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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

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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

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

Hongxin Electronics: The Comeback Path of a Flexible Circuit Board Leader? Investment Logic for Retail Investors!

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Hongxin Electronics: The Comeback Path of a Flexible Circuit Board Leader? Investment Logic for Retail Investors!

1. From “Wolf Culture” to “Family Culture”: The Genetic Code of This Company I was staring at the annual report of Hongxin Electronics on my computer screen when a description caught my attention — “Sales Director Xu Xiaolan, who has been with the company for 19 years, choked up at the 20th anniversary celebration, saying … Read more

Victory Technology: The ‘Invisible Champion’ of Circuit Boards in the AI Era, Soaring Amidst the Computing Power Revolution

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Victory Technology: The 'Invisible Champion' of Circuit Boards in the AI Era, Soaring Amidst the Computing Power Revolution

During the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020, I found myself staring at the K-line chart of PCB leader Huadian Co., feeling frustrated — who would have thought that a small circuit board could become the “throat” of the global technology supply chain? That year, when Huawei was cut off from chip supplies, the entire … Read more

Phison: No Need to Be Pessimistic About the NAND Flash Market, Demand is Just Deferred, Not Disappeared

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Phison: No Need to Be Pessimistic About the NAND Flash Market, Demand is Just Deferred, Not Disappeared

As COVID-19 rapidly spreads globally, countries and regions have implemented “lockdowns” or “stay-at-home” policies to control the pandemic, leading to a suppression of global consumer willingness. Therefore, some analysts believe that the price of NAND Flash will sharply decline in the second half of this year due to the impact of the “coronavirus”. In response, … Read more

SK Hynix Continues to Expand NAND Flash and DRAM Production!

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SK Hynix Continues to Expand NAND Flash and DRAM Production!

Recently, Samsung Electronics announced the production launch of the first phase of its Xi’an Phase II factory, and the full-scale construction of Phase II has begun, seemingly marking the start of a new round of production expansion competition.It is reported that SK Hynix also plans to increase its NAND Flash and DRAM production capacity. According … Read more

Space Solar Power Station Plan: Technical Feasibility Analysis of Space Energy Collection

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Space Solar Power Station Plan: Technical Feasibility Analysis of Space Energy Collection

Solar power generation has become one of the most important renewable energy sources on Earth, but have you ever thought about what would happen if we could collect solar energy in space? In space, there is no atmosphere to block the sunlight, and with no day-night cycle, solar radiation can be received continuously for 24 … Read more

Amazon Alexa Dominates the Smart Speaker Market with Over 15,000 Skills

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Amazon Alexa Dominates the Smart Speaker Market with Over 15,000 Skills

Summary: Amazon is dominating the smart speaker market, and recent data once again proves its king status. The Amazon Echo has sparked a craze for smart speakers, with more and more internet companies diving in to develop or launch their own consumer products. However, in this smart speaker race, significant resource investment combined with a … Read more

Are Smartwatches and Fitness Bands Reliable for Monitoring Sleep Quality?

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Are Smartwatches and Fitness Bands Reliable for Monitoring Sleep Quality?

In today’s rapidly advancing technology, smartwatches and fitness bands have become standard equipment in many people’s daily lives. They not only record steps and monitor heart rates but also track sleep conditions, providing us with data on sleep duration and the time spent in deep and light sleep. However, how reliable are these data? How … Read more