ASE sourcing more aQFN leadframes for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 SoCs
ASE Technology has landed big orders from Qualcomm and MediaTek for processing their Wi-Fi-Fi SoCs with its unique aQFN (advanced quad flat no-lead) technology, and is actively seeking additional supply of related packaging materials including leadfr.....»»
Supplyframe suggests resilient designs to mitigate supply chain disruptions
The global electronics value chain has faced multiple challenges in recent years. However, the disruptions are also opportunities for companies to improve their sourcing process and create a more well-organized market, according to Supplyframe......»»
Intel Enters Discrete GPU Market With Launch of Arc A-Series For Laptops
MojoKid writes: Today Intel finally launched its first major foray into discrete GPUs for gamers and creators. Dubbed Intel Arc A-Series and comprised of 5 different chips built on two different Arc Alchemist SoCs, the company announced its entry lev.....»»
MediaTek, Qualcomm likely to cut quotes for 5G SoCs in 2Q22
A price war between major 5G handset AP suppliers MediaTek and Qualcomm is likely to kick off in the second quarter of the year, while China-based smartphone vendors are slowing down their purchases of 5G mobile SoCs in response to high inventory lev.....»»
Testing houses see customers turn cautious
Dedicated testing houses including Sigurd Microelectronics and King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) have seen their customers increasingly adopt a wait-and-see attitude towards order commitments beyond this year, except those for Wi-Fi 6 SoCs and automotive.....»»
Backend demand for TV SoCs, large-size DDIs may rebound in 2H22
TV SoC and large-size display driver IC (DDI) packaging demand will have a chance to rebound in the second half of 2022, as the FIFA World Cup 2022 slated for November 21-December 18 is expected to boost shipments of TVs and related chip solutions, a.....»»
MediaTek eyeing Wi-Fi SoCs as new growth driver
MediaTek will see Wi-Fi core chip business rising substantially to become its largest growth driver in 2022, helping offset weakness in handset chip demand so far this year, according to industry sources......»»
Apple M1 Ultra benchmarks put it ahead of Core i9-12900K and Xeon W, close to Threadripper 3990X
Benchleaks spotted the Geekbench 5 benchmark for the 20-core M1 Ultra, which is essentially two M1 Max SoCs linked together through Apple’s new UltraFusion technology. The results show it reaching a multi-threaded score of 24,055 points and a singl.....»»
Hackers Demand NVIDIA Open Source Their Drivers Or They Leak More Data
New submitter briaguya shares a report from VideoCardz: Hackers that infiltrated NVIDIA systems are now threatening to release more confidential information unless the company commits to open sourcing their drivers. It is unclear what the stolen data.....»»
MediaTek intros Dimensity 8000 series for premium 5G smartphones
MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 8000 system-on-chips (SoCs) to power premium 5G smartphones......»»
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 8000 series SoCs to rival Snapdragon on 5G phones
Over the last few years, the concept of the affordable flagship has meant fewer bells and whistles and the use of previous-generation Qualcomm Snapdragon high-end chips to meet a lower price point. Examples include the OnePlus 9R, Realme GT2, the Poc.....»»
Intel poaches another lead GPU designer from AMD
Verma was AMD’s Lead SoC Architect for discrete GPU SoCs for the past three years, during which he worked on projects for the gaming, cloud gaming, consumer, and workstation market segments. For five years before that, he worked in AMD’s Semi-Cus.....»»
Dealers tap retail tech tools to fill used-car lots
At a time when car dealers are desperate to land more vehicles to sell, retail technology firms see an opportunity to bolster their inventory-sourcing offerings......»»
Some Alder Lake SoCs won"t have performance cores
According to an update to a Linux repository that Intel made themselves, found by Japanese outlet Coelacanth Dream, the Alder Lake-based Atom processors will reverse the trend and have up to eight e-cores and no p-cores......»»
The Galaxy S22 line is official for $800-$1,200, ships February 25
With new SoCs, the same prices, and some slightly smaller sizes. Enlarge / The Galaxy S22 Ultra. It has a pen. (credit: Samsung) February is officially new phone season, and Samsung is kicking things off with the launch of th.....»»
MediaTek readies growth roadmaps for next three years
MediaTek has completed its growth plan for the next three years, and plans to achieve medium double-digit sales increases in multiple product lines rather than just handset SoCs, according to industry sources......»»
MediaTek expects revenue to grow at 15% CAGR through 2024
MediaTek expects to post a revenue surge of about 20% in 2022, with handset SoCs, smart edge chip solutions, and power management ICs (PMICs) as its three main growth drivers, and its revenues are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 15% through 2024, accor.....»»
Mac architecture lead Jeff Wilcox defects to Intel to design new SoCs
It's a homecoming for Wilcox, who left Intel for Apple in 2013. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus stands in this aerial photograph taken above Cupertino in October 2019. (credit: Sam Hall/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Jeff Wilcox,.....»»
GM readies Qualcomm-powered Ultra Cruise driver assistance for 2023 launch
The Snapdragon Ride Platform uses Qualcomm's 5 nm SoCs. Enlarge / A closer look at the hardware inside the Ultra Cruise computer. (credit: General Motors) General Motors has partnered with Qualcomm to provide the computing pow.....»»
Unisoc kicks off mass production of 6nm 5G mobile SoCs
China IC designer Unison has entered volume production of two 5G smartphone SoCs fabricated using 6nm EUV process, dubbed T770 and T760, looking to expand its presence in the 5G handset AP market......»»
Realtek set to hike quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs, Ethernet chips in 1Q22
Taiwan's major networking IC supplier Realtek Semiconductor is set to raise its quotes for Wi-Fi SoCs and Ethernet chips in the first quarter of 2022 to reflect increased foundry costs, according to industry sources......»»