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.....»»
EV tax credit sourcing rules to take effect in April, officials say
Newly negotiated trade deals on critical minerals could qualify as a free-trade agreement, Treasury says......»»
Tesla reportedly considering building a US battery plant with CATL"s technology
Tesla is pursuing a battery project on its home turf that may involve China-based battery giant CATL, according to Bloomberg. The news came on the eve of the US Treasury Department announcing guidance for battery sourcing requirements and is expected.....»»
Sen. Joe Manchin ‘willing to go to court" over EV battery sourcing guidance
Sen. Joe Manchin said at issue is how the U.S. Treasury Department might define key terms such as processing in the tax credit's EV battery sourcing rules that could go against the law's intent of U.S. energy security and reducing dependence on China.....»»
U.S. Treasury to release EV battery sourcing rules next week
The auto, battery and clean energy industries have been awaiting guidance on complex questions governing eligibility for hundreds of billions of dollars of incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law last year. .....»»
Most security pros turn to unauthorized AI tools at work
Security experts are increasingly resorting to unauthorized AI tools, possibly because they are unhappy with the level of automation implemented in their organization’s security operation centers (SOCs), according to a study conducted by Wakefi.....»»
Nissan to qualify for full EV tax credits in U.S. starting in 2026
Nissan will be able to comply with U.S. local sourcing rules for EV tax credits from 2026 as it consolidates platforms and drivetrains for more competitive EVs......»»
Nissan to qualify for full EV tax credits in U.S. from 2026
Nissan will be able to comply with U.S. local sourcing rules for EV tax credits from 2026 as it consolidates platforms and drivetrains for more competitive EVs......»»
Tesla scales back German battery plans, won over by U.S. incentives
Tesla had planned to produce full batteries at its Berlin car plant but the automaker has changed course after the U.S. government offered tax breaks to EV makers sourcing batteries from within the U.S......»»
Are customized mobile SoCs becoming a real new trend?
While Chinese handset vendors such as Oppo, Vivo and Xiaomi are aggressively moving to develop in-house chips to differentiate their product functions, mobile SoC specialists Qualcomm and MediaTek are also joining the differentiation arena by providi.....»»
Short-staffed SOCs struggle to gain visibility into cloud activities
Enterprises have a limited number of analysts running their security operations centers (SOCs) and are deploying multiple tools in an attempt to address their cloud security challenges, according to ManageEngine. According to Gartner, 85% of organiza.....»»
Manchin"s new bill latest snag in EV tax credit rollout
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., last week introduced legislation — dubbed the American Vehicle Security Act — that would amend the Inflation Reduction Act's consumer tax credit for new EVs so that the effective date of the required EV battery sourcing.....»»
Manchin bill would immediately cut off credits for EVs that don"t meet battery rules
Under the bill — an amendment of the Inflation Reduction Act — no credit would be available to any new EV that does not meet the critical mineral and battery sourcing requirements, effective retroactively as of Jan. 1......»»
After repeated cuts, Toyota now plans a production comeback
By wrangling alternative semiconductor sourcing, building direct ties to chip makers and communicating more closely with suppliers, Toyota has gradually bolstered production plans......»»
4 key shifts in the breach and attack simulation (BAS) market
The increase in the number of attack surfaces along with the rise in cybercriminal sophistication is generating technical debt for security operations centers (SOCs), many of which are understaffed and unable to dedicate time to effectively manage th.....»»
AUO develops integrated display solutions for Qualcomm Snapdragon Cockpit Platform
AUO is among the partners of Qualcomm's newly released Snapdragon Ride Flex SoCs by supplying the chipmaker with its large-size integrated display modules for the smart cockpit platform products......»»
Qualcomm, MediaTek unlikely to launch 3nm mobile SoCs in 2023
MediaTek and Qualcomm will have to think more about whether to follow in the footsteps of Apple to have their mobile SoCs fabricated by TSMC using 3nm process technology in 2023, given the high production cost and still unclear sales prospects for An.....»»
Apple silicon supports the ancient Intel 8080 through a secret extension
Apple revealed its first custom processor, the Apple M1, during an event in November 2020. The chip was met with high praise for cramming loads of power into a tiny space. Apple's M1 led people to wonder if SoCs were the future of computing......»»
Apple prepares to get made-in-US chips in pivot from Asia
Apple is preparing to begin sourcing chips for its devices from a plant under construction in Arizona, marking a major step toward reducing the company's reliance on Asian production......»»
Apple chip production reportedly coming to the US as company diversifies its supply chain
Apple is set to move a key aspect of iPhone production to the United States, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple will reportedly begin sourcing at least some of its Apple Silicon processors from an upcoming TSMC factory currently being b.....»»
Honor’s 80 Series to be Powered by Qualcomm SoCs
Honor is set to show off some new Qualcomm-powered hardware soon. The post Honor’s 80 Series to be Powered by Qualcomm SoCs first appeared on Phandroid. As we get closer to the official launch of Honor’s 80 series devices, new detai.....»»