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Deep Dive Teardown of the Huawei 192 Line LiDAR L306 LiDAR Sensor
The L306 debuted as the front LiDAR scanner in the AITO M9 – an all-electric luxury SUV launched under the joint brand of Seres Group and Huawei. Huawei’s new LiDAR is a hybrid solid state with a four-sided rotating prism type. It has a 120° horizontal by 20° vertical field of view with a scan rate of up to 20 Hz. Its maximum detection range is 250 m, or 180 m for objects with 10% reflectivity.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Crucial T705 CT2000T705SSD5 SSD
PHISON Electronics Corp. provided PS5026-E26 PCIe Gen5.0x4 NVMe 2.0 SSD Controller, manufactured using 12 nm process technology, ensuring efficient data handling, and PS6126-45 Power Management, which optimizes power consumption for enhanced efficiency. Texas Instruments TMP108 Digital Temperature Sensor is included in SSDs to track operating temperatures and guarantees consistent performance in various scenarios.
Edge AI Proliferation has Entered the Chat
Semiconductor equipment order activity increased to 82 °F last week. AI-related segments like memory and advanced packaging are going strong. Mobile segment is also getting warmer following some positive signs from emerging markets in Q1 2024
MediaTek Company Profile
This report contains a profile of MediaTek, a prominent fabless semiconductor vendor for the mobile industry. MediaTek currently has the market leadership in mobile application processors for the Android smartphone ecosystem but trails arch rival Qualcomm as in volume of cellular basebands sold worldwide. In addition to mobile semiconductors, MediaTek produces chipsets for connectivity, networking, smart devices and beginning to venture into automotive.
Tracker: Lead Times for Automotive Semiconductors Q1 2024
This file contains lead times for automotive semiconductor components. Automotive semiconductor lead times stabilized in Q1 2024 reaching an average of 14.3 weeks. This was only a half week lower than Q4 2023 average of 14.9 weeks. Most component lead times are at pre-pandemic levels at under 17 weeks, except embedded processor and discrete lead times are above 20 weeks.
Q1 2024: Realme: Strong Rebound, Headwinds Remain in India
Realme smartphone shipments grew a strong 17% YoY in Q1 2024. The macroeconomic scenario improved compared to Q1 2023 plus new product launches coupled with weak Q1 2023 led to the annual growth.
Analysis: Automotive Passive Semiconductor Component Lead Times Fell to Pre-pandemic Levels in Q1 2024
Automotive passive semiconductor lead times fell to the lowest level in seven quarters in Q1 2024 reaching an average of 16 weeks. Passive semiconductors as well as most other automotive components have average lead times at pre-pandemic levels except for a few exceptions. We expect lead times to remain at similar levels throughout 2024.
Analysis: Automotive Semiconductor Lead Times Stabilized in Q1 2024
Analysis of Q1 2024 automotive semiconductor lead times data. Automotive semiconductor component lead times continued falling for the sixth consecutive quarter in Q1 2024 but at a much slower rate. Most semiconductor component lead times are at pre-pandemic levels. We expect lead times to remain at similar levels throughout 2024.
Global Handset Vendor Marketshare for 15 Countries: Q1 2024
Global handset shipments rebounded for two quarters in a row, after nine consecutive quarters of decline, by 7% YoY in Q1 2024, signalling that market shows a clearer sign of stabilization. Several Chinese brands including Tecno, Honor, Xiaomi and Huawei drove the shipments growth.
Google I/O 2024: The Automotive AI Story Is More than Meets the Eye
Artificial Intelligence (AI) took the center stage at Google's 2024 flagship developer event, Google I/O. Although automotive-specific announcements didn’t seem to specifically highlight the company’s Gemini AI initiatives, a closer look reveals some major developments likely happening behind-the-scenes, portending a major move for Gemini in the automotive space. Read TechInsights' analysis of the announcements at the event, and their implications for automotive.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Sony PlayStation Portal CFI-Y1016 Streaming Game Controller
Sony claims that the Sony PlayStation Portal CFI-Y1016 has a 4300 mAh battery which can last between seven to nine hours during active use. Compared to the Valve Steam Deck 1010, Valve claims that their device with a 5200 mAh battery can last up to eight hours during active use. Both compared devices use 60 Hz TFT displays.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Quectel FGH100M Wireless Module
The FGH100M comes in a compact Land Grid Array (LGA) package measuring 13.0 x 13.0 mm, ensuring easy integration into a variety of IoT devices. It has a one pin for connecting a WiFi antenna, allowing for simple antenna connection.
New iPad Pro Models: One M4 to Rule them All
Discover the latest iPad Pro models - TechInsights dissects the internals of two variants, comparing processors to discern if they share the same M4 chip or if differences lie beneath the surface.
Apple M4 Release Charting Progress Towards Sustainability Goals
TechInsights’ analysis of the iPad Pro with Apple’s M4 processor heralds it as a groundbreaking achievement in on-device AI, positioning Apple as a leader in the computing industry. While Apple emphasizes sustainability in its product releases, the absence of carbon neutrality mentions in the iPad Pro announcement hints at potential challenges ahead for achieving its ambitious environmental goals.
VALUE SHARE: Global Smartphone Revenue, ASP and Profit by Vendor by Price Tier: Q1 2024
Global smartphone industry wholesale revenue grew 1% YoY thanks to the higher smartphone shipments which increased 10% YoY in Q1 2024, while smartphone shipment ASP went down 8% YoY. Apple maintained leadership but lost revenue share annually. Samsung followed with the improved revenue share from last year. Xiaomi gained revenue share and maintained the third position followed by Huawei.
Webinar: Made in China? A Deep Dive into the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra
Join TechInsights experts as we explore the impact of the ever-increasing Huawei smartphone range and its implication on the industry and the semiconductor sector.
The Best Semiconductor Equipment Suppliers of 2024
Explore the top semiconductor equipment suppliers of 2024 as honored by THE BEST Awards.
China Provides Several Updates to their NEV Policies
The China NEV Policy Update document lists several policies related to the development and regulation of the automotive and transportation sectors in China, with a focus on promoting electric vehicles (EVs), enhancing industry standards, and fostering innovation.
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