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Order activity was flat last week
Order activity was flat last week Shereen Vaux Order activity for semiconductor equipment was flat at 40°. Activity among the segments was unchanged from the previous week. Memory remains at a freezing 18° as suppliers continue to work down
Deep Dive Teardown of the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (6th Gen) A2437 Tablet
The Apple iPad Pro 12.9” 6th Generation is one of the latest models in the company’s flagship series. It is the successor to the Apple iPad Pro 5th Generation.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei P60 Art MNA-AL00 Smartphone
Due to sanctions, Huawei is unable to use Gorilla Glass to cover the display, which led to the development of Kunlun Glass, used by the whole P60 series.
Sony 2-Layer Transistor Pixel Stacked CMOS Image Sensor Early Findings
At the heart of the 48 MP and 1.12 µm pixel pitch main camera in the recently announced @Sony #Xperia 1V, is the world’s first stacked CMOS image sensor with a 2-Layer Transistor Pixel.
Sony IMX500 Intelligent Vision CMOS Image Sensor
This report presents an Advanced Floorplan Analysis of the ISP die from the Sony IMX500, intelligent vision CMOS Image sensor for AI processing applications.
Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET Power Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a power floorplan analysis (PFR) of the Infineon IMYH200R012M1H CoolSiC 2000 V 12 mΩ SiC Trench MOSFET.
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
TechInsights' Semiconductor Analytics Report
Retro Tech: Sega Dreamcast
The Sega Dreamcast, a home video game console, made its debut in Japan in November 1998, followed by its release in other regions. Despite its relatively short lifespan, the Dreamcast left a lasting impact on the gaming industry and is fondly remembered by many gamers.
What do Amazon and Google’s Latest Tablet Releases Say about the Market?
Despite a tablet market beset by economic challenges and post-COVID saturation, May 2023 was a busy month for global tablet releases. People are using their tablets for more tasks than ever before, which is why several vendors launched their vision of what mobile computing should look like on a tablet.
Smart TV Market Update
Rising inflation, geopolitical conflicts, fears of recession and the tightening squeeze on the cost of living as a result of the ongoing energy crisis continue to negatively impact consumer sentiment across large parts of the world which in 2022 was still leading to reduced demand for big ticket electronics items such as Smart TVs in most markets.
Digital Media Streamer Vendor Market Share: Q1 2023 (30 Countries)
Global shipments of streaming media players fell by 2% year-on-year during Q1 2023 as market conditions remain challenging due to persistently high inflation and a supply chain that is stlll in the throes of recovery.
Rohm GNP1070TC-Z 650 V 73 mΩ GaN Enhancement Mode Power Transistor Power Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a power floorplan analysis of the Rohm GNP1070TC-Z 650 V 73 mΩ GaN enhancement mode power transistor.
Middle East Africa Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of Connected TV Devices across the Middle East Africa region grew by just 0.1% in Q1 2023 as growth in demand for media streamers and game consoles was offset by a small decline in Smart TV sales.
Central and Eastern Europe Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of connected TV devices across the Central and Eastern Europe region declined by 17% year-on-year in Q1 2023 as the region continues to suffer from demand weakness as the result of ongoing geopolitical and economic instability.
NXP Semiconductors SN200 Secure NFC GlobalFoundries 40 nm LP with Embedded Flash Advanced Memory Essentials Analysis
This report presents an advanced memory essentials analysis (AME) of the NXP Semiconductors SN200 Secure NFC GlobalFoundries 40 nm LP with Embedded Flash.
Samsung S5KHP3SP 200 MP 0.56 μm Pixel Pitch BI ISOCELL Tetra2pixel Super QPD CMOS Image Sensor Standard Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a standard floorplan analysis (FAR) of the Samsung S5KHP3SP 200 MP 0.56 μm pixel pitch back-illuminated ISOCELL Tetra2pixel Super QPD CMOS image sensor, extracted from the Honor 80 Pro rear wide-angle camera.
YMTC YMC4I0W1TbG1AA1C0 128-Layer QLC 3D NAND Memory Floorplan Analysis
This report presents a memory floorplan analysis (MFR) of the YMTC YMC4I0W1TbG1AA1C0 128-Layer QLC 3D NAND, extracted from the Suneast SE90025ST SE 900 2.5 inch SATA III 512 GB SSD.
Central and Latin America Connected TV Device Vendor Market Share Q1 2023
Shipments of Connected TV devices in the Central and Latin America region declined marginally by 1% year-on-year in Q1 2023 as growth in game console sales was offset by a fall in demand for media streaming players.