Analysis of Interrupt Handling Methods in HX2000 Series DSP Chips and Their Differences from ARM Cortex-M

To start with the conclusion: Simply put, the interrupt mechanism of the HX2000 is more flexible but complex, suitable for high-precision applications such as industrial motor control, whileCortex-M focuses more on ease of use and automated processing, making it suitable for general embedded control.First, let’s discuss the similarities: Firstly, the interrupt vector table mechanism: Both … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of the AI Chip Industry Landscape in 2025: Cambricon vs. Huawei Ascend

1. Market Landscape: Accelerated Domestic Substitution, Formation of a Duopoly “Under the U.S. chip blockade, the Chinese AI computing market is surprisingly divided by these two companies, capturing 35%!” In Q1 2025, the domestic AI chip substitution rate soared to 45%, with Huawei Ascend and Cambricon together holding 35% of the cloud market share, surpassing … Read more

UK Opens Europe’s First Electron Beam Semiconductor Chip Laboratory to Address Talent Challenges and Foster Development

1. UK Opens Europe’s First Electron Beam Semiconductor Chip Laboratory On April 30, 2025, the UK made a significant move by opening Europe’s first Electron Beam (E-Beam) semiconductor chip laboratory. This pioneering electron beam lithography facility is unique in Europe, with only Japan having similar facilities globally. The electron beam lithography technology is impressive, capable … Read more

Understanding Chip Packaging Processes (Traditional Packaging)

In the previous issue, we introduced some background knowledge about chip packaging:A Beginner’s Guide to Chip PackagingIn this issue, we will focus on the specific process of packaging.As previously mentioned, there are many forms of packaging, including traditional and advanced packaging.Different packaging types have different processes and techniques. After completing the entire write-up, I found … Read more

Are Beverage Companies Venturing into Chip Manufacturing a Trend or a Trap?

When beverage companies start manufacturing chips, is it a trend or a trap? In the past two years, the semiconductor industry has become a “hot cake” in the capital market, with even beverage and snack companies starting to invest heavily in chip manufacturing. At first glance, this seems like a “fantastical tale,” but a closer … Read more

March 2025 Smart Driving Domain Control and Chip Installation Volume: Desay SV and Horizon Both Offer Solutions, Zhuoyue Adopts NVIDIA Thor

According to NE Times’ statistics on new energy passenger vehicle terminal data, the installation volume of smart driving domain control systems in China for March 2025 is 418,000 sets. The top 10 suppliers of smart driving domain control systems include Desay SV, which launched a full-stack assisted driving solution with an end-to-end self-developed large model. … Read more

Why Chips Need Low Dielectric Constant (Low-k) Materials

In modern chips, billions of transistors are interconnected by metal lines to form complex circuits. As the manufacturing process enters the nanoscale, a seemingly “invisible” problem gradually comes to light:Capacitive coupling between metal lines. This coupling not only slows down signal transmission speeds but can also lead to data transmission errors. The key to solving … Read more

The Chip Code in the Core Boat: When Millennia of Precision Carve into Silicon Civilization

In a middle school eighth-grade Chinese textbook, there is an article about Wang Shuyuan, a craftsman from Jiangnan during the Ming Dynasty, who carved a painting of Su Dongpo’s night tour of Chibi on a jujube pit. The eight carved windows can be opened and closed, with inscriptions on the window frames reading “The mountain … Read more

Chip Flow Tracking Act: The US-China AI Computing Power Showdown Enters a ‘Lockdown’ Offensive and Defensive Battle

On May 5, 2025, the “Chip Security Act” submitted by US Congressman Bill Foster sent shockwaves through the global semiconductor industry. The act mandates companies like Nvidia to implement chip tracking technology, enabling real-time location tracking and remote lockdown of AI computing devices flowing into the Chinese market. This “technological shackle” policy marks a shift … Read more

How Chip Distributors Leverage Online and Offline Collaboration to Better Serve Customers

The essence of online and offline collaboration in the Internet era: to attract customers quickly, retain them, and deepen and prolong project engagement. 1. The Value of Integrating Online and Offline for Chip Distribution/Agency Advantages and Strategic Significance Expanding Customer Acquisition Radius and Efficiency: Online platforms can quickly reach long-tail customers and small to medium … Read more