Why Do We Experience ‘Chip’ Pain? A Detailed Explanation of Chip Basics

Why Do We Experience 'Chip' Pain? A Detailed Explanation of Chip Basics

Silicon-based optoelectronic chips represent the highest stage of semiconductor chip development. This image is provided by the author. The independent operation or interaction of electrons and photons in semiconductors lays the foundation for different chips. Chips not only play the role of the heart of modern industry but also bring various opportunities to human society. … Read more

Unveiling the Secrets Behind Mobile Chips

Unveiling the Secrets Behind Mobile Chips

On September 10, Apple and Huawei held their product launch events simultaneously, inviting scrutiny from the market. The two tech giants—Huawei and Apple—unexpectedly chose this day to unveil their new products, undoubtedly bringing double anticipation to tech enthusiasts. This face-off has been humorously dubbed by many netizens as “mutual face-to-face grand opening”. So, when we … Read more

Comprehensive Analysis of Domestic Automotive Chips

Comprehensive Analysis of Domestic Automotive Chips

1. Understanding Automotive Chips According to their functions, automotive-grade chips can be categorized into four types: computing and control chips, power chips, sensor chips, and others. Computing and control chips mainly consist of microcontrollers and logic ICs, primarily used for calculation, analysis, and decision-making; power chips mainly convert electrical energy and control circuits; sensor chips … Read more

From Consumer Grade to Aerospace Grade: Differences in Chips

From Consumer Grade to Aerospace Grade: Differences in Chips

Source: Eefocus Original Author: Liu Haoran Editor’s Note ✦ Chips with higher grade specifications can withstand a wider temperature range, and correspondingly, the difficulty of chip manufacturing increases. Among various chips, why can only a portion achieve military-grade standards? ✦ ✦ As the core of all electronic products, chips have become an indispensable part of … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to Chip Knowledge

Comprehensive Guide to Chip Knowledge

1. Introduction to Chips A chip is a type of integrated circuit that integrates a large number of electronic components and circuits on a piece of semiconductor material (usually silicon), enabling complex functions such as data processing, storage, control, and communication. Devices such as mobile phones, computers, home appliances, and cars rely on chips to … Read more

In-Depth Explanation of Automotive Grade Chips

In-Depth Explanation of Automotive Grade Chips

Today, I am sharing an article explaining automotive-grade chips. The article is quite long, so you can save it for a slow read. What is Automotive Grade (commonly referred to as automotive-grade)? It is consistent reliability. The moment the car engine starts, it must work in the scorching heat of summer and the freezing cold … Read more

Top 10 AI Chips: Global and Domestic

Top 10 AI Chips: Global and Domestic

As part of the “2022 Research and Analysis Report on 45 Domestic AI Chip Manufacturers”, the AspenCore analyst team compiled a list of 10 domestic AI chips and 10 international AI chips to showcase the latest technological developments in global AI chips. The top 10 domestic AI chips come from the following manufacturers: Cambricon, Horizon … Read more

Understanding Chips: What Are They Really?

Understanding Chips: What Are They Really?

The diameter of human hair is 70,000 nanometers, and the circumference is 220,000 nanometers. Manufacturing chips using a 5-nanometer process is akin to building 44,000 roads along a single strand of hair. Author: Liu Zhirong  Source: Toutiao @铁塔-刘植荣 On May 15, 2020, the United States issued a chip ban against Huawei, which sparked widespread attention … Read more

Introduction to Chip Functions

Introduction to Chip Functions

Source: Semiconductor Engineer Original Author: Chip Failure Analysis Chips are key components in electronic devices, providing various capabilities and performance for different electronic devices. The diversity of chip functions enables rapid advancements in modern technology, allowing continuous innovation and upgrades of various electronic products. Below are some common chip functions and their application areas. 1. … Read more

Artificial Intelligence Chips: Concepts and Importance

In the foreseeable future, artificial intelligence will play a significant role in national and international security. Therefore, the U.S. government is considering how to control the dissemination of information and technology related to artificial intelligence. Due to the difficulty in effectively managing general artificial intelligence software, datasets, and algorithms, the computer hardware required for modern … Read more