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Tariffs on Chinese imports start on Sunday. News 8 looks at what they will cost you
Sunday will be the first round of tariffs. Almost monthly through the end of the year, the government plans to impose additional tariffs on different items.
Why I keep writing ’bout holes in the sensor
DPReview's review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera shows the consequences of having dead pixels whose space is used for phase detection autofocus (PDAF) modules
AC Adapters: GaN, SiC or Si?
Effective high-power, compact AC adapters can be built using SiC, GaN, and Si super junction devices, according to an analysis by TechInsights of three key products.
How long can Sony keep the top spot in the image sensor market?
Not long ago, Yuanta Research released market data on global CIS (CMOS image sensor), pointing out that its overall market size is still growing rapidly.
NAND technology: Open the gates
In the $60bn NAND tech market, patent landscape analysis can give companies the edge, as Martin Bijman and Trevor Izsak of TechInsights explain.
Electric Cars Gain Traction, But Challenges Remain
(Semiconductor Engineering) Battery-powered electric vehicles are expected to reach a milestone in terms of shipments in 2019, but the technology faces several significant hurdles to gain wider adoption in the market.
3D NAND Metrology Challenges Growing
(Semiconductor Engineering) The big challenge is to characterize the inner portions of a 3D NAND device, which consists of complex materials, multiple layers and tiny channel holes. Then, as you add more layers, the metrology challenges increase “due
Autonomous Vehicles are Driving Innovation
Advances in AVs are having a ripple effect in multiple technology fields, from radar and LiDAR to signal processing. However, the rapid innovation pace is also creating challenges for automakers.
Siemens patent filings climb, but quality over quantity is the name of the game
In 2018 Siemens leapfrogged Huawei to become the number one filer at the EPO, a spot that it has not occupied since 2011. It has invested ...
Lithography and the Future of Computing discussed at 2019 SPIE Advanced Lithography plenary session
On Monday, 25 February, researchers outlined the future of computers and computing during the opening plenary sessions of the 2019 Advanced Lithography conference. Speakers discussed challenges ahead, highlighting the need for an intelligent
Sensor, Processor Innovations Move Autonomous Vehicles Forward
Self-driving cars are changing lives by delivering unprecedented personal mobility. In fact, they represent a paradigm shift in the definition of a vehicle. To ensure autonomous vehicles (AVs) deliver a safe, efficient, and enjoyable mode of travel
Tesla makes another profit - Chief Financial Officer resigns
But especially in terms of cost could German carmakers such as Daimler, BMW or the Volkswagen Group, in addition to mass-produced manufacturers such as Toyota or Honda for Tesla to a "dangerous competition," believes Jim Hines of Tech Insights. "The
How Microsoft’s patent portfolio reinforces its position as a market leader
A deep dive into the software company's portfolio shows that it is developing particular strength in the cloud and AI, though overall quality may ...
Quality control
(this article was originally published in IP Magazine) Balancing quantity v quality in patent portfolio management can be achieved by following some sound principles, argues Martin Bijman. In recent years, quality has eclipsed quantity in terms of
Inside an Apple iPhone: Where parts and materials come from
We traced what it takes to make an iPhone, from its initial design to the components and raw materials needed to make it a reality
How China Took Over Your TV
"Made in China" once often meant "assembled" there. Now it’s mastering the art of making everything.
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