Category Archives: Electronics Manufacturing

DRAM Industry Sees Nearly 30% Revenue Growth in 4Q23 Due to Rising Prices and Volume

05/03/2024, hardwarebee

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Mar. 5, 2024 —- TrendForce reports a 29.6% QoQ in DRAM industry revenue for 4Q23, reaching US$17.46 billion, propelled by revitalized stockpiling efforts and strategic production control by leading manufacturers. Looking ahead to 1Q24, the intent to further enhance profitability is evident, with a projected near 20% increase in DRAM contract prices—albeit

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North American EMS Industry Down 9.8 Percent in September

02/11/2023, hardwarebee

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Total North American EMS shipments in September 2023 were down 9.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, September shipments decreased 12.4 percent.
 
EMS bookings in September decreased 17.4 percent year-over-year and decreased 14.2 percent from the previous month.
 
“Lower bookings this

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Global Top Ten IC Design Houses Break Even in Q1, Hope for Recovery in Q2 Bolstered by AI Demand, Says TrendForce

20/06/2023, hardwarebee

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Jun. 20, 2023 —- TrendForce reports that inventory reduction in Q1 fell short of expectations and coincided with the industry’s traditional off-season, leading to overall subdued demand. However, due to new product release and a surge in urgent orders for specialized specifications, Q1 revenue of the global top ten IC design

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Understanding Oscilloscope Probes

29/05/2023, hardwarebee

Oscilloscope is considered one of the crucial tools when working on electronic circuits. It shows vital information about the circuit connected to it  and displaying different waveform parameters.
 
An oscilloscope probe is a device that makes a physical and electrical connection between an oscilloscope and DUT. There is no

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SPARK Microsystems Announces CDN$48 Million Financing Led by Idealist Capital

14/03/2023, hardwarebee

press release

Montreal, Canada, March 13, 2023 – SPARK Microsystems, a Montreal-based fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless communications, today announced the closing of CDN$34 million Series B financing, with an additional CDN$14 million available subject to meeting operational milestones. Led by Idealist Capital, a prominent investment firm focused on

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What is MicroLED? Overview, Benefits and Future

11/03/2023, hardwarebee

Display technology has come a long way in recent years, from bulky CRT monitors to sleek OLED displays. However, a new technology is on the horizon that promises to revolutionize the way we experience visual media. That technology is microLED.
 
MicroLED is a new technology that promises to revolutionize

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Auto processor market growing at 13% CAGR 22-28

10/03/2023, hardwarebee

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Pushed by safety regulations, the adoption of ADAS is increasing rapidly – and this is driving multiple sensor adoption. The new Computing and AI for Automotive 2023 report covers processors for ADAS cameras, radars, LiDARs, and in-cabin sensing, as well as processors for ADAS domain controllers. Processors dedicated to the

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What is the Difference: GDDR5 VS. GDDR6

05/03/2023, hardwarebee

GDDR is an acronym for Graphics Double Data Rate SGRAM. It is the modern version of SGRAM (Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory). 
 
SGRAM is SDRAM with a few enhancements for graphic applications. DDR’s “double data rate” describes its capability of double data transfer. Data transfers on both the rising

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Introduction to Insertion Loss

02/02/2023, hardwarebee

In this article, insertion loss is discussed comprehensively, as it is one of the most important factors that must be taken into account. Thus, the insertion loss definition is the first step in understanding this kind of loss in cabling systems. It is defined as the attenuation of a passive

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Sensor Sales Stay Strong Due to Biggest ASP Rise in Two Decades

16/11/2022, hardwarebee

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Fueled by the spread of “smart” embedded controls and higher selling prices due to tight supplies in the market, semiconductor sensor sales are forecast to continue to register double-digit percentage growth in 2022 compared to last year, says IC Insights’ upcoming November 4Q22 Update of The McClean Report service. However, weakening economic conditions

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