Semiconductor Sales Jumped Higher

Growth continued to slow due to tougher 2020 comps rather than a real decline. Still, 2021 will be the year in which semiconductor sales blew past a Half-a-Trillion and Logic at a Quarter-Trillion!
10Nov

Pixel 6 Packs Semicustom Processor

For the first time, Google designed the main processor in its flagship smartphone. The Tensor SoC is based on a Samsung design but integrates Google’s AI accelerator and image processor (ISP).
09Nov

R-Car S4 Boosts Connected-Car Safety

The Renesas R-Car S4 serves as a vehicle’s central networking hub, but it also integrates ASIL-capable application CPUs, real-time CPUs, and safety microcontrollers along with multiple hardware security features.
09Nov

Visibility Is Clear Well into 2022

Order activity for semiconductor equipment hit a new high for the year; All segments edged higher except for Memory; Visibility for equipment manufacturers has expanded well into 2022; At the macro level, demand remains strong, especially on the enterprise side; Businesses are flush with cash and labor-starved so they're ramping up capital spending to become more efficient and productive
09Nov