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SK hynix had started volume shipments of its LPDDR5T-9600 memory for high-end smartphones, the company announced this week. So far, the company's LPDDR6 'Turbo' memory with a 9600 MT/s data transfer speed has been certified to work with two range-topping mobile application processors from Qualcomm and MediaTek. SK hynix's LPDDR5T-9600 memory is available in 16 GB packages with a VDD voltage range of 1.01V to 1.12V and a VDDQ of 0.5v. Notably, this VDD range is just slightly over the LPDDR5X specfication (1.00V to 1.1V), which shouldn't be a serious problem, but likely warrants some extra compatibility testing with existing chips. Smartphone and SoC manufacturers have a great incentive to validate SK hynix's LPDDR5T-9600 and Micron's LPDDR5X-9600 memory as these modules offer a 76.8 GB/s peak...
Micron and SK hynix Ship LPDDR5-9600 Memory for Next-Gen Smartphones
Fast memory is crucial for the performance of high-end system-on-chips that are getting more sophisticated every year. When it comes to smartphones, the most obvious way to boost memory...
23 by Anton Shilov on 10/25/2023
The Apple 2023 Fall iPhone Event Live Blog (Starts at 10am PT/17:00 UTC)
It's that time of the year again - Apple's fall iPhone event, where the Cupertino company to unveil its newest generation family of iPhones. This year's theme is "Wonderlust,"...
29 by Ryan Smith & Gavin Bonshor on 9/12/2023
Qualcomm Extends Deal To Supply 5G Modems for Apple Through 2026
Qualcomm just shot over a brief note this morning, announcing that the company has signed an extended agreement with Apple to supply 5G modem-RF chips for their smartphones and...
5 by Ryan Smith on 9/11/2023
SK Hynix Launches 24GB LPDDR5X-8500 Stacks for Smartphones, PCs, and HPC
On Friday, SK Hynix said it had started mass production of 24 GB LPDDR5X memory stacks that can be used for ultra-high-end smartphones and PCs. The company's LPDDR5X-8500 devices...
10 by Anton Shilov on 8/11/2023
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 4 Gen 2: Modest Modernization For Low-End Mobiles
Qualcomm this morning is taking the wraps off its next generation Snapdragon 4-class mobile SoC, the aptly named Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. The company’s new entry-level SoC for smartphones...
8 by Ryan Smith on 6/26/2023
Micron Unveils First UFS 4.0 Modules: Up to 4,300 MB/s Storage for Smartphones
Micron on Wednesday introduced its first UFS 4.0-compliant storage devices. The company's latest generation of single-module smartphone storage devices are slated to be the fastest yet, offering a combination...
16 by Anton Shilov on 6/21/2023
The Apple WWDC 2023 Keynote Live Blog (Starts at 10am PT/17:00 UTC)
As we round the corner after Computex and transition into June, it's time once more for Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference. As always, Apple kicks off WWDC with...
21 by Ryan Smith on 6/5/2023
Arm Unveils 2023 Mobile CPU Core Designs: Cortex-X4, A720, and A520 - the Armv9.2 Family
Throughout the world, if there's one universal constant in the smartphone and mobile device market, it's Arm. Whether it's mobile chip makers basing their SoCs on Arm's fully synthesized...
52 by Gavin Bonshor on 5/28/2023
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2: Premium Segment SoC Gets a Cortex-X CPU Core
After a 2021/2022 product cycle that was a bit more interesting than Qualcomm perhaps would have liked, 2023 has been a far more straightforward year for the prolific SoC...
18 by Ryan Smith on 3/17/2023
The Apple 2022 Fall iPhone Event Live Blog 10am PT (17:00 UTC)
It's that time of the year again - Apple's fall iPhone event, where we expect the Cupertino company to unveil its newest generation family of iPhones - what should...
81 by Ryan Smith on 9/7/2022
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and 4 Gen 1 SoCs: Updating Mid-Range and Entry-Level Phones
Qualcomm this morning is taking the wraps off a pair of new SoCs for the mid-range and entry-level smartphone markets. Refreshing the company’s longstanding 600 and 400 series of...
17 by Ryan Smith on 9/6/2022
The Apple WWDC 2022 Keynote Live Blog (Starts at 10am PT/17:00 UTC)
As we round the corner after Computex and transition into June, it's time once more for Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference. As always, Apple kicks off WWDC with...
32 by Ryan Smith & Gavin Bonshor on 6/6/2022
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 7 Gen 1: Bringing Armv9 To Premium Smartphones
Alongside the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, as part of Qualcomm’s “Snapdragon Night” event in China this evening, the company is also rolling out a brand-new SoC for the...
22 by Ryan Smith on 5/20/2022
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1: Moving to TSMC for More Speed, Lower Power
As the dark of the night rolls into China this evening, Qualcomm is hosting a mobile-focused product launch event they’re calling “Snapdragon Night”. Headlining the event is the announcement...
53 by Ryan Smith on 5/20/2022
Hands-On With The Huawei P50 Pro: The 2022 Flagship with a Snapdragon 888 Option
For those of us outside the US, Huawei has maintained its presence in a number of markets in which it has grown its sales over the last decade. Even...
74 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 2/9/2022
Interview with Alex Katouzian, Qualcomm SVP: Talking Snapdragon, Microsoft, Nuvia, and Discrete Graphics
Two driving forces are driving the current technology market: insatiable demand for hardware, and the supply chain shortages making it difficult to produce enough in quantity to fulfil every...
82 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 1/31/2022
Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit: Day 1 Keynote Live Blog
Qualcomm is starting its yearly Snapdragon Tech Summit. We're here to watch CEO Cristiano Amon with the latest updates to the smartphone side of the business.
0 by Dr. Ian Cutress on 11/30/2021
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: Flagship SoC for 2022 Devices
At this year’s Tech Summit from Hawaii, it’s time again for Qualcomm to unveil and detail the company’s most important launch of the year, and to showcase the newest...
220 by Andrei Frumusanu on 11/30/2021
Best Android Phones: November 2021
We’re nearing the end of the year and the holiday season, and all relevant devices for 2021 have seen their releases, and we’re entering a period of quiet before...
23 by Andrei Frumusanu on 11/19/2021
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