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Mobile manufacturing: How much do companies earn with the high end?
High-end smartphones have been increasing in price over the years to become unattainable devices for ordinary people.
Peloton IPO Preview: All Hype, No Muscle
Peloton, which manufactures and sells premium, large-screen, stationary fitness bikes and treadmills, as well streaming subscriptions for classes aimed at those using the equipment, is expected to go public sometime in the next few months.
Un móvil de gama alta se vende casi al triple de lo que cuesta fabricarlo
Un teléfono móvil se vende casi tres veces más caro de lo que cuesta fabricarlo, atendiendo al coste de todos los componentes que integran estos dispositivos, desde la batería o la cámara hasta el sistema operativo que permite que funcionen las
A high-end mobile phone sells almost three times what it costs to manufacture it
A mobile phone is sold almost three times more expensive than it costs to manufacture it, taking into account the cost of all the components that make up these devices, from the battery or camera to the operating system that allows applications to
Tariffs on Chinese imports start on Sunday. News 8 looks at what they will cost you
Sunday will be the first round of tariffs. Almost monthly through the end of the year, the government plans to impose additional tariffs on different items.
Why I keep writing ’bout holes in the sensor
DPReview's review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera shows the consequences of having dead pixels whose space is used for phase detection autofocus (PDAF) modules
AC Adapters: GaN, SiC or Si?
Effective high-power, compact AC adapters can be built using SiC, GaN, and Si super junction devices, according to an analysis by TechInsights of three key products.
How long can Sony keep the top spot in the image sensor market?
Not long ago, Yuanta Research released market data on global CIS (CMOS image sensor), pointing out that its overall market size is still growing rapidly.
NAND technology: Open the gates
In the $60bn NAND tech market, patent landscape analysis can give companies the edge, as Martin Bijman and Trevor Izsak of TechInsights explain.
Electric Cars Gain Traction, But Challenges Remain
(Semiconductor Engineering) Battery-powered electric vehicles are expected to reach a milestone in terms of shipments in 2019, but the technology faces several significant hurdles to gain wider adoption in the market.
3D NAND Metrology Challenges Growing
(Semiconductor Engineering) The big challenge is to characterize the inner portions of a 3D NAND device, which consists of complex materials, multiple layers and tiny channel holes. Then, as you add more layers, the metrology challenges increase “due
Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Innovation
Advances in AVs are having a ripple effect in multiple technology fields, from radar and LiDAR to signal processing. However, the rapid innovation pace is also creating challenges for automakers.
Siemens patent filings climb, but quality over quantity is the name of the game
In 2018 Siemens leapfrogged Huawei to become the number one filer at the EPO, a spot that it has not occupied since 2011. It has invested ...
Lithography and the Future of Computing discussed at 2019 SPIE Advanced Lithography plenary session
On Monday, 25 February, researchers outlined the future of computers and computing during the opening plenary sessions of the 2019 Advanced Lithography conference. Speakers discussed challenges ahead, highlighting the need for an intelligent
Sensor, Processor Innovations Move Autonomous Vehicles Forward
Self-driving cars are changing lives by delivering unprecedented personal mobility. In fact, they represent a paradigm shift in the definition of a vehicle. To ensure autonomous vehicles (AVs) deliver a safe, efficient, and enjoyable mode of travel
Tesla makes another profit - Chief Financial Officer resigns
But especially in terms of cost could German carmakers such as Daimler, BMW or the Volkswagen Group, in addition to mass-produced manufacturers such as Toyota or Honda for Tesla to a "dangerous competition," believes Jim Hines of Tech Insights. "The
