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September 11, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

The Land of IoT

This is a summary of the most recent episode of the Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg. On this episode, guest Stacey Higginbotham shared her excellent insights into the land of IoT.   The Internet of Things (IoT) refers broadly to adding computing power and connectivity to everyday objects a

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September 5, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

Nvidia and the AI Raging Bull

Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discussed Nvidia’s latest earnings report and the state of the AI market on a recent episode of their podcast, The Circuit. Key points from the podcast: – Nvidia reported very strong Q2 earnings, crushing expectations. Demand was unprecedented despite pre-quarter debates

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August 28, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

Arm F1, and IPO Prospects

This summary is from Episode 31 of The Circuit, which analyzed the Arm F1 filing.   Chip design firm Arm Holdings recently filed for an initial public offering (IPO), marking a return to the public markets after being acquired by SoftBank in 2016. Arm licenses processor architectures and chip design

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August 21, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

The Competitive Landscape in the Global Semiconductor Foundry Industry

This is a summary of Episode 30 of the Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg. The semiconductor foundry business plays a crucial role in supplying leading-edge chips for everything from smartphones to data centers. As demand for semiconductors continues to grow, there is increasing attention on

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August 8, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

The Rise of Custom Silicon

This is an excerpt from the latest Episode of The Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg.   While much of the technology industry relies on merchant silicon from companies like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia, research shows more major players are quietly turning to custom chip designs. In a recent discus

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July 18, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

The AI Semiconductor Opportunity

This is a highlight summary of Episode 26 of The Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg.     Industry analysts recently debated the impact of AI on the semiconductor market and which companies stand to benefit most from this disruptive trend. They see three critical questions shaping the AI chip

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July 16, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

Navigating the Path to a Trillion-Dollar Semiconductor Industry

This is a highlight overview of Episode. 25 of The Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg   The semiconductor sector has set its sights on reaching $1 trillion in annual sales by 2030, more than doubling its current market size. However, industry experts warn this ambitious goal faces no shortage

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July 6, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

Arm Chips Look to Expand Data Center Presence

This is a highlight summary of Episode 24 of the Circuit with Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg.     Arm-based processors have conquered the mobile world, powering nearly all smartphones and tablets globally. Yet the architecture has struggled to make similar inroads into data center servers, where Intel

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July 5, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

Apple Vision Pro Timing Debate

A question I’m hearing coming up more frequently is about the timing of Apple Vision Pro. Before launch, my primary question for Apple launching a head-worn computer was, why now? While I agree with a broad consensus that there is a market for head-worn computers, I perhaps differ slightly with the

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June 18, 2023 · Ben Bajarin

The Semiconductor Cycle: Cautious Optimism Amid Market Softness

The semiconductor industry is known for its cyclical nature, and we currently seem to be in a down part of the cycle according to recent earnings reports from major chipmakers. Both consumer and enterprise markets are soft right now, leading to reduced spending on PCs, smartphones, and data center i

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