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Graphene or not? Investigating the Panasonic NCR 21700 powering the Tesla Model 3 and Chargeasap Power bank
Graphene or not? Investigating the Panasonic NCR 21700 powering the Tesla Model 3 and Chargeasap Power bank Dr. Ali Khazaeli Panasonic is one of the top five Li-ion battery manufacturers worldwide [1]. In partnership with Tesla, they built the
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The Medtronic PillCam SB3: packaging a capsule endoscope
The Medtronic PillCam SB3: packaging a capsule endoscope John Scott-Thomas Endoscopy is a medical procedure that examines the interior of a body using a camera. Common for digestive track imaging, a conventional endoscope uses a tube that is inserted
TI AM625 Updates Industrial SoCs
TI has updated its low-cost SoC family with 64-bit CPUs, lower power, and improved security and functional-safety support, enabling it to target automotive as well as industrial applications.
Intel Finally Gives Up on Optane
Intel and Micron have developed a revolutionary new memory technology called 3D XPoint, but under the Optane brand it never met expectations as either an SSD or DIMM replacement.
Google’s Tensor DLA Lags In Area, Speed
Among flagship-smartphone processors, Google’s first custom design has the largest AI engine but the worst AI performance. In contrast, the Dimensity 9000’s AI engine is the most efficient.
SemiWEEK: Chips and Science Act; ASML – Only Five Star WFE Leader; Stocks increased
Semiconductor WEEK: An overview of results and conclusions from recent reports at TechInsights.
Surprising Near-Term versus Long-Term Decadal Trends
Surprising Near-Term versus Long-Term Decadal Trends G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Near-Term versus Long-Term Decadal Trends: As everyone knows, the near-term picture has been darkening for some time. DRAM and Foundry markets started to shift
Review and Things to Know: Flash Memory Summit 2022
The Flash Memory Summit 2022 conference including an Expo was held at Santa Clara Convention Center (US) last week (Aug. 1 – 4). Many of the industry-leading memory manufacturers and module suppliers exhibited their latest products in flash storage technology. TechInsights is a recurring and popular speaker at FMS.
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TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Linley Fall Processor Conference 2022 Registration
TechInsights is pleased to announce that the Linley Fall Processor Conference powered by TechInsights - a Hybrid Event, will be held in Santa Clara, California on November 1-2, 2022. If you cannot attend in person, tune in to our virtual livestream or watch the presentations OnDemand at your convenience.
Intel Shines Light On Copackaged Optics
Intel’s eight-laser silicon-photonics research chip could be a breakthrough for copackaged optics. It places the laser array on a silicon chip that can eventually be integrated in the package.
Qualcomm Leaps Forward With W5+
Qualcomm has updated its smartwatch platform with new chip designs. Reduced power enables a visible watch face even when idle; reduced chipset area enables smartwatches that operate globally.
Apple Loses GPU-Performance Lead
Our die-photo analysis reveals that Samsung devoted too little area to its AMD-powered GPU, contributing to its performance shortfall. MediaTek and Intel both outperform the latest Apple chip.
Still green but clouds loom
Still green but clouds loom Andrea Lati Order activity for semiconductor equipment extended its decline, slipping to 84 degrees All segments trended lower led by Subcon/Adv. Packaging and SOC Computing where temperatures slid more than 4 points The
First commercially available Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be) wireless router: H3C Magic BE18000
First commercially available Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be) wireless router: H3C Magic BE18000 Radu Trandafir Less than 2 months after the announcement of Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11 be) networking chipset, known since 2019 as Networking Pro Platform, we
Chips and Science Act
Chips and Science Act G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® What’s Happening and What’s the Meaning: Chips and Science Act Passed: I must admit, I had been saying I didn’t expect the US Congress to get its act together and pass this bill. You’ll recall
SemiWEEK: Exchange Rates. Forecasting Guide. Risk vs Uncertainty; ASM Pacific Technology wins its Sixth Triple Crown; Stocks grew
Semiconductor WEEK: An overview of results and conclusions from recent reports at TechInsights.