➀ US-China trade deficit down 30% from its 2018 peak;

➁ Apple loses market share in China's smartphone market;

➂ TSMC plans an independent GigaFab cluster in Arizona;

➃ Intel to cut 20% of workforce and outsource 2nm processors to TSMC;

➄ Qualcomm files a countersuit against Arm.

➀ Qualcomm has filed a countersuit against Arm for hearing in Q1 2026.

➁ Qualcomm claims Arm has breached the contract by misrepresenting the relationship with its customers and not delivering IP.

➂ Qualcomm also accuses Arm of interfering with its business and not licensing IP at reasonable prices.

➀ This article lists the top ten semiconductor companies in 2024, based on data from Gartner.

➁ The top five companies are Nvidia, Samsung, Intel, Hynix, and Qualcomm.

➂ The full list includes other notable companies such as Broadcom, Micron, AMD, and MediaTek.

➀ Silex Technology has launched the AMC Edge System-on-Module (SoM), EP-200Q, which is powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processor and offers high-performance edge AI capabilities in a very small form factor.

➁ The EP-200Q integrates Wi-Fi 7 drivers and is optimized for industrial and healthcare IoT devices requiring power efficiency and rapid deployment.

➂ It features an octa-core CPU, Hexagon DSP, and a 12-TOPS AI engine, along with long-term availability through the Qualcomm Product Longevity Program.

➀ Lantronix has launched the Open-Q 8550CS System-on-Module (SOM), built on the Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS8550 processor, offering low-power on-device AI and ML capabilities.

➁ The SOM is designed for demanding AI/ML applications in extreme Edge computing environments, supporting advanced video processing, AI inference, and Edge AI gateway integration.

➂ Key features include low power consumption with a 4nm process, dual eNPU for AI acceleration, and support for high-speed connectivity and multiple display interfaces.

➀ Qualcomm is reportedly urging multiple antitrust agencies around the globe to intervene in its dispute with Arm, accusing the latter of unfair business practices.

➁ The relationship between Qualcomm and Arm has been contentious, especially as both companies try to capitalize on the AI chip boom.

➂ Qualcomm claims that Arm is restricting access to key technology, such as AI-optimized compute subsystems, under current license agreements.

➀ Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon G Series SoCs tailored for handheld gaming devices.

➁ The series includes the Snapdragon G1 Gen 2, G2 Gen 2, and G3 Gen 3, each with different performance levels.

➂ The G3 Gen 3 is highlighted for its advanced GPU and support for Unreal Engine 5.

➀ TSMC has proposed a joint venture with US chip designers like NVIDIA and AMD to operate Intel's semiconductor fabs, with TSMC holding no more than a 50% stake.

➁ The talks are in early stages, following President Trump's push to revitalize the US semiconductor industry.

➂ TSMC would run the operations of Intel Foundry, but wouldn't own more than 50%.

➀ TSMC is in talks with Intel, Nvidia, Broadcom, Qualcomm, and AMD about a joint venture to acquire Intel Foundry;

➁ TSMC plans to take a stake of no more than 50% in Intel Foundry to maintain US ownership, as required by the White House;

➂ The deal requires approval from the White House.

➀ Qualcomm announced the expansion of its 5G portfolio with the X85 5G Modem-RF and Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite platform;

➁ The X85 modem brings industry-firsts like 400MHz downlink bandwidth and 3.7Gbps peak upload speeds;

➂ Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite offers downlink speeds over 12Gbps and a 14-kilometer mmWave range.

➀ Apple's iPhone 16e features its first in-house 5G modem, the C1 modem, while the C2 is in testing.

➁ The C3 modem is set for a 2027 release, coinciding with the end of Apple's Qualcomm licensing agreement.

➂ Apple has been working on in-house 5G modems and will launch the next-gen C3 modem in 2027.

➀ Cavli Wireless has introduced the CQM200, a 5G NR Sub-6 Cellular IoT module designed for high-speed, data-intensive applications.

➁ The module supports 3x Carrier Aggregation (3CA) and a 100MHz bandwidth, ensuring reliable connectivity even in congested networks.

➂ The CQM200 supports applications requiring ultra-low latency, such as industrial automation, smart surveillance, and autonomous vehicles.

➀ Silex Technology America, Inc. has launched the SX-PCEBE, the world's first embedded radio module supporting Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.3.

➁ The module is equipped with Qualcomm’s QCC2076 SoC and supports dual-band simultaneous operation across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.

➂ It is designed for AI-driven devices and works seamlessly on platforms like NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and NXP.

➀ Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra.

➁ The S25 and S25+ feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, 12GB RAM, and One UI 7 on Android 15.

➂ The S25 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch anti-reflective display, 200MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage.

➀ Qualcomm Technologies has unveiled the Snapdragon X, a new SoC designed for AI-enabled laptops and compact desktops, priced starting at $600.

➁ The Snapdragon X boasts advanced CPU and GPU capabilities, along with dedicated AI acceleration, aiming to make powerful computing more accessible.

➂ It is expected to power Windows 11 laptops and mini desktops from manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Dell Technologies, HP, and Lenovo.

➀ u-blox发布了其首款汽车级Wi-Fi 7模块RUBY-W2，旨在提升车载信息娱乐和远程信息处理系统的性能。

➁ RUBY-W2支持关键的Wi-Fi 7功能，如更高的吞吐量、更多的用户连接和支持多种应用，例如信息娱乐、导航和高级远程信息处理。

➂ 该模块基于Qualcomm的Snapdragon Auto Connectivity平台，并具备蓝牙5.4功能，支持高效的高质量音频流传输和强大的无线连接。

➀ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will introduce the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25, S25+, and tease the Galaxy S25 Slim.

➁ The event may also reveal new AR glasses or an XR headset.

➂ Samsung will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and Micron LPDDR5 memory in the S25 series, excluding its own components.