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Exploratory Analysis: Kirin 8000 SoC extracted from Huawei Nova Pro Processor
We carried out exploratory analysis of the Kirin 8000 processor extracted from a recently released Nova 12 Pro, a 5G smartphone from Huawei, one of the series of 5G smartphones released by Huawei, despite US sanctions. The application processor has very similar package markings as the Kirin 985 processor from Honor 30 released in 2020.
Exploratory Analysis: Kirin 9000W SoC extracted from Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch Tablet
Exploratory Analysis of the Kirin 8000 SoC extracted from the Huawei Nova Pro processor, which appears to be a close relative of the Kirin 985 (released in 2020), but with a die shrink. This report determines the origin of the foundry and the process node.
Intel Adds 3D Decaps to Meteor Lake
In the Meteor Lake CPU die, Intel has pushed the capacitance density of on-die capacitors to new heights by taking a page out of DRAM’s book of tricks.
UltraScale+ Goes Spartan
AMD pans to roll out next year new low-cost Spartan FPGAs that use 16 nm process technology and integrate hard IP and advanced security features.
Data-Center AI Chip Market Share Q1 2024
Apple’s share is slowly eroding but it will keep peak position through strong iPhone sales in 2024 and 2025. We forecast Samsung will retain second place globally in 2024 and 2025 followed by Xiaomi taking third position.
Global 5G Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Region by Quarter to 2025
Apple’s share is slowly eroding but it will keep peak position through strong iPhone sales in 2024 and 2025. We forecast Samsung will retain second place globally in 2024 and 2025 followed by Xiaomi taking third position.
Global 5G mmWave Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Quarter to 2025
5G mmWave is the fast high-frequency connectivity method that is part of the bigger 5G family. We expect the United Stated (US) and Japan to remain main advocates for mmWave in smartphone use. Apple and Samsung are the biggest mmWave device vendors owing to their share from the US market.
MWC Post Show Video 1: Insights from Mobile World Congress 2024
Join TechInsights MWC attending analysts as they reflect on some of the biggest surprises and takeaways from the event and discuss which of their pre-show predictions rang true.
Smartphone Display Panel Market Share Q4 2023: Strong Growth in OLED Panel Shipments
The global smartphone display panel market fell nearly 5% percent year-over-year in Q4 2023. The revenue declined on the back of weakening LCD market and fall in OLED panel ASPs due to intense competition in the period. Samsung Display secured top spot with over 55 percent revenue share followed by BOE Technology and LG Display.
LTE / LTE-Advanced Handset Vendor Shipments by Country: Q4 2023
LTE-Advanced handset market has continued to show a descending curve as more 5G smartphones are shipped to major countries recent quarters. 5G dynamics have substantially started to change 4G dynamics. In Q4 2023, India has become the biggest LTE-A handset market in the world for 14 quarters in a row, by volume.
DRAM Market Report Q1 2024
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive analysis of the DRAM market, covering key aspects such as supply and demand dynamics across various segments including PC, datacenter, mobile, automotive, and more. It meticulously maps the entire DRAM market landscape, offering insights into production volumes, pricing trends, technological advancements, and market shares.
Amazon's 30% Market Share: Smart Speaker Leadership in 2023
In the dynamic realm of smart technology, Amazon has maintained its pioneering position in smart speakers and displays since its inception in 2014.
Q4 2023: Lenovo-Motorola: Growth Among All Key Regions
Lenovo-Motorola’s global smartphone shipments grew 33% year-over-year (YoY) in Q4 2023 outperforming the global smartphone market driven by strong performance in its key markets US and Mexico, and strong triple digit annual growth in India.
USI 339M00227 Antenna-In-Package Packaging Analysis
This report presents a package analysis (PKG) on the USI 339M00227 mmWave AiP device. The 339M00227 AiP contains a radio frequency TX/RX transceiver die and an antenna array formed from the metallization layers of a printed wiring board (PWB).
Empowering 5G: Revolutionizing Mobile RF Design Challenges with Acoustic Wave Filters
5G requirements have driven a major shift in Mobile RF technologies and radio design. RFFE designers and engineers now need to contend with a plethora of challenges in radio design, ranging from supporting RF to tighter module integration with an increased number of components, one of which is RF filters.
Decoding the Oura Ring Gen 3: Unraveling the Mystery of Limited Mass Adoption
Our report takes a deep dive into the smart ring market, examining use cases, integration with healthcare systems, regulatory hurdles, user experience, teardown analysis, key current and future vendors, total market size and growth trajectory, as well as an in-depth look at the leading product in this space: the Oura Ring Gen 3.
Arm Adds Compute Subsystem for V3
Arm’s new Neoverse CSS N3 and CSS V3 provide a subsystem for N3 and V3 cores. For customers that won’t differentiate in that subsystem, the CSSs provide a head start.
MWC 2024: Key Takeaways for Mobile Semiconductor
The 2024 (MWC24) edition highlights the industry’s current interest areas and hot topics in a period when 5G is approaching mid-cycle deployment and growth. The topics which drew much of the attention this year in Barcelona were mobile generative artificial intelligence (AI), the emergence of 5G RedCap, and satellite NTNs.