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Global Top-500 Smartphone Shipments, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2024
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 2024. The models included in the report cover 90% of the total smartphone shipments in Q1 2024, including all major vendors as well as many locally significant microvendors.
Global Top-500 Smartphone Revenue, Value Share, ASP, and Price Band by Model: Q1 2024
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 2024.
Kioxia TH58LKT3V46BA8S 162L 1Tb TLC 3D NAND Internal Waveform Analysis
The KIOXIA 162L 1 Tb TLC 3D NAND flash memory device (die markings: FXZ0_1T) was found on the DapuStor Haishen5 H5100 DPHV5108T0 SSD. Eight Toshiba TH58LKT3V46BA8S NAND flash memory packages, SSD controller, five DRAM chips, PMIC, and serial flash are identified on the SSD board.
Volkswagen’s Rivian Investment Could Signal Big Changes for CARIAD
The issues surrounding Volkswagen’s CARIAD software division have been well-documented, and by some reports, led to the ouster of former Volkswagen Group CEO Herbert Diess. The Volkswagen Group’s USD $5 billion investment in EV startup Rivian for its software expertise could signal big changes ahead for its CARIAD division.
NAFTA xEV Market Demand Outlook 2022-2031
This report summarizes forecasts for the NAFTA market for xEV systems, semiconductors, and sensors. Despite the uncertainties and challenges posed by Ukraine conflict, semiconductor shortages, and a slowing domestic and global economy, the push towards electrification and battery electric vehicles is not slowing down with volume demand continuing to grow.
2024 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 $20 billion in 2024. A combined, user-definable total market share is also calculated.
Intel's i3 Process at the VLSI Technology Symposium: A Comparative Analysis
Intel's i3 Process at the VLSI Technology Symposium: A Comparative Analysis Discover Intel's latest i3 process unveiled at the VLSI Technology Symposium, showcasing advancements in semiconductor technology. With enhanced transistor density and
Gaudi 3 Competes On Inference Efficiency
Intel’s Gaudi 3 AI accelerator may not feature the headline performance numbers of NVIDIA’s Blackwell, but is nonetheless a competitive offering on price, power, and inference efficiency.
HiSilicon Kirin 9010 Digital Floorplan Quick Look Analysis
This report provides a quick look analysis of the floorplan design used in the HiSilicon Kirin 9010 found in the Huawei P70 Art smartphone and includes an executive summary and supporting optical and SEM cross sectional image sets.
GlobalFoundries Acquires Tagore’s GaN IP
On July 1, 2024, GlobalFoundries (GF) announced the acquisition of Tagore Technology's intellectual property (IP) in Power Gallium Nitride (GaN). This high-power density GaN solution was developed by Tagore to improve efficiency and performance in power applications across the automotive, IoT, and AI datacenter sectors.
Chinese xEV Market Demand Outlook 2022-2031
This report summarizes forecasts for the Chinese market for xEV systems, semiconductors, and sensors. Despite the uncertainties and challenges posed by Ukraine conflict, semiconductor shortages, and a slowing domestic and global economy, the push towards electrification and battery electric vehicles is not slowing down with volume demand continuing to grow.
Streaming Usage Overtakes FM Radio in US Market in 2024 Infotainment Survey
Between February 2024 and April 2024, TechInsights surveyed 1,510 vehicle owners in the United States about several aspects of their ownership experience, including the types of in-vehicle audio sources those owners use.
Revolutionary 32 Gb DRAM Chip: Advanced Node and Unmatched Capacity
TechInsights recently analyzed a new DDR5 DRAM chip from Micron Technology. This 32 Gb chip, capable of speeds up to 5,600 MT/s, doubles the capacity of its 16 Gb predecessor and features a significantly larger die size.
Insight: Cellular Tablet Forecast Q2 2024 – Majority of Cellular Tablets to Have eSIM in 2024
Wi-Fi does not always provide the ideal connectivity solution for mobile computing on the go. Patchy coverage and public Wi-Fi risks regarding security and sharing personal details are key factors why consumers and commercial accounts find advantages in cellular service.
Global Differences in Assisted Driving Interest and Adoption
TechInsights undertook a survey of 4,630 car owners in the US (1,510), China (1,510), the UK (401), France (402), Italy (402), and Germany (405), covering their likelihood to have bought a car with full-self driving technology, use other transport options with self-driving capabilities, or recommend certain self-driving features to others.
Forecast: Global Wearables Shipments by Type by Vendor by Quarter: 2017 to 2024
Global wearable shipments are forecasted to grow by 5.6% in 2024, after declining by 4.9% in 2023 and before that declining by 6.3% in 2022. Apple, Huawei, and Samsung will remain the market leaders in the global total wearables market.
Research Bulletin – Americas’ Chip Suppliers Continue to Dominate R&D Spending
Semiconductor suppliers located in the Americas region continuer to dominate R&D spending, but Asia-Pacific semiconductor companies increased their share of R&D expenditures to 25% in 2023.
Insight: Global Game Console Forecast – A 2024 lull in demand before new product launches drive growth in 2025
Millions of consumers tried new entertainment sources for the first time during the lockdowns and many turned to game consoles to alleviate boredom and help keep household members entertained.