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June McClean Report 2024
The June Update to The McClean Report examines semiconductor industry research and development trends. An overview of R&D spending is followed by a review of investment growth since the 1990s, R&D expenditures as a percent of annual sales, a ranking of top R&D spenders, and regional trends in R&D spending.
Intel FIVR gets a new inductor
Explore Intel's latest Coaxial Magnetic Integrated Inductor (Coax MIL) technology, enhancing voltage regulation in high-performance processors like Sapphire Rapids. Discover its impact on Intel's shift from on-motherboard to fully integrated voltage regulation and future developments in processor architecture.
Memory Pricing Report – June 2024
This monthly update delves into the dynamic and volatile pricing landscape of mainstream DRAM and NAND memory, offering an examination of pricing trends over the past three months and projecting developments for the upcoming year.
Global Smartphone Monthly Shipments (Sell In), Sales (Sell Through) and Inventory Variance by Vendor: June 2024
Global Smartphone Monthly Shipments (Sell In), Sales (Sell Through) and Inventory Variance by Vendor: June 2024 Share This Post TechInsights-tracked global smartphone shipments (sell in) and sales (sell through) grew by 5% and 6% YoY respectively in
Market Model: Semiconductor Company Quarterly Financials: IDM, Fabless, Foundry, OSAT
TechInsights has compiled quarterly financial data for a sampling of Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs), Fabless semiconductor companies, Foundries, and Outsourced Assembly and Test contractors (OSAT) important to the automotive industry. All companies selected are public (private companies were not included).
Computex 2024 Recap: it is What's on the Inside that Matters
It is well known that the fashion world recycles trends every 20 years as a younger generation looks to distinguish themselves from their older peers and the trends they grew up with become commoditized and uncool. If Computex 2024 was any indication of the future of the PC market, a similar resurgence is set to happen in the PC industry, with the major silicon players (and Microsoft) leading the charge to make the PC cool again.
Apple Slipped to 4th Spot in Asia Pacific Smartphone Market Q1 2024
As per the smartphone research from TechInsights, Asia Pacific (APAC) smartphone market shipments grew 8% YoY but declined 7% QoQ in Q1 2024.
Apple A17 Pro SoC Small CPU Design Analysis
Dig into this analysis of the standard cells comprising 70% of a target logic area in the the Apple A17 Pro CPU2 core, fabricated using FINFLEX methodology by TSMC in N3B process node. Standard cells schematics are extracted to determine routing efficiency, gate density, and global metal usage survey.
OECD Fixed Voice and Leased Line Price Benchmarking Q2 2024
The Q2 2024 OECD Fixed Voice and Leased Line Price Benchmarking Service update is now available for download. The services incorporate the OECD 2017 baskets, the latest baskets available for fixed voice and leased lines. It is possible to view the results in a wider range of currencies.
Murata SS3616043 FR2 AiP Packaging Analysis
This report presents a Package Analysis on the Murata SS3616043 AiP module. The SS3616043 is Murata’s Antenna-In-Package (AiP) module that contains the RF path from the antenna elements to the RF transceiver for the frequency bands associated with FR2 frequencies.
Automotive Market Outlook Report - Q1 2024
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and concerns over a potential debt crisis in China, fears over the global economy are significantly impacting vehicle output.
Towering Memory: HBM and Verticality
Discover how the AI arms race is driving advancements in high bandwidth memory (HBM) technology, with AMD, NVIDIA, Google, and Meta pushing the limits of DRAM stacking. Learn about JEDEC's updates, hybrid bonding innovations, and their impact on data center performance.
Automotive Market Outlook Report
Automotive Market Outlook Report Automotive Semiconductor Forecast and Vendor Share Discover the latest Automotive Market Outlook Report, analyzing Q1 2024 trends and challenges in the automotive semiconductor landscape. Amid geopolitical tensions
Navigating the Semiconductor Landscape
Delve into market trends, regional dynamics, and future projections in the semiconductor industry.
UK Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q1 2024
We estimate 5.0 million handsets were shipped in the UK in Q1 2024, decreasing by -9% YoY. Apple maintained its position as the number one handset vendor across all four major UK operators during the quarter, largely boosted by the strong demand of the iPhone 14 / 15 series. Samsung trailed Apple across four major UK operators during the quarter.
Report Overview: Generative AI for Telcos Drives Productivity
This report is an overview of what is included within TechInsights Generative AI for Telcos Drives Productivity in 2024 full report.
Honor 200 Series: European Market Within Frame Of Portrait Specialist
Honor announced the 200 series during a launch event on June 12th in Paris. Behind all the customary bluster about game-changing AI capabilities stands a strikingly original phone that pays homage to European icons.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Linxura Smart Home Controller SCHA-1-MO Smart Home
Deep Dive Teardown of the Linxura Smart Home Controller SCHA-1-MO Smart Home Share This Post The Linux Smart Home Controller has a small number of ICs, the main role here is played by two from STMicroelectronics Bluetooth/ZigBee SoC and NFC