Ben studies how technology transitions reshape competitive advantage and market structure, from semiconductors and AI infrastructure to adoption and business strategy.
A few weeks ago, I gave a presentation summarizing my current thoughts and observations related to this AI moment we are observing. The most important caveat here is we are in one of those moments where there are more questions than answers, and all we can do is rely on our experience and historica
– Overview of Intel Packaging Solutions – Intel Announces Glass Substrates – Details on Glass Substrates and Intel’s Ambition to Lead – Why It’s Significant
This is an overview of the topics covered in episode 34 of The Circuit hosted by Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg. Here is an expanded summary report on the key semiconductor stories discussed in the podcast: Arm IPO Arm, the leading licensor of processor architectures, successfully completed its initia
Apple held its annual iPhone event on September 13th, 2023, to announce the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This report provides an overview of the key announcements and new products revealed at the event, as well as analyst insights on what was significant from
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
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
This research report analyzes the upcoming transition from FinFET to gate-all-around (GAA) transistor architecture and the significant implications for semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes. Key findings include: – GAA represents the biggest change in logic chip design since the introd
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
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
This brief highlights the main points discussed by Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg on Episode 29 of The Circuit. Semiconductors have emerged as an area of intense economic and political focus in recent years. With countries around the world seeking to reshore production capacity, the industry faces maj
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
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