FitBit Ionic Recall

Unlock the secrets to optimizing smartwatch battery design with our FREE eBook. Dive into battery degradation, Fitbit Ionic's design, and overheating root causes.
24Aug

Xiaomi Poco C40 Teardown

We have identified hundreds of manufacturers throughout the years and are always looking to expand our BoM Database library. So when we heard the Xiaomi Poco C40 would have a new processor from JLQ Technology, the Poco C40 jumped to the top of our list for a Quick Turn Teardown.
23Aug

The Medtronic PillCam SB3: packaging a capsule endoscope

The Medtronic PillCam SB3: packaging a capsule endoscope John Scott-Thomas Endoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the interior of a body using a camera. Common for digestive track imaging, a conventional endoscope uses a tube that is inserted through the mouth (for examination of the
16Aug

Review and Things to Know: Flash Memory Summit 2022

The Flash Memory Summit 2022 conference including an Expo was held at Santa Clara Convention Center (US) last week (Aug. 1 – 4). Many of the industry-leading memory manufacturers and module suppliers exhibited their latest products in flash storage technology. TechInsights is a recurring and popular speaker at FMS.
11Aug

SMIC’s Next Generation Process

TechInsights is first and foremost focused on supporting innovation and decision making. Because of the far-reaching interest in this latest technology, we thought we would share some of the discussions we’ve been having. Here are a few of the common questions we are seeing, and our corresponding answers.
04Aug

MPR Editorial: Nanometer Nonsense

Both leading foundries allowed customers to claim they were using a 4nm process when, in fact, they were using 5nm technology. This situation renders node names meaningless. Featured in our July 22 Microprocessor Report we are making this available, in full, for a limited time.
03Aug

ROHM Gen 4: A Technical Review

A collaboration between Dr. Stephen Russell (TechInsights) and Prof. Peter Gammon (PGC). ROHM released their 4th generation (Gen 4) MOSFET products this year. The new range includes MOSFETs rated to 750 V (increased from 650V) and 1200 V, with a number of the available TO247 packaged components automotive qualified up to 56A/24mΩ.
02Aug

Teardown: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 router

Teardown: ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 router Routers are essential for any internet connections inside the home, whether it be for gaming, work or operating entertainment systems or smart home devices. ASUS has been in the business of creating routers specifically for gaming for years and this
02Aug

Teardown: Lenovo Mirage VR S3 headset

Teardown: Lenovo Mirage VR S3 headset Virtual reality (VR) headsets have taken off in recent years after remaining stagnant due to more content becoming available for users to enjoy both movies, games and other entertainment forms. With the inception of the metaverse, it is likely VR and augmented
28Jul

Teardown: Apple Macbook Pro 16

Teardown: Apple Macbook Pro 16 While Apple may be most famous for its handheld internet-enabled devices, its Macbook Pro line has been a steady supply of revenue for the company for many years. The Macbook Pro has been a staple for many corporate IT departments for years as well as a popular
26Jul