s aftermarket service with the Nikkiso Cryogenic Service (NCS) network.

This integration expands the scope of aftermarket service and support NCS offers to include Nikkiso Cryo and Nikkiso ACD pumps, as well as turbo expanders. They are also expanding their global footprint for the Nikkiso Cryo aftermarket by adding direct sales and field service support through each of their global facilities. The field service team will be providing overhauls and commissioning both in their centers and on-site, enabling them to provide prompt support locally and regionally.

Additionally, each of their facilities has factory trained staff providing expert knowledge of all the Nikkiso product lines. They also maintain a large spare parts inventory which enables them to provide fast delivery of equipment, minimizing costly downtime.

‘With this expansion, we are looking forward to maximizing our resources and service. This will also allow us to respond more quickly to our customers’ needs, providing individual support, service and solutions,” according to Jim Estes, President of Nikkiso Cryogenic Service.

This integration reflects Nikkiso’s continued commitment to be both a global and local presence for their customers.

ABOUT CRYOGENIC INDUSTRIES
Cryogenic Industries, Inc. (now a member of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.) member companies manufacture and service engineered cryogenic gas processing equipment (pumps, turboexpanders, heat exchangers, etc.) and process plants for Industrial Gases, and Natural Gas Liquefaction (LNG), Hydrogen Liquefaction (LH2) and Organic Rankine Cycle for Waste Heat Recovery. Founded over 50 years ago, Cryogenic Industries is the parent company of ACD, Nikkiso Cryo, Nikkiso Integrated Cryogenic Solutions, Cosmodyne and Cryoquip and a commonly controlled group of approximately 20 operating entities.

For more information, please visit www.nikkisoCEIG.com and www.nikkiso.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Anna Quigley
+1.951.383.3314
aquigley@cryoind.com

July 13, 2022

ATP’s New High-Endurance, Low-Latency SD/microSD Cards Built for Dashcams, DVRs Offer Over 109K Hours of Continuous Video Recording

ATPs New High-Endurance, Low-Latency SD_microSD Cards_S750_S650

S650 Series in native TLC surpasses other cards with 1.6X higher endurance;
S750 Series in pSLC mode achieves 2X higher endurance

TAIPEI, Taiwan, July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, introduces its new 3D triple level cell (TLC) S750/S650 Series SD and microSD memory cards built for the rigors of non-stop video recording. They meet the high endurance, low latency, and built-to-last data storage requirements of dashcams and digital video recorders (DVRs), as well as surveillance systems, autonomous vehicles, and other write-intensive applications.

High Endurance Over 109K Hours¹ of Recording Time in Native TLC
Video evidence can prove critical in many scenarios; hence, it is very important for SD/microSD cards to record non-stop without compromising image quality and integrity. The S650 Series can record Full HD videos continuously up to 109,401 hours — far longer than similar cards marketed as “high endurance.” The S650 Series is based on 5K program/erase (P/E) cycles, which translate to 1.6X higher endurance than typical memory cards with 3K P/E cycles. The S750 Series, configured as pseudo single-level cell (pSLC) is based on 60K P/E cycles, while typical pSLC memory cards are rated for around 20K to 30K P/E cycles.

Comparison for high Endurance Maximum Recording Hours: ATP S650 vs. Other High-Endurance Cards

High-Endurance-Maximum-Recording-Hours-ATP-S650-vs-Other-High-Endurance-Cards

The following graph² shows the endurance simulation result of ATP S650 128 GB microSD compared with other high-endurance branded cards of the same capacity, in full HD mode.

High Endurance Maximum Recording Hours: ATP S650 vs. Other High-Endurance Cards
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Notes:
¹Tested using 128 GB ATP S650 TLC card based on 13 Mbps (lowest bitrate of HD recording) in best-case/ideal scenario, with no other influencing factors.
² Information sourced by ATP from publicly available data.

To record new data, the oldest data will be overwritten when the card is full.
1Mbps=1,000,000 bps

Low Latency: Ready to Record in <1 Second, Writes 50% Faster
After power on, drive recorders may have to wait a few seconds to be ready for recording. The time between the first read command and the first write command from host is the “response time.” ATP S650 and S750 Series cards take less than 1 second response time while normal cards may take 7 to 12 seconds based on real tests on a DVR at room temperature.

While recording 16 MB data sequentially, ATP S650 cards take less than 0.1 second, saving 50% of writing time compared with consumer-rated cards and enabling high-speed backup without data loss.

Own HW/FW Design Features Offer Precise Reliability
As a true manufacturer with its own hardware/firmware capability, ATP can adjust to a variety of usages to fulfill customers’ specific application requirements and conditions. Based on customers’ applications, ATP does its best to meet the requirements by unique FW and HW design.

Auto-Read Calibration (ARC). Over time and with constant use, NAND flash memory cells degrade, causing voltage shifts that increase bit error rates (BER). When the normal Read Retry function is not enough to recover the errors, a more precise “Auto Read Calibration” (ARC) is applied to assure data integrity at extreme temperature or degraded NAND cells.
ATP Methodology for Advanced Card Analysis. ATP memory cards are IP67/IP57-certified and manufactured using System-in-Package (SiP) wafer/die process, making it difficult to do component analysis compared to SMT (surface- mount technology) process. ATP’s uniquely designed substrate and debug tool make this mission “possible.”
1. ATP-Developed Hardware Design – Substrate with reserved testing pin is available for future component analysis.
2. Solder Mask Removal by Laser – Precise and efficient method to remove solder mask so as to reach the reserved testing pins on the substrate.
3. ATP’s Own Customized Debug Tool – This is connected to the HW reserved testing pin and then linked to the SW analysis system.

For further information on ATP’s advanced card analysis methodology, please go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89Lm_eC3mSU

Specifications

	SD				microSD
Product Line	Premium	Superior			Premium	Superior
Product Line	S750Pi	S750Sc	S650Si	S650Sc	S750Pi	S750Sc	S650Si	S650Sc
Interface	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I
Flash Type	3D pSLC	3D pSLC	3D TLC	3D TLC	3D pSLC	3D pSLC	3D TLC	3D TLC
Form Factor	SD Card				microSD Card
Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C	-25°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-25°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-25°C to 85°C	-40°C to 85°C	-25°C to 85°C
Power Loss Protection Options	Firmware Based				Firmware Based
Capacity	8GB to 32GB	8GB to 32GB	32 GB to 128 GB	32 GB to 128 GB	8GB to 64GB	8GB to 64GB	32 GB to 256 GB	32 GB to 256 GB
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s) up to	99	99	96	96	99	99	96	96
Sequential Write (MB/s) up to	78	78	62	62	82	82	65	65
Endurance (TBW)1 up to	1920	1920	640	640	3840	3840	1280	1280
Reliability MTBF @ 25°C	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours	>2,000,000 hours
Reliability Number of Insertions	20,000 (SDA spec minimum 10,000)				20,000 (SDA spec minimum 10,000)
Others
Dimensions: L x W x H (mm)	32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1	32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1	32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1	32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1	15.0 x 11.0 x 1.0	15.0 x 11.0 x 1.0	15.0 x 11.0 x 1.0	15.0 x 11.0 x 1.0
Certifications	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS	CE, FCC, UKCA, RoHS
Warranty	5 years	2 years	3 years	3 years	5 years	2 years	3 years	3 years
1 Under highest Sequential write value. May vary by density, configuration and applications.

For customers requiring application-specific features or technologies, ATP offers value-added customization services encompassing firmware and hardware as well as packaging and appearance (labels, printing and marking).

For more information on the S750/S650 Series SD/microSD cards, visit:

https://www.atpinc.com/products/industrial-sd-cards
https://www.atpinc.com/products/industrial-microsd-usd-cards

Media Contact on the Press Release: Kelly Lin (Kellylin@tw.atpinc.com)
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About ATP
ATP Electronics (“ATP”) has dedicated 30 years of manufacturing excellence as the premier provider of memory and NAND flash storage products for rigorous embedded/industrial/automotive applications. As the “Global Leader in Specialized Storage and Memory Solutions,” ATP is known for its expertise in thermal and high-endurance solutions. ATP is committed to delivering add-on value, differentiation and best TCO for customers. A true manufacturer, ATP manages every stage of the manufacturing process to ensure quality and product longevity. ATP upholds the highest standards of corporate social responsibility by ensuring sustainable value for workers, the environment, and business throughout the global supply chain. For more information on ATP Electronics, please visit www.atpinc.com or contact us at info@atpinc.com.

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