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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. Acoustic
Solidigm 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 off
Semtech 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.