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HiSilicon Kirin 9010 Digital Floorplan Quick Look Analysis
This report provides a quick look analysis of the floorplan design used in the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 found in the Huawei P70 Art smartphone and includes an executive summary and supporting optical and SEM cross sectional image sets.
GlobalFoundries Acquires Tagore’s GaN IP
On July 1, 2024, GlobalFoundries (GF) announced the acquisition of Tagore Technology's intellectual property (IP) in Power Gallium Nitride (GaN). This high-power density GaN solution was developed by Tagore to improve efficiency and performance in power applications across the automotive, IoT, and AI datacenter sectors.
Chinese xEV Market Demand Outlook 2022-2031
This report summarizes forecasts for the Chinese market for xEV systems, semiconductors, and sensors. Despite the uncertainties and challenges posed by Ukraine conflict, semiconductor shortages, and a slowing domestic and global economy, the push towards electrification and battery electric vehicles is not slowing down with volume demand continuing to grow.
Streaming Usage Overtakes FM Radio in US Market in 2024 Infotainment Survey
Between February 2024 and April 2024, TechInsights surveyed 1,510 vehicle owners in the United States about several aspects of their ownership experience, including the types of in-vehicle audio sources those owners use.
Insight: Cellular Tablet Forecast Q2 2024 – Majority of Cellular Tablets to Have eSIM in 2024
Wi-Fi does not always provide the ideal connectivity solution for mobile computing on the go. Patchy coverage and public Wi-Fi risks regarding security and sharing personal details are key factors why consumers and commercial accounts find advantages in cellular service.
Global Differences in Assisted Driving Interest and Adoption
TechInsights undertook a survey of 4,630 car owners in the US (1,510), China (1,510), the UK (401), France (402), Italy (402), and Germany (405), covering their likelihood to have bought a car with full-self driving technology, use other transport options with self-driving capabilities, or recommend certain self-driving features to others.
Forecast: Global Wearables Shipments by Type by Vendor by Quarter: 2017 to 2024
Global wearable shipments are forecasted to grow by 5.6% in 2024, after declining by 4.9% in 2023 and before that declining by 6.3% in 2022. Apple, Huawei, and Samsung will remain the market leaders in the global total wearables market.
Research Bulletin – Americas’ Chip Suppliers Continue to Dominate R&D Spending
Semiconductor suppliers located in the Americas region continuer to dominate R&D spending, but Asia-Pacific semiconductor companies increased their share of R&D expenditures to 25% in 2023.
Insight: Global Game Console Forecast – A 2024 lull in demand before new product launches drive growth in 2025
Millions of consumers tried new entertainment sources for the first time during the lockdowns and many turned to game consoles to alleviate boredom and help keep household members entertained.
FinFET Transistor Evolution
FinFET transistors have replaced planar channel transistors, beginning with Intel’s 22nm process node, and the 16nm process nodes from the major foundries. This article discusses the basics of FinFET transistors, and why this transition was necessary, as well as showing how FinFET physical dimensions impact DC performance.
Rimac Previews Verne Ride-Sharing Service
The Verne ride-sharing service was launched on June 26, 2024. The announcement is of a complete service, not just of a concept that will see further development. Verne, previously known as P3 Mobility, will come with a fleet of stylish two-seat battery electric vehicles conveying customers with a fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving system developed with Mobileye.
China: Automaker Strategy Tracker 2024 Update
This data file provides in-depth analysis of OEMs' strategies in China. It illustrates each OEM's positioning in the market, their group strategy, and describes how each company is implementing each strategy for different aspects of their operations and products, such as connected car and cockpit, ADAS and autonomous driving, new energy vehicles, each automaker's semiconductor-related strategy (if applicable), and for the R&D institutions of a given OEM.
REDMAGIC Cyberbuds DAO TWS (BH4010) Deep Dive Teardown
REDMAGIC Cyberbuds DAO TWS is a flagship gaming audio buds, designed with Qualcomm S3 Gen2 sound platform, Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.3/Audio SoC, AI active noise reduction, 350 mAh Battery which leads to 7.5 hours of battery life.
Skyworks SKY58109-51 MHB L-PAMiD Packaging Analysis
The SKY58109-51 is a highly-integrated front end module. It incorporates advanced RF packaging techniques, including Skyworks' trademarked SkyShield self-shielding system. Additional packaging strategies are leveraged to reduce the package footprint and save space in the downstream product. Those strategies include integrated inductors, top and bottom-side mounted dies, and even die stacking.
Rimac Previews Verne Ride-Sharing Service
The Verne ride-sharing service was launched on June 26, 2024. The announcement is of a complete service, not just of a concept that will see further development. Verne, previously known as P3 Mobility, will come with a fleet of stylish two-seat battery electric vehicles conveying customers with a fully autonomous (SAE Level 4) driving system developed with Mobileye.
Insight: Notebook PC Operating System Forecast 2015-2029- Windows Encourages Significant Refresh Cycle
While notebook PC shipments have declined since their height in 2021 (2023 saw a 12% decline in shipments versus 2022), we expect a larger installed base to begin a new upgrade cycle en-masse in 2024, with a new peak of notebook shipments seen in 2025 (236.5 million units).
Chiplet Market – Compute Segment
The advent of chiplets marks a fundamental change in semiconductor design and production, at a time when design costs are skyrocketing. A chiplet marketplace is expected to develop, where designers can mix match chiplets from a variety of suppliers to be produced at different foundries at the optimum process nodes.
Analysis: Wired & Wireless Device Connectivity – Cross-Protocol Collaboration
TechInsights' 2024 Wired & Wireless Connectivity report will cover forecasts for USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC and wireless device charging. In addition, it will explore the emergence of Ultra wideband as an increasingly popular protocol for vehicle security and access solutions, as well as alternate uses such as occupant detection.
