After more than a year of market brewing and development, smart watches have finally become a hot product pursued by major manufacturers and media, including Samsung Galaxy Gear, Sony SmartWatch 2 and products represented by Pebble on the Kicistarter crowdfunding website. I started to walk slowly into our sights.
But at the moment we still don't see a product that affects the world, so many people turn their attention to Apple. Since the success of the Pebble smart watch, there have been many rumors about Apple's launch of smart watches. In 2013, we did not expect Apple to release the so-called iWatch, but in 2014, can we get what we want?
Now, we have collected all the rumors and speculations about Apple iWatch, and no one can be sure whether it can be realized one by one.
Does iWatch really exist?
This is a very critical issue. It seems that only Apple employees know the real answer, and the outside world has not captured clear signs. As early as 2008, Apple co-founder Wozniak inadvertently revealed in an interview with the Daily Telegraph that Apple will have a product called iWatch in the future. In April of this year, Apple also mentioned the word "Watch" when it held a shareholder conference call.
On the other hand, when Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed Google Glass at the All Things D forum, he also said that “Wrist†would be a very important area for smart wearable devices. Since then, there have been countless numbers on the Internet. Clear rumors about iWatch. The Wall Street Journal is the most important media for iWatch's existence, because there have been so-called "informed people" and analysts constantly emphasizing the existence of iWatch, and now it seems that it does.
In all the rumors, it seems that the name iWatch has been unanimously agreed. Apple seems to have registered the "iWatch" trademark in many countries including Japan, Mexico, and Russia. However, the absence of a trademark does not necessarily mean that the product will eventually be released.
The relationship between iWatch and Nike
Although Pebble, who debuted from Kicistarter, has achieved great success, the outside world seems to have a stronger interest in Apple's smartwatch products.
Apple's design soul Jonathan seems to have been paying attention to smart watches. According to former Nike designer Court Wilson, Apple's design team visited the Nike sports watch design and development team and production workshop as early as around 2005.
Before the birth of Nike+Fuelband, the relationship between Apple and Nike seemed to be particularly close. Even Apple CEO Cook has worn the Fuelband bracelet to participate in the Allen & Company annual conference, which shows that Apple really likes Fuelband. And it seems that Fuelband seems to have inspired Apple's desire to launch smart devices on the wrist.
Jonathan and his design "Dream Team"
If iWatch really exists, it will definitely be handed over to Jonathan. According to Bloomberg News, Apple has invested more than 100 engineers in the development of iWatch, and this also shows Apple's emphasis on iWatch.
In addition to dig from Nike, Apple even hired a large number of sleep analysts and acquired a company with patents on biotechnology, fitness equipment and mobile device integration. Therefore, iWatch seems to have the ability to design certain fitness and health aspects. As for the name iWatch, it will naturally be a matter of course, after all, iOS, iPhone, iPad, iMac, etc., have been expected.
Will iWatch be equipped with a flexible display?
According to some rumors, Apple iWatch will use a flexible flexible OLED display, and the screen supplier is naturally the leading technology LG company in the field. At the same time, according to the "New York Times" quoted from insiders, Apple even tried to use curved glass panels and other methods, and further exploration. You know, Corning has developed a new material glass that can float like a paper, so this technology is also very likely to be applied to iWatch.
iWatch will use a Bluetooth connection but the screen size is still unknown
For iWatch, Bluetooth seems to be the most likely way to connect. If you want to keep iWatch connected to your iPhone or iPod Touch at any time, low-power Bluetooth technology will be crucial. At the same time, Apple has previously applied for a technology to share Bluetooth-connected devices to another network via Wi-Fi, so in some cases, iWatch can also share the Wi-Fi network used by the iPhone for data transmission.
As for the screen size, the current mainstream is 1.5 inches, but there are still many sayings that iWatch's screen size is 1.4 inches or 1.3 inches. Even in November last year, the Korea Herald reported that Apple iWatch will launch two sizes according to the gender of men and women.
Have Siri and map features
"New York Times" columnist Nick Bilton has published an article asking Apple "IWatch will support Siri voice assistant function? Is there a built-in Apple map to help people provide real-time route navigation? Can I receive SMS? Can be tracked or monitored Is the user's daily health activities?"
Although these are just his good wishes, some of them have at least the possibility of being. For example, the idea of ​​Siri is very reasonable. It is at least a very convenient thing to communicate with Siri when you raise your hand. The presence of Siri is also the fundamental basis for distinguishing iWatch from the enhanced iPod nano that can be worn on the wrist.
iWatch or will support Touch ID, NFC, home automation control and in-vehicle systems
There is further speculation in the media about the more features of iWatch. It includes predicting the weather, organizing work schedules, monitoring every step of the way, and even replacing cash and bank cards.
Previously, Bruce Tognazzini, the person in charge of Apple's human interface, expressed his opinion on the release rhythm of iWatch on his blog. "When we look back, Apple doesn't have much of the industry's first product. Usually Apple is quietly observing after a competitor launches a product, and then puts the product on the market after everything is fully prepared. For example, the iPad, after the birth of the tablet, this revolutionary product was officially released. "From this point of view, the iPhone 5s built-in fingerprint recognition technology also has this rule, if the security can be guaranteed, and the market response is good, Then the possibility of appearing on iWatch is very large.
Mysterious release date
There have been rumors that iWatch will be released in 2013, but after the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c conference in September and the iPad Air and iPad mini 2 conference in October, we still have not seen iWatch. Whether it is iWatch or rumored Apple's other new iTV, it seems to continue to maintain its mysterious color in 2013.
When Cook said that Apple will launch a brand new, truly great product in 2014, everyone seems to be interested in the birth of iWatch. And Apple has invaded the former fashion luxury brand Burberry chief designer Angela Ahrendts, which may indicate that iWatch will have more fashionable elements.
According to a report in November this year, Apple iWatch has actually started production work, but due to the capacity problems of partners such as Foxconn, it has to be postponed until the second quarter of 2014. Of course, these are media speculations and there is no clear evidence.
iWatch will face fierce competition
In fact, Apple has been "late" in the field of smart watches. Wearable smart watches have become the focus of the next generation of technology giants, including Samsung Galaxy Gear, Sony SmartWatch 2, and Pebble, all of which have already achieved good results, while vendors like Adidas, Qualcomm and Garmin are also starting to get involved. Smart watch market.
In addition, other manufacturers that have not yet launched smart watches are also eyeing this field. In particular, Google Inc., as Apple's number one competitor, has been filing patents on smart watches since last year, which has put pressure on other manufacturers.
In addition, although LG Korea launched a watch product that failed in 2009, according to the Korea Times, LG seems to be returning to the smart watch market. In addition, watch manufacturers including Casio seem to be willing to compete positively with technology vendors.
The competition that iWatch faces is not only from other smart watches, but other wearable technology devices also pose a direct threat to iWatch. For example, glasses are another very popular form.
iWatch price is also very mysterious
I remember that before the launch of the iPad, many people thought it would sell at least $1,000 (about 6,000 yuan). Obviously, no one can accurately price iWatch until they actually see the actual product.
At present, only one anonymous analyst has predicted the price of iWatch. He said that the price of iWatch will range from 149 US dollars (about 900 yuan) to 229 US dollars (about 1390 yuan). Look at this price is still acceptable.
1.0mm (.039") Female Headers
Overview
Whenever there is a need for fitting small-sized connectors in compact devices, the 1.0mm pitch female header, or sometimes referred to as header connector, is ideally suited for this application. Not only does this female header space-savvy, but it is also designed for vacuum pick and place that makes it suitable for high volume automated manufacturing.Antenk offers these low profile, easy-install, SMT or THM miniature female connector plugs at high quality and affordable China-quoted price, for board-to-board connection, snuggly fitting the pins of a Male Header and acting as a receptacle.
Assembly and service is simple with either vertical (straight), elevated or at a right angle configuration/orientation, which can dissipate current of about 1.0 A or less in a tape and reel packaging. The filleted corners can also remove shadowing allowing optimization of LED output.
Also, the 1.0mm pitch female headers are made to work in Arduino boards, Arduino Pro and Arduino Mega with either single or double-row female headers, facilitating connections for programming and incorporation into other circuits. They have the perfect height for clearing the USB-B connector and great for stacking multiple shields.
Female header always called as [Header connector", Antenk provide widely range of header connector, from 2.54mm (.100″ inch) pitch to 1.0mm (.039″ inch) pitch. The number of pins (contacts) is from 2 to 40 pins per orw. There are three type: Straight (Dip Vertical), Right angle, SMT (surface mount).
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Applications of 1.0mm Pitch Female Headers
Its small size is most suitable for PCB connections of small equipment and devices such as:
Arduino Boards
Architectural and sign lighting
Retail and display lighting
Fluorescent LED retrofit lighting
Cabinet or furniture lighting
Commercial / residential cove lighting
WiFi equipment
Gaming consoles,
Measurement instruments
Medical Diagnostic and Monitoring equipment
Communications: Telecoms and Datacoms
Industrial and Automotive Control and Test
Mount Type: Through-hole vs Surface Mount
At one side of this female header is a series of pins which can either be mounted and soldered directly onto the surface of the PCB (SMT) or placed into drilled holes on the PCB (THM).
Best used for high-reliability products that require stronger connections between layers.
Aerospace and military products are most likely to require this type of mounting as these products experience extreme accelerations, collisions, or high temperatures.
Useful in test and prototyping applications that sometimes require manual adjustments and replacements.
1.0mm vertical single row female header, 1.0mm vertical dual row female header, 1.0mm Elevated single row female header, 1.0mm Elevated dual row female Header, 1.0mm right-angle single row female header and 1.0mm right-angle dual row female header are some examples of Antenk products with through-hole mount type.
Surface-Mount
The most common electronic hardware requirements are SMT.
Essential in PCB design and manufacturing, having improved the quality and performance of PCBs overall.
Cost of processing and handling is reduced.
SMT components can be mounted on both side of the board.
Ability to fit a high number of small components on a PCB has allowed for much denser, higher performing, and smaller PCBs.
1.0mm Right-angle Dual Row female header, 1.0mm SMT Single row female header, 1.0mm SMT Dual row female header and 1.0mm Elevated Dual Row female Header are Antenk`s SMT female headers.
Soldering Temperature for 1.0mm Pitch Female Headers
Soldering SMT female connectors can be done at a maximum peak temperature of 260°C for maximum 60 seconds.
Orientation/Pin-Type: Vertical (Straight) and Right-Angle
1.0mm pitch female headers may be further classified into pin orientation as well, such as vertical or straight male header or right-angle female header.
Vertical or Straight Female Header Orientation
One side of the series of pins is connected to PCB board in which the pins can be at a right-angle to the PCB surface (usually called "straight" or [vertical") or.
Right-Angle Female Header Orientation
Parallel to the board's surface (referred to as "right-angle" pins).
Each of these pin-types have different applications that fit with their specific configuration.
Pcb Connector Stacking
Profile Above PCB
This type of configuration is the most common way of connecting board-to-board by a connector. First, the stacking height is calculated from one board to another and measured from the printed circuit board face to its highest insulator point above the PCB.
Elevated Sockets/Female Headers
Elevated Sockets aka Stacked sockets/receptacles or Mezzanine are simply stacked female headers providing an exact distance requirement between PCBs that optimizes electrical reliability and performance between PCB boards.
Choosing this type of stacking configuration promotes the following benefits:
Connector Isolation - the contacts are shrouded preventing cable connection mishaps and good guidance for the mating header connectors.
For off-the-shelf wireless PCB module, stacking height is optimized with elevated sockets.
Offers superior strength and rigidity.
Polarisation prevents users from inverted insertion.
Single, Dual or Multiple Number of Rows
For a 1.0mm straight or vertical female header, the standard number of rows that Antenk offers ranges from 1 to 2 rows. However, customization can be available if 3 ,4 or n number of rows is needed by the customer. Also, the number of contacts for the single row is about 2-40 pins while for dual row, the number contacts may vary from 2-80 pins.
Pin Material
The pins of the connector attached to the board have been designed with copper alloy. With customer`s demand the pins can be made gold plated.
Custom 1.0mm Pitch Female Headers
Customizable 1.0 mm pitch female headers are also available, making your manufacturing process way faster as the pins are already inserted in the headers, insulator height is made at the right size and the accurate pin length you require is followed.
Parts are made using semi-automated manufacturing processes that ensure both precision and delicacy in handling the headers before packaging on tape and reel.
Tape and Reel Packaging for SMT Components
Antenk's SMT headers are offered with customizable mating pin lengths, in which each series has multiple number of of circuits, summing up to a thousand individual part number combinations per connector series.
The tape and reel carrier strip ensures that the headers are packaged within accurately sized cavities for its height, width and depth, securing the headers from the environment and maintaining consistent position during transportation.
Antenk also offer a range of custom Tape and reel carrier strip packaging cavities.
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