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Insight: Supreme Court IEEPA Tariff Ruling Has Mixed Impact on Autos, Semiconductors
Despite IEEPA “Liberation Day” tariffs, other tariffs remain on the automotive and technology sectors and an uncertain landscape lies ahead.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Floorplan Analysis
This report reviews the digital floorplan of Qualcomm’s HG11‑77362‑2 die inside the SM8850, taken from the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.
iSMARTWARE SW1125P PWM Converter & Integrated GaN HEMT Die Exploratory Analysis
iSMARTWARE SW1125 is a GaN‑based flyback PWM converter from the UGREEN 65W charger, adding BOD, X‑cap discharge, EMI tuning, and efficient light‑load modes.
Summary - Realme GT7 (RMX5061) Deep Dive Teardown
Realme GT7 is a high‑end global phone powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400e, with Deep Dive revealing its design and teardown details.
MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Digital Floorplan Analysis
Digital Floorplan Analysis of the BHJ11471B die, found inside the MediaTek Dimensity 9500.
McClean Report February 2026: Q1 Semiconductor Market Forecast Update
The Q1 2026 McClean Report projects that the global semiconductor market will rise 26% in 2026, reaching $1,046.8 billion, with forecasts extending through 2030.
Summary - 2025 GMC Yukon Infotainment (VCUNH1) Deep Dive Teardown
Deep dive report of the 2025 GMC Yukon VCUNH1 infotainment, featuring a Qualcomm SA8195-series automotive SoC.
Insight: Automotive Lidar Market Consolidates on China
China’s lidar market surges as L2+ and L3 adoption grows, with Hesai, RoboSense, and Huawei driving toward 83% of global high‑resolution units in 2025.
Analysis: Battery Cell Regional Overview – China, India, Japan, Korea
Comprehensive deep-dive into battery cell production trends, market share dynamics, and capacity investments across China, India, Japan, and South Korea through 2032 shows global lithium-ion battery demand forecast growth at 23.3% CAAGR from 2025-2032.
Narrative: Game Consoles Market Share Q4 2025 – Nintendo Adds Growth to the Category when Microsoft and Sony Decline
Q4 2025 global shipments exceeded 17.5 million units, up 8% from same quarter last year. The launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 was the key driver in an 18.3% YoY rise in global shipments.
Micron T51G D1β 8 Gb GDDR7 Memory Floorplan Analysis
MFR gives clear insight into memory design, showing layout, imaging, process node, block details, and die‑plus‑package cost analysis.
Samsung S6575 Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.4 SoC Floorplan Analysis
Samsung returns to 6 GHz Wi‑Fi with the SA56375‑1E Wi‑Fi 6E/BT 5.4 module, after earlier S6566 and S6565 chips topped out at Wi‑Fi 6.
Insight: Chinese Automakers Adopt Raytron, Will Night Vision See Demand Growth?
Chinese automakers adopt InfiRay FIR night‑vision with 300m range and AI detection, as low‑light AEB rules from 2027 may lift demand.
Insight: Automotive Finally Embraces Micro-LEDs in Headlights
Micro‑LED headlights gain traction as seven models adopt high‑resolution AFS, boosting visibility and safety beyond conventional LED systems.
Summary - Sony Xperia 1 VII (XQ-FS44) Deep Dive Teardown
Sony’s Xperia 1 VII is a high-end mobile device Japan‑market powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and Xperia Intelligence AI with deep dive revealing its design.
Analysis: Automotive Semiconductor Industry Performance Snapshot – Q4 2025
TechInsights reviews Q4 2025 results for top auto‑semi suppliers, as the Auto Semi Index climbs 5.7% and shows shifting industry momentum.
Summary - Form Smart Swim 2 Pro (FSG3) Deep Dive Teardown
Form Smart Swim 2 Pro smart glasses feature Gorilla Glass 3 and a new heart‑rate sensor with deep dive showing their design and build.
Semiconductor Analytics – February 18, 2026
Weekly semiconductor sales stay flat but rise YoY, with Analog & Power ICs improving as the platform tracks trends across major chip segments.