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Disruptive Event - MediaTek’s Dimensity 1050 chipset AiP
Following up on MediaTek’s strong entry into the 5G mmWave market with their Dimensity 1050 chipset, TechInsights has discovered an innovative mmWave antenna array design in their MT6107O antenna-in-package (AiP) as used in the Moto Edge 2022, model XT2205-3 (Verizon edition), and not previously seen in AiP designs from Qualcomm, Murata, and Apple.
Webinar: Minimizing Battery Degradation in Smartphones
This webinar reviews the existing industry fast charging techniques used by Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi in their recent flagship smartphones. It was observed that these smartphones benefit from adaptive charging algorithms to suppress battery degradation, which would generally result from the high applied current.
IoT Predictions for 2023
The Mobile channel at TechInsights recently published the annual IoT Predictions for 2023. TechInsights have identified 3 key technology trends and 2 key strategic trends which we expect will shape the IoT market in 2023 and beyond.
Tesla to Use 75% less SiC. Should SiC Stakeholders be Worried?
Tesla's recent announcement that they will reduce the amount of silicon carbide (SiC) in future vehicles by 75% is a significant move for the company, as SiC has been a key material in their vehicles' power electronics systems.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Cameras
TechInsights has conducted an initial teardown analysis of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with a focus on the phone's camera modules and optical sensors. This blog presents the preliminary findings of the teardown, revealing the specific components and manufacturers of the camera and sensor hardware found inside the phone.
YMTC is a Leading Pioneer in 3D NAND
Dr. Jeongdong Choe penned the following article in December 2022. Technology moves quickly – here we are in March 2023, and it has just been announced that YMTC has received a huge cash infusion of $7 billion USD. We have also just received the Micron 232L NAND SSD, and will be reporting our findings shortly.
OMNIVISION Introduces Premium 50MP Image Sensor for Flagship Smartphones
The rapid development in image sensor technology is marking a new phase in the evolution of smartphone cameras, leading to the introduction of new CIS products with strong imaging capabilities.
How SMIC joined the ranks of Intel, TSMC, and Samsung
Last summer, TechInsights’ experts discovered that Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) used 7nm technology to manufacture the MinerVa Bitcoin Miner system-on-chip (SoC).
Honor Magic4 Ultimate Smartphone Cameras
Does it Offer the Best Zoom Performance in the Industry? TechInsights take a look inside the camera hardware.
Enterprise Mobility Predictions for 2023
As businesses look ahead to 2023 and beyond, what key and emerging technologies will shape the Enterprise Mobility development in 2023 and beyond?
Handsets to watch for in 2023 (for RF front end (RFFE) Innovation)
In consultation with our RF Subject Matter Expert, Radu Trandafir, and Technical Product Manager, Van Thompson, here’s a quick rundown of the top mobile phones to watch for in 2023 with potential significant RFFE innovation.
2023 State of the Power Semiconductor Market
The Power semiconductor market is in for a difficult year with the high demand for vehicle electrification and clean energy, leaving power semiconductors in a shortage. Read the blog for TechInsights’ predictions and discoveries on market consolidation, which is a growing trend in terms of wide bandgap semiconductor material supply.
A Trip Down TSMC Memory Lane – Part 3
At the end of Part 2 of the blog we had reached 2009 and the 40-nm generation; which put TSMC out of sync with other companies, who were marketing their 45-nm product. That discrepancy continued with the usual 70% shrink to the next node, 28-nm for TSMC and 32-nm for IDMs such as Intel and IBM.
Memory Technology Trends and Challenges
Recently, TechInsights hosted a Memory webinar where Dr. Jeongdong Choe, Senior Technical Fellow at TechInsights, discussed the latest memory technology trends and challenges for DRAM and NAND devices.
Mobile RF – 2022 Webinar Recap
TechInsights hosted 3 webinars focused on Mobile RF technology and trends to watch for in 2022. With commentary, insights, and predictions from some of the top minds in the Mobile RF landscape, the TechInsights’ subject matter experts discussed who will be the dominant RF players, the different approaches taken to address the increased complexity brought by new standards, and the new antenna modules used by Apple in the iPhone 12 and 13.
Hybrid Bonding Technology - 2023 and beyond
Recently, TechInsights hosted a webinar where several experts from our Logic, Image Sensor, Memory, and Engineering teams reviewed applications of hybrid bonding technology and discussed what’s to come in 2023 and beyond.
Huawei Mate 60 Pro Mobile RF Architecture Proves They Can Compete with Top-Tier Smartphone OEMs
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