An Analysis of the Differences Between MCU and MPU

MCU (Microcontroller Unit) and MPU (Microprocessor Unit) are the core chips of embedded systems, but they have significant differences in design goals, architecture, and application scenarios. The main differences are as follows: 1. Core Design Philosophy MCU (Microcontroller Unit) Integrated System on Chip: Integrates CPU, memory (RAM/Flash), and peripherals (GPIO, ADC, UART, etc.) all on … Read more

ANSI ASSP Z359.1-2024 Fall Protection Standards (English Version)

ArticleDownloadStandard ANSI/ASSP Z359.1-2024 is a set of fall protection standards jointly developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSE), aimed at providing comprehensive design, testing, usage, and management requirements for personal fall protection systems in high-altitude work. This standard is one of the core documents in the … Read more

Multi-Functional Health Monitoring: How Texas Instruments AFE4500 Achieves It

This is the 266th issue shared by the platform. According to the latest “Global Wearable Device Market Quarterly Tracking Report” released by the International Data Corporation (IDC), in 2024, global shipments of wrist-worn devices are expected to reach 190 million, a year-on-year decline of 1.4%. The shipment volume of wrist-worn devices in China is 61.16 … Read more

Texas Instruments Invests $60 Billion to Reshape the Global Supply Chain

Jicui Network · Love Jicui APP, available for download in major mainstream app stores Recently, Texas Instruments (TI) announced an investment of over $60 billion (approximately 430.8 billion RMB) in the construction of seven wafer fabs in Texas and Utah, marking the largest investment in the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing industry in history and seen as … Read more

Texas Instruments: The Legendary Entrepreneurial Journey from Oil Exploration to Analog Semiconductor Giant

This is the 267th content shared by the platform. After World War I, the old imperial system in Europe collapsed, with the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Ottoman Empire weakened and disintegrated.France suffered severe destruction, while Britain lost its hegemony, and the United States emerged as a first-class world power.. The victorious countries adjusted their … Read more

Texas Instruments to Invest $60 Billion to Expand Mature Process Capacity in the U.S.

On June 18, 2025, Texas Instruments (TI) announced plans to invest over $60 billion in collaboration with the Trump administration to expand its manufacturing capacity in the U.S. across seven semiconductor factories. This investment aims to meet the growing demand for semiconductors and drive innovation in key areas such as automotive, smartphones, and data centers. … Read more

Texas Instruments Launches $60 Billion Factory Plan: Reshaping the U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Landscape

On June 18, 2025, Texas Instruments (TI), a global leader in analog chips, announced an investment of over $60 billion in Texas and Utah, USA, to build seven 300mm wafer fabs. This plan, which sets a record for investment in the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing sector, not only marks the largest capacity expansion in the company’s … Read more

Reshaping the Semiconductor New Cold War: Texas Instruments’ $43 Billion Strategy to Reshape the Global Supply Chain; NVIDIA Collaborates with Foxconn; Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Seeks Partnership with TSMC

1. Reshaping the Semiconductor New Cold War: Texas Instruments’ $43 Billion Strategy to Reshape the Global Supply Chain 2. Aqara Smart Camera G100: Deep Integration of Product Innovation and Chip Technology 3. Masayoshi Son of SoftBank Seeks Partnership with TSMC to Establish an AI Industrial Park in Arizona 4. NVIDIA Collaborates with Foxconn: Houston Factory … Read more

Texas Instruments Invests $60 Billion to Expand Semiconductor Manufacturing in the U.S.

Chip News Transmission Texas Instruments Invests $60 Billion to Expand Semiconductor Manufacturing in the U.S. Texas Instruments Inc. recently announced an investment of over $60 billion in the United States to expand and upgrade its semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This plan is a significant response to the U.S. government’s push for domestic chip manufacturing policies, aimed … Read more

Marvell Accelerates Custom AI Chips, Targeting the Trillion-Dollar Data Center Market

On June 17, 2025, chip company Marvell held an online investor summit focused on AI infrastructure. Although Marvell has generally maintained a low profile in the public eye, this summit sent a strong signal—it’s fully betting on “custom AI chips,” attempting to seize a core position in the data center chip market amid the upcoming … Read more