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Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple iPhone 15 A3090 Smartphone
The iPhone 15 A3090 is the least expensive iteration of the newest line-up of Apple’s flagship smartphones. This model was designed for the European region.
Analysis: Smartphone Image Sensor Market Share Q3 2023
The smartphone image sensor market registered a 3% decline in revenues in Q3 2023. The effects of inventory correction and slow demand affected the market annually.
Smart TV Vendor and OS Market Share: Q3 2023 (30 Countries)
The report provides quarterly shipment and installed base vendor shares globally across the Connected TV Device category of Smart TVs. The report also provides market shares by operating system for Smart TVs.
Apple APL1V02 A17 Pro Processor TSMC 3nm FinFET Process Advanced CMOS Essentials
This report provides an analysis of the structure and materials used in the manufacture of Apple A17 Pro (TSMC 3nm).
Kyocera–AVX SD18-2535R8UUxx Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Duplexer Acoustic Wave Filter Process Analysis
This report contains the results of the process analysis of the Kyocera-AVX SD18-2535R8UUxx.The Kyocera AVX SD18-2535R8UUxx series are SAW duplexers for LTE band 7 (2600 MHz).
AMD Navi 33 RDNA3 Digital Floorplan Analysis
This is a Digital Floorplan Analysis (DFR) of the AMD 2V0-163000001-00 die found inside the AMD Navi 33 215-163000057 graphics processor.
United Kingdom : Smartphone Shipments & Marketshare by Model: Q3 2023
The United Kingdom is Western Europe's second largest smartphone market. It delivers high volume and revenue to device makers, component suppliers, and operators.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max A3106 Smartphone
The iPhone 15 Pro is the flagship smartphone in the seventeenth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 14 Pro. The seventeenth generation of phones was announced on September 12, 2023, and became available nine days later, on September 22, 2023.
Processors for ADAS and Autonomous Driving 2023 Update
Advanced driver assist system (ADAS) features are enabling higher levels of safety and will allow an evolutionary path to greater levels of autonomous driving (AD). Enhancing ADAS capabilities will particularly require greater levels of processor performance and sensor capabilities.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Mopar Jeep Compass Audio Amplifier 68551947AD Automotive
Design Wins were divided between several manufacturers. The main microcontroller #UPD70F3336 came from Renesas. The #DSP56371 is a high density 24-bit digital signal processor provided by NXP Semiconductors.
USA Smartphone Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q3 2023
Smartphone shipments in the United States were down on annual basis in Q3 2023, though on a much smaller basis than in previous recent quarters. Apple was number one in hardware and Android led in software, with Samsung leading in the Android space.
USA Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator: Q3 2023
ndset shipments in the United States declined year-on-year in Q3 2023. Apple led across major carriers, followed by Samsung, which led Android, and then by Motorola, and TCL-Alcatel.
Xumo Makes its Presence Felt in US Connected TV Market
Xumo, the 50/50 joint venture (JV) between Comcast and Charter Communications, was formed in April 2022 to develop and offer a next-generation streaming platform (i.e., TV operating system) on a variety of first and third-party 4K streaming devices and smart TVs.
Autonomous Vehicle Trials Database
This database covers the key companies, government bodies and cities which are trialing autonomous vehicle technologies and infrastructures for further research and development.
ADAS Mandate NCAP Tracker
This tracker is a top-level summary of the various mandates and New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) incentives and requirements that are either currently implemented or proposed across the globe.
Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments by Region : Q3 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q3 2023. Overall TWS headsets growth has slowed down YoY.
Global Bluetooth TWS Shipments, Revenues and ASP by Price Tier by Vendor : Q3 2023
Apple remains the shipment and revenue leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets in Q3 2023.
HiSilicon Kirin 9000s (SMIC 7nm, N+2) Process Flow Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the HiSilicon 9000s (Hi36A0 GFCV120) SoC die that powers the latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro, released in September 2023, from China-based Huawei, a surprise announcement despite US sanctions.
ams OSRAM Mira050, 1/7″ Format, 0.5MP Resolution, 2.79μm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor Device Essentials Folder
This device essentials folder (DEF) presents the ams OSRAM Mira050, 1/7″ Format, 0.5MP Resolution, 2.79 µm Pixel Pitch Stacked Back-Illuminated NIR Enhanced Voltage Domain Global Shutter CMOS Image Sensor.
onsemi AR0823AT, 1/1.8″ Format, 8.3MP Resolution, 2.1μm Pixel Pitch, Stacked Back-Illuminated HDR and LFM CMOS Image Sensor (Hyperlux(TM) Super-Exposure Pixel Sensor) Device Essentials Folder
This report analyzes the onsemi AR0823AT which features a 1/1.8″ format, 8.3 MP resolution, 2.1 µm pixel pitch, stacked back-illuminated HDR and LFM CMOS image sensor for automotive applications.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei Mate X5 ALT-AL10 Smartphone
The Huawei Mate X5 is a new foldable smartphone from Huawei. It is 14.76 mm thick at the thickest part when folded and 8.82 mm thick when unfolded.
Survey Plus Teardown of the Apple iPhone 15 A2846 Smartphone
The iPhone 15 features the 64-bit ARM based Apple’s A16 Bionic APL1W10 - the hexa-core applications processor, combining two Everest high-performance cores with four Sawtooth energy-efficient cores built on a TSMC 4nm process node die (N4P).
Global Smartphone Monthly Shipments (Sell In), Sales (Sell Through) and Inventory Variance by Vendor: November 2023
TechInsights tracked global smartphone shipments (sell in) and they increased 5% YoY in October 2023 and global smartphone sales (sell through) grew 2% YoY.
Japan Handset Vendor Marketshare by Operator : Q3 2023
Japan handset shipments grew by 8% annually in Q3 2023. As usual, Apple continued to capture top positions through all local Japanese operators including Rakuten Mobile.
Autonomous Vehicles and Sensors Market Scenarios - Nov 2023
This annual update to the TechInsights Autonomous Vehicles and Sensors Market Scenarios sees a boost for the expected penetration of L3 vehicles, but a small delay to the predicted adoption of fully autonomous L4 solutions.
onsemi Automotive M3S EliteSiC 1200V SiC Process Flow Analysis
This report provides an analysis of the process flow and integration used in the manufacture of the onsemi NVH4L022N120M3S Automotive M3S EliteSiC 1200 V 22 mΩ N-Channel SiC Power MOSFET module.
Sunwoda-Amperex Technology Limited A2519 Lithium-Ion Battery (Apple MacBook 14" Pro 2023) Battery Characterization
The Apple MacBook Pro 14", as an important market-leading laptop computer, is powered by six battery cells connected in 3S2P configuration. It is curious how the three battery cell types compare. Recently at TechInsights, the MacBook Pro 14" was characterized for its morphological, structural, and chemical characteristics in a battery essentials report (BEF-2302-801).
Shared Mobility Leader Free2Move Strengthens Service with AI Tech, EVs
Stellantis’ car rental, sharing, and subscription service Free2Move is rolling out AI-based technology that detects damage on vehicles in real time.
Global Smartwatch Sales Forecast for 88 Countries: 2012 to 2028
Global smartwatch unit sales are expected to grow by 9% in 2024 despite a slowing global economy and geopolitical turbulence. North America, Western Europe, China and developed Asia will be the leading territories to target for volume and value.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 A2986 Smartwatch
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a minor upgrade over the first-gen Watch Ultra. It features the same titanium case, same set of sensors, and an OLED display with the same resolution but with a much higher peak brightness of 3000 nits – the brightest display ever sold by Apple, and a slightly bigger battery (2,190 Wh vs. 2,105 Wh).
Discover the latest in semiconductor advancements and challenges in the November 2024 Chip Observer. Explore licensing disputes, trade shifts, domestic tool breakthroughs, and key industry milestones, plus insights on SiC, GaN, and Nintendo.
Cost Modeling ICs in Apple iPad Air 13” – #1 The M2 SoC
Explore the cost dynamics of Apple’s M2 SoC in the iPad Air 13". Learn how TechInsights’ IC Cost and Price Model reveals hidden costs and boosts strategic decision-making.
How Trump Policies Could Disrupt Automotive Semiconductor Markets
Discover how Trump policies could impact automotive semiconductor demand, with a focus on EV sales, tariffs, and global trade.
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