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Toshiba TH58LKT3V46BA8S 162L 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Memory Floorplan Analysis
The KIOXIA/Western Digital 162-Layer (BiCS6) 3D NAND was developed in 2021. Significant differences with 112-Layer technology include lateral scaling advancement and circuit under array CMOS placement. This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the KIOXIA FXZ0_1T die found inside the Toshiba TH58LKT3V46BA8S package. The TH58LKT3V46BA8S was extracted from the DapuStor HaiShen5 7.68 TB H5100 SSD.
Survey Plus Teardown of the Samsung Galaxy A05s SM-A057F/DS Smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy A05s SM-A057F saved on the Application/Baseband processor, using the Snapdragon 680, which is over $47 less than other application/baseband processors on average. Even though this is a Survey Plus Teardown, which does not include mechanical costs for the phone or the subsystem, it is unlikely the Galaxy A05s total subsystem prices exceed $146 to match the average total price of other mobile phones.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Fibocom FG650-CN Wireless Module
The FibocomFG650-CN is an IoT module that supports 5G connectivity in two network architectures: 5G independent networking (SA) and 5G non-standalone networking (NSA). It also supports LTE and WCDMA communications. This module is specially designed for China.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar EVG487 Smart Speaker
Several manufacturers share design wins in the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar EVG487. The audio Processor with memory was supplied by SunPlus, Texas Instruments supplied the 23 W Stereo Class-D audio amplifiers, 1 A Synchronous Buck Converter, and 3 A Step-Down DC-DC Converter. ESMT provided the EN25QH32B 4 MB serial flash memory.
China: Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q3 2023
China is the world's largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators. Our extensive report shows the top-100 best-selling smartphone models in China in the third quarter of 2023.
Samsung K9DYGY8J5B-CCK0 236-Layers 3D NAND Flash Memory Floorplan Analysis
Ten months after Samsung’s 236-Layer (V8) TLC Vertical NAND (V-NAND) mass production milestone in November 2022, the 4 TB SSD 990 PRO is announced, in September 2023. This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the Samsung K9AKGD8J0B die found inside the Samsung K9DYGY8J5B-CCK0 package. The K9DYGY8J5B-CCK0 was extracted from the Samsung MZ-V9P4T0 990 PRO 4 TB SSD.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Google Pixel 8 Pro GC3VE Smartphone
The Google Pixel 8 Pro launched in 2023. It was announced on October 4, 2023, and was available on October 12, 2023. The GC3VE model is suitable for European and Indian markets. The Google Pixel 8 Pro has several improvements regarding its cameras compared to its predecessor.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Kioxia XD6 KXD6CRJJ3T84 SSD
The memory: non-volatile, logic, substrates and memory: volatile category had the greatest impact on the total estimated constructions cost. The cost of each category consists of: -memory: non-volatile ($190.74 –8x 512 GB 3D TLC NAND Flash), -logic ($12.04 –NVMeSSD controller), -substrates ($5.29 –main board), -memory: volatile ($6.54 –2 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM).
Autonomous Vehicles and Sensors Market Scenarios Comparison
This annual update to TechInsights Autonomous Vehicles and Sensors Market Scenarios sees a boost for the expected penetration of L3 vehicles, but a small delay to the predicted adoption of fully autonomous L4 solutions.
TechInsights Forecasts that Consumer Electronics Industry Revenues Will Exceed One Trillion Dollars in 2024
TechInsights forecasts a historic moment for the Consumer Electronics industry, projecting it to exceed one trillion dollars in revenues for the first time in 2024. This blog post offers a concise overview of the key insights and trends shaping this groundbreaking forecast.
Automotive Video Series Part 2: LiDAR's Last Hurrah, 2024 Market Shakeup & Apple's EV Power Play
Renowned automotive analysts Asif Anwar and Mark Fitzgerald take center stage to discuss the imminent transformation of LiDAR technology and unveil Apple's pioneering strides in the electric vehicle (EV) realm.
3Q 2023 Smartphone AP Market Tracker
The global smartphone applications processor (AP) market gained 2% year-on-year in unit growth during Q3 2023 hinting at the anticipated industry recovery. The smartphone market received a seasonal boost from the latest Apple iPhone 15 series release.
Consumer Electronics Industry Revenues to Exceed $1 Trillion in 2024
Global consumer electronics market revenues are set to break through the one trillion dollar barrier in 2024. This is a significant milestone for the industry and comes at a time of pivotal change and innovation.
OECD Fixed Broadband Price Benchmarking Q3 2023
The Q3 2023 update of the OECD Fixed Broadband Price Benchmarking service is now available for download and includes over 2,600 fixed broadband tariff plans from more than 120 providers across 38 OECD countries.
Sony IMX591, 0.01MP Resolution, 10.1μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated Direct-Time of Flight (d-ToF) SPAD Sensor (iPhone 15 Pro Max LIDAR) Device Essentials Plus
This is a Device Essentials Plus (DEP) analysis of the IMX591, 0.01 MP resolution, 10.1 µm pixel pitch, stacked back-illuminated direct-time of flight (d-ToF) SPAD sensor from Apple iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max LiDAR camera.
Qorvo QM35725 UWB SoC (D1QM3572003 die) Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
The Qorvo QM35725 is an Ultra-Wideband (UWB) SoC that has been found in Google GC3VE (Pixel 8 Pro).
Sony ISP from IMX591, 10.1μm Pixel Pitch, 0.01MP, Stacked Back-Illuminated Direct-Time of Flight (d-ToF) SPAD Sensor Advanced Floorplan Analysis
The Sony IMX591 is a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor used in the LiDAR scanner of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The sensor has a resolution of 0.01 megapixels and a pixel pitch of 10.1 microns. The IMX591 die incorporates inverted pyramid structures on the rear side of the CIS active Si, as well as tungsten (W)-filled full depth back deep trench isolation (B-DTI) and composite metal grid (CMG).
UX Benchmark: 23MY Range Rover Sport
TechInsights conducted an evaluation of the infotainment system in the 23MY Range Rover Sport. Land Rover have been striving to add a touch of modernity to their luxury SUV brand image.
