Synaptics has launched its AI-enabled Katana processor for battery-operated edge devices in the security, biometrics, and smart-appliance markets. The chip includes an Arm CPU with a Tensilica DSP and a custom neural-network accelerator.

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Gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductor technology is disrupting the market in consumer electronics. This is a landmark moment in the success of wide bandgap technology and a further reputation boost to the reliability of a GaN device.

Order activity remains frigid Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment held at a cold 42°. SoC Mobile and SoC Digital Consumer continued to weaken. Subcon/Advanced Packaging hit a new low for the year as visibility remains low. Memory activity remained in a deep freeze as supplier

China’s Semiconductor Strategy G. Dan Hutcheson The Chip Insider® Summary: China’s Secret Semiconductor Strategy & Tactics: As everyone knows, China’s public Semiconductor Strategy rests on Made in China 2025 and mil-civ fusion. The first was intended to spend its way to vertical value chain

Nordic Semiconductor and Silicon Labs have updated their wireless multiprotocol SoCs for home and factory systems. Nordic improves the processing and radio, while Silicon Labs fills a package-size gap in its lineup.

Texas Instruments has launched Arm-based embedded processors for video analysis. They integrate the company’s proven C7x DSP and matrix unit to accelerate AI.

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