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Tablet PC chip market buoyed

Thursday 11 February 2010

The market has potential semiconductor opportunities of over US$4.1 billion in 2014.


Wi-Fi IC shipments up 28 per cent

Wednesday 27 January 2010

Total revenue achieved an estimated CAGR of 18 per cent between 2009 and 2014, according to ABI Research.


ARM-based processors to take ultra mobile lead in 2013

Monday 25 January 2010

The introduction of ARM-based systems introduces greater choice and differentiation for system vendors, says ABI Research.


Global cellular broadband chipset shipments set to rise

Monday 11 January 2010

The growth in mobile phones to more than 1.1 billion last year has helped give rise to the cellular chipset market, according to IDC.


In-Stat predicts multi-core will reach 88% of mobile processors in 2013

Thursday 10 December 2009

The firm projects 2010 will be a key year for adoption of multi-core processors in netbooks and smartphones.


Two billion Bluetooth chipsets to ship in 2014

Tuesday 08 December 2009

ABI Research said more than half of the 2 billion Bluetooth chipsets will be found in wireless handsets.


Display connector standard issued

Thursday 12 November 2009

VESA's Mini DisplayPort Connector Standard defines the new, small connector that supports the power, signaling and protocol capabilities defined in the DisplayPort Standard Version 1, Revision 1a.


PC microprocessor shipments increase 23% worldwide

Tuesday 10 November 2009

IDC raised its forecast for 2009 shipments based on mobile PC processor success, though the firm remains cautious about the beginning of 2010.


Freescale mini USB IC

Tuesday 10 November 2009

The MC34825 analogue device supports all-passive audio accessories including stereo signal, microphone and cord remote control.


Room to grow in ultra mobile device market

Wednesday 28 October 2009

The ultra mobile device market is expected to achieve a 385 million unit size in 2014, according to ABI Research.


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