Smart cars require over 300 chips, industrial robots are heavily reliant, and smart homes cannot do without them—MCU chips are becoming the core engine of a trillion-dollar golden track. Behind the automatic obstacle avoidance in smart cars, the precise welding of factory robotic arms, and the instantaneous response of smart homes lies a chip the … Read more
Smart Home Chips: Transition from General-Purpose to Specialized In the rapidly advancing technology landscape, the smart home sector is undergoing a profound transformation, one of the core driving forces of which is the shift of smart home chips from general-purpose to specialized. Previously, general-purpose chips held a significant position in the smart home field due … Read more
As consumer-grade security demands evolve from “visibility” to “long-term observation and understanding,” AIoT technology continues to break the boundaries between devices and scenarios. The security IPC chip industry is standing at the dual forefront of “technological breakthroughs” and “scenario explosions.” Traditional chips, which relied on constant power and single functions, are increasingly unable to meet … Read more
1. Hardware Platform Selection and Modules 1. STM32 Solution Processor: STM32F407 / STM32H7 (high frequency, good performance) Peripheral Modules: WiFi Module: ESP8266 / ESP32-WROOM as the networking module Microphone Module: I2S MEMS microphone (e.g., INMP441) Speaker: I2S DAC + small speaker Display: TFT LCD (SPI/Parallel) Storage: SD card / external Flash (for caching voice data) … Read more
The MCU (Microcontroller Unit) serves as the “nerve center” of electronic devices, widely used in core fields such as consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial control. In recent years, driven by the dual forces of accelerated domestic substitution and explosive downstream demand, A-share MCU companies have entered a rapid development phase. This article provides an … Read more
In today’s rapidly developing field of artificial intelligence, large models (LLM, Large Language Model) have gradually transitioned from the cloud to the edge, moving from research laboratories into real industry applications. For social workers, this is not just a technical trend, but a new opportunity related to service innovation, social governance, inclusive education, and the … Read more
The Competition for Edge Computing Power in the AI Era: An Analysis of Business Valuations and Industry Prospects of Four Major SOC Chip Manufacturers In the wave of comprehensive penetration of artificial intelligence technology, edge intelligent devices are becoming the core nodes for data generation and processing. As the “brain” of these smart terminals, System … Read more
Overview of China’s SoC Industry: Who Will Be the Next Billion-Dollar Leader? By 2025, the market size of China’s AIoT chip industry is expected to exceed 400 billion yuan, with a compound annual growth rate of 62% for automotive-grade SoCs. Eight Leading Companies in Sub-sectors Emerge 1. AI Computing Power Engines: HW Ascend Ascend 310: … Read more
Rockchip (603893.SH) significantly exceeded expectations in its performance for the first half of 2025, with strong growth driven by the synergistic effects of multiple factors: 1.Explosion of the AIoT Market and Surge in Edge AI Demand High Industry Prosperity Driven: In the first half of 2025, the AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) market continued its … Read more
Economic Observer reporter Zheng Chenye How many highlights can a chip have? Probably two. The first is when it is installed in the latest smartphone, directly determining whether the phone runs fast or lags during gaming; the second is when it is installed in a massive server, determining how intelligent the AI model can become. … Read more