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Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024
Samsung to be the Pro AI Generative Smartphone Leader in 2024 Samsung leads the charge in generative AI smartphones with the S24 series, revolutionizing user experiences. With Apple's entry on the horizon, expect a dynamic shift in smartphone
Deep Dive Teardown of the Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 Smartphone
The Vivo IQOO 12 I2220 is the first smartphone in India to have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It’s also the first device to run on a dual chip design, as the main unit is paired with a customized Supercomputing Chip Q1. This new chip is designed to boost gaming experience and allows for 144 FPS gaming. The BGA package is rather small measuring 4.3 x 3.9 mm with a die size of 3.95 x 3.6 mm manufactured by Novatek.
Beken BK3296 22nm Bluetooth Audio SoC Process Flow Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the Beken BK3296 Bluetooth Audio SoC, built using UMC's 22 nm ULP technology. UMC’s 22 nm ULP process derives from the company’s earlier 28 nm planar CMOS technology and offers up to a 10% relative area gain and better power/performance ratio with enhanced RF capability. The spreadsheet lists the hundreds of process flow steps likely used in its manufacture.
Analysis: EV, Shared-Mobility Support Critical for Thriving Cities
Upgrading transportation systems in cities like Los Angeles, especially shared mobility at the curb, is critical to their success. For Los Angeles, this undertaking is especially urgent as the city prepares to host three major events: the World Cup in 2026, the Superbowl in 2027, and the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartwatch Revenue and ASP by Vendor by Price Tier: Q4 2023
Global smartwatch revenues shrunk by 3% in Q4 2023 due to declining shipment volumes as well as slightly lower ASPs caused by macroeconomic weakness and geopolitical uncertainty limiting consumer demand and discretionary spending.
onsemi AR0341 3MP 2.1µm Pixel HDR and LFM CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Folder
The onsemi AR0341AT CMOS image sensor (CIS) was extracted from the onsemi ONS-AR0341ATSC15XUEA0-DPBR-E part. The onsemi AR034AT is a Bayer color, 2.1 μm, stacked back-illuminated (BI) electronic rolling shutter Hyperlux 2nd Generation Super-Exposure Pixel Technology CIS for automotive applications.
Ambiq Brings Low-Power AI to the Edge
Ambiq’s Apollo510 microcontroller pairs the company’s subthreshold energy-efficient design technology with vector acceleration performance to bring more AI capability to edge devices.
Renesas MCU Tests RISC-V Demand
Renesas is testing demand for RISCV-based microcontrollers, introducing the first of what could be a series of such processors, the R9A02G021, targeting low-cost applications.
A Tale of Three Phone Chips: Eco Edition
TechInsights discovered a 20% gap in carbon emissions from manufacturing the semiconductors of three flagship phones, despite smartphones being typically evaluated based on screen size, processor speed, and camera resolution.
Huawei Pura 70 Series: Redefining 5G Connectivity and Premium Innovation
Featuring four distinct models and boasting cutting-edge technology like Kirin 5G chipsets and innovative camera systems, these smartphones are poised to make a significant impact.
Global Digital Media Streamer Forecast 2018-2029
The global market for digital media streamers attained maturity in 2021 and declined by 1.5% year-on-year for second consecutive year in 2023, with global shipments at 95.9 million units. The category is in its declining phase and CAGR is anticipated to fall 2.6% between 2024 and 2029.
Automotive Semiconductor Market
Automotive semiconductors grew to 12% of total semiconductor sales in 2023, up from 10% in 2022. Infineon and NXP continue to lead the automotive semiconductor supplier sales with STMicroelectronics closing in. Infineon gained over a full percentage point of market share compared to 2022, reaching 13.7% of the automotive semiconductor market in this year. NXP fell by almost a percent to a 10.8% share.
Huawei Pura70 – Key Event Brief
The release of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has sparked a number of questions about the rebranded Huawei P-series with TechInsights analysts investigating its properties and capabilities.
Huawei Pura 70 Series: A New Hit for 5G and Premium Tier
Following the huge success of the Mate 60 Pro, Huawei launched another flagship smartphone—the Pura 70 series on April 18, 2024 in China. The Pura 70 series includes four models—Pura 70, Pura 70 Pro, Pura 70 Pro+ and Pura 70 Ultra. The Pura 70 Pro and Pura 70 Ultra hit the shelves the same day, and the Pura 70 and Pura 70 Pro+ will become available on April 21 in China.
AMD Launches Gen-2 Versal SoCs Targeting ADAS
AMD launched the second generation of its Versal SoCs, emphasizing heterogeneous solutions encompassed in a monolithic form factor. Designed to leverage flexibility offered by programmable logic, the new generation of devices will incorporate pre-processing, artificial intelligence (AI) inference and post-processing in single chip solutions.
Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC) 2024: Key Takeaways
This complementary Insight summarizes the main themes and highlights of the 2024 Optical Fiber Communications Conference (OFC). In recent years, OFC featured a balance of telecom and data center talks and products. This year, telecom took a secondary role. Instead, Artificial Intelligence (AI) sucked all the oxygen out of the room.
Forecasts: Smart Speakers and Smart Displays
Smart speakers and smart displays provide smart homes with a convenient and intelligent interface through which to control and manage their smart home needs, spanning entertainment, information, and automation.
Global Fitness Band Sales Forecast for 88 Countries: 2012 to 2029
We expect global fitness band sales to decrease by 8.1% to 16.4 million units in 2024 and further by 3.7% to 15.8 million units in 2025. Following this period of substantial decline is relative stabilization from 2027 (0.6% decline) through 2029 (0.7% decline) globally.
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