Lenovo’s First 5nm Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Accelerating In-Vehicle Storage Applications for Smart Cars; The Rise of MEMS Requires Comprehensive Strategies

Lenovo's First 5nm Self-Developed Chip Successfully Taped Out; Accelerating In-Vehicle Storage Applications for Smart Cars; The Rise of MEMS Requires Comprehensive Strategies

1. Reports indicate that Lenovo’s first self-developed 5nm chip has successfully taped out, aimed at tablet computers. 2. The smart car sector is accelerating the application of in-vehicle storage, with domestic EEPROMs entering the market. 3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to the U.S. plan to expand chip export restrictions to China. 4. The … Read more

Analysis of Four Mainstream Chip Mounting Technologies in Chip Packaging

Analysis of Four Mainstream Chip Mounting Technologies in Chip Packaging

Chip mounting is a core process in semiconductor packaging, and the choice of technology directly affects the thermal management, electrical performance, and long-term reliability of devices. This article systematically analyzes the process characteristics and applicable scenarios of four mainstream mounting technologies and discusses industry development trends. For more common topics, click above to follow and … Read more

Equitable Tariffs + Self-Controlled Chip Foundry + Tape Out Certification: Six Companies Directly Benefiting (Including List)

Equitable Tariffs + Self-Controlled Chip Foundry + Tape Out Certification: Six Companies Directly Benefiting (Including List)

On April 11, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on the Rules for the ‘Origin’ Certification of Semiconductor Products.” According to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number change principle, meaning that the tape-out location is recognized … Read more

The Real Benefits of Semiconductors: Wafer Foundries!

The Real Benefits of Semiconductors: Wafer Foundries!

According to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number, meaning that the wafer foundry is recognized as the origin. The China Semiconductor Industry Association suggests that for “integrated circuits,” whether packaged or unpackaged, the origin declared during import customs clearance … Read more

The Dilemma of High-End Sensors in the Era of IoT

The Dilemma of High-End Sensors in the Era of IoT

AuthorLi Ying(WeChat ID: ilovekm2008), Deputy Editor of Smart Product Circle Are sensors the “invisible wings” of IoT development? With the rapid advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT), it is expected that by 2020, over 26 billion devices will be connected to the IoT, covering various fields such as industry, transportation, automotive, smart homes, and … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of Smart Sensors: A Billion-Dollar Market for Future Machine Senses

In-Depth Analysis of Smart Sensors: A Billion-Dollar Market for Future Machine Senses

Sensors serve as the perception layer of the information age, acting as the entry point for receiving and transmitting vast amounts of data, and are a crucial foundation for the Internet of Things. Some analyses suggest that in the coming years, sensors, particularly MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) products, will be the most promising technology in the … Read more

Comprehensive Collection of Sensor Principles and Applications

Comprehensive Collection of Sensor Principles and Applications

The future of manufacturing is intelligent, and the foundation of intelligence is sensors; the direction of the Internet is the Internet of Things, and the cornerstone of the Internet of Things is also sensors. With the rapid development of sensor technology, our “Sensor Technology” public account is also continuously growing, providing technical information, product applications, … Read more

Sensor Technology: The Cornerstone of Smart Manufacturing!

Sensor Technology: The Cornerstone of Smart Manufacturing!

Introduction(Written by Wang Liwei, e-works Industry Research) In industrial production, the role of sensors is becoming increasingly important, especially under the trend of the Internet of Things, where smart sensors have received unprecedented attention. As the foundation of smart manufacturing, smart sensors have quietly found applications across various industries. 1. Concept and Development of Sensors … Read more

Sensor + DSP + AI: STMicroelectronics Introduces the New Concept of Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU)

Sensor + DSP + AI: STMicroelectronics Introduces the New Concept of Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU)

According to reports from MEMS Consulting, global semiconductor industry leader and top MEMS manufacturer STMicroelectronics (ST) has recently announced the launch of the Intelligent Sensor Processing Unit (ISPU), which further integrates Digital Signal Processors (DSP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms on MEMS sensors, injecting local decision-making into System-in-Package (SiP) devices while significantly saving space and … Read more

What is the NRE Stage of MEMS Wafer Fabrication? What is the Relationship Between MPW and NRE?

What is the NRE Stage of MEMS Wafer Fabrication? What is the Relationship Between MPW and NRE?

Source: Chip Learning Original Author: Chip Future The semiconductor wafer fabrication NRE refers to “Non-Recurring Engineering” costs, which are one-time expenses incurred during the chip development process. These costs cover a series of non-recurring work from chip design to the successful first wafer fabrication, including design and R&D expenses, mask production costs, process development and … Read more