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Smartphone Image Sensor Shipments by CIS Model with Specifications: Q3 2023
The global smartphone image sensor market witnessed a 4% annual decline in shipments in Q3 2023. The slow recovery in volume demand and reduced stocking momentum contributed to the decline. GalaxyCore and Samsung CIS products dominated smartphone CIS model shipments in the quarter.
Game Console Vendor and OS Market Share: Q3 2023
Global game console shipments grew by 11% year-on-year to reach 9.1 million units in Q3 2023. Sony displayed Nintendo to claim its leadership position, witnessing highest Q3 shipments ever, thanks to the promotional price correction of PS5, increased sales of third-party games and ad on content performance.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Tesla Glovebox SSD 1868248-00-A Solid State Drive
As per the manufacturer's specifications, this Tesla Glovebox SSD drive is designed to store all data utilized in Tesla cars, including arcade games and dashcam footage. It functions as an SSD drive that connects to the vehicle through a USB Type A 3.1 Gen 2 connector, boasting a storage capacity of 1 TB.
Deep Dive Teardown of the T-Mobile REVVL 6X 5G TMRV 065G Smartphone
The Revvl 6X 5G follows conventional design for budget phones, in which the cast frame with some co-molded plastic parts has an additional plastic frame latched onto it and has an adhesive surface for attaching the back cover.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Quectel BG96MA-128-SGN Wireless Module
Qualcomm has the most design wins for the Quectel BG96 device including the MDM9206 LTE modem, Power Management, and RF Transceiver with GPS. The RF Design is based on solutions from Qorvo with two IC’s – Dual Band 3G Power Amplifier Module and Quad-Band GSM Transmit Module with Antenna Switches.
Qorvo PAC22140-T Power SOI-BCD Technology in Smart BMS with Integrated MCU and Cell Balancing PMIC Essentials
This is a power essentials analysis (PEF) of the Qorvo PAC22140-T power management integrated circuit (PMIC). The Qorvo® PAC22140 serves as a Smart Battery Monitoring System (BMS) capable of overseeing Li-Ion, Li-Polymer, and LiFePO4 battery packs ranging from 10-series to 20-series.
Global Handset/Smartphone/Feature Phone Sales Forecast for 88 Countries: 2007–2028
TechInsights has slightly lowered handset and smartphone sales forecast numbers from 2023 onwards due to the slower than expected China and India recovery, the continued geo-political tensions, and the continued macroeconomic headwinds across the globe.
Global Smartphone Shipments Forecast by Vendor by Region by Quarter
TechInsights has slightly upwards adjusted global smartphone forecast numbers in 2023 and 2024 to factor the better-than-expected Q3 2023 performance, the normalized inventory status, as well as the improved macroeconomic outlook.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Analog and Power IC sales on track to decrease 5% YoY .
Uncertainty Persists as we Head to 2024
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Samsung HP3 0.56 µm Gen. Process Flow Analysis
Process flow analysis of the Samsung S5KHP3SP, 1/1.4”, 200 MP, 0.56 μm Pixel Pitch, Back-Illuminated, ISOCELL Tetra2pixel and Super QPD CMOS Image Sensor. The HP3 CIS uses full depth front deep trench isolation (F-DTI) for pixel isolation, Tetra2pixel (4x4 color filter array), and 2x2 OCL for Super Quad Photo Diode (QPD) phase detection autofocus (PDAF).
Survey Plus Teardown of the Apple iPhone Pro Max A3108 Smartphone
There are three cameras on the back: 48 MP Wide-Angle, 12 MP Ultra-Wide-Angle, and 12 MP Telephoto. The LiDAR Scanner is also in the back. On the front there is a 12 MP camera, an IR camera, and a Dot Projector.
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Electric Vehicle Batteries: Supply Diversification and Recycling Sought
The War in Ukraine and the inflationary pressure on the global economy have caused volatility to the price of battery materials. Recycling mandates are now appearing for batteries.
Smartphone Image Sensor Market Share Q2 2023: Sony Semiconductor Leads the Growth
The global smartphone image sensor market grew annually to cross USD 3 Billion in Q2 2023. The market saw demand for high-end CIS products that aided in the growth.
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.
Automotive Video Series: Previewing CES® 2024
As we step into the exciting world of CES 2024, it’s important to recognize the impact that automotive trends will have on the tech landscape.
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.