Automotive passive semiconductor lead times fell to the lowest level in seven quarters in Q1 2024 reaching an average of 16 weeks. Passive semiconductors as well as most other automotive components have average lead times at pre-pandemic levels except for a few exceptions. We expect lead times to remain at similar levels throughout 2024.

Analysis of Q1 2024 automotive semiconductor lead times data. Automotive semiconductor component lead times continued falling for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q1 2024 but at a much slower rate. Most semiconductor component lead times are at pre-pandemic levels. We expect lead times to remain at similar levels throughout 2024.

Global handset shipments rebounded for two quarters in a row, after nine consecutive quarters of decline, by 7% YoY in Q1 2024, signalling that market shows a clearer sign of stabilization. Several Chinese brands including Tecno, Honor, Xiaomi and Huawei drove the shipments growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) took the center stage at Google's 2024 flagship developer event, Google I/O. Although automotive-specific announcements didn’t seem to specifically highlight the company’s Gemini AI initiatives, a closer look reveals some major developments likely happening behind-the-scenes, portending a major move for Gemini in the automotive space. Read TechInsights' analysis of the announcements at the event, and their implications for automotive.

Sony claims that the Sony PlayStation Portal CFI-Y1016 has a 4300 mAh battery which can last between seven to nine hours during active use. Compared to the Valve Steam Deck 1010, Valve claims that their device with a 5200 mAh battery can last up to eight hours during active use. Both compared devices use 60 Hz TFT displays.

The FGH100M comes in a compact Land Grid Array (LGA) package measuring 13.0 x 13.0 mm, ensuring easy integration into a variety of IoT devices. It has a one pin for connecting a WiFi antenna, allowing for simple antenna connection.

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Global smartphone industry wholesale revenue grew 1% YoY thanks to the higher smartphone shipments which increased 10% YoY in Q1 2024, while smartphone shipment ASP went down 8% YoY. Apple maintained leadership but lost revenue share annually. Samsung followed with the improved revenue share from last year. Xiaomi gained revenue share and maintained the third position followed by Huawei.

Join TechInsights experts as we explore the impact of the ever-increasing Huawei smartphone range and its implication on the industry and the semiconductor sector.

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