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Analog and Power IC sales on track to decrease 5% YoY .
Uncertainty Persists as we Head to 2024
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Codasip Protects Memory With Cheri
Codasip’s new A730-Cheri RISC-V application CPU is the first commercial implementation of the Cheri fine-grained approach to memory protection that enables omission of a large memory-protection unit
Mobile AI Builds An Installed Base
Deployment of powerful AI hardware establishes an installed base for new software, which is more important than showy generative-AI demos.
Scaling Turns Into More-Than-Moore
Integrated-circuit scaling has enabled semiconductors to become an indispensable part of industry. Moore’s Law and Dennard scaling have developed into design- and system-technology co-optimization to overcome the challenges posed by data centers, AI, and consumer demand.
Customer Sentiment Remains Cautious Despite Improving Fundamentals (November Update)
Order activity for semiconductor equipment increased to 64 °F. With the holidays right around the corner, order activity for the Mobile and Consumer segments are increasing.
RA8 MCUs Take Performance Lead
Renesas’s RA8 family of MCUs is the first on the market with Arm’s latest Cortex M85 CPU. Performance beats existing MCUs built on the Cortex M7.
Dimensity 9300 Sports Four Cortex-X4s
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 shakes up the CPU configuration previously typical of smartphone processors and nearly doubles the AI performance of its predecessor.
Ventana Readies Veyron V2, Dumps V
After discontinuing work on its first design, RISC V startup Ventana is readying its Veyron V2. The company plans to offer it as a 32-CPU chiplet and as a licensable core.
The Chip Insider®– Happenings, Comments, Questions & Answers
How much longer do you think this downturn will last? Actually, the downturn has been over for some time. It just doesn't feel that way, because Perceptions lag market turns by 6 to 12 months ... call it recognition latency.
Automotive Semiconductor Market Outlook: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Listen to Asif Anwar’s recent presentation he delivered during EdiCon. In this 30-minute presentation he covers: Automotive Market Outlook, Automotive Semiconductor Outlook, Impact of Macroeconomic Trends.
Unveiling the Power of TechInsights’ Component Price Analyzer (CPA) Tool
Join TechInsights experts, Jagrut Patel and Barbara Slabinski, for our latest webinar Unleashing the Powers of TechInsights’ Component Price Analyzer (CPA) Tool.
AI: Product or Foundational Technology?
The Chip Insider® - As you know, McKinsey has talked up how huge the AI market will be in the future. They project it could be on a scale of trillions of dollars with the high end matching the GDP of today’s Germany ($4.4T).
Apple iPhone 15 and Global Smartphone Market Overview with Bloomberg Intelligence
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Apple’s “Scary Fast” Event Should Scare the PC Industry
Apple's "Scary Fast" event introduced the M3 chip family, offering exceptional speed and performance, challenging Intel, and targeting the commercial market. This innovation sets the stage for Apple's competitive edge in the PC industry's resurgence in 2024.
Global Smartphone Market Shows Signs of Stability: Q3 2023 Insights
The global smartphone market saw a notable shift in Q3 2023, marked by the ninth consecutive quarter of annual shipment declines. However, there are signs of market stabilization, offering hope for a mild rebound in 2024, with implications for industry players and consumers.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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