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VALUE SHARE: Global Fitness Band Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
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. Prices have reversed course back to ASP declines due to commoditization at the low-end, and shrinking volumes at the high-end, after briefly ticking upward slightly in 2022 due to unrelenting inflation.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by OS by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues fell by 3% year-over-year (YoY) during Q4 2023. The decline was driven by slumping shipment volumes and slightly lower ASPs due to macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending and causing a lengthening replacement cycle.
System Shipments, Revenues & Feature Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for the OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2021 through 2031. 2022 represented a year of reasonable growth which saw the OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics system vendors rising by 5.4% YoY in revenue terms.
Semiconductor Units, Revenues & ASP Forecast - Q2 2024
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2024 Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and aftermarket hardware and applications market from 2021 through 2031. The OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics chipset vendors increased by 13.5% YoY in revenue terms in 2023 on the back of strong vehicle production growth of over 10% YoY.
Blink Mini 2: Amazon’s Blink Flexes its Semiconductor Strengths to Create the Blink Mini 2 Surveillance Camera
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.
Forecast: Global Handset Sales by 88 Countries and 19 Technologies up to 2029
5G is the biggest technology followed by 4G (LTE). LTE (4G) sales continue to decline as a result of growing interest in 5G devices. LTE still grows in Middle East and Africa region. 3G is in sunset in most of the regions except Middle East and Africa that still has strong 2G/2.5G sales also.
Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024
Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024 Samsung leads the charge in generative AI smartphones with the S24 series, revolutionizing user experiences. With Apple's entry on the horizon, expect a dynamic shift in smartphone
Deep Dive Teardown of the Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 Smartphone
The Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 is the first smartphone in India to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It’s also the first device to run on a dual chip design, as the main unit is paired with a customized Supercomputing Chip Q1. This new chip is designed to boost gaming experience and allows for 144 FPS gaming. The BGA package is rather small measuring 4.3 x 3.9 mm with a die size of 3.95 x 3.6 mm manufactured by Novatek.
Beken BK3296 22nm Bluetooth Audio SoC Process Flow Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the Beken BK3296 Bluetooth Audio SoC, built using UMC's 22 nm ULP technology. UMC’s 22 nm ULP process derives from the company’s earlier 28 nm planar CMOS technology and offers up to a 10% relative area gain and better power/performance ratio with enhanced RF capability. The spreadsheet lists the hundreds of process flow steps likely used in its manufacture.
Analysis: EV, Shared-Mobility Support Critical for Thriving Cities
Upgrading transportation systems in cities like Los Angeles, especially shared mobility at the curb, is critical to their success. For Los Angeles, this undertaking is especially urgent as the city prepares to host three major events: the World Cup in 2026, the Superbowl in 2027, and the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues shrunk by 3% in Q4 2023 due to declining shipment volumes as well as slightly lower ASPs caused by macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending.
onsemi AR0341 3MP 2.1µm Pixel HDR and LFM CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Folder
The onsemi AR0341AT CMOS image sensor (CIS) was extracted from the onsemi ONS-AR0341ATSC15XUEA0-DPBR-E part. The onsemi AR034AT is a Bayer color, 2.1 μm, stacked back-illuminated (BI) electronic rolling shutter Hyperlux 2nd Generation Super-Exposure Pixel Technology CIS for automotive applications.
Ambiq Brings Low-Power AI to the Edge
Ambiq’s Apollo510 microcontroller pairs the company’s subthreshold energy-efficient design technology with vector acceleration performance to bring more AI capability to edge devices.
Renesas MCU Tests RISC-V Demand
Renesas is testing demand for RISCV-based microcontrollers, introducing the first of what could be a series of such processors, the R9A02G021, targeting low-cost applications.
Notebook PC Market Surges: 7% Growth Signals Strong Start to 2024
The first quarter of 2024 witnessed a resilient performance in the notebook PC market, with shipments growing compared to the same period last year.
Touching New Heights: The Booming Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor Market of 2023
In 2023, the Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor market saw a notable 4% annual unit growth, driven by a surge in adoption of Fingerprint-On-Display (FoD) and Capacitive sensor products.
A Tale of Three Phone Chips: Eco Edition
TechInsights discovered a 20% gap in carbon emissions from manufacturing the semiconductors of three flagship phones, despite smartphones being typically evaluated based on screen size, processor speed, and camera resolution.
Huawei Pura 70 Series: Redefining 5G Connectivity and Premium Innovation
Featuring four distinct models and boasting cutting-edge technology like Kirin 5G chipsets and innovative camera systems, these smartphones are poised to make a significant impact.