Texas Instruments: Aerospace-Grade Chips Priced Over 100,000 Yuan

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) ADC12DJ3200QML-SP: Priced at 377,236.081 Yuan. This is a 12-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) with radiation hardening assurance (RHA) and compliant with QMLV standards, capable of withstanding a radiation dose of 300krad. Its dual-channel sampling rate reaches 3.2GSPS, and single-channel can go up to 6.4GSPS, allowing direct sampling of input frequencies exceeding 10GHz, suitable … Read more

Texas Instruments: Automotive Grade Chips Priced Over 500 Yuan

Analog-to-Digital Converters (ADC) ADC12QJ1600-Q1: Priced at 1577.095 Yuan. It is a four-channel, 12-bit, 1.6GSPS ADC with a JESD204C interface designed for automotive applications. The multi-channel and high sampling rate make it suitable for scenarios where multiple high-speed analog signals need to be collected simultaneously in vehicles, such as the collection of multiple sensor signals in … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports TI’s Real-Time Microcontroller TMS320F28P550SJ6PDT

ACROVIEW Technology, a leader in chip programming, recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, along with a series of newly supported chip models. In this update, the real-time microcontroller TMS320F28P550SJ6PDT from Texas Instruments (TI) has been supported by the ACROVIEW programming device AP8000. The TMS320F28P550SJ6PDT is a scalable, ultra-low-latency device in the C2000™ … Read more

Texas Instruments: Relying on Manufacturing Facilities in China When Needed

Click the blue text to follow us “We heavily rely on manufacturing facilities in China!” If this statement had been made two years ago, even Texas Instruments might not have dared to say it. However, during the recent earnings conference, CEO Haviv Ilan made a surprising declaration. Interestingly, the CEO also emphasized: “I believe there … Read more

What is Texas Instruments Doing with Its 300mm Wafers?

Process Node Technical Details Results and Advantages Application Areas 90nm CMOS 1. First to mass produce this technology on 300mm wafers.2. Developed three optimized process flows for manufacturing products with different requirements.3. Reduced transistor gate width to 37nm, allowing different threshold transistors to be placed on the same die.4. Utilized industry-leading (37nm) gate lengths, high-efficiency … Read more

Positive Signals from Semiconductor ICs! Texas Instruments Sees Growth for the First Time in Two Years, Driven by Non-Tariff Concerns

Texas Instruments is one of the earliest chip manufacturers to release its financial report after the U.S. announced reciprocal tariffs, and the company recently provided positive signals for the chip industry in its first-quarter financial report!As a major semiconductor manufacturer with the broadest product line and the largest customer base in the industry,Texas Instruments’ financial … Read more

Texas Instruments Reports Growth Amid Challenges! CEO Reveals New Opportunities in the Semiconductor Market for 2025

Texas Instruments Reports Growth Amid Challenges! CEO Reveals New Opportunities in the Semiconductor Market for 2025 Texas Instruments (TI) CEO Haviv Ilan revealed in the latest earnings call that, aside from a seasonal decline in personal electronics, all other business sectors achieved quarterly growth. This positive performance is primarily attributed to the continued recovery in … Read more

NXP: From the Split of PHILIPS to the Acquisition of Freescale and the Strategic Transformation of Nexperia

Opportunities from the Split of PHILIPS Semiconductor Division: NXP In 2006, PHILIPS split its semiconductor division into NXP for 7.9 billion euros. This decision was driven by Siemens’ recent split of its semiconductor division into Infineon Technologies, which yielded significant profits, prompting PHILIPS to accelerate its own split. It was also based on a precise … Read more

China’s Tariffs on US Chips: A Fatal Blow to the Wafer Fabrication Industry

In April 2025, China implemented a policy imposing tariffs of up to 125% on US chips, directly targeting the Achilles’ heel of the American chip industry—manufacturing hollowing out. This move not only puts American companies in a dilemma but also unexpectedly exposes the fatal flaw in Trump’s “chip repatriation” strategy. Wafer Fabrication Target: The “Identity … Read more

Dramatic Drop in Chip Tape-Out Success Rates Sparks Reflection

About a month ago, we shared an article discussing the sharp decline in the success rate of first-time chip tape-outs, which can be referenced in the article “Chips at Historical Lows”. In response to this issue, Brian Bailey, editor of Semiconductor Engineering, stated that this is just the tip of the iceberg for chips. In … Read more