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Notebook PC Cellular Connectivity and Embedded SIM Shipment and Installed Base Forecast 2015-2028
In 2023, cellular connected notebook PCs are expected to decline along with the wider PC market, down 13% versus 2022 to 8.8 million units.
Significant Advancements for Mobile RFFE Technologies and Design Strategies
2023 IEEE International Microwave Symposium and RFIC Conference
Deepx's AI Chip Targets Cameras
Yet another South Korean AI chip startup, Deepx, has emerged from stealth mode. The company’s products target computer-vision applications and provide performance from 2 to 184 TOPS.
Neo Takes DRAM To a New Dimension
Neo’s 3D X DRAM technology promises an 8× increase in DRAM capacity with a per-bit cost one-sixth that of conventional DRAM. The company seeks a partner for silicon implementation.
Snapdragon GPU Area Efficiency Slides
TechInsights’ floorplan analysis reveals MediaTek and Qualcomm have increased GPU size in their flagship smartphone processors while Apple has held its GPU size constant.
Intel PowerVia Bypasses Frontside Metal
At the recent VLSI Symposia, Intel presented three papers discussing PowerVia technology: one on the technology itself, another on the results from a test microprocessor, and a third looking at the possible evolution of PowerVia.
ANALYSIS: Global Smartphone 5G Shipments by Region Q2’2023
TechInsights reports that Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed low single digits YoY in Q2 2023. Growth is stagnated due geopolitical and economic turbulence.
Global 5G Smartphone Vendor Market Share by Region: Q2 2023
5G honeymoon period is officially over. Fourth consecutive stagnated quarter marks the cooling down of 5G market. TechInsights reports that Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed low single digits YoY in Q2 2023.
Allegro Acquisition of Crocus to Unlock TMR Deployment
TechInsights sees the acquisition of Crocus Technology by Allegro MicroSystems as the catalyst that will fully unlock the growth potential for TMR sensor technology in the automotive sector.
Apple iPhone Shipments by Model: Q2 2007 to Q2 2023
Apple global iPhone shipment declined -9% annually during Q2 2023, underperforming overall market which went down -8% YoY. iPhone 14 Pro Max topped the chart this quarter, followed by iPhone 14 Pro and 14.
OmniVision OX05B Device Essentials Folder
The complete Device Essentials (DEF) deliverable includes: A PDF report, including a pixel schematic, and a summary of observed device metrics and salient features.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 2304FPN6DC Smartphone
Comparing the prism dimension of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra 2304FPN6DC periscope camera: 8.62 x 7.26 x 5.24 and the Xiaomi 12s Ultra 2203121C prism dimension: 7.73 x 4.90 x 4.42, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s prism is larger than its predecessor.
Newracom NRC7292 Wi-Fi HaLow SoC Basic Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a Basic Floorplan Analysis of the Newracom NRC6101_1S die found inside the Newracom NRC7292. The Newracom NRC7292 is an SoC that is compliant with the IEEE 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow standard.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables for Powertrain, Body, Chassis & Safety - Aug 2023
This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level, specifically Powertrain, Body, Chassis & Safety.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Forecast - Data Tables for Autonomous Vehicles - Aug 2023
This market forecast highlights the growth opportunities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) at both a system and sensor level. This update has a more positive outlook for vehicle production in 2023, but overall a similar longer-term vehicle output picture.
Q2 '23: Vivo out of Top Five Global Smartphone Vendor Rankings
Vivo’s Global smartphone volumes declined by -14% annually in Q2 2023. It yielded the fifth position to Transsion and was ranked the sixth largest smartphone vendor this quarter.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei 96 Line LiDAR L106 LiDAR Sensor
In late 2021, the first model of a new vehicle brand called Salon Automobile debuted. It was equipped with four of Huawei’s new 96 Line hybrid solid-state LiDARs and it’s called Mechdragon.
Global Smartphone Vendor Marketshare for 15 Countries : Q2 2023
Global smartphone shipments declined again by -8% YoY in Q2 2023, still impacted by many unfavorable issues including sluggish consumer demand, geo-political issues, and rising inflation across the world.