An Easy-to-Understand Introduction to the I2C Interface

An Easy-to-Understand Introduction to the I2C Interface

In the complex world of electronic circuits, various circuit module devices need to communicate with each other to work together. The I2C interface acts as a communication bridge between these circuit module devices, and today we will delve into it. 1. Starting with a Physical Example The image below shows an I2C module I created. … Read more

US Chip Sanctions Escalate, Advanced Packaging Becomes the Next Strategic Pivot for Domestic AI Chips

US Chip Sanctions Escalate, Advanced Packaging Becomes the Next Strategic Pivot for Domestic AI Chips

Author | Du Wenjing, Chang Liang The AIGC led by large models marks the starting point of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, possessing the ability to fundamentally change the rules across various industries. The year 2023 has become the inaugural year for AI large models, with significant improvements in pre-training and generative capabilities, as well as … Read more

Qili Semiconductor’s Advanced Packaging Technology Leads in China: Building Chips Like LEGO

Qili Semiconductor's Advanced Packaging Technology Leads in China: Building Chips Like LEGO

On April 22, the front page of the Shaoxing Daily reported: “Qili Semiconductor’s Advanced Packaging Technology Leads in China: Building Chips Like LEGO”. The full text is as follows ↓↓↓ Like stacking LEGO blocks, different specifications and characteristics of small chips are stacked together and packaged to form a complete chip, achieving characteristics such as … Read more

51 Microcontroller Hardware System

51 Microcontroller Hardware System

51 Microcontroller Hardware System The 51 microcontroller (such as the Intel 8051 series and its derivatives) is a classic8bit microcontroller widely used in embedded system development. 1.Central Processing Unit (CPU) Architecture: Based on an8bitCISC (Complex Instruction Set) architecture, with the core being theMCS51 instruction set. Functional Modules: Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU): Performs arithmetic and logical … Read more

Leaked: Xiaomi’s Self-Developed SoC to Collaborate with Samsung, Featuring X2 Super Core

Leaked: Xiaomi's Self-Developed SoC to Collaborate with Samsung, Featuring X2 Super Core

At Xiaomi’s spring launch event, the company officially unveiled its first professional imaging chip, the “Surge C1,” which features a dual-filter configuration that enables parallel processing of high and low-frequency signals, improving signal processing efficiency by 100%. Coupled with self-developed algorithms, the imaging performance of 3A (AF auto-focus, AWB auto white balance, AE auto exposure) … Read more

Samsung Exynos 2400 GPU Benchmark Revealed, Slightly Behind Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Samsung Exynos 2400 GPU Benchmark Revealed, Slightly Behind Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Earlier reports indicated that the Samsung S24 series would not only feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor but also see the return of the Exynos series, with the S24 and S24+ expected to be equipped with the Samsung Exynos 2400 processor in certain regions of Europe and Asia. New information regarding the performance of … Read more

Introduction to the Arm Cortex-A55 CPU

Introduction to the Arm Cortex-A55 CPU

The Cortex-A55 processor is a mid-range low-power processor that utilizes the Armv8-A architecture. The diagram below illustrates the functional structure of this processor.Functional OverviewThe system registers of this CPU primarily provide the following functions: System control and configuration Memory Management Unit (MMU) configuration and management Cache configuration and management System performance monitoring Generic Interrupt Controller … Read more

Analysis and Improvement of Quality Defects in PCB Inner Layers (Coating Process)

Analysis and Improvement of Quality Defects in PCB Inner Layers (Coating Process)

1. PCB Inner Layer Defects – Open Circuits, Notches, Pinholes 1. Common Defects (Open Circuits, Notches, Pinholes) Image Description 1.1. Open Circuit due to Ink Peeling (caused by poor surface treatment affecting ink adhesion) 1.2. Notch in the Circuit (Pinholes on the Ink Surface after Coating) 1.3. Open Circuit (Debris on the Film Positioning) 1.4. … Read more

Essential PCB Design: 31 Routing Tips

Essential PCB Design: 31 Routing Tips

When designing PCBs, it is evident that the routing process is indispensable. The rationality of the routing not only determines the aesthetics of the PCB and its production costs but also reflects the performance of the circuit and its heat dissipation capabilities, as well as whether the performance of the components can be optimized. This … Read more