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The Chip Insider® – Taiwan’s Earthquake
In this week's edition of The Chip Insider®, earthquakes and disasters grab headlines, often accompanied by dire expert commentary on potential industry disruptions. Yet, our expert G. Dan Hutcheson maintains a balanced view. Our resilient supply chains, managed tirelessly by dedicated professionals around the clock, help mitigate disruptions even when chips are down—literally.
Transsion Group Tops Middle East & Africa Smartphone Market in Q4 2023
Transsion Group Tops Middle East & Africa Smartphone Market in Q4 2023 Discover the latest insights into the Middle East and Africa smartphone market in Q4 2023. Transsion Group emerges as the dominant player, driving significant growth with its
Automotive Market Outlook Report
Gain the foresight needed to anticipate and adapt to changes in the automotive semiconductor landscape with valuable insights into market projections, emerging technologies, and key drivers.
Unlocking Tomorrow's Semiconductor Secrets
Get ready for an exclusive Fireside Chat with industry expert G. Dan Hutcheson. Explore the latest in semiconductor trends, geopolitics, China's tech advancements, and the impact of AI in 2024.
Microchip Adds FPGA Logic to PIC16
Microchip’s PIC16F13145 microcontroller includes a new configurable logic block that raises the amount of peripheral glue logic available by more than eight times compared with its predecessors.
Unlocking the Challenges of 3D NAND Height: HAR and Process Struggles
In the NAND technology landscape, reducing the vertical gate pitch is a shared goal among major players like KIOXIA, SK Hynix, Micron, YMTC, and Samsung.
Unlocking the Potential: Qualcomm's Showcase of Windows on Arm
At an exclusive event in New York, they showcased the impressive performance of their Snapdragon X Elite processor, surpassing rivals Apple M3 and Intel Core Ultra in both total compute power and energy efficiency.
Taiwan Earthquake Expected to Have a Short-Term Impact
In the wake of Taiwan's recent earthquake, the semiconductor industry stands resilient, with only short-term disruptions anticipated. Our thoughts are with those affected by this natural disaster, which has garnered attention as the most intense earthquake in Taiwan over the past 25 years.
Taiwan Earthquake and the Semiconductor Industry
Discover the aftermath of the Taiwan earthquake on the semiconductor industry and global supply chains. Learn how major players like TSMC are navigating disruptions while prioritizing safety.
Taiwan Earthquake: Billion-Dollar Data Center Fallout
A recent earthquake in Taiwan has disrupted industries, including the data center market, raising concerns about supply chain stability.
DRAM Scaling and Maximum Memory Capacity
Discover the latest advancements from industry leaders Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix, and gain insights into the future of technology.
2023 Automotive Semiconductor Vendor Share: STMicroelectronics Closing in on NXP and Infineon
The automotive semiconductor landscape in 2023 showcased Infineon and NXP retaining their top positions, with Infineon widening its lead over NXP.
Huawei's Q4 2023 Resilience in China Market
Despite facing stiff competition from Apple in the mid- to premium-tier segments, Huawei's performance during China's 11.11 online shopping festival solidified its position as a top contender.
Micron Q1 2024 (FY Q2 2024) Report Summary
Discover the highlights of Micron's Q1 2024 report, showcasing impressive growth and strategic advancements in the semiconductor industry. Gain insights into Micron's market outlook and innovative initiatives shaping the future of semiconductors.
DRAM IC Sales Up 81% YoY the week ending March 22, 2024
Semiconductor sales were down 2% last week but increased 19% from this time last year. Zooming in on DRAM IC, the 13-week MA jumped 81% YoY last week.
Renesas, TSMC Embed Fast MRAM
Renesas and TSMC demonstrated two uses of fast MRAM at ISSCC. Renesas targets faster NVM; TSMC targets working memory. Their tradeoffs are very different.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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