by SemiMarketTrends | Feb 5, 2018 | Trends
Fingerprint takes 1st place vs 3D sensing in next gen phone designs (module pricing, adopters of each technology, companies included) Companies: Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, QCOM, Himax, II-VI, Largan, LITE Panel-based (fingerprint) vs. camera-based (3D) are offering...
by SemiMarketTrends | Feb 5, 2018 | Trends
Several fingerprint solutions are being developed and evaluated (manufacturers and target markets, est module pricing, development progress and launch included in below) Companies: Qualcomm, O-Film, GIS, Synaptics, egis, LSI, Samsung Current fingerprint solutions mass...
by SemiMarketTrends | Jan 14, 2018 | Forecasts
Qualcomm and MediaTek are competing head-to-head in all smartphone model tiers (for models, pricing, wafer start estimates, launch and end customers see below) Companies: Qualcomm, MediaTek, TSMC, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo Qualcomm is more competitive down market, while...
by SemiMarketTrends | Jan 14, 2018 | Forecasts
New iPhone models in 2018 should include new features, upgraded components, glass casings Companies: Apple, Corning, Foxconn, Jabil, Catcher, Casetek, Biel Crystal 5.85” AMOLED, 6.46” AMOLED, 6.06’ LCD iPhone model likely next year Display/cover, 3D sensing and...
by SemiMarketTrends | Jan 13, 2018 | Forecasts
Qualcomm is focused on dominating the mobile Application Processor market Companies: Qualcomm, Leadcore, JLQ Technology I like: QCOM (market share gains and technology execution) I dislike: Mediatek (lack of technology leadership and technical issues, share loss in...
