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Lenovo Brings the New Snapdragon to Market
Posted: February 20, 2019 Contributing Authors: Stacy Wegner and Daniel Yang Lenovo Z5 Pro GT How long would it take you to count from 1 to 220,000? Probably longer than 32 seconds, and yet 32 seconds is reportedly how long it look for Lenovo to sell
Sensor, Processor Innovations Move Autonomous Vehicles Forward
Self-driving cars are changing lives by delivering unprecedented personal mobility. In fact, they represent a paradigm shift in the definition of a vehicle. To ensure autonomous vehicles (AVs) deliver a safe, efficient, and enjoyable mode of travel
Navitas Found Inside the RAVPower RP-PC104-W Gallium Nitride 45 W USB C Power Delivery Charger
Posted: February 7, 2019 Contributing Authors: Sinjin Dixon-Warren, PhD Figure 1 – RAVPower RP-PC104 USB-C Charger One of the primary emerging applications for 650 V gallium nitride (GaN) power High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMT) is likely to
Tesla makes another profit - Chief Financial Officer resigns
But especially in terms of cost could German carmakers such as Daimler, BMW or the Volkswagen Group, in addition to mass-produced manufacturers such as Toyota or Honda for Tesla to a "dangerous competition," believes Jim Hines of Tech Insights. "The
How Microsoft’s patent portfolio reinforces its position as a market leader
A deep dive into the software company's portfolio shows that it is developing particular strength in the cloud and AI, though overall quality may ...
The Evolution of STMicroelectronics BCD Technology
Posted: January 22, 2019 Contributing Author: Sinjin Dixon-Warren, PhD TechInsights’ full analysis of the STMicroelectronics BCD9S referenced in this post is included in our new Power Semiconductor subscription, which addresses new technologies in
Quality control
(this article was originally published in IP Magazine) Balancing quantity v quality in patent portfolio management can be achieved by following some sound principles, argues Martin Bijman. In recent years, quality has eclipsed quantity in terms of
Inside an Apple iPhone: Where parts and materials come from
We traced what it takes to make an iPhone, from its initial design to the components and raw materials needed to make it a reality
Google Pixel 3 XL Teardown
Explore the inner workings of the Google Pixel 3 XL through our in-depth teardown analysis. Uncover the key components and technologies powering Google's flagship smartphone, providing valuable insights into its design and performance.
Fitbit Charge 3 Teardown
Posted: December 5, 2018 Contributing Author: Stacy Wegner New Design Win for Cypress Semiconductor As the end of 2018 looms, many people are preparing not only for the gift giving season, but for the onset of their fitness resolutions as well
How China Took Over Your TV
"Made in China" once often meant "assembled" there. Now it’s mastering the art of making everything.
Red Hat’s patents will help IBM build cloud presence, exclusive analysis reveals
The open source business’s portfolio is not big, but should bolster Big Blue’s attempts to bridge the gap with Amazon, Google and Microsoft in a space that is rapidly growing in importance.
An Examination of LPWAN Technology in IoT
TechInsights looks into the four main low-power wide-area-network technologies from the reverse-engineering angle via semiconductor die analysis, and its place in the IoT market.
A Look Inside MicroVision’s PicoP Projector Technology
Posted: October 30, 2018 Contributing Author: Sinjin Dixon-Warren, PhD MicroVision, based in Redmond WA, now in partnership with STMicroelectronics, has been a technology leader in the small form factor laser beam scanning (LBS) projector market
The A12X: iPad Pro's Jump Into Machine Learning?
A longtime technology analyst predicts that Apple will unveil an A12X processor at its Oct. 30th event.
Intel's Latest Modem Gets Smaller
A move to a more advanced manufacturing tech allowed Intel to put more features into a smaller chip.
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