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Tablet Shipments, Revenue, Installed Base, and Penetration Forecast by Form Factor by 88 Countries 2010-2028: 4Q 23 Update
The basic slate is still a favorite device for casual, lean-back activities such as watching videos, gaming, and social media; Detachable 2-in-1s have evolved into high performance PC replacements as versatility and mobility serves enterprise demand, prosumer demand, and now broader appeal to consumers with affordable, powerful Android and iPadOS options.
Global Fitness Band Vendor Market Share by Region: Q3 2023
Global Fitness Band shipments plummeted by over 40% YoY for the second consecutive quarter during Q3 2023. Slumping demand for the market leading Xiaomi Mi Band line as well as a market exit from Samsung, in addition to macroeconomic weakness, geopolitical uncertainty, and continued high inflation stifling consumer discretionary spending contributed to the downtick.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera BFM00100UW Smart Home
The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera runs on the Immedia Semi SoC. Infineon’s CYW43438 is responsible for wireless communication through the WiFi/BT antenna. WiFi/BT SoC is supported by 32 MB Flash memory from Windbond.
VisionICs VI5300A1 Time of Flight Sensor Package Analysis
This is a package analysis (PKG) of the VisionIC VI5300A1 direct time of flight (dToF) sensor from the Huawei Mate 60 Pro smartphone. The dToF sensor consists of a VCSEL emitter and a single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensor. This package analysis report examines the composition of the dToF sensor, including its lenses, filters, emitter, and SPAD sensor.
The Chip Insider®– Can China build an indigenous Supply Chain?
There are three major facets to this question answered here: Can China build an indigenous Supply Chain? Can China build an indigenous Supply Chain that is world-beating? Can China afford an indigenous Supply Chain?
Double-Digit Decline of Smartphone Sales During China’s 11.11 Online Festival
Smartphone sales posted double-digit annual decline during China’s 11.11 online festive this year, blaming the mixed demand and the competition from other online sales. However, sales of higher-end models were robust and foldable and gaming segments registered growth.
onsemi Automotive M3S EliteSiC 1200V SiC Process Flow Full
This report provides a Synopsys 3D-emulation analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the NVH4L022N120M3S SiC die from onsemi M3S family. The emulation includes SPX output files that can be used as input into other Synopsys models.
Windows On Arm: Now Or Never
Microsoft and Qualcomm hope to jumpstart Windows on Arm in 2024 with a new high-performance processor and more native software, but it might not be enough.
OECD Bundled Communication Price Benchmarking service H2 2023 update
The 2023-H2 update of the OECD Bundled Communication Price Benchmarking service is now available for download.
SK Hynix 321L TLC 4D NAND Speculative Process Flow Analysis
This report presents a Memory Process Flow Analysis on the futuristic SK hynix 321-Layer NAND, which is scheduled for mass production from the first half of 2025.
Arm Brings Helium To A Small CPU
Arm has brought vector processing to a smaller CPU than ever before. The Cortex-M52 allows faster, more power-efficient AI processing in small IoT equipment.
HiSilicon Kirin 9000s (SMIC 7nm, n+2) Transistor Characterization Analysis
This report presents key DC electrical characteristics for logic NMOS and PMOS transistors located in the CPU1 region of the HiSilicon Kirin 9000s, Hi36A0 GFCV120 application processor die. The HiSilicon Kirin 9000s application processor was extracted from the Huawei Mate60 Pro Smartphone.
The Semiconductor Industry Hopes for a Happy Holiday Season
The Chip Insider Graphics - Order activity for semiconductor equipment improved to 65 °F. Within the segments, memory fundamentals continue to improve from the freezing levels earlier this year.
Global Digital Media Streamer Vendor Market Share: Q3 2023
Global shipments of streaming media players grew by 4% year-on-year to 17.3 million units during Q3 2023, driven by strong shipments from Amazon and also Apple. Amazon upgraded its 4K devices with superior Wi-Fi technology and Apple continued to make strong strides following the latest Apple TV launched last year at a more affordable price than its predecessors.
Connected TV Devices Vendor Market Share: 3Q 2023
Global shipments of TV streaming devices declined by 0.3% year-on-year during Q3 2023 with Game Console growing at +11% while both Smart TVs and Digital Media Streamers were declining at –2% and –1% respectively.
Mate 60 Pro mobile RF architecture proves Huawei can compete with top-tier smartphone OEMs
China's strides in circumventing technological embargoes are evident in the Huawei Mate 60 Pro. TechInsights highlights significant progress not only in the application processor system-on-chip (SoC) but also in the 5G BaseBand processor and mobile RF technologies, showcasing China's resilience in key smartphone technology domains.
Japan: Smartphone Shipments & Market Share by Model: Q3 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 third quarter of 2023. Besides popular Apple, Google, Sharp, and Sony flagships, which brands and models have made their way into the bestsellers and what is the secret behind their success?
Connected TV Device Vendor and OS Market Share: Q3 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of TV streaming devices declined by 0.3% year-on-year during Q3 2023 with Game Console growing at +11% while both smart TVs and digital media streamers were declining at –2% and –1% respectively.
