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TechInsights Launches the BOM Data Carbon Emissions Modules
As TechInsights is the authoritative information source of the semiconductor industry, sustainability is one of our key topics of focus. We continue to develop fact-based data to inform our customers on their sustainability journey.
Q3 2023: Lenovo-Motorola: Double-Digit Shipment Growth Outperforming Global Smartphone Market
Lenovo-Motorola’s global smartphone shipments grew 11% YoY in Q3 2023 outperforming the global smartphone market driven by strong performance in its key markets US and Mexico and strong growth in India. India’s Motorola shipments surpassed those of Mexico for third position.
2023 Los Angeles International Auto Show – Debuts and Announcements
TechInsights’ coverage of the 2023 Los Angeles International Auto Show includes details of major vehicle debuts and announcements, including the 2025 Lucid Air Gravity SUV, 2025 Toyota Camry and Crown Signia, and a wide-ranging collaboration between Hyundai and Amazon in areas of enterprise software as well as retail sales and delivery.
TechInsights for IDM
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Deep Dive Teardown of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G SM-X816B Tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9+ 5G SM-X816B is one of the latest models in Samsung’s flagship Tab S series. It is the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G (SM-X806B).
NXP Semiconductors 30V4E0 Near Field Communication SoC Floorplan Analysis (IoTB)
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is Apple's flagship smartphone released in September 2023. The analysis in this report is conducted over the NXP Semiconductors 30V4E0 component, extracted from the main PCB of the smartphone. The 30V4E0 is a near field communication SoC, comprising a single RF transceiver die.
Analysis: Global TWS Shipments by Region and Price Tier Q3 2023
Apple remains the shipments leader in Bluetooth True Wireless Stereo (TWS) headsets. AirPod Shipments declined YoY in Q3 2023. Apple's share is being eaten by rivals from India and China.
Deep Dive Teardown of the Denso Subaru DNNS091 CCU 86201AN69A Automotive
Several manufacturers share design wins for the Denso DNNS091 86201AN69A. Intel provided the application processor and Renesas supplied the microcontroller and supporting power management chip. Qualcomm provided the WiFi/Bluetooth solution.
Leading TechInsights' Analysts Gear Up for CES® 2024
TechInsights is excited to announce that some of our leading analysts specializing in Consumer Electronics, Automotive, and Mobile will be making their way to CES® 2024.
The Chip Insider®– SEMI ITPC and ISPS conferences
It was a historic meeting of companies and governments from around the world where a new level of understanding about our industry’s vital role was achieved by government officials.
eBook: Advancements in Power Semiconductors: GaN, SiC, and Emerging Technologies in a Transforming Market
As the semiconductor market evolves, the demand for power semiconductors and wide bandgap technologies will continue to grow, driving innovation and investment in the industry. Dr. Stephen Russell, TechInsights’ Subject Matter Expert for Power Semiconductor, explores this topic in his latest eBook.
Synopsys Joins RISC-V Bandwagon
Synopsys has added RISC-V to its CPU portfolio with three ARC-V families. Application coverage extends from small low-power functions to 64-bit multicore and multicluster high-performance embedded designs.
Imagination's GPU Adds DirectX 11
Imagination has updated its GPU for chips targeting cloud gaming, raising performance and adding DirectX 11 support.
SambaNova Releases Fourth-Gen Chip
SambaNova Systems has released its fourth-generation AI processor, the SN40. Employing TSMC’s 5 nm technology, it offers 688 FP16 Tflop/s at an estimated TDP of 600 W.
Smart Blu-ray Player Vendor Market
Blu-ray Players have been a declining market since 2015 with global shipments having declined from a peak of 25.6 million units in 2014 to under 7 million units expected in full year 2023. The four main brands remaining in this market are Sony, LG, Panasonic, and Philips, accounting for 74% of global shipments.
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.