TSMC's recently announced ULP processes are suitable for near-threshold voltage operation designs. Expect a clutch of ARM microcontroller vendors to get on these processes are soon as they can, to try and catch the IoT bandwagon.
Concerns that the wireless charging industry could be become further complicated by Apple entering with a fourth disruptive proprietary solution were allayed during Apple’s event last week.
The large smartphone category has changed significantly since Samsung pioneered it with the first GalaxyNote. The new model is much less differentiated than its predecessors.
With an increasing need for advanced driver assistance systems to be a flexible and reliable platform, field programmable gate arrays are becoming a logical fit for next-generation safety systems in automobiles.
Deal is the first major win in MEMS for UMC and should help the foundry develop a larger MEMS business similar to how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., GlobalFoundry and X fab have managed to accomplished in the past three years.
With the worldwide installed base of smart home services projected to grow rapidly in the years ahead, big names from a variety of industry segments will enter the market.
Due to a number of factors, many erroneously believe that the time division duplex (TDD) mode of Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a separate standard developed and adopted primarily by one country.
French telecom operator Iliad's offer to purchase 56.6 percent of T-Mobile for $15 billion is bold given the difference in size between the two operators.
Nvidia is looking to connect the dots between its PC GPU and high-end Tegra chip business and also shift up the value chain to look for more commercial opportunities.
Smartphones are no longer limited to the developed world. But how can smaller OEMs from China, Japan and other parts of Asia access potential growth given that half of all smartphones are shipped by the two big players—Samsung and Apple?
In announcing a fresh new version of its TV and set top box software solution, Google is now fully behind the strategy of driving consumer adoption through games content.
Neural networks are one of the processing architectures that could be implanted on an FPGA fabric alongside future Xeon processors, according to Intel.
In agreeing to acquire 100 percent of the shares in AppliedSensor, ams is following a strong strategy to grow from an analog semiconductor IC company to a diversified sensor and interface IC player.
Pragmatic Intel wants a Rockchip-designed tablet system-chip as an addition to its SoFIA roadmap. But which graphics processor core will win the design slot?
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HEADLINES ARCHIVE
TSMC's Near-Threshold Lead Will Pay Dividend
TSMC's recently announced ULP processes are suitable for near-threshold voltage operation designs. Expect a clutch of ARM microcontroller vendors to get on these processes are soon as they can, to try and catch the IoT bandwagon.
Apple Watch Wireless Charging Won’t Impact Market Development
Concerns that the wireless charging industry could be become further complicated by Apple entering with a fourth disruptive proprietary solution were allayed during Apple’s event last week.
Will Apple Pay Help Drive NFC Payments from Geek Street to Main Street?
IHS believes that Apple Pay will no doubt help the drive toward NFC payment and mobile payments in the U.S.
Why Electrolux Buying GE Appliances is a Great Strategic Fit
IHS believes this a great acquisition that will provide various advantages and synergies to Electrolux and GE as one company.
U.S., China Hold Close to Half of the World's Planned Solar Projects
Projects in the U.S. and China make up almost half of the current global pipeline of photovoltaic projects, which now stands at 132 gigawatts.
Samsung Seeks Differentiation with Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge
The large smartphone category has changed significantly since Samsung pioneered it with the first GalaxyNote. The new model is much less differentiated than its predecessors.
Why FPGAs are a Good Fit for Automotive Driver Assistance Systems
With an increasing need for advanced driver assistance systems to be a flexible and reliable platform, field programmable gate arrays are becoming a logical fit for next-generation safety systems in automobiles.
MEMS Foundry Deal Could Open Larger Opportunities for UMC
Deal is the first major win in MEMS for UMC and should help the foundry develop a larger MEMS business similar to how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., GlobalFoundry and X fab have managed to accomplished in the past three years.
Fins Ain't What They Used To Be
Has Intel got lucky or got serious about how it engineers the fins in its second-generation tri-gate manufacturing process?
Samsung’s SmartThings Acquisition: A Sign of Things to Come?
With the worldwide installed base of smart home services projected to grow rapidly in the years ahead, big names from a variety of industry segments will enter the market.
FDD and TDD LTE: Two Sides to the Same Coin or Two Different Coins?
Due to a number of factors, many erroneously believe that the time division duplex (TDD) mode of Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a separate standard developed and adopted primarily by one country.
Iliad’s Audacious Bid for T-Mobile
French telecom operator Iliad's offer to purchase 56.6 percent of T-Mobile for $15 billion is bold given the difference in size between the two operators.
Nvidia's Shield Tablet Aims to Connect Dots Between PC and Tablet Gaming
Nvidia is looking to connect the dots between its PC GPU and high-end Tegra chip business and also shift up the value chain to look for more commercial opportunities.
Solectria Buy Positions Yaskawa for Leadership
Acquisition gives Japanese company top 10 position in two of the largest photovoltaics markets worldwide.
Success in 3G/4G Reference Platforms Requires More Than Chipsets
Smartphones are no longer limited to the developed world. But how can smaller OEMs from China, Japan and other parts of Asia access potential growth given that half of all smartphones are shipped by the two big players—Samsung and Apple?
Google Moves to Disrupt TV Gaming Landscape
In announcing a fresh new version of its TV and set top box software solution, Google is now fully behind the strategy of driving consumer adoption through games content.
Intel Follows Qualcomm Down Neural Network Path
Neural networks are one of the processing architectures that could be implanted on an FPGA fabric alongside future Xeon processors, according to Intel.
Google's Driverless Car to Boost Chip Revenue
Google's endeavour to develop a pure "driverless car" will boost revenue growth for semiconductors over the next five to six years.
Ams to Acquire AppliedSensor
In agreeing to acquire 100 percent of the shares in AppliedSensor, ams is following a strong strategy to grow from an analog semiconductor IC company to a diversified sensor and interface IC player.
Will Expediency Make Intel an ARM Mali Licensee?
Pragmatic Intel wants a Rockchip-designed tablet system-chip as an addition to its SoFIA roadmap. But which graphics processor core will win the design slot?
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