Year: 2025

Lenovo’s First 5nm Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Accelerating In-Vehicle Storage Applications for Smart Cars; The Rise of MEMS Requires Comprehensive Strategies

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Lenovo's First 5nm Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Accelerating In-Vehicle Storage Applications for Smart Cars; The Rise of MEMS Requires Comprehensive Strategies

1. Reports indicate that Lenovo’s first self-developed 5nm chip has successfully taped out, aimed at tablet computers. 2. The smart car sector is accelerating the application of in-vehicle storage, with domestic EEPROMs entering the market. 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the U.S. plan to expand chip export restrictions to China. 4. The … Read more

Understanding the Impact of Semiconductor ‘Tape-Out’ Location on Supply Chains

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Understanding the Impact of Semiconductor 'Tape-Out' Location on Supply Chains

Recently, the tariff war between the US and China has been intense, with both sides exchanging blows. Many people are likely more concerned about whether their stocks are crashing than the spectacle itself. I won’t delve into the timeline of the tariff war here; instead, I will focus on last Friday’s bombshell news—“the notice regarding … Read more

China’s Urgent Announcement! Chip Wafer Fabrication Recognized as Place of Origin – Implications for Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm

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China's Urgent Announcement! Chip Wafer Fabrication Recognized as Place of Origin - Implications for Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm

The China Semiconductor Industry Association has issued an “Emergency Notice on the Rules for the Recognition of the ‘Place of Origin’ of Semiconductor Products,” sparking widespread discussion. The notice states that according to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the place of origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit … Read more

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Success Rate for Chips!

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Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Success Rate for Chips!

The success rate of first silicon for chips is sharply declining due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the need for more iterations as manufacturers shift from single-chip to multi-chip components, and the growing demand for customization, which extends the design and verification process. Details from a new functional verification survey highlight that developing … Read more

Methods for Estimating PCBA Costs

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Methods for Estimating PCBA Costs

When designing electronic products, it is often necessary to evaluate hardware costs. What components make up hardware costs? They mainly consist of the prices of components, PCBs, and SMT, which together constitute the cost of PCBA. In other words, calculating hardware costs primarily involves calculating the cost of PCBA. Let’s learn about the methods for … Read more

Three-Proof Coating Process for PCBA Printed Circuit Components!

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Three-Proof Coating Process for PCBA Printed Circuit Components!

Abstract With the rapid development of electronic products, the application fields of electronic devices are constantly expanding. From the past, where electromechanical products were limited to general industrial applications, to today, where electronic equipment is widely used in aerospace, navigation, military, and other fields. The broad application of electronic equipment means that higher requirements are … Read more

Seven Common Techniques for PCBA Repair

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Seven Common Techniques for PCBA Repair

Based on years of experience in the maintenance and analysis of PCBA, we have categorized the maintenance methods into seven major types. Today, we will not conduct a detailed analysis of the PCBA circuit diagram, but rather provide a general overview of several methods we frequently use in repair analysis, as follows:1. Visual InspectionVisual inspection … Read more

Key Requirements and Process Control Points for PCBA Reliability: Training for Process Engineers

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Key Requirements and Process Control Points for PCBA Reliability: Training for Process Engineers

Attention! Attention!<br/>We now have a video account for electronic processes and technologies!<br/>Welcome everyone to scan the code to check us out ☞<br/>Only by persisting in learning can we continue to grow!<br/> 1. Definition and Importance of PCBA Reliability 1.1 What is PCBA Reliability?PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) reliability refers to the ability of printed circuit … Read more

Common Quality Issues in PCB Circuit Boards and Their Solutions (Part 1)

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Common Quality Issues in PCB Circuit Boards and Their Solutions (Part 1)

Common PCB Issues Quality Issues and Solutions (Part 1) In disputes between electronic product manufacturers and PCB suppliers, quality issues with PCBs have become a high-risk factor that triggers supply chain disputes. Since 2018, the PCB legal team at Maoda Law Firm has handled thousands of various contract disputes arising from quality issues. These real … Read more