Automotive Semiconductors

Global MCU Shortages and Price Increases: Domestic MCU Manufacturers Maintain Original Prices

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Global MCU Shortages and Price Increases: Domestic MCU Manufacturers Maintain Original Prices

According to a report from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Cheng Wenzhi), with the development of consumer electronics, automotive electronics, industrial control, and Internet of Things applications, the demand for MCU products is increasing, presenting a significant growth opportunity for domestic MCU manufacturers. To discuss this topic, Electronic Enthusiasts invited Liu Tao, Product Director of Zhuhai Jihai … Read more

Analysis of Three FPGA Chip Companies!

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Analysis of Three FPGA Chip Companies!

Today, we continue to delve deeply into the semiconductor industry and related companies. To begin with: For those looking to invest in semiconductors at a low point, please be patient a little longer. I still believe we need to wait. Yesterday, my senior sister mentioned that while the space for decline is sufficient, the time … Read more

The ARM Iron Fist: A Global Crackdown! Is There Hope for Chinese Chips?

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The ARM Iron Fist: A Global Crackdown! Is There Hope for Chinese Chips?

This may be the most explosive script in the chip industry in twenty years—ARM is wielding legal weapons to pursue its partners worldwide, resembling a real-life version of “Game of Thrones.” Just last month, Qualcomm launched antitrust complaints against ARM across three continents, pushing this battle for architectural hegemony to a boiling point. Meanwhile, Chinese … Read more

RISC-V Makes Its Mark! Endorsed by Jim Keller! Entering the AI and Automotive Chip Arena!

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RISC-V Makes Its Mark! Endorsed by Jim Keller! Entering the AI and Automotive Chip Arena!

Reported by Electronic Enthusiasts Network (Author: Zhou Kaiyang) When many people hear about RISC-V, the first thing that comes to mind is its applications in IoT and consumer electronics, as well as various low-power market opportunities. Although RISC-V has previously appeared in supercomputers or data centers, and in GPU solutions, it has often served merely … Read more

Renesas Plans to Acquire Integrated Device Technology: A Step Towards Reviving Japan’s Semiconductor Industry?

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Renesas Plans to Acquire Integrated Device Technology: A Step Towards Reviving Japan's Semiconductor Industry?

Renesas Electronics, a major semiconductor company in Japan, has confirmed its intention to acquire the American semiconductor manufacturer Integrated Device Technology (IDT), and is currently in final negotiations. The acquisition amount is expected to be around $6 billion. IDT has advantages in the design and development of communication semiconductors, which are core technologies for the … Read more

Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from Manufacturers like ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

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Positioning, Performance, and Features of MCUs and MPUs from Manufacturers like ST, NXP, Microchip, TI, and Renesas

Follow+Star Public Account Number, don’t miss out on exciting content Author | strongerHuang WeChat Public Account | Embedded Column Although the pandemic in 2020 affected many world-renowned MCU manufacturers, leading to price increases for their chips, it must be said that there is still a gap between our domestic chips and those from many well-known … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports MPS Semiconductor’s Dual 6A Power Module MPM54522

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ACROVIEW Programmer Supports MPS Semiconductor's Dual 6A Power Module MPM54522

ACROVIEW, a leader in chip programming, recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, along with a series of newly compatible chip models. In this update, the dual 6A power module MPM54522 from MPS Semiconductor has been supported by the ACROVIEW encrypted offline programmer AP8000. MPM54522 is a dual 6A power module that integrates … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports STMicroelectronics Automotive Grade 8-bit Microcontroller STM8AF52A8T

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ACROVIEW Programmer Supports STMicroelectronics Automotive Grade 8-bit Microcontroller STM8AF52A8T

ACROVIEW, a leader in chip programming, recently announced the latest iteration of its programming software, unveiling a series of newly compatible chip models. In this update, the automotive-grade 8-bit microcontroller STM8AF52A8T from STMicroelectronics has been supported by ACROVIEW’s top programming tool, the AP8000. The STM8AF52A8T automotive-grade 8-bit microcontroller offers non-volatile memory ranging from 32Kbyte to … Read more

Industry Experts Warn: Qualcomm’s Acquisition of NXP Could Lead to Job Losses!

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Industry Experts Warn: Qualcomm's Acquisition of NXP Could Lead to Job Losses!

Yesterday, after Lao Zhang published “The 28th Extension of Trading Time, Is Qualcomm’s Acquisition of NXP Still Possible?”, an automotive electronics industry insider shared a lot of insider information with me. What struck me the most was his statement: “If Qualcomm merges with NXP, we will all be unemployed!” “MediaTek and Qualcomm are the grave … Read more

The Breakthrough of Domestic Automotive Chips: From 5% to 15% Market Share

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The Breakthrough of Domestic Automotive Chips: From 5% to 15% Market Share

The Chinese automotive chip industry is staging a remarkable comeback. In just two years, the localization rate has surged from 5% to 15%, finally breaking through in a field that was once constrained by external pressures. Explosion of Electric Vehicles: Surge in Chip Demand In 2024, sales of new energy vehicles in China are expected … Read more