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Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei Eyewear 2 LFT-G00 Smart Glasses
The Huawei Eyewear 2 LFT-G00 are smart glasses that include two speakers in the temples to create a comfortable open-ear audio listening experience without the need for earpieces. It features the WUQI microelectronics WQ7036AX Bluetooth 5.3/Audio SoC with memory.
Efficient Power Conversion EPC2619 100V 3.3mOhm Gen 6 GaN Transistor Power Essentials
The Efficient Power Conversion EPC2619 device includes a single gallium nitride (GaN) power high electron mobility transistor (HEMTs) die with a continuous rating voltage of 100 V, the power GaN transistors operate in enhancement mode (normally-off) and exhibit a typical 3.3 mΩ on-resistance (RDS(ON)) at 5 V VGS bias.
Apple Watch Series 9 (S9 SiP) Digital Floorplan Analysis
The Apple TMQW67 die, examined in this digital floorplan analysis (DFR), was found inside the Apple S9 module. The Apple S9 system-in-package (SiP) module was extracted from the Apple Watch Series 9 GPS+Cellular (A2984).
Can AI Microprocessors be Sustainable? New NVIDIA Blackwell Chip Points to a Breakthrough for High Tech Industry
TechInsights’ sustainability tools provide a clearer view of the NVIDIA Blackwell platform’s sustainability, including cradle-to-gate carbon footprint and power consumption, compared to its predecessors.
Micron D1β LPDDR5X DRAM Process Full Flow Analysis
A Synopsys 3D-emulation analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the Micron Technology MT62F1G64D4AM-031_XT_C (Y52P die), built in Micron’s D1b nm technology. The emulation includes SPX input files that can be used as input into other Synopsys models.
STMicroelectronics Ouster OS1 LiDAR SPAD Array Sensor – L3 Chip Process Flow Analysis
The STMicroelectronics Ouster L3 Chip with 10 µm pixel pitch is the third-generation LIDAR chip. It is a stacked back-illuminated direct Time-of-Flight (d-ToF) SPAD sensor, which competes directly with the SONY IMX459. The L3 SPAD chip has many innovations, including hybrid bonding, in die quench resistor, dual DTI pixel isolation, finger capacitor, and diffraction grating.
OmniVision OV50K 50MP 1.2μm Pixel PureCel Plus-S CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Folder
The OmniVision OV50K CMOS image sensor (CIS) was extracted from the Honor Magic 6 Pro smartphone (BVL-AN16). The OmniVision OV50K is a Quad Bayer color, 50 MP, stacked back-illuminated (BI) electronic rolling shutter CIS utilizing the PureCel Plus-S technology for mobile cameras. This device essentials (DEF) report examines both the CIS and image signal processor (ISP) die.
Memory Consumption Report Q1 2024
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive analysis of the where DRAM and NAND are consumed. This unique perspective considers where the electronics devices that use memory (for example smartphones, servers, and PCs) are ultimately used.
Global Smartphone Revenues and ASP Forecasts by 88 Countries: 2012 to 2029
TechInsights predicts global smartphone wholesale revenues will grow 3% YoY in 2024, largely driven by the rebounded sales volumes while ASP would remain relatively soft. Smartphone revenue will keep growing annually from 2025 onwards throughout the forecast window, thanks to 5G migration and new tech and form factor innovations.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14” Intel) Laptop Battery Characterization Supplementary Report
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (14'') is an important market-leading laptop computer powered by four ATL battery cells connected in series. The battery pack is configured by Celxpert Energy Co. This device was analyzed due to its high interest in laptop swelling control, and its comparison with other market-leading laptops provides deep insight into the different methods used by product OEMs to extend the life of battery laptops.
Vendors Shares and Features - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics System and Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for the OEM and Aftermarket with detailed feature forecasts as well as vendor market shares for the main suppliers of systems and application specific semiconductors.
Architecture and Circuit Changes in the Qualcomm SDR875 Converged RF Transceiver
The SDR875 converged FR-2-IF/FR1 transceiver in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra handset replaced two SDR735 FR1 and one SMR546 FR2-IF transceivers in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This blog draws attention to some of the architectural and circuit changes involved. Most attention is given to the receive paths which were affected the most.
Cloud Accelerators Are Abundant; Just One GPU is in Scarce Supply
Every hour for a week, TechInsights probed Amazon Web Services to see what accelerators were available in what regions. In general, accelerator-based instances from AWS are widely accessible from a wide range of regions. However, end-users seeking access to newer NVIDIA H100 instances, ideal for Large Language Models, are likely to face frustration due to ongoing supply chain issues.
Autonomous Vehicle Start-ups & Small Companies
This database covers the key start-ups and small companies that collectively are playing an important role in the development of autonomous vehicle technology. In the spokesperson section the name is highlighted with a hyperlink in order to be redirected to the person's LinkedIn or personal profile.
Forecast: Global Smartphone Sales by Technology for 88 Countries to 2029
Global smartphone sales declined in 2023. Growth going forward is slow as geopolitical and economic turbulence keeps growth moderate. Asia Pacific will remain by far the world's largest region for 5G smartphone sales.
Forecast: Global 5G Smartphone Installed Base for 88 Countries to 2029
TechInsights estimates that global demand for 5G smartphones is growing and installed base with it. Asia Pacific was the largest region with nearly two thirds share of the installed base in 2023.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple Vision Pro A2117 AR Headset
Global fitness band industry revenues plummeted by 44% in Q4 2023. This marks the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YoY) fitness band revenue declines amid macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty.
Global Smartphone Wholesale Revenue: 5-Year Growth Projection
In 2023, global smartphone sell-through wholesale ASP hit a historic high, signaling robust revenue growth potential until 2029, as outlined in TechInsights' "Smartphone Revenues and ASP Forecasts by 88 Countries" report.
