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Recently, foreign media reported that Apple COO Jeff Williams and Vice President in charge of automotive projects Kevin Lynch have announced to employees that the Apple automotive project will begin to wrap up, and most of the employees in the automotive team will be transferred to the AI department led by John Gyanendra. According to data, Apple launched the Titan car manufacturing plan in 2014, but the plan was halted multiple times during this period, and the car manufacturing business officially ended this year. Several industry representatives in China have expressed their views on Apple's decision. Among them, Li Xiang, CEO of Ideal Auto, recently stated on a public platform that Apple's decision to abandon car manufacturing and focus on artificial intelligence is an absolutely correct strategic choice, and the timing is also appropriate. Firstly, by developing artificial intelligence into toC, Apple will become a $10 trillion enterprise; If artificial intelligence loses, Apple will become a trillion dollar enterprise. Artificial intelligence will become the top entry point for all devices, services, applications, and transactions, and it will be Apple's ultimate battle. Secondly, it has been made into a car and achieved great success. Apple's market value will increase by $2 trillion, but the necessary condition for the success of cars is still artificial intelligence. The electrification of automobiles is the first half, while artificial intelligence is the final. The artificial intelligence extended by mobile phones is bits, the artificial intelligence of cars is atoms, and artificial intelligence spans both the digital and physical worlds. Finally, Li Xiang stated that the three necessary conditions for the success of artificial intelligence include talent, data, and computing power.

In February 2024, the National Science and Technology Council of the United States released the "Critical and Emerging Technologies List (2024 Update)", which itemizes the technology areas that are particularly important to US national security: Advanced Computing Including advanced supercomputing (including AI applications), edge computing and equipment, advanced cloud services, high-performance data storage and data center, advanced computing architecture, advanced modeling and simulation, data processing and analysis technology, and spatial computing Advanced Engineering Materials Including design materials science and materials genomics, materials with new properties (including significant improvements to existing properties), as well as technologies for wide area material performance characterization and full life cycle assessment Advanced gas turbine engine technology Including the development and manufacturing technology of gas turbine engines for aerospace, marine, and industrial applications, as well as digital engine control and high-temperature component manufacturing technologies Advanced Networking Perception and Signal Management Including payloads, sensors, and instruments, sensor processing and data fusion, adaptive optics, earth remote sensing, remote sensing exploration, detection and characterization of weapons such as chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons, as well as pathogens, perception in industries such as transportation, safety, health, energy, manufacturing, construction, and environment advanced manufacturing Including advanced additive manufacturing, supporting advanced manufacturing technologies such as clean, sustainable, intelligent manufacturing, nanomanufacturing, and lightweight metal manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Including machine learning, deep learning, reinforcement learning, sensory perception and recognition, artificial intelligence assurance and evaluation techniques, basic models, generative artificial intelligence systems, multimodal and big language models, synthetic data methods for training, experimentation and other purposes, planning, attribution and decision-making, improving artificial intelligence for safe, trustworthy, reliable and responsible use biotechnology Including new synthetic biology (such as nucleic acid, genome, epigenome, protein synthesis, and design tools), multi omics, biometrics, bioinformatics, computational biology, predictive modeling and analysis tools for functional phenotypes, subcellular, multicellular, and multiscale systems engineering, cell-free systems and technologies, virus and virus delivery system engineering, biological and non biological interfaces, biomanufacturing and bioprocessing technologies Clean energy generation and storage Including renewable energy, renewable and sustainable chemicals and fuels, nuclear energy systems, fusion energy, energy storage, electric and hybrid engines, batteries, grid integration technology, energy-saving technology, carbon management technology Data privacy, data security, and network security technologies Including distributed ledger technology, digital assets, digital payment technology, digital identity recognition, biometric technology and related infrastructure, communication and network security, privacy enhancement technology, data fusion and technology to enhance data interoperability, privacy and security, distributed encrypted computing, computing supply chain security, security and privacy technology for augmented reality/virtual reality Directed Energy Including laser, high-power microwave, particle beam Highly automated and autonomous unmanned systems and robots Including unmanned systems and robots in various fields such as land, sea, air, and space, digital infrastructure, and autonomous command and control human-machine interface Including augmented reality, virtual reality, human-machine formation, and neural technology hypersonic Including propulsion systems, aerodynamics and control systems, materials, structures and manufacturing, detection, tracking, characterization and defense, testing Integrated Communication and Networking Technology Including RF and mixed signal circuits, antennas, filters and components, spectrum management and sensing technology, next-generation wireless networks, optical links and fiber optic technology, ground and submarine optical cables, space-based and stratosphere communication, fault-tolerant networking, mesh networks and infrastructure independent communication technologies, software defined subnets and radios, modern data exchange technology, adaptive network control, elastic and adaptive waveforms Navigation, positioning and timing technology Including diversified PNT technologies suitable for air, space, ground, underground, and underwater environments, detection technologies, algorithms, analysis tools, and networked monitoring systems to deal with interference and deception, as well as enhanced technologies such as anti-interference and anti-jamming Quantum Information and Empowerment Technology Including quantum computing, materials and manufacturing technology for quantum devices, quantum sensing, quantum communication and networking Semiconductors and Microelectronics Including automatic design tools for electronic components, manufacturing process technology and equipment, surpassing complementary metal oxide semiconductor technology, heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging, customized hardware components (supporting artificial intelligence, harsh environments, high-power devices, etc.), new materials supporting advanced microelectronics, micro nano electromechanical systems, and new architectures for non von Neumann computing Space Technology and Systems Including in orbit maintenance, assembly, and manufacturing, low-cost, reactive, and reusable space launch system technology, technology for entering and utilizing Earth Moon space and new orbits, sensors and data analysis technology for space-based observations, space propulsion systems, spacecraft power generation technology, spacecraft thermal management technology, manned space technology, flexible, multi-path space communication systems, networks and ground stations, space launch and safety technology Each sub field has unresolved technical challenges and harbors a large industry.

"Cloud computing" (cloud computing) is believed to be known to everyone. Simply put, it involves placing resources on a virtual network cloud, and users can access and use them via the internet.

So what is edge computing? How does it differ from cloud computing?
First, let's look at Forbes' predictions for "edge computing" trends in 2024:
Edge Computing Everywhere
Edge computing is a cloud-

The holiday notice for the 2024 Spring Festival at Yinte Electronics is as follows:

This revision command includes the following 13 types of wireless network devices: 1. Handheld mobile phones on mobile phones; 2. Tablet tablets; 3. Digital cameras; 4. Headphones; 5. Headphones with microphone; 6. Handheld video game consoles; 7. Portable speakers; 8. E-readers, an e-book reader; 9. Computer keyboard keyboards

Why are wafers round?
Because the manufacturing process determines they are round. Purified high-purity polysilicon grows on a seed crystal by rotating. After the polysilicon is melted and placed in a quartz crucible, the seed crystal is placed in the crucible, rotated at a constant speed and pulled upward, then the molten silicon grows along the seed crystal into a cylindrical silicon ingot. This method is the CZ method (Czochralski) still in use today, also called the single crystal pulling method. As shown below:
 

Surge Protective Devices (SPD) are important devices used to protect electronic equipment from power surges or transient voltage effects. When we purchase SPD-related products, we find an important parameter behind their lightning protection capability discharge current KA —— 8/20us or 10/350us. What do these two parameters actually mean? Let's explore together.
 
1. Lightning Waveforms
8/20us and 10/350us both represent data on the time variation of impact pulse current, where 8/20us is a typical lightning breakdown of the ground (

On January 19th, the State Council Information Office held a press conference, where Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin reviewed the 2023 automobile production, sales, and export data, and shared industry expectations and progress for 2024. Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin stated that in 2023, China's automobile production and sales reached 30.161 million and 30.094 million respectively, with year-on-year growth of 11.6% and 12%, setting a new historical high and maintaining the world's top position for 15 consecutive years. After more than a decade of development, China's automobile production and sales have exceeded 30 million units, and the retail sales of automobiles have reached 4.86 trillion yuan, accounting for 10.3% of the total retail sales of consumer goods in society. The added value of industrial enterprises above designated size in the automobile manufacturing industry has increased by 13% year-on-year, making important contributions to the stable growth of China's economy. Among them, in terms of new energy vehicles, China's production and sales reached 9.587 million and 9.495 million units respectively in 2023, an increase of 35.8% and 37.9% year-on-year, and new car sales accounted for 31.6% of the total new car sales. In terms of China's automobile export data, 4.91 million vehicles were exported in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 57.9%, and it is expected to leap to the top of the world for the first time. Among them, 1.203 million new energy vehicles were exported, a year-on-year increase of 77.6%, providing diversified consumption choices for global consumers. Xin Guobin introduced that after conducting research at the beginning of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology believes that China's automobile industry production and sales can achieve stable growth in 2024, and new energy vehicles will continue to maintain a good development trend. It is expected to reach 31 million vehicles by 2024, with a slight year-on-year increase of about 3%. The production and sales of new energy vehicles will also reach a scale of about 11.5 million units, with a growth rate of approximately 20%. Of course, this is the data predicted by relevant enterprises and research institutions organized by the association, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will further verify it. Next, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will conscientiously implement the work arrangements of the Central Economic Work Conference and the National New Industrialization Promotion Conference, and work with relevant departments to further strengthen macro guidance, enhance industry management, and promote high-quality development of the automotive industry. Firstly, it is necessary to implement preferential policies such as reducing or exempting vehicle purchase taxes, carry out pilot projects for comprehensive electrification of public sector vehicles and rural activities for new energy vehicles, actively expand the consumption of new energy vehicles, and maintain the stable operation of the industry. The second is to support enterprises to carry out joint innovation, increase technological breakthroughs in vehicle chips, all solid state batteries, high-level autonomous driving, and further enhance product market competitiveness. The third is to organize and carry out pilot projects for the admission of intelligent connected vehicles and the integration of vehicle, road, and cloud applications, accelerate the construction of infrastructure such as roadside perception and connected cloud control, further improve the standard system for vehicle, road, and network ends, and further promote the commercial application of intelligent connected vehicles. The fourth is to further strengthen the overall layout of industrial development, prevent and resolve the risk of overcapacity, and maintain a fair competition market order.