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Renesas SoC Pairs Vision With AI
The new AI accelerator in Renesas’s RZ/V2H provides a boost in AI performance and efficiency to target high-performance robots that inhabit factory floors and smart homes and buildings.
Blackwell Sets New AI Performance Bar
NVIDIA has announced its Blackwell architecture, although the results are mixed. It is faster, but not as much so as the industry may have been expecting.
Revving Up: The Latest Breakthroughs in AI for Automotive Innovation
As automotive technology continues to evolve, so does the role of artificial intelligence (AI) within the industry.
Gearing Up for a Greener Future: Key Circular Solutions at the World Circular Economy Forum 2024
The World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) returns to Brussels this month, uniting leaders focused on a sustainable future, with a key focus on circularity in semiconductor manufacturing.
Top-three Semiconductor Spenders Heating up with CHIPS Act Funds
Semiconductor equipment order activity increased to 80 °F last week. Memory continued to lead the upturn due to its exposure to AI.
Logic IC Sales up 17% YoY the week ending April 5, 2024
Semiconductor sales increased 2% last week and were up 25% from this time last year. Zooming in on Logic IC, the 13-week MA jumped 17% YoY last week. TechInsights forecasts Logic IC sales will increase 15% to $323 billion in 2024.
Unlocking Tomorrow's Semiconductor Secrets
Unlock the secrets of tomorrow's semiconductor industry with our exclusive fireside eBook featuring G. Dan Hutcheson. Gain invaluable insights into emerging trends, global dynamics, and the transformative impact of technologies like AI.
The Inner Workings: Analyzing Lithium-ion Coin Batteries in AirPods Pro 2 and Huawei Watch Buds
The Inner Workings: Analyzing Lithium-ion Coin Batteries in AirPods Pro 2 and Huawei Watch Buds Uncover the secrets behind the lithium-ion batteries in Apple AirPods Pro (Gen. 2) and Huawei Watch Buds. Learn how cathode composition influences energy
Discover B200 Blackwell: The Next Generation AI Chip Powered by Dual TSMC Silicon Reticles
NVIDIA has consistently led the charge in the AI revolution with its advanced hardware and software stack. Now, with the introduction of their Blackwell hardware family, it's evident they're determined to maintain their position at the forefront.
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.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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