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Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 (AI Integration) Digital Floorplan Analysis
The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 SXR2230P-100-AB (HG11-355514-1) found in the Meta Quest 3 Mixed Reality VR Headset, using Samsung 4nm (4LPX) FInFET high-k metal gate (HKMG) CMOS process. The application processor features Qualcomm Kyro-CPU and Adreno GPU, and LPDDR5x memory controller interfaces to support next-generation MR and VR for all. Explore this digital floorplan analysis (DFR) to find out the process node, BEOL stack, bit cell usage, and manufacturing cost deeply.
High demand and poor supply forces cloud providers to make their own silicon to stay relevant
Enterprises are demanding cheaper resources and more AI technology. Cloud providers are struggling to meet these demands using third-party CPU and accelerators vendors which control the supply, cost-base and product definition. To regain control of the main attributes of cloud - scalability and innovation - cloud providers must produce their own silicon.
Analysis: How hyperscalers and cloud service providers benefit by building custom AI accelerator ASICs
Hyperscalers and CSPs could have purchased accelerators from Nvidia, AMD, Intel, or numerous start-ups building accelerator products. Better yet, they could have even purchased one of these start-ups. Yet they invested in their accelerator solution. What was their motivation? Why did the hyperscalers and CSPs go through the trouble of building their accelerators?
Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor Market Share Q1 2024: Demand Drives Revenue Growth
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their shipments, wholesale ASP, and price band in the first quarter of 2024. The models included in the report cover 90% of the total smartphone shipments in Q1 2024, including all major vendors as well as many locally significant microvendors.
Global Top-500 Smartphone Shipments, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2024
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their shipments, wholesale ASP, and price band in the first quarter of 2024. The models included in the report cover 90% of the total smartphone shipments in Q1 2024, including all major vendors as well as many locally significant microvendors.
Global Top-500 Smartphone Revenue, Value Share, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2024
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their revenue, value share, wholesale ASP, and price band in the first quarter of 2024.
Kioxia TH58LKT3V46BA8S 162L 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Internal Waveform Analysis
The KIOXIA 162L 1 Tb TLC 3D NAND flash memory device (die markings: FXZ0_1T) was found on the DapuStor Haishen5 H5100 DPHV5108T0 SSD. Eight Toshiba TH58LKT3V46BA8S NAND flash memory packages, SSD controller, five DRAM chips, PMIC, and serial flash are identified on the SSD board.
Volkswagen’s Rivian Investment Could Signal Big Changes for CARIAD
The issues surrounding Volkswagen’s CARIAD software division have been well-documented, and by some reports, led to the ouster of former Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess. The Volkswagen Group’s USD $5 billion investment in EV startup Rivian for its software expertise could signal big changes ahead for its CARIAD division.
NAFTA xEV Market Demand Outlook 2022-2031
This report summarizes forecasts for the NAFTA 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.
2024 ADAS ECU Market Share Estimates
This Excel file contains ECU market share estimates for key ADAS technologies - a market expected by TechInsights to be worth over $20 billion in 2024. A combined, user-definable total market share is also calculated.
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.