2023 IEEE International Microwave Symposium and RFIC Conference

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’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.

TechInsights’ floorplan analysis reveals MediaTek and Qualcomm have increased GPU size in their flagship smartphone processors while Apple has held its GPU size constant.

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.

TechInsights reports that Global 5G smartphone shipments climbed low single digits YoY in Q2 2023. Growth is stagnated due geopolitical and economic turbulence.

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.

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 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.

The complete Device Essentials (DEF) deliverable includes: A PDF report, including a pixel schematic, and a summary of observed device metrics and salient features.