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How SMIC joined the ranks of Intel, TSMC, and Samsung
Last summer, TechInsights’ experts discovered that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) used 7nm technology to manufacture the MinerVa Bitcoin Miner system-on-chip (SoC).
Honor Magic4 Ultimate Smartphone Cameras
Does it Offer the Best Zoom Performance in the Industry? TechInsights take a look inside the camera hardware.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
Alif MCUs Combine Arm Cortex and Ethos
Targeting IoT, wearables, consumer electronics, and robotics, Alif Semiconductor is building microcontrollers that consume less than 1 W and provide up to 250 GOPS using Arm Cortex CPUs and Ethos AI units.
M2 Pro, Max Boost GPU Performance 30%
Apple’s new M2 Pro and M2 Max offer more CPU, GPU, and AI performance than their predecessors, helping the company maintain its differentiation.
Editorial: Intel Struggles Continue
Two years into his tenure, CEO Pat Gelsinger continues to oversee major product delays. As profits fade, he must consider axing some of the company’s emerging businesses to meet expense targets.
Technology Export Controls, Fab utilization and chip inventory
Technology Export Controls, Fab utilization and chip inventory G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Multilateral Technology Export Controls: Do they work? The historical throughline to today’s rising export controls – with the United States trying to
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Enterprise Mobility Predictions for 2023
As businesses look ahead to 2023 and beyond, what key and emerging technologies will shape the Enterprise Mobility development in 2023 and beyond?
Order activity remains chilly
Order activity remains chilly Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment slipped to 47 degrees All segments dipped a degree with the exception of DAO which has held at the same temperature since December 30th The January data is in from
Handsets to watch for in 2023 (for RF front end (RFFE) Innovation)
In consultation with our RF Subject Matter Expert, Radu Trandafir, and Technical Product Manager, Van Thompson, here’s a quick rundown of the top mobile phones to watch for in 2023 with potential significant RFFE innovation.
2023 State of the Power Semiconductor Market
The Power semiconductor market is in for a difficult year with the high demand for vehicle electrification and clean energy, leaving power semiconductors in a shortage. Read the blog for TechInsights’ predictions and discoveries on market consolidation, which is a growing trend in terms of wide bandgap semiconductor material supply.
FPGA Startup Rapid Silicon Enters Market
A new startup, Rapid Silicon, is entering the FPGA market. Its Gemini SoC FPGAs, with hardened CPUs, compete against aging midrange alternatives from AMD, Intel, and Microchip.
Analyst Predictions for 2023
MPR’s analysts have developed forecasts for various processor markets. The trend toward PC processors with AI accelerators is under way. Meanwhile, some AI-accelerator startups will topple as their funding runs out.
TechInsights Critical Subsystems Driving Forces Update on Platform
TechInsights Critical Subsystems Driving Forces Update on Platform Updated files include the following: Driving Forces Device Forecast Summary History and Forecast for PV Revenues, Unit Shipments, and ASPs Substrate Processing Equipment Forecasts
Cycle Mapping and Upturn Timing
Cycle Mapping and Upturn Timing G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Cycle Mapping 2022-2023: 6-months into the slowdown, quarterly and December’s results – in particular – have revealed how this slowdown resembles previous cycles. Some believe it must
SemiWEEK: Caution prevails as dark clouds linger; Semiconductor sales fell 9% last week; Stocks fell
Semiconductor WEEK: An overview of results and conclusions from recent reports at TechInsights.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics report