Analog ICs have been mostly, but not entirely, replaced by digital chips. Power supply ICs are usually analog chips and are widely used in power systems. The diode is a two-terminal semiconductor that converts or rectifies alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). Various types of voltage regulators produce a clean DC without ripples and maintain an accurate DC voltage level. Without a voltage regulator, the power supply output voltage changes as DC load current changes. Power supplies that produce clean DC power are very important in home and professional equipment, such as entertainment systems, industrial equipment, and computers.
Analog ICs are still required for wideband signals, and they are still used as sensors. In analog chips, voltage and current vary continuously at specified points in the circuit. An analog chip typically includes a transistor along with passive elements such as an inductor, capacitors, and resistors. Analog chips are more prone to noise, or small variations in voltage, which can cause errors.
Mixed circuit semiconductors are typically digital chips with added technology for working with both analog and digital circuits. A microcontroller might include an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) for connecting to an analog chip, such as a temperature sensor, for example. A digital-to-analog converter (DAC), conversely, can allow a microcontroller to produce analog voltages for making sounds through analog devices.
The analog IC market in 2019 is expected to grow to over $60 billion, this includes; amplifiers, comparators, interface, data converters, power ICs, and special purpose analog products that covers automotive, consumer, computer, wireless, wired, and industrial applications. This stable segment of the semiconductor market should have a long-terms compound annual growth rate of 8 percent, while unit shipments are expected to grow at the same rate leaving prices stable. The strongest opportunity near term for analog is the automotive market. This segment is expected to grow by 10 percent this year in terms of revenue.
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TechInsights has lowered handset and smartphone sales forecast numbers from 2023 onwards due to the uncertain China demand after re-opening, geo-political tensions, and macroeconomic headwinds across the globe. We expect global handset and smartphone will continue the downturn track in 2023.2023 Vehicle Package Payment Models: Will subscription payment model help to improve user interest and long-term opportunity?
In-car package has improved since the evolution and adoption of electric vehicles resulting in consumers spending a lot more money and time in the car. However there are still a number of things that require attention for delivering better user experience and improvements that are suitable for all users.Automotive Semiconductor Industry Performance Snapshot: Q2 2023
The TechInsights Auto Semi Index maintained its growth trajectory growing by over 5 percent quarter-on-quarter. Strong performers included onsemi, Micron and STMicroelectronics, while results from Infineon, NXP, Rohm and Texas Instruments were below the industry average.Baseband Market Share Tracker Q2 2023: 5G Baseband Growth Stalls in Dismal 2023
The global cellular baseband processor market declined 25 percent year-on-year in Q2 2023 as the industry weathers through the 3rd consecutive quarter of market contraction. All major baseband vendors continue to experience OEM inventory adjustments which are expected to continue in the short term.RF GaAs Device Forecast and Outlook: 2022 - 2027 (Data Tables)
The RF GaAs device revenue declined in 2022 amid headwinds from persistent supply chain issues, geopolitical tensions, and a high inflationary macro environment. Total RF GaAs device revenue (merchant and captive, excluding foundry) was worth about US$8 billion in 2022, a decrease from 2021.Opportunities for Innovation for Fiber-to-the-Premises
An Innovation is a Novel and Viable Solution to a Practical Problem. The world’s fixed Telecom operators are transitioning their networks from copper to FTTP to meet the present-day needs of consumers and businesses, and to reduce their energy consumption and operating expenses.UX Benchmark: 23MY Hyundai Ioniq 6
TechInsights conducted an evaluation of the infotainment system in the 23MY Hyundai Ioniq 6. Hyundai has been bold with the exterior design of their EVs and aimed to create an equally compelling user experience with the single-surface display that contains the instrument cluster and touchscreen.Deep Dive Teardown of the Honor Magic5 Pro PGT-N19 Smartphone
The Honor branded C1 RF Enhance Chip does not support analogue radio frequency signals processing. Honor’s self-developed chip could take part in hardware optimization to allow better connectivity.Wisol RG55FSE_MP1 Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filter Die SFML5SDK001 MB/HB FEM Process Analysis
This report presents an acoustic filter process analysis (AFS) of the Wisol RG55FSE_MP1 Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filter Die SFML5SDK001 MB/HB front end module (FEM), extracted from the Samsung Galaxy S23+ 5G smartphone.
Huawei Strikes Back
Huawei Strikes Back G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Huawei Strikes Back: Huawei launched a preemptive challenge to Apple’s expected iPhone 15. It’s a 1-2 punch, with the second blow landing on Western geopolitical barriers. It’s called
TechInsights Finds SMIC 7nm (N+2) in Huawei Mate 60 Pro
TechInsights, the semiconductor industry's leading information platform, conducted an analysis of the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone and uncovered groundbreaking evidence of SMIC's 7nm (N+2) technology, marking a significant milestone in China's domestic design and manufacturing capabilities.
Samsung and TSMC Head for 2 nm
Samsung and TSMC are forging ahead with 3 nm and 2 nm silicon processing as well as 3D-packaging technologies. Globally dispersed fab construction continues for old and new nodes.
Semidynamics Goes Four Ways
Semidynamics’ new Atrevido 423 CPU brings the company into RISC-V competition with other four-issue licensable cores. Deep customizability and the Gazzillion memory-request queue remain the primary differentiators.
Cadence Revs V8 Tensilica Xtensa
The customizable Tensilica Xtensa LX8 adds an L2 cache and branch-target buffer to boost performance. An improved DMA engine should increase performance on AI and other applications.
TechInsights Confirming SMIC N+2 7nm in Huawei Mate 60 Pro
Efforts are underway to verify whether the application processor being used represents SMIC's most recent generation process node. This marks an advancement from the N+1 7nm node identified by TechInsights in July 2022 within the MinerVA7 Bitcoin Miner.
Signs of a Soft Landing in 2H23 Abound
Signs of a Soft Landing in 2H23 Abound Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment jumped higher to 50 °F as the 2H23 outlook for equipment suppliers is shaping up to be better than feared. The improvement in 2H23 is driven by China
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Semiconductor Sales Eked Up 1% Last Week and Were Down 9% From This Time Last YearADAS Supply & Fitment Database
The ADAS Supply and Fitment Database details around 11,300 ADAS applications on production vehicles, including Autonomous Cruise Control, Emergency Braking, Pre-Crash Safety, Park Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blindspot Monitoring, Adaptive Front Lighting and Night Vision, as well as systems currently being developed but not yet deployed.ADAS Semiconductor Demand Forecast - Aug 2023
This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for semiconductors used in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). This update has a more positive outlook for vehicle production in 2023, but overall a similar longer-term vehicle output picture.Japan : Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q2 2023
Japan is the world's third largest smartphone market by value. It delivers high revenues to device makers, component suppliers and operators. Our extensive report shows the top-50 best-selling smartphone models in Japan in the second quarter of 2023.Automotive Infotainment Processor Market Competition Heats Up
For the last several years semiconductor companies with a major presence in the mobile market have turned to the automotive market to generate new revenue streams. TechInsights forecasts the infotainment application processor market segment will grow from USD 1.348 billion in 2022 to USD 2.761 billion in 2030.Deep Dive Teardown of the Vivo X90 Pro+ V2227A Smartphone
There are many similarities when comparing Vivo X90+ to the Samsung S23 series. Each of these phones (S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and Vivo x90 Pro+) feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.Autonomous Vehicle Trials Database
This database covers the key companies, government bodies and cities which are trialing autonomous vehicle technologies and infrastructures for further research and development.ADAS Supply & Fitment Database
The ADAS Supply and Fitment Database details around 11,300 ADAS applications on production vehicles, as well as systems currently being developed but not yet deployed.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region : Q2 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q2 2023. Overall TWS headsets stagnated YoY.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor : Q2 2023
Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q2 2023. Apple's share is being eaten by rivals from India and China.Global Cellular Smartwatch Vendor Market Share : Q1 2017 to Q2 2023
Global cellular smartwatch shipments grew +12% YoY in the second quarter of 2023, despite a modest total smartwatch market decline, as cellular penetration rose due to the Apple Watch Ultra and Google Pixel Watch.Survey Plus Teardown of the Vivo Y78 V2278A Smartphone
The display has a 6.6" TFT screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a touchscreen controller integrated into the display driver from Novatek. The battery had a 4900 mAh capacity.Samsung Exynos 5300 5G Modem Samsung 4nm FinFET Process Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a digital floorplan analysis (DFR) of the floorplan design used in the Samsung Exynos 5300 5G Modem and includes an executive summary and supporting image sets SEM cross sectional and bevel imaging sets.Survey Plus Teardown of the Xiaomi Redmi A2 23028RNDI Smartphone
The Xiaomi Redmi A2 23028RN4DI is a low-budget phone from Xiaomi’s Redmi A series. It's equipped with the Mediatek Octa-Core Helio G36. It leads in terms of price because it has three cameras: 8 MP rear camera, 0.08 MP rear depth camera, and a 5 MP front (selfie) camera.
Public-Private Partnerships in Semiconductors: Do they work?
Public-Private Partnerships in Semiconductors: Do they work? G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Public-Private Partnerships in Semiconductors: Do they work? I recently had the honor of addressing the National Academies of Sciences
Ericsson and Nokia 5G Base Station volume and massive MIMO capabilities
Even as several EU regulators are debating closing the European market to the largest Chinese 5G base station suppliers, European vendors are winning an increasing share of new base station awards in China.Smartphone Image Sensor Market Share Q2 2023: Sony Semiconductor Leads the Growth
The global smartphone image sensor market grew annually to cross USD 3 Billion in Q2 2023. The market saw demand for high-end CIS products that aided in the growth.Analysis: Global TWS Shipments by Region and Price Tier Q2’2023
TechInsights reports that global TWS shipments grew slightly annually in Q2 2023 despite global geopolitical and economic turbulence. Apple remains the top vendor. Indian market continues to grow keeping boAt at top three.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor : Q2 2023
Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q2 2023. Apple's share is being eaten by rivals from India and China.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region : Q2 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q2 2023. Overall TWS headsets stagnated YoY.Global Fitness Band Vendor Market Share by Region : Q2 2023
Global Fitness Band shipment declines re-accelerated in Q2 2022, tumbling by over 40% once again during the quarter. This comes after volumes dropped just 12% in Q1 2023, after collapsing by roughly 40% for the four prior consecutive quarters.
Kalray Speeds Up Its Data Processor
Kalray's Coolidge v2 chip targets network processing for the storage market. It’s based on the company’s massively parallel processor array (MPPA) architecture; it’ll enter production in 2024.Q2 ’23: HMD (Nokia): Highest Ever Handset ASP
HMD (Nokia) delivered high handset wholesale ASP ever in Q2 2023. First time after fourteen quarter with continuous declining total handset volumes, HMD (Nokia) shows double digit growth rate, a result of the rising smartphone segment.United Kingdom : Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q2 2023
The United Kingdom is Western Europe's second largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators.
Ambiq Microcontrollers Get Healthy
Ambiq’s Apollo4 Lite and Blue Lite target lower-cost fitness bands that require less graphics and display processing. Power is less than that of competitors, although pricing is higher.Analysis : India Smartphone Market Share by Channel by Vendor : Q2 2023
India Smartphone market declined by -5% annually in Q2 2023. Vivo, Xiaomi and Samsung were the top three vendors. Offline channels held the upper hand in the second quarter of the year too.Canada Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q2 2023
Smartphone shipments in Canada contracted by double-digits in Q2 2023 compared to the year-ago quarter, with just one of the leading vendors seeing shipments improving year-on-year.Global Smartwatch OS Market Share by Region : Q2 2023
Global smartwatch shipments declined for the third consecutive quarter during Q2 2023, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as consumers reigned in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.Q2 ’23: Transsion: Nudged Up the Fifth Largest Smartphone Vendor Globally
Transsion nudged up the fifth position with 9% market share. It is the first time the Chinese brand entered the top five list by smartphone shipments growing +31% YoY.
Five Companies Collaborate on RISC-V
Bosch, Infineon, Nordic, NXP, and Qualcomm are investing in a joint venture to advance RISC-V. Initially focusing on the automotive industry, the venture could address RISC-V’s fragmentation and accelerate its adoption.Q2 ‘23: Xiaomi: Soft in Asia Pacific
Synopsis: Xiaomi’s smartphone shipments fell -16% YoY in Q2 2023. Though its performance improved from a quarter ago, Xiaomi still posted decline in most regions with its smartphone operations.Survey Plus Teardown of the Oppo A78 5G CPH2495 Smartphone
Released in January 2023, the Oppo A78 (CPH2495) is equipped with MediaTek’s Octa-Core Dimensity 700 Applications/Baseband Processor #MT6833V, made in 7nm technology, while in the A1 5g Qualcomm's Octa-Core Snapdragon 695 was used.Deep Dive Teardown of the Xiaomi Pad6 Pro 23046RP50C Tablet
Xiaomi also provides a multi-touch TFT display compared to the Apple iPad Pro A2437 and iPad 10th Gen A2757. Based on the 45 white LEDs backlight scheme design is like the one in iPad 10th Gen A2757 (featuring 40 LEDs).Deep Dive Teardown of the Neoway 5G Module N511-CA Wireless Module
The Neoway N511-CA module emerges as a 5G wireless communication module introduced to cater to the worldwide market. This module is proficient in facilitating both the 5G standalone network (SA) and non-standalone network (NSA) network architectures.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
SK hynix 321-Layer 4D NAND
The recent Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023 provided several interesting updates —one is the SK hynix 321-L 4D NAND (3D NAND with peri under cell) prototype.Amperex Technology Limited HB526881EHC Lithium-Ion Battery (Honor Magic 5 Ultimate) Battery Essentials
This report presents a battery essentials analysis (BEF) of the Amperex Technology Limited HB526881EHC Lithium-Ion Battery, extracted from the Honor Magic 5 Ultimate smartphone.Global Smartwatch Vendor Market
Global smartwatch shipments declined for the third consecutive quarter during Q2 2023, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as the smartwatch space begins to mature and consumers reign in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.Global ADAS and AV Regulation
The lack of global, harmonized, government legislation for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Driving (AD) solutions will add cost, complexity and will delay life-saving technology from reaching the market.Japan Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q2 2023
Japan handset shipments declined by -7% annually in Q2 2023. As usual, Apple continued to capture top positions through all local Japanese operators except for Rakuten Mobile.NXP Semiconductors 88Q9098 Wi-Fi 6/BT 5.3 Automotive SoC Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
This report presents a Basic Floorplan Analysis (BFR) of the Marvell TRP_4.1.7.T die found inside the NXP Semiconductors 88Q9098 component.Success in competitive Chinese market accelerates Ericsson and Nokia 5G Base Station volume and massive MIMO capabilities
Success in competitive Chinese market accelerates Ericsson and Nokia 5G Base Station volume and massive MIMO capabilities.Global Smartwatch ASP & Revenue Forecast by 88 Countries: 2012 to 2028
Global smartwatch revenues will increase a reasonable +7% in 2024, impacted by persistent economic uncertainty. Unit volumes and revenue keep on rising thru 2028, but prices are dipping from this year onwards through 2028.USA Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q2 2023
Smartphone shipments in the United States were sharply down on annual basis in Q2 2023. Apple was number one in hardware and Android led in software, with Samsung leading in the Android space.India Smartphone Market Share by Channel by Vendor : Q2 2023
India Smartphone market declined by -5% annually in Q2 2023. Vivo, Xiaomi and Samsung were the top three vendors. Offline channels held the upper hand in the second quarter of the year too.Q2 ’23: Lenovo-Motorola: Eyes Premium Including Foldables
Lenovo-Motorola’s global smartphone shipments declined -14% YoY in Q2 2023. We believe this is due to the weakened demand and inventory adjustments.USA Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q2 2023
Handset shipments in the United States slumped year-on-year in Q2 2023. Apple led across major carriers, followed by Samsung, which led Android, followed by Motorola, and TCL-Alcatel.Global Wearables Vendor Market Share : Q2 2023
The race for the top wearables spot continues as Apple, Huawei, and Samsung battle it out. Global wearables shipments declined for the third consecutive quarter in Q2 2023 amid continued economic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty, causing a lengthening replacement cycle and limiting consumer spending.Global Game Console Forecast 2012-2028
Global game console shipments declined by -4.7% to reach 40.8 million units in 2022 due to supply chain constraints and macro economic uncertainties.
What’s Powering the NVIDIA H100 Artificial Intelligence Accelerator?
The NVIDIA H100 is redefining AI performance, but with great power comes great energy demands.Deep Dive Teardown of the Continental Surround View Camera SVC210 Automotive Camera
Four SVC210 Continental Surround View Cameras are connected to provide a 360° view around the vehicle. The camera’s refresh rate is 60 frames per second with a resolution of 1.3 MP. The four connected cameras are used in the car for automatic assisted driving and parking systems.
Biden’s Latest Restrictions Against China
TechInsights does not see US President Joe Biden’s latest tech investment restrictions against China having a meaningful impact on current Chip Market Research Services forecasts.
Keywords and Takeaways from FMS 2023
The Flash Memory Summit (FMS) 2023, showcased the latest advancements in semiconductor memory technologies.
Simpler x86 Coming Soon
Intel’s proposed x86-S instruction set removes several legacy features, simplifying CPU designs but breaking compatibility with some old software. We expect it to debut in processors in 2025.
Security Terms Cause Confusion
Security blocks performing similar functions may have different names depending on the context or industry; some of them are losing their specific meanings. A survey of alternatives allows us to sharpen understanding and communication.
APX is Biggest x86 Addition Since 64 Bits
Intel’s new APX extension adds registers and other features to the instruction set, and AVX10 will enable the company’s little CPUs to support the same vector-processing operations as its performance coresMicron 1Tb 232L TLC 3D NAND Flash Internal Waveform Overview
The following is an Internal Waveform Overview (IWO) containing the program, read, and erase waveforms for the Micron 1 Tb 232L triple-level-cell (TLC) 3D NAND flash memory device (die markings: B58R).Deep Dive Teardown of the NIO Adam Supercomputer P0211450AH Automotive
The NIO Adam Supercomputer is used in NIO’s ET5, an electric mid-size sedan. It is the DCU (Drive Control Unit) for the ADAS system, which is an important component of the vehicle's powertrain system.OmniVision OX05B1S, 1/2.5″ Format, 5.0MP Resolution, 2.2µm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the OmniVision OX05B1S, 1/2.5″ Format, 5.0MP Resolution, 2.2µm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor, suited for automotive applications.Deep Dive Teardown of the Final ZE8000 FI-ZE8DPLTW Wireless Earbuds
The Final ZE800 headphones are equipped with full-range speakers with external dimensions of 9.39 x 4.37. Both headphones are equipped with two Bluetooth and audio SoC chips from Qualcomm.VALUE SHARE: Global Smartphone Revenue, ASP and Profit by Vendor by Price
Global smartphone industry wholesale revenue declined -6% YoY due to smartphone shipments which fell -8% YoY in Q2 2023, while smartphone ASP grew marginally +2% YoY reaching the second lowest second quarter performance since 2020.Q2 ‘23: OPPO (OnePlus): The Third Largest Vendor by Smartphone Revenue
OPPO (OnePlus)’s smartphone shipments went down -2% YoY in Q2 2023. OPPO brand posted -11% YoY decline while OnePlus delivered solid +81% YoY growth rate.Uber Attains Net Profitability. Lyft Takes Steps to Secure Survival
Uber’s milestone gains were driven by its cross-selling strategy. Lyft also garnered higher revenue and more active riders, mainly through competitive pricing.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Presenter - Aug 2023
This presentation file highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level. This update has a more positive outlook for vehicle production in 2023, but overall a similar longer-term vehicle output picture.SmartSens ISP from SC101AP, 1.0MP Resolution, 2.90μm Pixel Pitch, Front-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the SmartSens ISP from SC101AP, 1.0MP Resolution, 2.90μm Pixel Pitch, Front-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor, suited for automotive applications.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Presenter - Aug 2023
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Presenter - Aug 2023 Share This Post This presentation file highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level. This update has a more2023 Global Smart Home Devices Forecast 2018-2028 - August 2023
Consumer spending on smart home related hardware will reach $61.8B in 2023, essentially the same as our December 2022 forecast of $61.7 billion. Our forecast was adjusted back in December to account for the current challenges to major global economies which negatively impact our forecast for the next two to three years.USA : Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q2 2023
The United States is the world's most influential smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators. Our extensive report shows the top-50 best-selling smartphone models in the United States in the second quarter of 2023.Global Handset Vendor Marketshare for 15 Countries : Q2 2023
Global handset shipments declined significantly again by -12% annually in Q2 2023, still impacted by many unfavorable issues including sluggish consumer demand, geo-political issues, and rising inflation across the world.Deep Dive Teardown of the Kwikset Halo Touch FP WiFi Smart Lock B08DYZCW3S Smart Lock
The Kwikset Halo Touch FP WiFi Smart Lock model B08DYZCWJB is a door lock that offers three ways to open the outside door: the Halo Lock app, the capacitive fingerprint sensor and a standard lock key.
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VanChip's Versatile Power Amplifier Module: Inside 42 Chinese Handset Models
Mobile RF 60 second insightSony IMX675, 1/2.8" Format, 5.12MP Resolution, 2.0μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with STARVIS 2 Technology Device Essentials Summary
This report presents a device essentials summary (DEF) of the Sony IMX675, 1/2.8" Format, 5.12MP Resolution, 2.0μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor with STARVIS 2 Technology. The CIS features 30% less power consumption compared to its predecessor the IMX335.Global Foldable Display Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Design Type: Q2 2023
Samsung was the leader in foldable display smartphone shipments in Q2 2023, followed by Huawei and vivo. Shipments grew double digits YoY but declined QoQ due to ongoing geopolitical and economic turbulence and Samsung's softness.
China Surpasses USA to Lead iPhone Sales in Q2 2023
Based on recent findings from TechInsights, the second quarter of 2023 witnessed a global downturn in smartphone shipments, experiencing an 8% Year-over-Year (YoY) decline to reach a total of 269.2 million units.Global Foldable Display Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region for Q2 2023
Samsung was the leader in foldable display smartphone shipments in Q2 2023, followed by Huawei and vivo. Shipments grew YoY but declined QoQ due ongoing geopolitical and economic turbulence and Samsung's softness.Analysis: Global Foldable Display Smartphone Shipments by Region and Type Q2’2023
TechInsights reports that foldables remain a niche segment, and while Samsung holds a narrow lead, competition is already threatening its dominance. Huawei and OPPO are rapidly closing in on Samsung, while other new entrants are making the foldables market more competitive.Wired & Wireless Connectivity 2023 – Precision and Power
In the latest update to TechInsights’ in-vehicle wired and wireless device connectivity technology report, TechInsights forecasts that automotive USB-C demand will grow by 30.2% between 2022 and 2030, driven by the EU mandate starting in 2024, as well as consumer demand for higher-powered charging and data rates.VENDOR SHARE: Global Handset Market by Region: Q2 2023
Annual global handset shipments fell once again in in Q2 2023. Economic pressure on consumers, war in Europe, and supply-chain and manufacturing disruption are putting the brakes on handset shipments.Vendor Share : Global Handset Market by Technology : Q2 2023
Global annual handset shipment growth was once again down, in Q2 2023. Global 5G smartphone shipments are still (slowly) growing, but that improvement is not enough to make up for steep declines in 4G LTE, 2G and the nearly dead 3G markets.
It's Still Cold and Foggy Out There
It's Still Cold and Foggy Out There Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment remains at a chilly 44 °F. Subcon/Advanced Packaging is seeing continued demand for high-bandwidth memory and CoWoS due to the generative AI wave while theOECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking Q2 2023
OECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking Q2 2023: The Q2 2023 update of the OECD Mobile Broadband Price Benchmarking service is now available for download and includes almost 1,200 mobile broadband tariff plans from more than 100 providers across 38 OECD countries.Deep Dive Teardown of the MeiG Smart SRM825 SRM825N-EA Wireless Module
The MeiG Smart SRM825N-EA module is a 5G wireless communication module released for the global market, supporting 5G standalone network (SA) and non-standalone network (NSA) network architectures.Q2 ‘23: Realme: Fifth Consecutive Annual Decline
Realme global smartphone shipments declined -14% YoY but grew strong double digit +20% QoQ in Q2 2023 driven by new launches in Q2 and at tail end of Q1 2023.OECD Fixed Broadband Price Benchmarking Q2 2023
OECD Fixed Broadband Price Benchmarking Q2 2023: The Q2 2023 update of the OECD Fixed Broadband Price Benchmarking service is now available for download and includes over 2,600 fixed broadband tariff plans from more than 120 providers across 38 OECD countries.Notebook PC Cellular Connectivity and Embedded SIM Shipment and Installed Base Forecast 2015-2028
In 2023, cellular connected notebook PCs are expected to decline along with the wider PC market, down 13% versus 2022 to 8.8 million units.
Significant Advancements for Mobile RFFE Technologies and Design Strategies
2023 IEEE International Microwave Symposium and RFIC Conference
Deepx's AI Chip Targets Cameras
Yet another South Korean AI chip startup, Deepx, has emerged from stealth mode. The company’s products target computer-vision applications and provide performance from 2 to 184 TOPS.
Neo Takes DRAM To a New Dimension
Neo’s 3D X DRAM technology promises an 8× increase in DRAM capacity with a per-bit cost one-sixth that of conventional DRAM. The company seeks a partner for silicon implementation.
Snapdragon GPU Area Efficiency Slides
TechInsights’ floorplan analysis reveals MediaTek and Qualcomm have increased GPU size in their flagship smartphone processors while Apple has held its GPU size constant.
Intel PowerVia Bypasses Frontside Metal
At the recent VLSI Symposia, Intel presented three papers discussing PowerVia technology: one on the technology itself, another on the results from a test microprocessor, and a third looking at the possible evolution of PowerVia.ANALYSIS: Global Smartphone 5G Shipments by Region Q2’2023
TechInsights reports that Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed low single digits YoY in Q2 2023. Growth is stagnated due geopolitical and economic turbulence.Global 5G Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region: Q2 2023
5G honeymoon period is officially over. Fourth consecutive stagnated quarter marks the cooling down of 5G market. TechInsights reports that Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed low single digits YoY in Q2 2023.Allegro Acquisition of Crocus to Unlock TMR Deployment
TechInsights sees the acquisition of Crocus Technology by Allegro MicroSystems as the catalyst that will fully unlock the growth potential for TMR sensor technology in the automotive sector.Apple iPhone Shipments by Model: Q2 2007 to Q2 2023
Apple global iPhone shipment declined -9% annually during Q2 2023, underperforming overall market which went down -8% YoY. iPhone 14 Pro Max topped the chart this quarter, followed by iPhone 14 Pro and 14.OmniVision OX05B Device Essentials Folder
The complete Device Essentials (DEF) deliverable includes: A PDF report, including a pixel schematic, and a summary of observed device metrics and salient features.Deep Dive Teardown of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 2304FPN6DC Smartphone
Comparing the prism dimension of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 2304FPN6DC periscope camera: 8.62 x 7.26 x 5.24 and the Xiaomi 12s Ultra 2203121C prism dimension: 7.73 x 4.90 x 4.42, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s prism is larger than its predecessor.Newracom NRC7292 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Basic Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Basic Floorplan Analysis of the Newracom NRC6101_1S die found inside the Newracom NRC7292. The Newracom NRC7292 is an SoC that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow standard.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables for Powertrain, Body, Chassis & Safety - Aug 2023
This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level, specifically Powertrain, Body, Chassis & Safety.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables for Autonomous Vehicles - Aug 2023
This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level. This update has a more positive outlook for vehicle production in 2023, but overall a similar longer-term vehicle output picture.Q2 '23: Vivo out of Top Five Global Smartphone Vendor Rankings
Vivo’s Global smartphone volumes declined by -14% annually in Q2 2023. It yielded the fifth position to Transsion and was ranked the sixth largest smartphone vendor this quarter.Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei 96 Line LiDAR L106 LiDAR Sensor
In late 2021, the first model of a new vehicle brand called Salon Automobile debuted. It was equipped with four of Huawei’s new 96 Line hybrid solid-state LiDARs and it’s called Mechdragon.Global Smartphone Vendor Marketshare for 15 Countries : Q2 2023
Global smartphone shipments declined again by -8% YoY in Q2 2023, still impacted by many unfavorable issues including sluggish consumer demand, geo-political issues, and rising inflation across the world.Sony 1/1.35” Format, 48 MP, 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated Exmor T (2-Layer Transistor Pixel) CMOS Image Sensor with Dual Photodiode (Octa PD) Device Essentials Plus
This report presents a device essentials plus (DEP) summary of the Sony 1/1.35” Format, 48 MP, 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated Exmor T (2-Layer Transistor Pixel) CMOS Image Sensor with Dual Photodiode (Octa PD).
All Eyes are Trained on Earnings Releases
All Eyes are Trained on Earnings Releases Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment eked up but is hovering at a cold 44 °F with all segments increasing slightly. It’s still cold out there and the market is in flux—memory remains atInnoscience INN650D080BS 650 V 60 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Enhancement Mode HEMT Power Essentials
This report presents a power essentials summary (PEG) of the Innoscience INN650D080BS 650 V 60 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Enhancement Mode HEMT.Deep Dive Teardown of the Garmin BMW i7 Head Unit MGU22 Automotive
The BMW i7 Head Unit model MGU22 is an advanced automotive cockpit platform developed by Garmin, a company specializing in automotive marine and aviation solutions.Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei P60 LNA-AL00 Smartphone
Due to sanctions, Huawei is unable to use Gorilla Glass to cover the display, which led to the development of Kunlun Glass, used by the whole P60 series.Global Smartphone Top 100+ Microvendors Market Share : Q2 2023
A huge number of second-tier MICROVENDORS were playing a meaningful role in the global smartphone market. However, industry consolidation is underway and major players are taking more shares from small vendors recent years.Product Sony CXD5610GF GlobalFoundries 22FDX eMRAM (Telit GNSS Receiver) Advanced Memory Essentials
This report presents an advanced memory essentials (AME) of the Sony CXD5610GF GlobalFoundries 22FDX eMRAM, extracted from the Telit SE868SYD110T001000 global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver.Analysis : India Smartphone Vendor & OS Marketshare : Q2 2023
Smartphone market in India declined by -5% annually and grew 12% sequentially in Q2 2023. Vivo topped for the second time ever and was followed by Xiaomi and Samsung in the second and third positions.
Bluespec Adds Custom RISC-V Instructions
Bluespec’s licensable RISC-V MCUX CPU IP adds custom instructions to its existing ultralow-footprint CPU, branded MCU. Optimized for FPGAs, these CPUs occupy fewer lookup tables than any other commercial RISC-V core.China Smartphone Vendor & OS Marketshare : Q2 2023
China smartphone shipments dropped -5% YoY in Q2 2023. It has been the worst second quarter in the past ten years. The encouraging side is that the decline rate narrowed down in Q2 from the previous quarters, signaling the stabilization and the start of the recovery cycle of China smartphone market in the upcoming quarters.
Tesla Dojo Opens for AI Training
Tesla has started deploying its Dojo supercomputer that employs unusual technologies to pack AI-training performance in a smaller volume than Nvidia-based systems.Global Smartphone Vendor and OS
Global smartphone shipments shrinks -8% YoY in Q2 2023, due to inventory adjustments and the mixed consumer demand from geopolitical uncertainties, and unfavorable economic conditions.Apple Watch Shipments by Model : Q4 2016 to Q2 2023
Apple Watch shipment volume returned to YoY growth in Q2 2023, after two consecutive quarters of declines preceded by double digit growth in Q3 2022, and prior to that shrinking volumes in Q2 2022 (for the first time since 2016).
Tax Reform for Workforce Development & Silicon Photonics
Tax Reform for Workforce Development & Silicon Photonics G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Tax Reform as an Industrial Policy to solve the workforce issue: In late 2020, I wrote '10 Things Biden can do to save Semiconductors,'... The CHIPSNorth America Smartphone Vendor & OS Market Share by Country: Q2 2023
Growth in the North American smartphone market experienced its largest second-quarter decline ever in Q2 2023, extending a slide that began mid-2022.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Q2 ’23: Apple: China’s iPhone Shipments Surpassed US’ For The First Time
Apple iPhone shipments declined -9.3% YoY in Q2 2023 to reach 43.1 million units and 16.0% market share. This is the highest second quarter annual decline for the vendor in the last 8 years from 2016 till 2023.
Near-term Visibility is Limited but Order Activity is Starting to Look Brighter Far Off in the Horizon.
Near-term Visibility is Limited but Order Activity is Starting to Look Brighter Far Off in the Horizon. Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment eked up a degree to a brisk 44 °F with all segments increasing at least a degree. MemoryTranssion Nudged Up the Fifth Largest Smartphone Vendor in Q2 2023
Global smartphone shipments went down -8% YoY at 269 million units. This is the eighth consecutive quarter of annual decline by smartphone volumes.Preliminary Global Tablet Shipments and Market Share: Q2 2023 Results
Preliminary Global Tablet Shipments and Market Share: Q2 2023 Results Share This Post The global tablet market fell -20% year-on-year due to continued poor economic conditions constraining consumer budgets from buying electronics, a severelySony ISP from 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, 48 MP, Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor (Sony Xperia 1 V 5G) Advanced Floorplan Analysis
This report presents an image signal processor advanced floorplan analysis (ISP) of the Sony ISP from 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, 48 MP, Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor, extracted from the Sony Xperia 1 V 5G rear-facing wide-angle camera.Deep Dive Teardown of the HesaiTech Li Auto X01 LiDAR AT-128 Automotive
Hesai's AT128 is a hybrid solid-state directional LiDAR. It has many similarities to the LeiShen CH128X1 LiDAR we analyzed. Hesai’s LiDAR shares the same number of transmitting channels but is equipped with only 32 laser transmitters and receivers.Xinguan Technology XG65T230HS1B650 V 230 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Depletion Mode HEMT (Satechi 200 W USB-C Charger) Power Essentials Analysis
This report presents a power essentials summary (PEG) of the Xinguan Technology XG65T230HS1B650 V 230 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Depletion Mode HEMT, extracted from the Satechi 200 W USB-C Charger.Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) BLP973 Lithium-Ion Battery with Battery Health Engine (Oppo Reno 9 Pro) Battery Characterization
This report presents a battery characterization (BCR) of the Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) BLP973 Lithium-Ion Battery with Battery Health Engine, extracted from the Oppo Reno 9 Pro smartphone.
Component Price Analyzer (CPA) tool
Welcome to the TechInsights Component Price Analyzer (CPA) tool. Our CPA tool is specifically designed for customers in the field of electrical engineering to analyze their bills of materials (BOMs).Toshiba GT30J65MRB 650 V 60 A 7th Generation Silicon Enhancement Mode N-Channel Reverse Conducting IGBT Power Essentials
This report presents a power essentials analysis (PEF) of the Toshiba GT30J65MRB 650 V 60 A 7th Generation Silicon Enhancement Mode N-Channel Reverse Conducting IGBT, featuring IGBT technology with optimized trench structure and frequency capability up to 60 kHz (from 40 kHz of previous generation).Deep Dive Teardown of the Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 SVD-C01 Digital Imaging
The Aqara Smart Video Doorbell G4 is a smart video doorbell capable of face recognition. It is similar in size and overall functionality when compared to the Ring Doorbells (Doorbell Pro 2 and Video Doorbell Pro).India Smartphone Vendor and OS Marketshare: Q2 2023
Smartphone market in India declined by -5% annually and grew 12% sequentially in Q2 2023. Vivo topped for the second time ever and was followed by Xiaomi and Samsung in the second and third positions.RF Industry Review Q2 2023: Financials
Sales declined for almost three quarters of publicly traded RF & wireless semiconductor suppliers and profitability, as defined by net income divided by sales, fell precipitously.V2X 2023 Update: China Dominates the Market While the Rest of the World Awaits Regulation Clarity
This report examines and forecasts the global market for V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) communication and the continued rivalry between two V2X protocols: Wi-Fi-p/DSRC/ITS-G5 and cellular based C-V2X.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.
Unleashing the Future of DRAM: The Quest for 1Tb Chips with 3D X-DRAM
Are we ready for a groundbreaking leap in memory capacity? Dr. Jeongdong Choe explores the possibility of a 1Tb DRAM chip, akin to NAND, and unveils the potential of 3D X-DRAM in the latest TechStream article.
PMIC Process Analysis Analyst Briefing
>In power semiconductors, we are seeing emerging competitive devices from China-based manufacturers such as Southchip (PMICs) and Innoscience (GaN) with close collaboration evident between these device design/manufacturers and downstream vendors such as BBK Electronics and Xiaomi.Deep Dive Teardown of the Fire-Boltt King BSW159 Smartwatch
The Fire-Boltt King is low budget smartwatch with a very simple design. Operation is by touchscreen and only one button. Connectivity is only via Bluetooth, there is no WiFi.Deep Dive Teardown of the Wyze Labs Inc Mesh Router Pro WF6ETBMR WiFi Router
The Wyze Mesh Router Pro has six antennas (compared to four in Google Nest WiFi Router and the same as in Google Nest WiFi Pro), supports Bluetooth 5.1 and Zigbee protocol (same as in Google Nest WiFi Pro Router), and uses IPQ5018 WiFi SoC (same as in Google Nest WiFi Pro Router).Survey Plus Teardown of the Huawei Nova 11 LTE FOA-AL00 Smartphone
The Nova 11 is the newest addition to Huawei’s mid-range nova Series, that launched in 2023 alongside the 11 Pro and 11i, among which it’s a mid-line model.Survey Plus Teardown of the Samsung A24 SM-A245/DSN Smartphone
Our analysis shows that most smartphones have a front camera with a sensor equal to or larger than 12 MP. We analyzed several smartphones that have a smaller sensor than 12 MP.VanChip VC7643-63/H Multi-Mode Multi-Band (MMMB) Power Amplifier (PAM) Module Architecture Analysis
The following is a report of the VanChip VC7643-63/H Multi-Mode Multi-Band (MMMB) Power Amplifier Module (PAM) Architecture Analysis.
Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters
Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters Share This Post TechInsights invites you to learn about each award recipient in the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: HANMI and ASMPT Limited . Delve into the top rankings ofDeep Dive Teardown of the Google Pixel 7a GHL1X Smartphone
The GooglePixel 7a GHL1X is the latest budget smartphone from Google, succeeding the Pixel 6a. It was released on December 5, 2022. The mobile runs on the Android 13 operating system. This model (GHL1X) was made for Europe region.
Unlocking the Secrets of Samsung's Galaxy A54 Mobile RF Architecture
A Comprehensive Analysis and Exploration of Key ComponentsRealtek RTL8720CM Winbond 35 nm 4Mb ePSRAM Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report (MFR) provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the Realtek Wi-Fi&BT SoC RTL8720CM 4Mb ePSRAM manufactured in Windbond's Winbond 35 nm process technology and includes an executive summary and supporting image sets optical, X-ray, SEM cross sectional, and SEM bevel imaging sets.Autonomous Vehicle Carmaker Announcements
This database covers all the major carmaker announcements in regards to autonomous vehicles, both for semi and fully autonomous technologies.From Tactile to Touch: The Interaction Continuum
Achieving a compelling in-cabin user experience is based on applying a mix or user interfaces within the vehicle.Q2’ 2023: Samsung: Improved Profitability Despite Shipment Fall
Samsung shipped 53.5 million smartphones worldwide in Q2 2023, down -14% YoY, blaming to the mixed market demand brought by the global economic slowdown.SunLune Technology Jasmier X4 Ethereum Miner ASIC XMC 40nm CMOS Process Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the SunLune Technology Jasmier X4 Ethereum Miner ASIC, fabricated on the XMC 40nm CMOS process, which incorporates DRAM DBI interconnect and includes an executive summary and supporting image sets SEM cross sectional and bevel imaging sets.MediaTek MT6985W Dimensity 9200 Processor Package-On-Package with Integrated Organic Interposer Advanced Packaging Quick Look Analysis
This quick look report provides insight on the advanced packaging innovations used in the manufacturing of the MediaTek MT6985W Dimensity 9200 Processor, using TSMC's InFO-B process.
SEMICON West Highlights
SEMICON West Highlights G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: SEMICON West Highlights: Downturn Shock: Zombie-land facial expressions were characteristic of this year’s show. Back in December, few believed us when TechInsights analysts
IoT Connectivity’s Role in Sustainability
The recent extreme climate events worldwide have increased the focus on the importance of environmental sustainability.Deep Dive Teardown of the HTC Vive Elite XR 2QBB100 VR Headset
The HTC Vive Elite XR is HTC’s latest VR Headset which doesn’t require a base station. This model features five cameras instead of six as in the HTC Vive Cosmos.Deep Dive Teardown of the Harman GMC Sierra Head Unit INFO3.7-3.8 CSM Automotive
The GMC Sierra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by GMC (General Motors Truck Company). The Harman INFO 3.7-3.8 CSM is an infotainment system developed by Harman, a global technology company specializing also in automotive solutions.
i.MX91 Targets Simple Edge Systems
NXP’s i.MX91 addresses simple edge applications with a feature subset of the i.MX93, maintaining pin compatibility and reducing power.
Cortex-X3 Proves Its Area Efficiency
TechInsights’ floorplan analyses of smartphone processors reveal the size of CPUs and caches.NVIDIA H100 Hopper TSMC CoWoS-S Flip Chip Ball Grid Array
This report provides a deeper insight on the advanced packaging innovations used in the manufacturing of the nVIDIA Hopper GH100 GPU.
Dimensity 6100+ Lags at Low End
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 offers more-powerful CPUs and faster DRAM than MediaTek’s Dimensity 6100+, but neither new chip delivers much improvement to low-cost smartphones.Lead-Sheathed Cable Risks Greatly Exaggerated
An investigative report in the Wall Street Journal claims that lead-sheathed cable in US telecom outside plant represents a public health and environmental hazard.Preliminary Global Notebook PC Shipments and Market Share: Q2 2023 Results
Notebook PC shipments declined -13% in the second quarter of 2023 versus the same period a year ago and totaled 47.4 million.GaN and Microwave Acoustics Take Center Stage at IMS 2023
GaN and Microwave Acoustics Take Center Stage at IMS 2023 Share This Post Advances in GaN devices for the millimeter wave took center stage at IMS 2023 with new products and R&D results from BAE, HRL, Intel, NGC Qorvo, Wolfspeed, and others. AcousticSolidigm 29F02P2BMCQLI 192-Layer 1.33 Tb QLC 3D NAND Flash Memory Floorplan Analysis
Solidigm 29F02P2BMCQLI 192-Layer 1.33 Tb QLC 3D NAND Flash Memory Floorplan Analysis Share This Post This report (MFR) provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the Solidigm 29F02P2BMCQLI 192-Layer 1.33 Tb QLC 3D NAND Flash, and includes
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Near-term order visibility remains limited as caution drives decision making
Near-term order visibility remains limited as caution drives decision making Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a chilly 43 °F as customers remain cautious because of the macro headwinds and slow inventory burn offSemtech LR1121 LoRa Transceiver Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
This report presents a basic floorplan analysis (BFR) of the Semtech LR1121 Long Range (LoRa) Transceiver.Automotive Semiconductor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - Q2 2023 Executive Summary
While the remnants of the COVID situation and the war in Ukraine, and subsequent fears over the global economy remain dominant factors impacting vehicle output in this update, TechInsights sees signs that semiconductor supply is starting to become less of an issue.Qorvo QPG7015M Zigbee/Thread/BT 5.0 Controller Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
This report presents a basic floorplan analysis (BFR) of the Qorvo QPG7015M Zigbee/Thread/BT 5.0 controller, extracted from the eero Pro 6E wireless router.
An Analyst’s Perspective: Chiplets and China
A recent Reuters article shone a spotlight on chiplet technology, noting that China’s Chipuller has acquired California’s zGlue’s chiplet technology patent.Samsung brings incremental improvements to 5th generation foldables
Samsung introduced its 5th generation Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5 foldable display smartphones today.Samsung K3KL3L30CM-BGCT (K4L6E165YC Die) 16 Gb LPDDR5X SDRAM D1a nm Advanced Memory Essentials
This report presents an advanced memory essentials (AME) of the Samsung K3KL3L30CM-BGCT (K4L6E165YC Die) 16 Gb LPDDR5X SDRAM D1a nm, extracted from the Samsung Galaxy S23+ smartphone.Thailand xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Thailand outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.West Europe xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the West Europe outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Sodium-Ion Batteries: Implementation in Electric Vehicles
TechInsights forecasts that almost 12 percent of all new battery electric light vehicles will be powered by sodium-ion batteries by 2030.Swvl’s SPAC, Via’s Tech Ties Illustrate MaaS Successes, Struggles
International mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) companies Swvl and Via responded differently to the ongoing need for funding amid tepid post-pandemic ridership recovery and investors’ declining interest in shared mobility.South Korea xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the South Korea outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Russia xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Russia outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.ROW xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the ROW outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.NAFTA xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the NAFTA outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Japan xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Japan outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.India xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the India outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.East Europe xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the East Europe outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.China xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the China outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Handset Revenue & ASP By Vendor by Region : Q1 2023
Global Wholesale Handset industry revenues declined by -6% annually in Q1 2023. Apple.Brazil xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Brazil outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Smartphone Distribution Flow and Channel by Region / Country Forecast Report : 2007 to 2028
The 2020-2021 COVID-19 wave gave a huge boost to online channel but as the situation eases out in the different regions, offline started to gain back some of its lost share leading to online sales % decline in 2022 and it is expected remain the downwards track for 2023 as well.Connected CE Devices Market Forecast: ASIA PACIFIC 2018-2028
This report forecasts major Consumer Electronics device shipments, installed base, revenues and ASPs globally and across six major regions from 2018 to 2028 as a total of all devices and those that are IP-enabled.
Video Series: Embedded and Emerging Memory
Interested in all things emerging and embedded memory? Don’t miss this video series featuring Dr. Jeongdong Choe.
Webinar: The Silicon Bridge and Heterogeneous Integration
Featuring TSMC, Apple, Samsung, and the Jasminer X4—the first-ever observed DRAM-to-Logic hybrid bonding.
TechInsights’ McClean Report is Now Brought to You Monthly
Also benefit from the traditional TechInsights McClean Report Research Bulletins in the complimentary section.
Automotive: Generative AI in the Infotainment Market and Beyond
Talk of generative AI is everywhere these days. But what does it mean for the automotive industry?OmniVision OS12D40 Device Essentials
This report presents a device essentials (DEF) of the OmniVisionOS12D40, 1/2.49″ Format, 11.3 MP Resolution, 1.4 µm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor.Deep Dive Teardown of the Schlage Encode Plus Smart WiFi Deadbolt BE499WB WiFi Smart Lock
When compared to the Schlage Encode Plus model BE499WB, the Securam Wi-Fi Smart Lock model SH-WB01 has differences.
Toyota's Solid-State Batteries
Could Toyota’s battery propel a car up to 1,200 kilometers (about 745.65 miles) on a 10-minute charge?Survey Plus Teardown of the Vivo Y22 V2207 Smartphone
The Vivo Y22 V2207 is comparable with the Oppo A1 5G. Those two smartphones are based on different platforms.INDEX Total EV-HEV Total Mild Hybrid Total Full Hybrid Total Plug-in Hybrid Total Battery EV Electronics System Data Semiconductor Data
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Global outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Global xEV System, Semiconductor and Sensor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
This TechInsights data model presents a view of the Global outlook for xEV systems and associated semiconductor and sensor demand.Worldwide Cellular User Forecast 2023-2028
A post-pandemic 'Next Normal' has yet to emerge for many wireless operators globally, with more normal mobility patterns offset by market volatility caused by supply chain challenges, inflationary pressure on costs and end-user affordability, and persistent macro-economic uncertainty.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Vendor Market Shares & OEM Features Q3 2023 - Spreadsheet
TechInsights Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q3 2023 Vendor Market Shares & OEM Features report provides an overview of System Vendor and Chipset Vendor market shares, as well as a range of key features by OEM including Telematics, Navigation, Smartphone Projection, Displays, Operating Systems etc.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Systems & Features Q3 2023 - Spreadsheet
TechInsights Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q3 2023 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2020 through 2030.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Semiconductors Q3 2023 - Spreadsheet
TechInsights' Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q3 2023 Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and Aftermarket hardware and applications market from 2020 through 2030.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Systems & Features Q3 2023 - Market Overview
TechInsights Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q3 2023 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2020 through 2030.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Semiconductors Q3 2023 - Market Overview
TechInsights’ Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q3 2023 Semiconductor Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and Aftermarket hardware and applications market from 2020 through 2030.
IBM’s Strategy, Vision, and Ecosystem
IBM’s Strategy, Vision, and Ecosystem G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: IBM’s Strategy, Vision, and Ecosystem: Eight years ago… I visited IBM at Albany NanoTech Complex, which contains the company's semiconductor research center, to answer
Editorial: Intel Refocuses Manufacturing
Intel’s new accounting approach gives financial responsibility to manufacturing, treating business units as internal customers. This greater accountability should help the overall profitability and competitiveness of its foundry business.
Tiny AI Benchmark Matches Up MCUs
Microcontrollers from STMicroelectronics feature prominently in MLPerf Tiny v1.1 results, and Plumerai’s inference engine demonstrates how it speeds up model execution.
Near-term order visibility remains low as semiconductor markets get past the bottom
Near-term order visibility remains low as semiconductor markets get past the bottom Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased but remains at a chilly 43 °F. As expected, TSMC is planning to double its CoWoS capacity next yearMobile RF Architecture Analysis of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546V) Smartphone
Mobile RF Architecture Analysis report on the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (SM-A546V) Smartphone.The following report contains a block level schematic of all the RF paths from the antennae to the RF transceiver.Connected CE Devices Market Forecast: GLOBAL 2018-2028
Following a -3% decline in 2022 total Global Consumer Electronics' wholesale revenues are now forecast to grow by +3% in 2023 to $947 billion due to several factors.Connected CE Devices Market Forecast: AMERICAS 2018-2028
Following a marginal -0.1% decline in 2022 total Consumer Electronics wholesale revenues in the Americas are forecast to grow by +3% in 2023 to $297 billion due to several factors.Connected CE Devices Market Forecast: EMEA 2018-2028
Following a -6% decline in total total Consumer Electronics wholesale revenues in the EMEA region in 2022, we are forecasting marginal grow by +0.4% in 2023 to $268 billion due to several factors.RF GaAs Revenue Declines in 2022 Amidst Ongoing Headwinds
Headwinds from semiconductor shortages and consequent inventory corrections, global smartphone shipment declines, US/China trade tensions and restrictions on chip exports caused total RF GaAs device revenue to dip by 7.1 percent in 2022.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Systems & Features Q3 2023 - Presenter
TechInsights Automotive Infotainment & Telematics Q2 2023 System Market Report provides a forecast outlook for OEM and Aftermarket hardware and feature market from 2020 through 2030.Automotive Infotainment & Telematics - Semiconductors Q3 2023 - Presenter
The OEM market opportunity for Infotainment & Telematics chipset vendor increased by 10.3% YoY in revenue terms in 2022.Analysis: Mobile Computing Vendor Market Share – Q1 2023 Results
The mobile computing market was down -26% year-on-year in Q1 2023 by shipments and down -30% by revenue as inflation has waned for tablet and notebook prices.Automotive Semiconductor Demand Forecast 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
While the remnants of the COVID situation and the war in Ukraine, and subsequent fears over the global economy remain dominant factors impacting vehicle output in this update, TechInsights sees signs that semiconductor supply is starting to become less of an issue.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report Shereen Vaux Semiconductor sales increased 9% last week but were down 6% from this time last year; however, the yearly declines are starting to moderate. Zooming in on NAND IC this week, the 13-week MA is
3D NAND – Q2 2023 Update
Chi Lim Tan, Senior Process Analyst and NAND expert with TechInsights, has compiled a quick review of major happenings in the second quarter of 2023.
Samsung's Groundbreaking 3nm GAA Process
TechInsights, the first company to reverse engineer to 3nm, has identified Samsung's revolutionary 3nm gate-all-around (GAA) process within the Whatsminer M56S++ crypto-mining ASIC from Chinese manufacturer MicroBT.Location Benchmarking Report 2023
In TechInsights’ annual benchmark of global location companies HERE continues to lead across most domains, followed closely by TomTom and Google.Tablet Apps Processor Market Share Tracker Q1 2023: Premium Tier Chips Continue to Bolster Industry Amidst Market Correction
The global tablet applications processor (AP) market grew 6.3 percent year-on-year in terms of revenue in Q1 2023.x86-based APs, driven by Intel, dropped below 10 percent unit share.MWC Shanghai 2023: New Connected Service Offering Trends, eSIM and 5G-Advanced
TechInsights identified new trends and technologies at MWC Shanghai 2023, a trade show that focuses on the communications industry.Automotive Sensor Demand 2021 to 2030 - July 2023
The market for packaged automotive sensors is expected to grow at a CAAGR of 6.6% over 2022 to 2027.Analysis: Global Smartphone Vendor ASP and Revenue Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global Wholesale smartphone revenues declined by -5% YoY in Q1 2023. Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi were the top three vendors on revenues.Mobile Computing Shipments, Revenue, Installed Base and Penetration Forecast by Type by 88 Countries 2010-2028
The notebook and tablet installed base accounts for nearly 1.6 billion units globally, powering work and play in mobile computing form factors.TV OS Profiles
The TV operating system (OS) is emerging as a key point of differentiation for TV OS vendors with control of the TV OS becoming a major battle ground.Oppo SUPERVOOC S PMIC from OnePlus Ace 2 Mobile Handset Process Analysis
This report presents a PMIC process analysis (PEF) of the Oppo SUPERVOOC S PMIC, extracted from the OnePlus Ace 2 smartphone.
The OPPO Reno 9 and understanding OPPO’s Battery Health Engine
Can Oppo’s Battery Health Engine mitigate the aging of lithium-ion batteries?Samsung’s 3nm GAA Process in Whatsminer ASIC - Disruptive Event
TechInsights has identified Samsung's revolutionary 3nm Gate-All-Around (GAA) process within the Whatsminer M56S++ crypto-mining ASIC from Chinese manufacturer MicroBT.Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple Mac Mini A2816 Personal Computer
The Mac Mini A2816 runs the M2 Pro/APL1113 64-bit dodeca-core applications processor, manufactured by TSMC for Apple.Deep Dive Teardown of the Fibocom FM350-GL Wireless Module
The FibocomFM350-GL module is a 5G wireless communication module released for the global market, supporting 5G standalone network (SA) and non-standalone network (NSA) network architectures.
A Brief History of Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) with Curated TechInsights Analysis
Two groundbreaking advancements have shaped the landscape of IGBT development, including the advantages of trench and field stop technology, also known as soft punch-through.
The Vivo V2 Brings More High-Speed Interfaces, Better Image Processing Capabilities
Image Sensor subject matter expert Jefferson Chua discusses what makes this ISP impressive in his blog.
Sony, Onsemi, and Samsung Showcase Revolutionary Automotive Image Sensors at IISW 2023
At the IISW 2023 Sony, onsemi, and Samsung each presented research on upcoming devices designed specifically for the automotive industry.Presenter - Automotive Electronics System Demand - July 2023
This market forecast highlights the impact that vehicle architecture change is having on automotive electronics system demand.Appendices - Automotive Electronics System Demand - July 2023
This market forecast highlights the impact that vehicle architecture change is having on automotive electronics system demand.Main Data Tables - Automotive Electronics System Demand - July 2023
This market forecast highlights the impact that vehicle architecture change is having on automotive electronics system demand.Tablet Cellular Connectivity and eSIM Shipment and Installed Base Forecast by Form Factor 2010-2028
Wi-Fi does not always provide the ideal connectivity solution for mobile computing on the go.SpecTek PT040-56B DDR5 DRAM (Micron 1α) Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report (MFR) provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the SpecTek PT040-56B DDR5 DRAM (Micron 1α) and includes an executive summary and supporting image sets optical, X-ray, SEM cross sectional, and SEM bevel imaging sets.
Meta AI Chip Targeted Recommenders
Meta has developed an AI accelerator chip called MTIA, following in the footsteps of Google and Amazon. Employing RISC V CPUs and fixed-function units, the chip offered 102 INT8 TOPS at 25 W TDP.
Lightelligence Connects Chiplets
Lightelligence’s ONoc interposer connects chiplets optically through silicon waveguides on a monolithic multireticle substrate. The company launched a machine-learning application as a demonstrator.
MLPerf Benchmarks GPT Training Times
The MLPerf benchmark added tests to assess GPT-training performance. AI processors from Nvidia and Intel (Habana) both exhibit good scaling.Deep Dive Teardown of the Harman 4D DSS Booster ALEV4-02 Automotive
The Harman 4D DSS Booster is a part of Bowers & Wilkins 4D Diamond Surround Sound used in BWM iX vehicles.STMicroelectronics VB56G4A 1.5 MP Resolution 2.61 μm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated Monochrome CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials
This report presents a device essentials (DEF) of the STMicroelectronics VB56G4A 1.5 MP resolution, 2.61 μm pixel pitch, stacked back-illuminated monochrome CMOS image sensor for automotive applications.Deep Dive Teardown of the Samsung A34 5G SM-A346E/DSN Smartphone
Compared to Samsung's A32 5G and A42 5G, the A34 5G has an entirely different RF design even though some ICs are the same.Taiyo Yuden FSFCSR1T2G44EG66 Film Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonator (FBAR) Filter Process Analysis
This report presents a process analysis (AFF) of the Taiyo Yuden FSFCSR1T2G44EG66 Film Bulk Acoustic Wave Resonator (FBAR) Filter, extracted from the Honor 70 5G smartphone.
Flagship Smartphone Camera Showdown: iPhone 14 Pro Max vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra
TechInsights recently conducted a comparison between the camera systems of two prominent flagship smartphones: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Explore the image sensor components featured in these two leading flagship smartphones in the TechInsights Platform.
Samsung 3nm GAA Process
TechInsights has identified Samsung's revolutionary 3nm gate-all-around (GAA) process within the Whatsminer M56S++ crypto-mining ASIC from Chinese manufacturer MicroBT.Advanced Entry and Start System Supply and Fitment Database
This database has collated the various developers and suppliers of known OEM- and dealer-fitted Passive Entry Go, Passive Go and long range two-way communication systems, listed by vehicle model assembled since 1999 and by known future models.OECD Mobile Voice and Data Price Benchmarking Q2 2023 update
The Q2 2023 update of the OECD Mobile Voice and Data Price Benchmarking service is now available for download and includes over 2,300 mobile voice and data tariff plans from 76 providers across 38 OECD countries.Analysis : Handset Vendor Market Share for 60 Countries : Q1 2023
Global handset shipments declined by -18% YoY in Q1 2023.
Evolution for the Sony 2-layer Transistor Pixel Image Sensor
Sony has launched the first-ever 2-layer Transistor Pixel CMOS image sensor in the Sony Xperia 1 V smartphone.Global Smartphone Vendor ASP and Revenue Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global smartphone industry revenues declined by -5% annually in Q1 2023.Global Apple iPad Shipments by Model: Q1 2023 Results
Apple has not been immune to the tumultuous economic environment and post-COVID lull in demand that has pushed tablet demand lower in 2023.Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor Market Share Q1 2023: Revenue Down 30 Percent, Pricing Continues to Fall
The global smartphone fingerprint sensor market saw a revenue decline of 30 percent in Q1 2023.The Metaverse – Will it shape how we experience cars?
When the Metaverse was put on the map when Facebook rebranded, it was hyped.Global Smartphone User Penetration Forecast by 88 Countries: 2007 - 2028
We forecast global smartphone user base will increase +13% from 2023 to 2028.Global Top-500 Smartphone Shipments, ASP, and Price Band by Model with Specs: Q1 2023
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their shipments, wholesale ASP, and price band in the first quarter of 2023.Satellite Data in Automotive: Imminent Reality or Distant Hope?
Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites offer the promise of global connectivity, but technical and cost challenges of implementing satellite internet for in-motion use cases such as automotive remain for the technology to have mass-market appeal and application.Automotive System Demand 2021 to 2030: Architecture Change Impacts Growth
This market forecast highlights the impact that vehicle architecture change is having on automotive electronics system demand.NVIDIA Hopper H100 Tensor Core GPU TSMC Custom NVIDIA 4N FinFET Process Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a digital floorplan analysis (DFR) of the NVIDIA Hopper H100 Tensor Core GPU, fabricated using TSMC's Custom NVIDIA 4N FinFET Process.Deep Dive Teardown of the Samsung Galaxy A14 5G SM-A146P/DSN Smartphone
In the table below, there is a comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A13 SM-A135F/DS, Samsung Galaxy A32 5G SM-A326U and Samsung Galaxy A42 5G SM-A426U.China: Automotive Cloud Overview—Market Status, Key Technologies, and Major Players
TechInsights predicts strong growth for the use of cloud services in the automotive industry, in China and globally.xEV Sensor Demand Outlook 2021-2030
TechInsights forecasts xEV production to grow at a CAAGR of 18%, with volumes reaching 57.8 million units by 2030.Smartphone On-Device AI Chip Market Share Tracker Q1 2023: Apple to Claim AI Leadership Amidst Industry Downturn
Global smartphone apps processors (AP) with on-device artificial intelligence (AI) declined 14 percent year-over-year in Q1 2023.Apple and Qualcomm's APs continue to dominate the AI AP rankings in Q1 2023, however, it is expected that Apple will take a leadership role in 2H 2023.Vehicle Subscriptions Services Must Take 3 Critical Steps for Shared Model Transition
The automotive business model is shifting from ownership to shared services.xEV Semiconductor Demand Outlook 2021-2030
TechInsights forecasts xEV production to grow at a CAAGR of 18%, with volumes reaching 57.8 million units by 2030.Enterprise IoT Survey 2023 Country Report: US
TechInsights' IoT research channel runs an Annual Enterprise IoT Survey with nine industry verticals across three countries.Smart Home Video Doorbell Market Shares
EZVIZ remained the No. 1 video doorbell brand globally at the end of 2022 as market competition continued to intensify.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor: Q1 2023
Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q1 2023.Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region: Q1 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets.RF Industry Review Q1 2023: Financials
Mobile phone shipments decreased and radio component supplier sales dropped sequentially.
Sustainability is a valley of mole hills. Becoming Great: KLA.
Sustainability is a valley of mole hills. Becoming Great: KLA. G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Sustainability is a valley of mole hills … or maybe it should be named Mole Hill Valley because as I see it, dealing with so many mole hills is
Arm G720 Adds New Rendering Path
Fifth Generation Mali/Immortalis GPU Architecture Defers Vertex Shading
Arm DSU-120 Lowers Dynamic, Static Power
Updated Arm v9.2 Cluster Interconnect Adds CPUs, Doubles L3 CacheSurvey Plus Teardown of the Realme C55 RMX3710 Smartphone
The C55 is the latest addition to Realme’s entry-level C series and a successor to the C33, it offers new cameras with bigger image sensors, higher-resolution display, faster 33W charging, and sideinstead of back-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor.OECD Fixed Voice and Leased Line Price Benchmarking Q2 2023
The Q2 2023 OECD Fixed Voice and Leased Line Price Benchmarking Service update is now available for download.xEV Systems Demand Outlook 2021-2030
xEV production is forecast to grow at a CAAGR of 18%, with volumes reaching 57.8 million units by 2029.Analysis: ACCESORIES: Global Bluetooth Headset Sales, Installed Base and Revenue Forecast to 2028
Bluetooth headsets have become must have product for many smartphone owners as vendors remove the 3.5mm plug from smartphones.ACCESSORIES: Global Bluetooth Headset Sales, Installed Base and Revenue Forecast to 2028
Bluetooth headset revenues will grow slightly, driven by TWS headsets but also banded headsets.RF Industry Review Q1 2023: Contracts, New Products
Satellite-to-cellular satcomms emerged as a hot topic in Q1 2023 with many companies developing either 3GPP-compliant or proprietary radio chips, and numerous companies starting to place small communication satellites in orbit.Digital Health at Home Report Series: Chapter One - Optimizing Health, Fitness, and Wellbeing (Section 1 of 6) Home Fitness Technologies
This report is Chapter One, section One (of six) in a report series that takes a comprehensive look at how digital health is penetrating the smart home environment.Handset Vendor Market Share for 60 Countries: Q1 2023
Global handset shipments declined by -18% annually in Q1 2023. The "Sixty" counties tracked in this report accouted for 91% of the handset volumes in the quarter.VALUE SHARE: Global Wearables Revenue and ASP by Vendor: Q1 2023
Global wearable revenues fell by 1% in Q1 2023 as macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty caused lengthening replacement cycles and shrinking volumes for both smartwatches and fitness bands.MWC Shanghai 2023: Smartphone Review
MWC Shanghai 2023 returned to the stage after China lifted most anti-covid lockdown measures since 2019.VALUE SHARE: Global Fitness Band Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q1 2023
Global fitness band industry revenues slowed their rate of declines last quarter, dropping by just 17% in Q1 2023 (after dropping 30% - 45% during each of the prior 6 quarters).AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D TSMC SoIC Package Technology Advanced Packaging Analysis
This report provides a deeper insight on the advanced packaging innovations used in the manufacturing of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (second generation 3D V-Cache).
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
There weren’t many fireworks this Fourth of July
There weren’t many fireworks this Fourth of July Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased but remains at a cold 42 °F. Micron’s results and outlook were largely in line with our expectations; the memory market environmentAMD Instinct MI210 Accelerator Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the AMD Instinct MI210 Accelerator and includes an executive summary and supporting image sets SEM cross sectional and bevel imaging sets.
Disruptive Event: Sony 2-layer Transistor Pixel
Sony pushes ahead of other device architectures with the first 2-layer Transistor Pixel CMOS image sensorDeep Dive Teardown of the Denso 10 Toyota Crown Audio Amplifier 86280-30A10 Automotive
The construction of this device is simple. The housing consists of two parts.Sila Nanotechnologies WS40 Silicon Anode Lithium Ion Battery (Whoop 4.0) Battery Characterization
This report presents an battery characterization analysis (BCR) of the Sila Nanotechnologies WS40 Silicon Anode Lithium Ion Battery, found in the Whoop 4.0 fitness tracker.5G Transformation, Digital Everything and Reality+ the Dominant Themes at Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2023
MWC Shanghai opened its door last week for the first fully in-person interaction at the event since 2019. MWC Shanghai 2023 also marked the event's 10th anniversary.Global Top-500 Smartphone Revenue, Value Share, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2023
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their revenue, value share, wholesale ASP, and price band in the first quarter of 2023.Notebook PC Shipments, Revenue, Installed Base, and Penetration Forecast by 88 Countries 2010-2028: Q2 23 Update
From the Windows 10 commercial refresh to historic demand due to COVID work and school restrictions, the Notebook PC installed base has grown 29% in the last four years.VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by OS by Price Tier: Q1 2023
Global smartwatch revenues declined by 2% during Q1 2023 as consumers reigned in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q1 2023
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Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters
Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters Share This Post TechInsights invites you to learn about each award recipient in the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: PLASMA and TECHNOPROBE . 10 BEST Suppliers: Large ChipDeep Dive Teardown of the Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart Bulb NL67E100 Smart Bulb
The Nanoleaf Essentials Matter Smart Bulb has the capability of 16 million colors and tunable white tone adjust with a dedicated App.Survey Plus Teardown of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546E/DS Smartphone
There are many similarities between the Samsung Galaxy A54 to the Galaxy A34.
Technoprobe - Rated THE BEST Test Subsystem Supplier
TechInsights invites you to learn about each recipient of the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: Technoprobe
Plasma-Therm: RANKED 1st Etch
TechInsights invites you to learn about each recipient of the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: Plasma-ThermNeuralink: Industry Update
Neuralink, the brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, recently received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate human testing after almost three years of waiting.Global Top-500 Smartphone Shipments, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2023
This highly detailed report shows the top-500 best-selling smartphone models globally in terms of their shipments, wholesale ASP, and price band in the fourth quarter of 2022.SVOD Service Benchmarking (Q1 2018 - Q1 2023)
Netflix Edges Out Disney for SVOD Crown. Strategy Analytics' SVOD Service Performance Benchmarking Report analyzes quarterly subscribers, monthly active user (MAU), and revenue trends for 30+ SVOD services.OTT Video Service Tracker (Q2 2023)
OTT video services that feature specialized content such as sports, children’s programs, nature, theatre and more have been launched to attract audiences with specific interests.North American Pay TV Benchmarking (Q1 2023)
This database tracks the quarterly performance of 38 pay TV providers in North America for the Q1 2017 to Q1 2023 time period and includes number of subscribers.North American Connected TV Advertising Forecast
Connected TV (CTV) ad spend is growing by leaps and bounds in North America.European Pay TV Benchmarking (Q1 2023)
European Pay TV Providers lose 608K Subscribers in Q1 2023.Digital Media Index (Q1 2023)
Digital media revenues grew 3.6% YoY, reaching $213.3B.Vivo V2 Image Signal Processor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the Vivo V2 Image Signal Processor, extracted from the Vivo X90 Pro 5G smartphone.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Reverse Engineering VINATech Hybrid Capacitors used in the Samsung TV Remote Control.
Part 1: Electrochemical Characterization.
Secrets in Apple's A16 Bionic Chip Revealed!
The Apple A16 Application Processor, powering the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, features groundbreaking advancements in performance and efficiency, including the introduction of the LPDDR5 interface with a new RDQS lane. A recent circuit analysis by TechInsights highlights these impressive developments.Global Smartphone Replacement Rate / Cycle Forecast by 88 Countries: 2008-2028
Based on the latest key assumptions including the prolonged geopolitical tensions, COVID-related manufacture disruption, as well as the cloudy global economy outlook, TechInsights has lowered the global smartphone sales forecast numbers in 2023 and 2024.Smartphone Memory Market Share Q1 2023: Samsung Tops Ranking with 50 Percent Share
The global smartphone memory market fell sharply, witnessing a revenue decline of 46 percent in Q1 2023.Global Smartphone Sales by Biometric Authentication Enablers Forecasts to 2028
Biometric Authentication are systems that rely on the unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify identity for secure access .Analysis: Global Smartphone Sales Forecasts by Biometric Authentication Enablers to 2028
Biometric Authentication are systems that rely on the unique biological characteristics of individuals to verify identity for secure access.Analysis: Global AI and Sensors Smartphone Sales Forecast to 2028
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an integral part of a modern smartphone.Smartphones: Global Artificial Intelligence and Sensor Technologies Forecast to 2028
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an integral part of a modern smartphone.Smart Home Surveillance Camera Market Shares
Smart home surveillance camera sales continued to grow year-over-year on 2022 as Asian brands with low cost, entry-level cameras continued to flood the market.ams OSRAM Mira220 1/2.7", 2.2 MP Resolution, 2.79 um Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Plus
This report presents a device essentials plus (DEP) of the ams OSRAM Mira220 1/2.7", 2.2 MP Resolution, 2.79 um Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor.Driver Monitoring Systems: Centralized Processing Architectures Favor Smart Eye
Since the first market share estimates were published by TechInsights in December 2019, Smart Eye announced a slew of design wins from various auto makers.France Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q1 2023
The French handset market in Q1 2023 declined by -6% YoY by shipment basis. Apple kept no.1 positions across all local carriers while Samsung stood at no.2 positions.VINATech VEL08253R8506G Vina Pulse Capacitor (VPC) 3.8 V Hybrid Capacitor (Samsung QLED TV Remote) Battery Essentials
Some Samsung televisions come with a remote based on hybrid supercapacitors instead of batteries.Deep Dive Teardown of the Denso Global Safety Package 3 Forward Camera 8646C-78051 Automotive Camera
Designed by Denso, the Vision SensorCamera is a part of theGlobal Safety Package 3, the third generation of this system.
It's cold and foggy as we head into 2H23
It's cold and foggy as we head into 2H23 Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased but remains at a cold 42 °F. Micron’s earnings report on June 28 will give us some more visibility on how the memory industry fared in 2Q23 and
eBook: Empowering 5G
Empowering 5G: Harnessing Acoustic Wave Filters to Revolutionize Mobile RF Design Challenges
Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters
Providing Good Service to the Semiconductor Industry Matters Share This Post TechInsights invites you to learn about each award recipient in the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: ADVANTEST and EV GROUP . 10 BEST Suppliers: Large ChipNorth American 5G Smartphones Country Forecast to Q4 2024
5G smartphone shipments in North America in Q1 2023 accounted for over nine in ten of total smartphone shipments in the region.Global Smartphone Installed Base Forecast by Operating Systems for 88 Countries: 2007 to 2028
TechInsights WSS channel forecasts the growth rate of global smartphone installed base will slow down to +2% YoY in 2023, blaming the weakened consumer demand associated with the persistent macroeconomic headwinds and uncertainties, the mixed China demand after re-opening, and the prolonged geo-political tensions across the globe.OPPO (OnePlus) Delivered Solid Growth in China’s 6.18 Online Shopping Festival
China’s second largest online shopping event 6.18 (June 18th) posted a mixed result on smartphone sales with the volume and value decline this year.Qualcomm QET6105 Envelope Power Tracker Basic Floorplan Analysis (RFEF)
This report presents a basic floorplan analysis (BFR) of the Qualcomm QET6105 Envelope Power Tracker, extracted from the Samsung Galaxy S23 SM-S918U smartphone.Bestechnic BES2700YP Bluetooth 5.3 Audio SoC Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
This report presents a basic floorplan analysis (BFR) of the Bestechnic BES2700YP Bluetooth 5.3 Audio SoC, extracted from the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 wireless earbuds.
Intel’s IFM and IMS. Lam’s new Bevel-Dep tool.
Intel’s IFM and IMS. Lam’s new Bevel-Dep tool. G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: What’s Happening and What’s the Meaning: Intel adopts Internal Foundry Model … Stock falls: Was it correlation with or without causation? … AMD also fell … isSamsung 1a 16Gb LPDDR5X DRAM Transistor
This report presents Key DC electrical characteristics for NMOS and PMOS transistors located in the word line drivers and sense amplifiers regions of the Samsung K4L6E165YC die found inside the Samsung K3KL3L30CM-BGCT LPDDR5X SDRAM package.SunLune Jasminer X4 Ethereum Miner ASIC Advanced CMOS Essentials
This report presents an advanced CMOS essentials (ACE) analysis of the SunLune Jasminer X4 Ethereum miner ASIC.Micron Technology MT29F4T08EMLCHD4-RES_C 232-Layer 3D NAND Flash Memory Advanced Memory Essentials
This report presents an advanced memory essentials (AME) of the Micron Technology MT29F4T08EMLCHD4-RES_C 232-Layer 3D NAND flash memory, extracted from the Inland TD510 2 TB solid state drive.
Sony Introduces the First Line-up of LYTIA Branded CIS Products for Smartphones
Sony Introduces the First Line-up of LYTIA Branded CIS Products for Smartphones Share This Post The Smartphone industry has begun to embrace the arrival of DSLR-level capabilities in today’s smartphone cameras. The introduction of large format 1-inchGlobal Smartphone Monthly Shipments (Sell In), Sales (Sell Through) and Inventory Variance by Vendor: June 2023
TechInsights tracked global smartphone shipments (sell in) and sales (sell through) went down -7% YoY and -8% YoY in May 2023 respectively.eSIM for Massive IoT: New IoT eSIM Specification (SGP.32)
On 26th May 2023, the latest IoT eSIM specification (SGP.32) was released by GSM Association.2023 ADAS ECU Market Share Estimates
This Excel file contains ECU market share estimates for key ADAS technologies - a market expected by TechInsights to be worth over $15.5 billion in 2023.Global Wearables Microvendor Market Share: Q1 2023
A huge number of second-tier MICROVENDORS are playing a meaningful role in the global wearables market, flooding the market with new, niche, and segmented offerings.
Visibility remains low as we enter 2H23 (June Update)
Visibility remains low as we enter 2H23 (June Update) Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased but remains at a cold 42 °F. There were some notable changes made to our forecasts this month. ICs were upgraded; sales are now
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics ReportApple M2 Max APL1111 SoC Processor TSMC N5P FinFET HKMG CMOS Process Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the floorplan design used in the Apple M2 Max APL1111 SoC Processor, fabricated using TSMC N5P FinFET HKMG CMOS process.Global Military Land Radio Market and Technology Forecast 2021- 2031
End Market Analysis forecasts global land military radio expenditure will approach $7.2 billion in 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.2%.Global Military Airborne Radio Market and Technology Forecast 2021- 2031
End Market Analysis forecasts global military airborne radio expenditure will approach $2.6 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.2%.Global Military Airborne VSAT Market and Technology Forecast 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts the global airborne military VSAT expenditure will approach $1.9 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.8%.Global Military Communications Market 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts that global military communications expenditure will approach $46.9 billion in 2031 from $31.2 billion in 2021, representing a CAGR of 4.2%.Germany Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
We estimate 6.0 million handsets were shipped in Germany in Q1 2023, declining by -12% YoY during the quarter.Taiyo Yuden FSDCSQ8T782MK2J6 Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filter Process Analysis
This report presents a process analysis (AFS) of the Taiyo Yuden FSDCSQ8T782MK2J6 Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Filter, extracted from the Honor 70 5G smartphone.ams OSRAM ISP Die from Mira220, 2.2 MP Resolution, 2.79 μm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the ams OSRAM ISP Die from Mira220, 2.2 MP Resolution, 2.79 μm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor.
Webinar: The Rise of Automotive Subscriptions
This webinar will review the progress toward this vision thus far, the barriers to adoption, and the emerging opportunities for car makers, service providers, and other market sectors.
Advantest reigns as the number 1 ATE supplier
TechInsights invites you to learn about each recipient of the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey. This week: ADVANTESTGlobal Military Land Satellite Terminal Market and Technology Forecast 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts the land military satellite terminal expenditure will approach $4.9 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.7%.Global Military VSAT Market and Technology Forecast: 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts the global military VSAT expenditure will approach $8.3 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.9%.Deep Dive Teardown of the Bose Radio Amplifier Hummer EV 85567263 Audio Amplifier
The Bose Radio Amplifier can standby and mute the amplifier in the CAN network way.Toyota Unveils New Technologies to Underpin BEV and FCEV Strategy
Toyota Motor Corporation held a technical briefing session entitled “Toyota Technical Workshop” disclosing their strategy for the next-generation of battery electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.Analysis: Smartphone Vendor Market Share for 60 Countries: Q1 2023
Analysis: Smartphone Vendor Market Share for 60 Countries: Q1 2023 Share This Post Global smartphone volumes declined by -14% YoY in Q1’23. The top 60 countries accounted for 93% of these in the quarter. Samsung led in majority of the markets. HowSmartphone Vendor Market Share for 60 Countries: Q1 2023
Global smartphone shipments declined by -14% YoY in Q1 2023.Global Smartphone Sales Forecast by Operating System for 88 Countries: 2007 to 2028
TechInsights forecasts global smartphone sales volume will decline -2% YoY in 2023.ANALYSIS: Global 5G and LTE Handset Revenue and ASP by Vendor: Q1 2023
Global 5G handset industry revenues and shipments stagnated in Q1 2023.MPS MPM3683-7 16 V, 8 A Step-Down Power Module Package-in-Package QFN Power Package Analysis
This report presents a power package analysis of the MPS MPM3683-7 16 V, 8 A Step-Down Power Module Package-in-Package QFN.
Rebellions Optimizes Chip For Latency
South Korean AI startup Rebellions has launched Atom, an AI-accelerator card targeting the high-frequency trading market. The company has raised over $100 million and has released ResNet-50 MLPerf benchmark performance data.
CXM GPUs Add HDR to Mainstream
Imagination Technologies’ new licensable CXM GPU family brings high-dynamic-range (HDR) support to its mainstream offering. With three new models, the company claims high area efficiency.
Intel Merges Habana With Xe GPUs
The company has streamlined its data-center AI roadmap, creating a new version of Falcon Shores that combines the Xe GPU architecture with some aspects of Habana’s AI design, which is delayed to 2025.VALUE SHARE: Global 5G and LTE Handset Revenue and ASP by Vendor: Q1 2023
5G wholesale handset revenues are declined due economic and geopolitical turbulence.Analysis: Bluetooth Tracker Device Global Sales Forecast through 2028
The number of Bluetooth tracking devices sold globally in 2022 increased by 50% over the number sold the prior year.Global Bluetooth Tracker Device Sales Forecast through 2028
The number of Bluetooth tracking devices sold globally in 2022 increased by 50% over the number sold the prior year.Global Military Radio Market and Technology Forecast 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts the global military radio expenditure will approach $11.6 billion in 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.3%.Global MIL Shipborne Sat. Terminal Market Tech Forecast 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts global military shipborne satellite terminal expenditure will approach $1.5 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 4.6%.Efficient Power Conversion EPC2308 GaN HEMT Power Package Analysis
This report presents a power package analysis (PKG) of the Efficient Power Conversion EPC2308 GaN HEMT.Wireless Operator Performance Benchmarking Q1 2023
Mobile operator EBITDA margins continued their slow but steady decline in Q1 2023 as inflationary pressure on OPEX, across energy and the workforce in particular, were not quite matched by the 4% growth in revenue achieved in part through price increases.North America Tablet Vendor & OS, Unit & Value Market Share by Country: Q1 2023 Results
After beating the global market during the holiday quarter, North American tablet shipments lagged global growth rates at -22% year-on-year in Q1 2023.Global Military Shipborne Radio Market and Technology Forecast 2021-2031
End Market Analysis forecasts global military shipborne radio expenditure will approach $1.8 billion by 2031, representing a CAGR of 3.6%.UK Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
We estimate 5.5 million handsets were shipped in the UK in Q1 2023, dipping by -8% YoY. Apple kept no.1 handset vendor across all four major UK operators during the quarter, largely boosted by the strong demand of the iPhone 14 series.Global Fitness Band Vendor Market Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global Fitness Band shipment declines slowed their steep drop-off, falling by just 12% in Q1 2023, after collapsing by roughly 40% for the prior four consecutive quarters.Sony 1/1.35” Format, 48 MP, 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated (Exmor T – 2 Layer Transistor Pixel) CMOS Image Sensor with Dual Photodiode (OctaPD) Device Essentials Folder
This report presents a device essentials (DEF) of the Sony 1/1.35” Format, 48 MP, 1.12 μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated (Exmor T – 2 Layer Transistor Pixel) CMOS Image Sensor with Dual Photodiode (OctaPD), extracted from the Sony Xperia 1 V rear wide-angle camera.Mobile Data Evolution and 5G Monetization
Global mobile data traffic increased 60% over the last two years, influenced locally by the maturity of 5G, MBB, and FWA services, and levels of competition.China: Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q1 2023
China is the world's largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators.Smart Speaker Vendor & OS Shipment and Installed Base Share for 13 Countries: Q1 2023
Global smart speaker and smart display shipments in Q1 2023 declined by 6.9% year-over-year to 33 million units, marking the second quarter of market contraction in a row.Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei Pocket S BAL-AL60 Smartphone
The Huawei Pocket S was released on November 11, 2022. This is a cheaper version of another flip smartphone, the Huawei P50 Pocket.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Retro Tech: Nintendo DS
Discover the groundbreaking Nintendo DS, a handheld gaming console with dual screens and touchscreen capabilities. Explore innovative gameplay and interaction possibilities with its unique design. Learn more about this iconic device in the TechInsights Platform's original Teardown.
Webinar: Connected TV in 2023 and Beyond
This webinar will explore the burning issues that all Connected TV industry stakeholders should be focussed on as they look to drive growth against the backdrop of a weak economic environment. During this webinar, gain exclusive insight into expectations for 2023 and what the leading innovations are within the Connected TV space.ANALYSIS: Global Smartphone 5G Shipments Forecast by Region to 2024
Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed by low double digits YoY in 2022 and growth will remain low in 2023 due to economic turbulence.Global 5G mmWave Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Quarter to 2024
5G mmWaveis the fast high-frequency connectivity method that is part of the bigger 5G family.Global 5G Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Region by Quarter up to 2024
Apple's share is slowly eroding but it will keep peak position through strong iPhone sales in 2023 and 2024.Tablet Shipments, Revenue, Installed Base, and Penetration Forecast by Form Factor by 88 Countries 2010-2028: Q2 23 Update
The basic slate is still a favorite device for casual, lean-back activities such as watching videos, gaming, and social media.Automotive: Generative AI in the Infotainment Market and Beyond
In the span of less than a year, OpenAI’s generative AI models have upended the tech industry.Notebook PC Vendor & OS Unit & Value Market Share by Region: Q1 2023 Results
Tough macroeconomic conditions and a continued lull in notebook demand led to a precipitous drop in shipments in the 1st quarter of 2023 which declined -30% versus the same quarter a year ago.Deep Dive Teardown of the Razer Edge 5G RZ45-0460VWQ Tablet
The Razer Edge 5G RZ45-0460VWQ is a handheld gaming console created in collaboration with Verizon.Survey Plus Teardown of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G 22101317C Smartphone
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G has three cameras. The main one is a 48 MP Wide-Angle Rear Camera with image sensor made by OmniVision.Global Smartwatch OS Market Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global smartwatch shipments declined for the second consecutive quarter during Q1 2023, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as consumers reigned in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.Battery Cell Technology & Fitment Database
This database provides a panoramic view of key battery cell manufacturers worldwide, covering the areas of their product roadmap, manufacturing capacity, relationships with OEMs and non-OEMs, as well as their raw material suppliers.Survey Plus Teardown of the Vivo Y16 V2204 Smartphone
The Vivo Y16 as the successor to the Y15 draws a lot from its predecessor.Global Smart Speaker and Screen Vendor & OS Value Market Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global smart speaker and smart display wholesale revenues fell by 3% year-on-year in Q1 2023 to reach just over $2 billion.Smartphone Battery Market Share Q1 2023: ATL Captures 45 Percent Share Despite Revenue Decline
The global market for smartphone battery cells witnessed 8 percent decline in revenues in Q1 2023.Global Smart Speaker and Smart Display Vendor Shipments, Wholesale Revenue, ASP and Price Band by Model: Q1 2023
33 million smart speakers and smart displays shipped worldwide in Q1 2023, generating just over $2 billion in wholesale revenue.LTE / LTE-Advanced Handset Vendor Shipments by Country: Q1 2023
LTE-Advanced market has continued to show a descending curve as more 5G smartphones are shipped to major countries recent quarters.Airborne Electronic Attack Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the total Airborne Electronic Attack (EA) market across region, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Airborne Electronic Warfare Support Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the global Airborne Electronic Warfare Support (EWS) market across domain, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Land Electronic Attack Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the total Land Electronic Attack (EA) market across region, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Land Electronic Warfare Support Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the global Land Electronic Warfare Support (EWS) market across domain, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Shipborne Electronic Attack Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the total Shipborne Electronic Attack (EA) market across region, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Shipborne Electronic Warfare Support Market Forecast: 2021 - 2031
This analysis looks at the global Shipborne Electronic Warfare Support (EWS) market across domain, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Global Electronic Attack Market Forecast: 2020 - 2031
This analysis looks at the Global Electronic Attack (EA) market across domain, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.Global Electronic Warfare Support Market Forecast: 2020 - 2031
This analysis looks at the global Electronic Warfare Support (EWS) market across domain, function, form factor/platform as well as frequency and power categories.
Order activity edged higher as visibility remains limited
Order activity edged higher as visibility remains limited Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment edged higher but remains at a cold 41 °F. The increase was driven by Subcon/Advanced Packaging and DAO (Discrete, Analog, and Other)
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Intel’s PowerVia and IBM Research’s hybrid bonding
Intel’s PowerVia and IBM Research’s hybrid bonding G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Intel’s PowerVia: Intel disclosed more about its backside power development at this year’s VLSI Symposium, while promising to deliver it in 2024. What itCircuitVision Analysis of the PA Die D1QM7718033 from the Qorvo QM77180 Module
The following is a CircuitVision Analysis report on one of the two power amplifier (PA) dies in the Qorvo QM77180 RF Front-End (RFFE) Module.Enhanced Block Diagram Analysis on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (S918U) Smartphone
The following is an Enhanced Block Diagram Analysis report on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (S918U) Smartphone.
Total IC Shipments Forecast to Decline 4% in 2023
According to the new update, after three consecutive years of IC unit growth, a sputtering global economy and weakness in key markets such as PCs and smartphones are expected to drag down worldwide IC shipments.2023 TechInsights Consumer Satisfaction with In-Car Touchscreens Survey Report
TechInsights undertook a worldwide internet-based survey to investigate consumers’ satisfaction with their on-board touchscreen and features.Vivint Smart Home Enters a New Era under Energy Giant NRG
In December 2022 Houston, Texas based energy retailer NRG announced a definitive agreement to acquire Vivint Smart Home.USA Connected TV Vendor Market Share in Q1 2023
The shipments of connected TV devices in USA grew by 1% to reach 19.6 million in Q1 2023, despite macroeconomic fluctuations and high inflation.Western Europe Connected TV Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023
Western European shipments of connected TV devices grew by 2% to reach 12 million in Q1 2023, despite macroeconomic fluctuations and high inflation.Global Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Global shipments of TV streaming devices grew by 1% year-on-year during Q1 2023 driven by a strong performance of Sony's PS5 while shipments of both Smart TV and Digital Media Streamers declined.Automotive Semiconductor Industry Performance Snapshot: Q1 2023
Mixed results continued to impact TechInsights’ Auto Semi Index but the push towards electrification continued to drive growth.Have We Reached “Peak Combustion Engine”
With the growing automotive trend towards electrification, the notion of "peak combustion"; or in the wider energy context of "peak oil," is when the pinnacle of a certain technology will occur.India: Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q1 2023
India is the world's second largest smartphone market. It is one of the fastest-growing countries on the planet, with a rising middle class and vibrant competition among device suppliers.Untethered VR Headset Forecast by Device Type: 2014 to 2028
Strategy Analytics expects the untethered VR headset market to be worth over US$6.6B and grow to an installed base of over 51 million units by 2028.Global Cellular Smartwatch Vendor Market Share: Q1 2017 to Q1 2023
Global cellular smartwatch shipment growth accelerated to +15% YoY in the first quarter of 2023, despite a total smartwatch market decline, as cellular penetration rose due to the Apple Watch Ultra and Google Pixel Watch.TV Streaming Platform OS and Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of TV streaming devices grew by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 driven by a strong performance of Sony's PS5 while shipments of both Smart TV and Digital Media Streamers declined.RF Industry Review: October - December 2022
Despite a decline in mobile phone shipments, sales increased sequentially for radio component suppliers but profits dropped.In product news, MediaTek broadened its cellular chipset portfolio to better compete with Qualcomm.Automotive Semiconductor Demand Outlook 2021 to 2030
The remnants of the COVID pandemic, the ongoing war in Ukraine, subsequent fears over the global economy, as well as ongoing attempts to fully resolve semiconductor supply issues will continue to factor into the automotive semiconductor outlook.Dedicated AR Headset Forecast by Price Tier 2013-2028 1Q 2023
Strategy Analytics expects the dedicated AR headset market to be worth over $30B and grow to an installed base of just under 90m by 2028.Tablet Vendor & OS, Unit & Value Market Share by Region: Q1 2023 Results
The economic slowdown combined with the post-COVID lull in product demand brought the tablet market down to pre-pandemic territory at 33.4 million units, down -19% year-on-year.Analysis: Amazon, Huawei, OnePlus Broaden Detachable Segment
Despite a tablet market beset by economic challenges and post-COVID saturation, May 2023 was a busy month for global tablet releases.
Order activity was flat last week
Order activity was flat last week Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment was flat at 40°. Activity among the segments was unchanged from the previous week. Memory remains at a freezing 18° as suppliers continue to work downDeep Dive Teardown of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (6th Gen) A2437 Tablet
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9” 6th Generation is one of the latest models in the company’s flagship series. It is the successor to the Apple iPad Pro 5th Generation.Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei P60 Art MNA-AL00 Smartphone
Due to sanctions, Huawei is unable to use Gorilla Glass to cover the display, which led to the development of Kunlun Glass, used by the whole P60 series.
Sony 2-Layer Transistor Pixel Stacked CMOS Image Sensor Early Findings
At the heart of the 48 MP and 1.12 µm pixel pitch main camera in the recently announced @Sony #Xperia 1V, is the world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor with a 2-Layer Transistor Pixel.Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision CMOS Image Sensor
This report presents an Advanced Floorplan Analysis of the ISP die from the Sony IMX500, intelligent vision CMOS Image sensor for AI processing applications.Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET Power Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a power floorplan analysis (PFR) of the Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Retro Tech: Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast, a home video game console, made its debut in Japan in November 1998, followed by its release in other regions. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the Dreamcast left a lasting impact on the gaming industry and is fondly remembered by many gamers.
What do Amazon and Google’s Latest Tablet Releases Say about the Market?
Despite a tablet market beset by economic challenges and post-COVID saturation, May 2023 was a busy month for global tablet releases. People are using their tablets for more tasks than ever before, which is why several vendors launched their vision of what mobile computing should look like on a tablet.Smart TV Market Update
Rising inflation, geopolitical conflicts, fears of recession and the tightening squeeze on the cost of living as a result of the ongoing energy crisis continue to negatively impact consumer sentiment across large parts of the world which in 2022 was still leading to reduced demand for big ticket electronics items such as Smart TVs in most markets.Digital Media Streamer Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of streaming media players fell by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 as market conditions remain challenging due to persistently high inflation and a supply chain that is stlll in the throes of recovery.Rohm GNP1070TC-Z 650 V 73 mΩ GaN Enhancement Mode Power Transistor Power Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a power floorplan analysis of the Rohm GNP1070TC-Z 650 V 73 mΩ GaN enhancement mode power transistor.Middle East Africa Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of Connected TV Devices across the Middle East Africa region grew by just 0.1% in Q1 2023 as growth in demand for media streamers and game consoles was offset by a small decline in Smart TV sales.Central and Eastern Europe Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of connected TV devices across the Central and Eastern Europe region declined by 17% year-on-year in Q1 2023 as the region continues to suffer from demand weakness as the result of ongoing geopolitical and economic instability.NXP Semiconductors SN200 Secure NFC GlobalFoundries 40 nm LP with Embedded Flash Advanced Memory Essentials Analysis
This report presents an advanced memory essentials analysis (AME) of the NXP Semiconductors SN200 Secure NFC GlobalFoundries 40 nm LP with Embedded Flash.Samsung S5KHP3SP 200 MP 0.56 μm Pixel Pitch BI ISOCELL Tetra2pixel Super QPD CMOS Image Sensor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the Samsung S5KHP3SP 200 MP 0.56 μm pixel pitch back-illuminated ISOCELL Tetra2pixel Super QPD CMOS image sensor, extracted from the Honor 80 Pro rear wide-angle camera.YMTC YMC4I0W1TbG1AA1C0 128-Layer QLC 3D NAND Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a memory floorplan analysis (MFR) of the YMTC YMC4I0W1TbG1AA1C0 128-Layer QLC 3D NAND, extracted from the Suneast SE90025ST SE 900 2.5 inch SATA III 512 GB SSD.Central and Latin America Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of Connected TV devices in the Central and Latin America region declined marginally by 1% year-on-year in Q1 2023 as growth in game console sales was offset by a fall in demand for media streaming players.Apple Vision Pro Launches into Overcrowded Niche
Apple has finally entered the market for metaverse hardware. How does the Vision Pro stack up, and what market impact will the device have?YMTC 232L TLC 3D NAND Flash Transistor Characteristics Report
This report presents key DC electrical characteristics for transistors located in different regions of the YMTC 232-layer EET1A die found inside a HikSemi YMC6G008Tb78DA1C0 TLC 3D NAND flash BGA package.Samsung S5525 RF Transceiver Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a basic floorplan analysis (BFR) of the Samsung S5525 RF Transceiver, extracted from the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G smartphone.Combined Connected TV Device Vendor and OS Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of TV streaming devices grew by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 driven by a strong performance of Sony's PS5 while shipments of both Smart TV and Digital Media Streamers declined.Asia Pacific Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Connected TV Device shipments in Asia Pacific grew by 1% in Q1 2023 driven by a 20% increase in IP-enabled Games Console shipments.SK Hynix D1a 16Gb LPDDR5X Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the SK Hynix MDHD5E2100E die found inside the SK Hynix H58GG6AK8H-X094. The SK Hynix H58GG6AK8H-X094 was extracted from the Xiaomi 13 Pro (2210132C).
The Chip Insider - Al: Hot or Hype?
In the world of finance, the stock market recently witnessed a frenzy surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) investments, while other sectors struggled to gain momentum.Deep Dive Teardown of the Honor Magic Vs FRI-AN00 Smartphone
The Honor Magic Vs was released on December 30, 2022. This is a new model in the V line after the Honor Magic V. The mobile runs on the MagicOS7.0 (Android 12) operating system.
Moffett Chip Targets AI Sparsity
Moffett, a startup headquartered in Shenzen, China, has released AI accelerators that address sparsity to increase performance 32x. The company offers three cards spanning a 70–250 W TDP range.
AmpereOne Lowers Server-Rack Power
The Arm-compatible AmpereOne server processor implements 192 single-thread cores of Ampere’s own design in a chiplet-based package.
AMD’s Area Efficiency Beats Intel’s
TechInsights’ floorplan analysis of desktop-PC processors quantifies the size difference among AMD and Intel CPUs.ACCESSORIES: Analysis: Global TWS Shipments by Region and Price Tier Q1’2023
TechInsights reports that global TWS shipments declined annually in Q1 2023 due global geopolitical and economic turbulence.ACCESSORIES: Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor: Q1 2023
Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q1 2023.ACCESSORIES: Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region: Q1 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q1 2023.Game Console Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global game console shipments grew by 32% year-on-year in Q1 2023 to reach 10.3 million units. Shipments of Sony's PlayStation 5 skyrocketed as the company has finally overcome the supply shortages and logistics challenges of the last couple of years.Global Handset / Smartphone / Feature Phone Sales Forecast for 88 Countries : 2007 to 2028
TechInsights has lowered handset and smartphone sales forecast numbers from 2023 onwards due to the uncertain China demand after re-opening, geo-political tensions, and macroeconomic headwinds across the globe.Global Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Region by Quarter
TechInsights has lowered smartphone forecast numbers in 2023 and 2024, considering the mixed China market after re-opening, on-going geo-political tensions, and macroeconmic headwinds.5G-Advanced will complete 5G Vision – TechInsights Service Provider Survey results
Presentation sponsored by Nokia summarizes the Top 7 Service Provider Priorities for 5G-Advanced that will complete the Vison for 5G RAN, Services, Devices and Operations Automation through 2030.Deep Dive Teardown of the Wyze Labs Inc Cam Outdoor V2 WVOD 2 Security Camera
The WyzeLabs Inc. Cam Outdoor V2 is a versatile outdoor security camera designed for residential and commercial use. It is designed to withstand various weather conditions including rain, snow, and extreme temperatures.Innoscience INN040W048A 40 V Bi-Directional 4.8 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Enhancement Mode HEMT from OnePlus Ace 2 Power Essentials
This report presents a power essentials summary (PEG) of the Innoscience INN040W048A 40 V Bi-Directional 4.8 mΩ GaN-on-Silicon Enhancement Mode HEMT, extracted from the OnePlus Ace 2 smartphone.
Al: Hot or Hype?
Al: Hot or Hype? G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Al: Hot or Hype? Last week, the stock market went crazy over anything associated with AI, while the rest of the market languished. Nvidia blew up the market with Jensen’s amazing resultsDeep Dive Teardown of the Honda Accord 2023 Head Unit AH00ICB Automotive
The Honda Accord 2023 Head Unit 8A501-30A-AA10-M1 is a Cockpit Control Unit (CCU) and part of the infotainment system.Survey Plus Teardown of the Xiaomi 13 2211133C Smartphone
The 32 MP front camera on the Xiaomi 13 2211133C uses an OmniVisionOV32C image sensor. Three back cameras are also included.Withings' In-Home Connected Health Station "Body Scan": A UX Review
In this report, we review Withings' innovative and newly released "in-home connected health station" aka "Body Scan".OEM Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Strategies: Alternative Zero Emission Technology Chasing Battery Electric Vehicles
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) are one of the best options in terms of environmental impact.Embedded Voice Assistants in the Home - The Technology
The continued growth of voice recognition technology is inevitable and vendors of CE devices without embedded voice must consider building a Voice Assistant (VA) into their products.BlackBerry Launches its Platform for its Next-Generation Automotive Solutions
At BlackBerry's 2023 Analyst Day the company launched SDP 8.0, which is the foundational software platform for its next generation of solutions, designed for automakers' next generation of E/E architectures.Japan : Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q1 2023
Japan is the world's third largest smartphone market by value. It delivers high revenues to device makers, component suppliers and operators.MediaTek Gives Flagship Processor a Bump
MediaTek's new Dimensity 9200+ comes with modest increases in performance, but has big ramifications for the company's overall product portfolio and strategy especially in relationship to Qualcomm.Enterprise IoT Survey 2023 Country Report: Germany
TechInsights' IoT research channel runs an annual enterprise IoT survey with nine industry verticals across three countries.Amperex Technology Limited BP4D Pouch Li-Ion Battery (Xiaomi Mi 13 Pro) Battery Characterization
This report presents a battery characterization of the Amperex Technology Limited BP4D pouch Li-ion battery, extracted from the Xiaomi Mi 13 Pro.SunLune Technology P3J706-01 (Jasminer X4 ASIC) Stacked Embedded DRAM (SeDRAM) Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the UNIC DH40G DRAM die found inside the SunLune Technology P3J706-01.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Order activity increased for the first time this year
Order activity increased for the first time this year Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased for the first time this year to 40°. The increase was driven by Other SoC, which jumped nearly 4°. Generative AI has been gainingAutonomous Vehicle Trials Database
This database covers the key companies, government bodies and cities which are trialing autonomous vehicle technologies and infrastructures for further research and development.Space – The Growing Frontiers
Space is a major growth area with many worldwide initiatives underway across both the defence and civil domains.Smart TV Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global Smart TV shipments declined by 3% in Q1 to reach just over 41.6 million units.US Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) - Premises Passed 2Q 2023
The US is enjoying a boom in FTTP deployments, driven by unmet consumer and small business needs for high-speed broadband Internet, government and private investment and competitive dynamics.Apple M2 Pro APL1113SoC Processor TSMC N5P FinFET HKMG CMOS Process Digital Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Digital Floorplan Analysis of the Apple TMNM31 die found inside the Apple M2 Pro APL1113, which contains the TMNM31 die and four DRAM dies. Launched in Q1 2023, the Apple M2 Pro is an SoC processor offering power-efficient performance and extended battery life.SunLune Jasminer X4 Near Memory Etherium Miner with Wafer-to-Wafer Hybrid Bonding Advanced Packaging Essentials
This report provides a deeper insight on the advanced packaging innovations used in the manufacturing of the JASMINER X4 ASIC bitcoin miner chip.STMicroelectronics ISP Die from VB56G4A 1.5 MP Resolution 2.61 μm Pixel Pitch CIS Camera Module Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the STMicroelectronics ISP Die from VB56G4A 1.5 MP resolution, 2.61 μm pixel pitch CIS camera module.AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D Processor TSMC SoIC Package Technology Advanced Packaging Quick Look Analysis
This report presents an advanced packaging quick look analysis (APQ) of the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (with second generation 3D V-Cache) processor TSMC SoIC package technology.Smartphone Display Panel Market Share Q1 2023: BOE Gains OLED Share and Leads Shipments
The global smartphone display panel market revenues declined 12 percent year-over-year in Q1 2023.North America Smartphone Vendor & OS Market Share by Country: Q1 2023
Growth in the North American smartphone market declined in dramatic fashion in Q1 2023, extending a slide that began mid-2022.Six of the Top-10 brands recorded negative annual shipment growth.Analysis: Google Plots a Different Course in Tablet Segment
Global smartwatch shipments declined for the second consecutive quarter during Q1 2023, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as consumers reigned in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.Global Smartwatch Vendor Market Share by Region: Q1 2023
Global smartwatch shipments declined for the second consecutive quarter during Q1 2023, after Q4 2022 marked the first YoY decline since 2016 as consumers reigned in discretionary spending causing a lengthening replacement cycle amid macroeconomic weakness.Survey Plus Teardown of the Honor Magic5 PGT-AN00 Smartphone
The Honor Magic5 is the fifth generation from the Honors Magic series. Like its predecessor the Honor Magic4, this device is based on the Qualcomm platform.Deep Dive Teardown of the Samsung SmartThings Station EP-P9500 Smart Home Hub
Samsung has upgraded its last Hub Device. The new hub uses the latest Zigbee as well as Bluetooth 5.0.Samsung S5KHP3SP 1/1.4”, 200 MP, 0.56 μm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated, ISOCELL Tetra2pixel and Super QPD CMOS Image Sensor from the Honor 80 Pro Rear Wide-Angle Camera
This report presents a device essentials summary (DEF) of the Samsung S5KHP3SP 200 MP, 0.56 µm Pixel Pitch, back-illuminated, ISOCELL Tetra2Pixel Super QPD CMOS image sensor, extracted from the Honor 80 Pro rear wide-angle camera.India ADAS Market 2023: Safety Becoming a Priority
Automakers in India are offering vehicles with more ADAS features due to consumer demand and government mandates.Murata NJ23-A1 Temperature Compensated Surface Acoustic Wave (TC-SAW) Filter (Murata HFQRXxxxx-K95) Process Analysis
This report presents a process analysis (AFS) of the Murata NJ23-A1 temperature compensated surface acoustic wave (TC-SAW) filter from the Murata HFQRXxxxx-K95 RF front-end module.
Sunwoda-Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) A2519 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
This report presents an analysis of the Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) A2519 battery found in the Apple MacBook 14” Pro 2023 laptop.
Sony IMX500
The Sony IMX500 is an image sensor that detects, recognizes, and classifies objects and events independently, without relying on a cloud or server connection. A game-changer in the market of mobile processors and AI video processors.Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC Basic Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Basic Floorplan Analysis of the Nordic Semiconductor TMQJ42 found inside the Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002. The Nordic Semiconductor nRF7002 Wi-Fi 6 Companion IC is a QFN package.
Texas Instruments LMG2610 650 V GaN Half-Bridge Power IC Power Floorplan Analysis
The LMG2610 device is a half-bridge composed of 650 V gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs) that is highly integrated and designed to be used in active-clamp flyback (ACF) converters.
Gate-All-Around Cranks Up Logic Speed
Nanosheet transistors are superior to FinFETs for logic transistors, offering an adjustable gate width, superior electrostatic characteristics, and better channel-thickness uniformity as well as faster switching speed. They have drawbacks for SRAM and I/O transistors, however.
Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 Uses 8+ Gen 1 Die
Qualcomm announced a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 that reuses the premium Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 die with altered specs. Market conditions left the company with excess inventory that it’s moving into the midpremium market.
Axiado Rethinks Server Security, Control
Axiado combined server security and management functions into a single chip to which it added AI acceleration to thwart ransomware.
TSMC’s 2023 Technology Symposium
TSMC’s 2023 Technology Symposium G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: TSMC’s 2023 Technology Symposium: The bigger message was more about the world’s new recognition of semiconductors and their importance than it was about TSMC’s forward march
AI Gold Rush Also Boosts Networking
One of the biggest beneficiaries of California’s 1849 gold rush wasn’t a miner, but Levi Strauss, who famously sold the miners clothing.
AMD Navi 31 XTX Graphics Processor Chiplets on Fan-out Redistribution Layer Package
This is an Advanced Packaging Quick Look (APQ) summary document for the AMD Navi 31 XTX graphics processor, provided as a companion deliverable for APQ-2303-802 projects.Analysis: India Smartphone Market Share by Channel by Vendor: Q1 2023
India smartphone market declined by -18% annually in Q1 2023. Samsung topped and was followed by Vivo and Xiaomi in second and third rankings respectively.United Kingdom: Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q1 2023
The United Kingdom is Western Europe's second largest smartphone market.Q1 ’2023: Lenovo-Motorola: Eyes Premium and Enterprise Segment
Lenovo-Motorola’s global smartphone shipments declined -7% YoY in Q1 2023. Wholesale revenue declined double of shipments (-14% YoY) as wholesale ASP too declined -7% YoY.ADAS Mandate NCAP Tracker
This tracker is a top-level summary of the various mandates and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) incentives and requirements that are either currently implemented or proposed across the globe.Analysis: Global Foldable Display Smartphone Shipments by Region and Type Q1’2023
Foldables remain a niche segment, and while Samsung holds a narrow lead, competition is already threatening its dominance.Global Foldable Display Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Design Type: Q1 2023
Samsung was the leader in foldable display smartphone shipments in Q1 2023, followed by Huawei and OPPO.Global Foldable Display Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region: Q1 2023
Samsung was the leader in foldable display smartphone shipments in Q1 2023, followed by Huawei and OPPO.
MediaTek MT6639 is Wi-Fi 7 ready!
Given the benefits of higher throughput and speeds available in Wi-Fi 7, market leaders such as Qualcomm and MediaTek are looking to ensure their systems on chips (SoCs) are Wi-Fi 7 ready/compliant.
Vivo IQOO Neo 7 V2231A Smartphone
Released in October 2022, the Vivo IQOO Neo7 has been equipped with a new generation processor –the MediaTek Dimensity9000+ (4nm technology) providing the efficient operation of this device. In comparison to the 9000 version, it has a 5% increase of CPU power and a 10 % increase of GPU power.Baseband Market Share Tracker Q1 2023: Qualcomm, MediaTek takes big hits but bottom is in sight
This report tracks the quarterly cellular baseband unit shipments, ASPs and revenues of 21 baseband chip vendors across six air interface technologies and includes data from Q1 2008 to Q3 2023.
SMC Diode SolutionsS2M0040120K1200 V 40 mΩ SiC MOSFET Transistor
This report presents a power floorplan analysis (PFR) of the SMC Diode Solutions S2M0040120K 1200 V 40 mΩ first generation SiC MOSFET transistor.India Smartphone Market Share by Channel by Vendor: Q1 2023
India Smartphone market declined by -18% annually in Q1 2023. Samsung, Vivo and Xiaomi were the top three vendors.BlackBerry Analyst Day 2023: BlackBerry Launches its Platform for its Next-Generation Automotive Solutions
At BlackBerry’s 2023 Analyst Day the company launched SDP 8.0, which is the foundational software platform for its next generation of solutions, which are designed for automakers’ next generation of E/E architectures.Global 5G Business Smartphone Shipment Forecast 2023-2028
TechInsights predicts 5G business smartphone shipments will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17% over the 2023-2028 forecast period.Japan Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
Japan handset shipments declined by -11% annually in Q1 2023.Global Wearables Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023
The race for the top wearables spot continues as Apple, Huawei, and Samsung battle it out.Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor Market Share 2022: Double-Digit Decline in Revenue, FoD share Grows
The global smartphone fingerprint sensor market experienced a revenue decline of more than 15 percent in 2022.USA: Smartphone Image Sensor Market Share Q1 2023: Sony Dominates Ranking, Exceeds 55 Percent Share
The global smartphone image sensor market crossed USD 3 Billion in Q1 2023.
With 2H23 right around the corner, will the rebound happen?
With 2H23 right around the corner, will the rebound happen? Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment continued to hit new lows. Mobile Compute and Digital Consumer segments led the decline, reflecting persistently weak end demand. On a
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
THE HIGHEST- RATED SUPPLIERS OF TEST CONNECTIVITY SYSTEMS ⃰ - PROBE CARD SUPPLIERS
Technoprobe and FormFactor earn 5 Stars from customers as the 2023 Highest-Rated Test Connectivity Suppliers in the TechInsights Customer Satisfaction Survey.Embedded Voice Assistants in the Home: The Technology
The continued growth of voice recognition technology is inevitable and vendors of CE devices without embedded voice must consider building a Voice Assistant (VA) into their products.
Sony CXD5610GF GlobalFoundries 22FDX eMRAM Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the GlobalFoundries CXD5610_die found inside the Sony CXD5610GF.
Cissoid CMT-PLA9869 1200 V 40 mΩ SiC Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Power Floorplan Analysis of the CISSOID CMTPLA9869 device.
Skyworks BA027Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator (FBAR) Acoustic Filter from Skyworks 53838-17 RF Front End (RFFE) Module Process Analysis Report
This report contains the results of the process analysis of the Skyworks FBAR filter die BA027 from the Skyworks SKY53838-17 RFFE module.onsemi AR0822, 1/1.8”, 8.0 MP Resolution, 2.0 μm Pixel Pitch Back-Illuminated CMOS Image Sensor for Security and Surveillance Applications Device Essentials Summary
This is a Device Essentials Folder for the onsemi back-illuminated CMOS image sensor (CIS) with high dynamic range (HDR) for security and surveillance applications.Deep Dive Teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro 940XFG-KC2 Laptop
The Galaxy Book3 Pro features a Glass AMOLED display supplied by Samsung. The 14-inch display panel offers up to 3K resolution (2880x1800).Deep Dive Teardown of the Magic Leap Magic Leap 2 M90AA004 AR Headset
The Magic Leap 2 is a pair of adjustable augmented reality googles designed to minimize pressure on the user’s eyes and nose.Canada Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
Smartphone shipments in Canada contracted slightly in Q1 2023 compared to the year-ago quarter, with four of the leading vendors seeing shipments improving year-on-year.Samsung Levelling Up Their Smartwatches With Medical-Grade Heart Monitoring
In this report, we examine the recent announcement made by Samsung regarding the inclusion of an FDA-cleared Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature (IHRN).ADAS Semiconductor Demand Forecast - May 2023
This update sees small changes to the underlying vehicle production forecast - which are slightly negative in the medium to long-term.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables - May 2023
This update shows a slightly better ADAS outlook than previously expected, despite a lower vehicle production forecast.Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - May 2023
This update shows a slightly better ADAS outlook than previously expected, despite a lower vehicle production forecast.USA: Smartphone Shipments, Marketshare & Wholesale ASP by Model: Q1 2023
The United States is the world's most influential smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators.Shanghai Auto Show 2023: Automotive Cockpit Intelligence and the Convergence of Smartphones and Cockpits are Key Themes
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This report is TechInsights annual compilation of the Top 10 providers of Interactive residential security services in the US.Survey Plus Teardown of the Xiaomi Redmi K60 23013RK75C Smartphone
The Xiaomi Redmi K60 23013RK75C is a mid-range smartphone based on the Qualcomm platform.
Semidynamics Performs RISC–V Surgery
Semidynamics Performs RISC–V Surgery Semidynamics offers fully customized RISC–V CPUs for clients requiring capabilities beyond what’s readily available. The ability to maintain many outstanding memory requests boosts performance for applications
Broadcom Retargets Jericho at AI Clusters
Broadcom is challenging the conventional topology linking AI engines in training supercomputers/clusters, offering a version of its Jericho Ethernet switch chip set for AI.
Hailo Releases Second-Generation Chip
Israeli startup Hailo has released the Hailo 15, its second-generation chip for smart cameras. Hailo 15 is a standalone processor with an AI engine and comes in three variants ranging from 7 to 20 TOPS.
Everyone's looking for the bottom (May Update)
Everyone's looking for the bottom (May Update) Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment continued to trend lower, slipping to a new low for the year. Overall activity has fallen below the 2019 lows and it’s still looking for the bottomAnalysis: PC & Tablet Market Declines in Q1 as Leaders Lenovo and Apple See Largest Drop
This field is used for the Short Desc in the eStore Report Store Item.In the first quarter of 2023, total shipments of tablets and notebook PCs declined a combined -25%.VALUE SHARE: Global Smartphone Revenue, ASP and Profit by Vendor by Price Tier: Q1 2023
Global smartphone industry wholesale revenue declined -5% YoY due to smartphone shipments which fell -14% YoY in Q1 2023, while smartphone ASP grew +10% YoY reaching the record high first quarter performance.USA: Viaplay Expands Addressability with Roku
When Viaplay decided to expand to the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. that was the easy part. The real challenge lay in getting the various connected TV (CTV) device manufactures to integrate the Viaplay app into their devices.USA: Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q1 2023
The United States is the world's most influential smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers and operators.USA Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
Handset shipments in the United States slumped year-on-year in Q1 2023. Apple led across major carriers, followed by Samsung, which led Android, followed by Motorola, and TCL-Alcatel.Handset Revenue & ASP By Vendor by Region: Q4 2022
Global Wholesale Handset industry revenues declined by -12% annually in Q4 2022. Apple, Samsung, and OPPO were the top three vendors.USA Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2023
This field is used for the Short Desc in the eStore Report Store Item. Smartphone shipments in the United States were sharply down on annual basis in Q1 2023.VR Headset Forecast by Device Type 2014-2028 1Q 2023 Publication
TechInsights expects the VR headset market to be worth just under $10B and grow to an installed base of 65 million units by 2028.Q1 '2023: OPPO (OnePlus): OnePlus Brand Resilient
OPPO (OnePlus)’s smartphone shipments went down -7% YoY in Q1 2023. It was the six quarter in a row that the vendor posted annual decline.
Q1 '2023: Transsion: Triple Digit Growth in Central Latin America
Transsion’s global smartphone shipment decline -12.6% YoY, along with the total handset shipment went down -4.6% YoY.
Deep Dive Teardown of the PlayStation VR2 CFI-ZVR1 VR Headset
The Sony PlayStation VR2 is a second-generation VR headset by Sony, dedicated for use with PlayStation consoles.
Automotive LiDAR GaN Design Wins
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) is a technology with huge growth potential. The first concepts were introduced in the 1960s, shortly after the invention of the laser, and the recent opportunities in surveying, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles have really driven growth.
THE BEST Semiconductor Equipment Supplier Rankings for 2023
Congratulations to THE BEST Suppliers of 2023. Here is what Customers rated them best at and how they are rated overall.
Qualcomm HB15I ultraBAW Bulk Acoustic Wave (BAW) Acoustic Filter from Qualcomm QPM6679 5G RF Front End Module Process Analysis Report
This report contains the results of the process analysis of the Qualcomm bulk acoustic wave (BAW) resonator acoustic filter die HB15I from the Qualcomm QPM6679-1V3.
Global Handset Vendor Marketshare for 15 Countries : Q1 2023
Global handset shipments declined significantly again by -18% annually in Q1 2023, impacted by many unfavorable issues including sluggish consumer demand, geo-political issues, and rising inflation across the world.
SonyIMX500, 1/2.3”, 12.3 MP, 1.55 μm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated Exmor RS CMOS Image Sensor with Embedded Artificial Intelligence for Machine Vision Device Essentials Summary
The IMX500 sensor is intended for use in enterprise-class security cameras and monitors in industrial equipment systems.
10 BEST Semiconductor Equipment Supplier Rankings for 2023
Advantest, ASML, ASMPT Limited, FormFactor, and EV Group earn TechInsights' Five-Star Ratings in the 2023 10 BEST.
Recovered Cobalt in Rechargeable Batteries
A Game-Changer for Sustainability or a Compromise on Performance?
TCL LinkHub 5G HH515V Router
The TCL 5G, WiFi6 home link hub is designed basis on FibocomFG360-EAU 5G Communication Module prepared in line with Europe market regulations.
VR Headset Platform Share 2014-2022
This report examines the share of shipments, installed base, and revenues for each of the major platforms. These include Google Cardboard, Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, HTC, Oculus, Windows MR and Sony PSVR.
SK Hynix D1a EUV 16 Gb DDR5 DRAM Transistor Characteristics
This report presents Key DC characteristics for NMOS and PMOS transistors located in the word line drivers and sense amplifiers regions of the SK Hynix MDHD5C20101die found inside the SK Hynix H5CG48AGBD-X018 DDR5 SDRAM package.
Micron 2400 MTFDKBK2T0QFM SSD
The Micron 2400 SSD is the world’s first 176-layer QLC NAND based PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4/NVMe 1.4 SSD.
Apple HomePod 2nd Gen A2825 Smart Speaker
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Samsung K3KL4L40DM-BGCT LPDDR5X DRAM Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Memory Floorplan Analysis of the Samsung K4L2E165YD die found inside the Samsung K3KL4L40DM-BGCT.
MediaTek Dimensity 9200 Application Processor TSMC 4 nm
This report presents a Digital Floorplan Analysis of the AHJ11296B die found inside the MediaTek MT6985W application processor. The MediaTek MT6985W was extracted from a Vivo X90 Pro 5G smartphone.
Apple iPhone Shipments by Model: Q2 2007 to Q1 2023
Apple global iPhone shipment marginally declined -4% annually during Q1 2023, overperforming overmarket which went down -14% YoY.
U-Bolt Pro Smart Lock
Can Lower-Cost Smart Locks Open the Door to a $4.4B Smart Lock Market? Our ebook highlights the broad range of content available to TechInsights’ clients across our User Experience, Teardown, and Market Analysis capabilities.
Was the 2021 chip shortage real?
Was the 2021 chip shortage real? G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: Was the 2021 chip shortage real? This is the story of how the COVID Pandemic morphed into a Shortage Fever Pandemic, as the pandemic led to a shortage which turned into a
TPUv4 Interconnect Cuts Cost, Power
Google employs optical interconnect when building a 4,096-node AI supercomputer featuring its TPUv4 accelerator chip. The result is much higher potential performance coupled with a sharp drop in carbon emissions.
Dimensity 9200 Gets a Boost
The Dimensity 9200+ is a midlife kicker for MediaTek’s flagship smartphone processor, offering 5–10% more CPU and graphics performance than the original 9200. The company also renamed its low-end 5G products.
Component Price Landscape: First-Quarter 2023 Report
TechInsights is pleased to present the findings of the first-quarter 2023 report on The Component Price Landscape (CPL). This report provides valuable insights into the current state of the global macroeconomy and the electronics industry.
Q1 2023: Uber Approaches Profitability, Lyft Struggles
Uber’s results reflect a clever strategy of hedging against weaknesses in driver recruitment and retention as well as weakness in demand. Lyft has turned to layoffs to compete with Uber almost exclusively on price.
Order Activity Continues to Cool
Order Activity Continues to Cool Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment slipped a degree to a cold 41°. All segments moved lower as end demand remains weak, resulting in a slower pace of inventory digestion. In the mobile market
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Flex Logix Drops Chips, Sticks With IP
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Google Discloses TPUv4 Details
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Synaptics Katana Targets Edge AI
Synaptics has launched its AI-enabled Katana processor for battery-operated edge devices in the security, biometrics, and smart-appliance markets. The chip includes an Arm CPU with a Tensilica DSP and a custom neural-network accelerator.
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Innoscience INN40W08 40 V Bi-Directional GaN
Gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology is disrupting the market in consumer electronics. This is a landmark moment in the success of wide bandgap technology and a further reputation boost to the reliability of a GaN device.
Order activity remains frigid
Order activity remains frigid Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a cold 42°. SoC Mobile and SoC Digital Consumer continued to weaken. Subcon/Advanced Packaging hit a new low for the year as visibility remains low. Memory
China’s Semiconductor Strategy
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Nordic, Silicon Labs Refresh Wireless SoCs
Nordic Semiconductor and Silicon Labs have updated their wireless multiprotocol SoCs for home and factory systems. Nordic improves the processing and radio, while Silicon Labs fills a package-size gap in its lineup.
TI Rolls Out Vision-Analysis Processors
Texas Instruments has launched Arm-based embedded processors for video analysis. They integrate the company’s proven C7x DSP and matrix unit to accelerate AI.
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
It’s Going to be a Cold and Rainy Spring
It’s Going to be a Cold and Rainy Spring Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment fell by another point, hitting a new record low for the year. All segments moved lower as sentiment continued to weaken. ASML delivered another strong
SNUG, Inflation and our Industry
SNUG, Inflation and our Industry G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: SNUG: The Synopsys users group symposium … Synopsys decision, leadership, and management processes around integrating AI … HI and Chiplet Advances … How chiplets will grow
A Closer Look at the Motorola Edge 2022 (XT2205-3M)
The First FR2-capable Smartphone Built with MediaTek’s SoC chipset (Dimensity 1050)
Chatbots Can’t Yet Replace Analysts
Chatbots Can’t Yet Replace Analysts ChatGPT and other chatbots have raised concerns that they could replace humans. We analyze their relevance to the task of analysis and explain their inadequacies. Anand Joshi Chatbots have created a stir over
Startup Lemur Reduces RAM Requirements
Lemur Imaging’s LMR technology compresses image data by up to 50% with no visually perceptible loss in typical cases. A guaranteed compression ratio lets chips function with smaller image buffers.
Huge Hot Hopper Exhibits Energy Efficiency
The Version 3.0 MLPerf Inference results show data-center AI engines making gains relative to tests from six months ago. Nvidia continues post the highest scores, but Qualcomm achieved power-efficiency leadership on a couple tests.
It's always the darkest before dawn
It's always the darkest before dawn Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a cold 43˚. There was no discernable change in activity among segments last week, as visibility for equipment suppliers remains limited. There were
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Oura Ring Gen 3 Smart Ring eBook
Our e-book highlights the broad range of content available to TechInsights' clients across our User Experience, Teardown, and Market Analysis capabilities.
China’s Tech standards and foreign IP challenges
China’s Tech standards and foreign IP challenges G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Strategy and Tactics: China’s Tech standards and foreign IP challenges Summary: Can China be successful with a standards wall strategy? Why China doesn’t respect
Ambarella CV72S Targets Security
Ambarella has launched the new CV72S, incorporating its third-generation CVflow architecture with a neural-network accelerator and hardware image signal processor. The chip targets high-end security cameras and adds radar support.
PUFs Generate Native Keys to Secure SoCs
Physically unclonable functions (PUFs) create externally inaccessible keys from unique chip characteristics. They can increase security and reduce the cost of provisioning hardware roots of trust.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Webinar: Wi-Fi 6 and 5G Cellular Technologies
In this webinar, followed by a live Q&A session, TechInsights’ Subject Matter Expert for Mobile RF and IoT, Radu Trandafir, will examine industry trends impacting the potential scenarios for these two wireless technologies.
Disruptive Event- Qualcomm leading the Wi-Fi Wave with FastConnect 7800
TechInsights discovered Qualcomm’s first system-on-chip (SoC), the FastConnect 7800 WCN7851, ready for Wi-Fi 7 and compliant with Bluetooth (BT) 5.3, in the Xiaomi 13 Pro 5G smartphone. Qualcomm has introduced its latest SoC chip, the 7800, in the FastConnect series.
NAND spot prices led the decline last week
NAND spot prices led the decline last week Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment slipped a degree to a frigid 43°, with memory and subcons slipping further. March results are in for the Taiwanese companies and it’s clearly still
Finding meaning in Gordon Moore’s passing
Finding meaning in Gordon Moore’s passing G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Finding meaning in Gordon Moore’s passing: By now, I’m sure you’ve read many obituaries about his life and accomplishments. The volume of articles that exploded over the
Arm Aims to Alter Business Ahead of IPO
To drum up revenue, Arm is considering whether to require OEMs to directly license the right to use Arm-based chips in their designs. However, Arm risks affecting its long-term business prospects by appearing capricious and greedy.
Nvidia Slips out Grace Details
Nvidia disclosed more details of its Grace processor, which can combine with its Hopper GPU or run by itself in servers. Now due in 2H23, the Arm-compatible chip is more efficient than Intel’s flagship Xeon.
AMD Extends Genoa Into Embedded
The Epyc 9004 embedded products, deriving from the Genoa server processor, offer 16 to 96 cores. AMD is generous with cache, DDR5 channels, and PCIe lanes, but it lacks application-specific features.
Graphcore Shows More WoW at ISSCC
Graphcore has revealed how it hybrid bonds a deep-trench-capacitor die and AI accelerator, describing manufacturing techniques and a voltage-swing reduction. A Shmoo plot shows how adding the capacitor die can cut power or boost the clock rate.
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Disruptive Event - China breaks through restrictions with advanced chiplet strategy
TechInsights' latest groundbreaking findings on the Jasminer X4 unveil the exciting prospects of advanced packaging.
Webinar: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Inside the Flagship Device
In this exclusive webinar, our experts will deliver an in-depth analysis of the components within this device, highlight what changed from previous versions, and forecast how this might impact other smartphone and parts manufacturers. Our market analysts will also share their forecasts and industry insights for Samsung and other industry leaders within the ever-competitive smartphone marketplace.
DRAM spot prices are continuing to fall
DRAM spot prices are continuing to fall Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a cold 44° with memory slipping further into freezing temperatures. Geopolitical concerns are ramping up; Japan is the latest country to put
Disruptive Event - Nvidia Hopper H100
The Nvidia Hopper H100 has introduced innovative features and enhanced scalability, promising even greater improvements for training large networks.
NXP PN7642 Provides Single-Chip NFC
The new PN7642 is the first fully integrated NFC solution that includes programmability, NFC RF, and security. It implements closed-loop and other non-payment systems.
Marvell Switches On Teralynx 10
Marvell’s new Teralynx 10 (TX9180) switch IC delivers throughput of 51.2 Tbps, four times that of Teralynx 7. Separately, the company’s Nova optical DSP is the industry’s first Ethernet PHY to reach 1.6 Tbps.
Battery Longevity: What’s Polymeric Tape Got to Do with It?
TechInsights dives into the self-discharge characteristic of the ATL-BP45 batteries of the Xiaomi Mi 12 Pro to examine the effect of polymeric tape on the battery’s longevity.
Memory Inventories Continue to Mount
Memory Inventories Continue to Mount Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment slipped to a cold 44° with all segments slipping further. All eyes were on Micron today as it held its earnings call to announce its quarterly results
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Snapdragon X75 Modem Improves Uplinks
Part of a radio subsystem, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X75 modem for 5G simplifies boards by interfacing with a better-integrated RF transceiver. It also increases performance through more AI horsepower, enhanced uplink technology, and denser QAM.
Agilex 5 Floods FPGA Midrange
Intel has refreshed its midrange FPGAs, challenging market newcomers. The new family updates the fabric, CPUs, and DSPs while expanding the Agilex line.
Think Silicon GPU Accelerates Vectors
Think Silicon is among the few companies developing low-cost, low-power GPU IP, offering cores to accelerate 2D, 2.5D, and 3D graphics. The new Nema Pico VG adds support for vector graphics, enabling slick GUIs.
Can Samsung S23 Ultra Revive the Smartphone World?
The smartphone market experienced record-low shipments in 2022. Many smartphone manufacturers are looking to revive the market in 2023 and beyond, and Samsung’s recently released S23 Ultra shows promise to help with this revival.
SPIE ALP. Inventory out of control.
SPIE ALP. Inventory out of control. G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® SPIE Advanced Lithography and Patterning 2023: This is the penultimate conference on advanced lithography. Like many things, it goes through cycles of emergent behavior
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
What can you learn from acoustic wave filter market leaders?
Radio design is characterized by tighter module integration with increased number of filters, switches, antenna tuners, and directional couplers.
Get an Exclusive Look at the Samsung S23 Ultra
Watch an exclusive sneak-peek video of our experts tearing down Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone release, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Get an initial preview of the device’s technology components like the impressive 200-megapixel camera that gives users incredible photo quality rarely seen in the smartphone market.
TechInsights Uncovers Telsa’s Third Terminal
Curious about the latest breakthroughs in battery technology? Look no further than Tesla’s new 4680 battery cells. These innovative cells are designed to not only be larger and more energy dense, they also have a hidden feature: three terminals instead of the standard two.
NXP Offers Watermarks for AI Models
Trained machine-learning models can be valuable, and techniques have been developed to identify them in case of theft. NXP has introduced a tool that implements a straightforward approach to watermarking image-classification neural networks.
ST Tightens MCU Security
The STM32H5 family updates STMicroelectronics’ high-performance-MCU line with additional security. Installing the new Secure Manager software on the flagship model can yield a complete security suite with no required coding.
Marvell Adds Fusion Models to Octeon 10
Octeon 10 Fusion combines Arm Neoverse N2 CPUs, packet-processing hardware, DSPs, and in-line wireless accelerators. Targeting 5G infrastructure, it’s the only merchant-market integrated base-station processor for macrocells.
Accelerate your process with TechInsights' Logic Packaging Analytics
Are you finding the SoC and ASIC design challenging and time? It takes tremendous time and effort to build up knowledge of the industry, your competitors, your target market, and the product strategies of various SoCs. You may also need to understand critical competitive product benchmarks to achieve design efficiency and differentiation and to enhance your product's performance while optimizing for cost.
Rising macro uncertainties are impeding the prospects of 2H23 recovery
Rising macro uncertainties are impeding the prospects of 2H23 recovery Andrea Lati Order activity for semiconductor equipment remained steady at 45°. Both chipmakers and equipment suppliers are exercising caution regarding their near-term prospects
Disruptive Event - MediaTek’s Dimensity 1050 chipset AiP
Following up on MediaTek’s strong entry into the 5G mmWave market with their Dimensity 1050 chipset, TechInsights has discovered an innovative mmWave antenna array design in their MT6107O antenna-in-package (AiP) as used in the Moto Edge 2022, model XT2205-3 (Verizon edition), and not previously seen in AiP designs from Qualcomm, Murata, and Apple.
Grab your jackets! It's going to be a cold Spring! (March Update)
Grab your jackets! It's going to be a cold Spring! (March Update) Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment slipped to a chilly 45°. There were some notable changes made to our forecasts this month. The February data are in from the
Sustainability Panel at SPIE ALP
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report