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MARKET DYNAMICS: Q2-20 APU revenue expected just below US$7 billion – Heading towards US$31 billion for 2020 APU unit shipments expected to grow more than 3% per year through 2025 Embedding processor cores specifically for AI acceleration will add complexity to the design and manufacture of APUs, while adding more value to the APU market […]
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China capacity expansion forecast to push the country into second place in the regional rankings in 2022, trailing only Taiwan in size. The post Taiwan Edges South Korea as Largest Base for IC Wafer Capacity appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
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Apple shifting to Arm is its first instruction set change in 14 years. The post Apple Moving Macs from Intel to Arm appeared first on EETimes.
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“The medical imaging industry has always been a place for high-end technology and innovative solutions,” asserts Marjorie Villien, PhD. Technology & Market Analyst at Yole Développement (Yole). “There are many players, and many dynamics, from big companies trying to innovate in mature markets, to disruptive start-ups innovating in specific fields. At Yole, we investigate this sector for a while […]
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, started Wednesday’s coronavirus briefing on a somber note: By next week there will be a total of 10 million cases globally. A reminder, says Ghebreyesus, that the pandemic isn’t over, despite places around the world reopening. There’s been a lot of news about coronavirus spikes in states […]
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In the new report “Preparing for Quantum Computing,” Lux Research addresses what businesses need to know about quantum computing, including why it’s better, when it will become available, and how a company should engage with it. The post Value of Quantum Computing Remains Uncertain for at Least 10 Years, Says Lux Research appeared first on […]
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Impacts of the global pandemic and the rising cost of chip design. The post 2020 CEO Outlook appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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As the 57th edition of the Design Automation Conference goes online, learning about the latest, most efficient IC integrity assurance solutions is easier than ever. The post Real Highlights For Virtual DAC 2020 appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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IC Insights released its June Update to the 2020 McClean Report earlier this month. This Update included a 2018-2024 IC database that segmented the IC market by major product type including Consumer, Auto, Computer, Industrial, Communications, and Government/Military end-use applications in the Americas, Europe, Japan, China, and Asia-Pacific regions. The post Automotive IC Market Forecast […]
“One person’s data is another person’s noise.” – K.C. Cole This week’s Fish Fry podcast is all about noisy neurons, cough signature identification, and how AI can help us stem the tide of COVID-19. First up, we check out new research from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases that may have finally unlocked the mysteries […]
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TSMC Chairman sees several advantages in setting up a chip plant in Arizona, in his negotiation with the U.S. administration. The post Awaiting a Deal, TSMC Chairman Reiterates Support for Arizona Fab appeared first on EETimes.
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New approaches aim for better performance, more flexibility — and for some, lower cost. The post The Next Advanced Packages appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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“It is now a reality, the world, and particularly the healthcare sector, will have experienced a before, and an after, the COVID-19 outbreak.” asserts Jérôme Mouly, Senior Technology & Market Analyst and Business Developer at Yole Développement (Yole). “The pandemic has strongly hit the medical devices and IVD sector with an impact on sales as […]
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The new US Government policy announced on 15 May against Huawei (to restrict its ability to use US technology and software to design and manufacture its semiconductors abroad) threatens US semiconductor industry exports, innovation and global leadership, reckons market research firm Strategy Analytics in its report ‘Huawei Sanctions: Bad for Telecoms, Global Semiconductors and the […]
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“The demand for thinned wafers continues to increase owing to miniaturization associated with greater performance driven by a wide range of applications, such as stacked packages within mobile devices and other consumer products,” explains Amandine Pizzagalli, Technology & Market Analyst at Yole Développement (Yole). According to the new Thinning Equipment Technology & Market Trends for […]
This week’s podcast starts off with IBM’s decision to stop selling facial recognition software (we recorded before Amazon made a similar announcement) and then shifts to a discussion on neuromorphic computing. From there we discuss Lutron’s new wooden blinds, turning a Commodore 64 into a home automation system, insights on water use during the pandemic, […]
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The convergence of several technologies has the potential to impact daily lives in a positive way. The post AI, 5G, IoT Combine In The Fifth Wave Of Computing appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on sales of automotive power semiconductors, with falling demand for motor vehicles causing global market revenue to decline by 16 percent in 2020. The post COVID-19 Decimates Automotive Power Semiconductor Revenue in 2020 appeared first on Semiconductor Digest.
This week’s show kicks off with a discussion of what’s happening in the U.S. with protests, police brutality, and the role connected tech can play in smart cities, including the role image recognition can and does play. We then tackle the IoT news starting with Nest’s addition of Google’s advanced protection program and a GPS […]
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Rapid growth of machine learning and AI means many new design starts and hundreds of fabless chip startups. The post AI Drives A New Wave For Semiconductors appeared first on Semiconductor Engineering.
