What’s New? Nvidia’s Tegra, Windows updates & problem with components

07.09.2018

To get you in the mood for the release of our new, somewhat different mini PC, we want to explain to you in this article what Tegra from Nvidia is all about. We also look at the current shortage and price increase of electronic components and want to give you a little insight into the processes at spo-comm. More specifically, this involves updates to Windows operating systems and special images.

Shortage of electronic components

Component problems in all series have been known for several months now, and DRAM memory chips are in short supply. Passive components such as MLCC capacitors are now also being added. As the current demand is higher than the manufacturers' supply, the components have risen in price accordingly. The same applies to spo-comm systems: components for some systems are in short supply. For the spo-book WINDBOX II Quad, for example, both we and our suppliers currently need a longer lead time. For you, this means that orders placed at short notice may be subject to longer delivery times. If you have already planned projects for which a fixed delivery date is required, please allow for the slightly longer delivery times. Source: heise.de

What is behind Tegra from Nvidia?

The term Tegra refers to a single-chip system ("SoC", stands for: System on a Chip) from Nvidia based on the ARM architecture. This system is primarily intended for use in cell phones, cars and tablet PCs. The Tegra contains everything from CPU and memory to a graphics chip with integrated video encoder and decoder. More about SoC A system like the Tegra focuses primarily on the development of AI computers. Certain developer kits, which are available for every Tegra chip, also offer more specialized applications such as deep learning, autonomous machines and multi-camera solutions. You will soon find out what the new Tegra model in the spo-comm range has to offer.

Processes at spo-comm regarding Windows updates

We at spo-comm attach great importance to installing all Windows updates before we send systems to our customers. However, it may also be the case that there are delays with so-called major Windows updates. This is due to the fact that they are time-consuming on the one hand and often involve various additional patches on the other. The nimble hands in our production department also need some time to create special customer images. If you would like us to update your customer image at shorter intervals, please contact us by e-mail or telephone.