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Throwback to 2021 CIS Technology Trends
CMOS image sensors (CIS) have continued to evolve in response to performance requirements of current applications of Smartphone Imaging, Security Surveillance, Biometrics, Automotive and Depth Sensing and Ranging.
iPhone 14 Pro's New Ambient Light Sensor – Inside the Package
Apple’s annual big reveal in September 2022 promised an iPhone 14 with “a re-engineered proximity sensor”, detecting light from behind the display to save additional space. This is the type of announcement the CIS subscription likes to hear about, and indeed our initial teardown analysis showed that Apple decided to change their approach to the proximity sensor.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
Xiaomi 120 watt, 19 minute HyperCharging: An adaptive charging protocol using the SurgeP1 charging IC
The innovation seen within smartphones, including increasingly faster charging speed, has been exciting to watch over the past year. Key players like Xiaomi, Realme, Samsung, and Black Shark are leading the pack in this space with Xiaomi and Realme as the top competitors, surpassing 100 W.
The Continuously Evolving Landscape of Memory Technology
The memory technology landscape is continuously evolving. DRAM and NAND Flash memory demands have been steadily increasing and emerging memory markets such as STT-MRAM, ReRAM, PCRAM, FeRAM, and 3D XPoint memory are expected to reach $36 billion by 2030. As emerging memory makers race ahead of device scaling, they will face several challenges.
The semiconductor industry is covered in a blanket of snow
The semiconductor industry is covered in a blanket of snow Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment decreased to a brisk 49 degrees The decline continues to moderate Memory remains at freezing levels while Subcon/Advanced packaging and
Andes Adds 1,024-Bit Vectors
Andes has a new high-end CPU that handles the longest vectors yet for RISC-V as well as a new small entry-level CPU for small connected systems.
Editorial: It’s On Demand and Nobody Asked for It
The Sapphire Rapids Xeon Scalable processor integrates multiple features that Intel disables in certain models. The company’s On Demand program allows customers to enable them postpurchase.
Encharge Recharges In-memory Compute
Startup Encharge AI has exited stealth mode, announcing its in-memory-compute technology. Its chips use analog technology and provide 20x more performance per watt than competitors.
Who made our top picks in IoT Connectivity for 2022?
"It was a busy year in the IoT connectivity landscape in 2022. TechInsights’ team of subject-matter experts and analysts worked hard at identifying the key events, technologies, and design practices to include in our IoT SoC subscription."
SEMI ISS
SEMI ISS G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® SEMI ISS kicked off to a record crowd. This has always been the best conference to find out how the coming year will play out, as its attendees are all senior executives. They come with a read from the
SemiWEEK: Visibility is low as the storm intensifies; Semiconductor sales grew as the industry headed to the Lunar New Year; Stocks were mixed
Semiconductor WEEK: An overview of results and conclusions from recent reports at TechInsights.
Visibility is low as the storm intensifies
Visibility is low as the storm intensifies Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a chilly 50 degrees The decline has moderated over the last few weeks with most segments remaining unchanged The December data from the
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
TechInsights Manufacturing Analysis Q1 Upload Schedule
TechInsights Manufacturing Analysis Q1 Upload Schedule TechInsights Manufacturing Analysis will be updating the following databases: ForecastPro: TCI Updates (monthly) – Week of Jan 16 / Feb 20 / Mar 13 Reticles Forecast – Week of Jan 23 Designs
TechInsights Critical Subsystems Pedestals/Heaters Summary on the Platform
TechInsights Critical Subsystems Pedestals/ Heaters Summary on the Platform Updates included are the following: Driving Forces Misc. Reports Pedestal Heaters 20230117 We recently completed a focused report on Pedestals/Heaters components (includes
Espressif Announces Processor with Video
Espressif, maker of wireless-enabled processors, has announced a new CPU that targets man-machine applications.
SemiWEEK: The Chip Insider’s Strategic Forecast; Commodity Ceramics Components; Driving Forces Device Forecast; Stocks soared
Semiconductor WEEK: An overview of results and conclusions from recent reports at TechInsights.
