#FormFactor

[renovatio06]

The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM | Digital Trends

Soldered RAM is becoming very common in laptops of all shapes and sizes — but is that a good thing? Source: The real reason so many laptops have moved to soldered RAM | Digital Trends I so knew it! There’s no real reason for companies to go in favor of the dreaded soldered-on RAM other than form factor (if, at all!) and production cost. Other than that: The purported gains are marginal to where…

[guitarpickguide]

Fender’s White 346 Tri-Tip Medium Celluloid Pick

March 18, 2024 Fender’s White 346 Tri-Tip Medium Celluloid Pick as reviewed by pickfetishx351… This ain’t the great white north, but CT still gets snow. With our last days of snow likely ensuing, how fitting to have the Fender’s White 346 Tri-Tip Medium Celluloid Pick, a snow-white plectrum for a new review! This pick is one of a few that I would call Old Faithfuls. It just works. Celluloid…

[kirbyddd]

i wonder if nintendo actually have a business plan for the switch 2 or if they're really just flying by the seat of their pants with "save up a few years of switch releases and hope it's enough to push a tantalizing enough first year lineup for a hardware refresh"

[puppypilled-sheep-wife]

How did I not know about Microdrives until now

[otternalremnant]

Switch 2 Price: Objectively

Before I get started let me just say that I absolutely agree that $450 is a lot of money, not denying that one bit. Please do not be mean in the comments, I am mildly autistic and was abused as a child so I cry stupidly easy.

It goes without saying that some of this price has also been adjusted due to the new 24% tariffs on Japanese goods. (This has not been confirmed by Nintendo but it follows the market trend of companies passing those costs directly to consumers).

With that out of the way, lets look at the hardware specifications of the Switch 2 that have been confirmed by Nintendo and nvidia.

4k 120 FPS when docked

7.9" 1080p HDR LCD screen built in

DLSS, ray tracing, and g-sync support

256GB SSD storage

These specifications put the Switch 2 firmly above the capability of a PS4 in the form factor of what is essentially a tablet. The Switch 1 was about as capable as the PS3, which is also somewhat impressive for the formfactor. While we likely won't have actual benchmark tests until review units go out near launch, we can still see that the hardware is quite good based on the info we have. Now let's take a look devices with similar capability of Switch 2 that are currently available on the market.

PS5

The PS5 is a more powerful system than Switch 2 without a doubt with Sony originally toting 8k resolution support. However it is also a much larger device and is notoriously sold at a loss as has been the trend with all console manufacturers since the 1970s. The PS5 slim comes in at the same $450 as Switch 2 due to its lack of Bluray drive. It also cannot be played anywear other than your home unless you invest in the $200 Playstation Portal streaming handheld.

Xbox Series X/S

While the Xbox Series S comes in at $150 cheaper than the Switch 2, it has also been notoriously hard for developers to get their games running in 4k on the device and is widely considered a non option for others, with Microsoft having to wave certification requirements for certain games such as Baldur's Gate 3 in order for Larion Studios to even consider porting it to the Xbox.

These are also not a portable system and are likely to be discontinued soon due to Microsoft shifting focus away from console exclusivity and on to their GamePass streaming service.

Laptops

The lowest price I could find on a laptop that features similar performance to Switch 2 will cost you around $650. And while laptop PCs can do much more overall due to the nature of the Windows desktop environment, I'm looking at this from a purely gaming performance focus. These lower end devices often suffer from performance dips due to lack of proper cooling and the overhead of the OS as well.

Handhelds/Steamdeck likes

The Steam Deck is a pretty incredible value starting $400 with access to a vast amount of the Steam Library. However it struggles with running complex games in 4k and its ray tracing support is quite lacking as well, but to be fair the device was not really designed to do that. It also only has a 720p 60hz display and is quite a bit bulkier than the Switch. Steam Deck competitors such as the ROG Ally and Legion Go are a bit more capable, but have notoriously poor battery life and are much more expensive in the $700-800 range.

Switch 1

The Switch 2 is also bound to compete with the Switch 1 for sales due to pricing and availability in the first couple of years of its lifespan. While the system is 8 years old, it still has quite a vast amount of support from developers and publishers due to it having a great lifetime sales figure. It has unfortunately been notoriously under-powered since its initial launch in 2018 with developers often having to greatly pare down their games in order to get them running on the system and often releasing 1-2 years after they have already launched on other platforms. The system also hasn't dropped its price from $300 outside of rare holiday sales.

The extra power of the Switch 2 should allow for more games to run on the system at a much less compromised experience compared to PS5/PC ports.

TLDR; Yes $450 is expensive, but the cost of the hardware is a fair market price.

$80 for the games is batshit insane tho.

[andmaybegayer]

Last Monday of the Week 2025-03-24

*poking spring with a stick* come on already

Listening: Bandcamp had a nice rundown of Math Rock this past week which includes an excerpt from Don Caballero's album What Burns Never Returns, who specifically do not like being called Math Rock. They're also probably why American Football by American Football has a house on it.

This isn't becoming a Bandcamp link for some reason. The album art looks like this: EDIT fixed now leaving this here though.

They are very Math Rock. Fortunately Prog-rock is another name you can call yourself.

Reading: More Banks, I'll have more to report once I'm done.

Learning many things about Windows, against my will.

Watching: Attended the British Council Five Films for Freedom film festival which featured a drag show, a very cool play about Why Being Nonbinary Is Fuckass, and the aforementioned five short films.

You can watch all five films here:

In particular I want to point out We'll Go Down In History, a docu about TRUK, an all-trans football club out of the UK.

Absolutely incredible thing.

The other is If I Make it to the Morning which is a Chinese language film about the horrible anxiety of your every action being scrutinized when people think you might be a bit fruity with it.

It's so great. Every sound is amplified and ever movement is so deliberate and agonizing. Sometimes the reason you feel like everyone is watching you is because they are! And if you bring it up they'll all get mad at you!

Making: Some more household prints, some more sewing. Bits and pieces. A lot of photography at the Drag Show because I had decided to bring my camera along with and everyone was cool with it. I will sort through those but I really do need to cull it because a lot of them are dogshit and I don't want to dump that much junk into my storage server. I wish I had a faster lens! f/4 is good but it gets rought when you're in a darkened theater. Someday I will have a 24-70 2.8. Someday.

Playing: Slowly, slowly making my way towards the end of Cyberpunk. Oscillating between clearing out the Dogtown story and following up on sidequests in the City. Finished up the Kerry storyline mostly. There's a few Cyberpunk missions that really stand out in terms of offering you a diversity of choices, and I can feel something good coming near the end of the Dogtown missions. It feels like the early early Malestrom mission where you're flooded with opposing points of view and conflicting interests.

Ante 8 of Balatro White Stake. Haven't touched it since, I'll get back in as soon as I crash on the couch for a while probably. 9" PC tablet is a great formfactor for card games.

Tools and Equipment: I made some Mac and Cheese with Spinach and Green Beans Thing earlier in the week and it did totally fuck me on the first day because I remain lactose intolerant even when most of the lactose has been removed from the milk and the cheese. Here is a pitch for lactase pills. They're pretty cheap and if you have garden variety lactose intolerance they can handle most common milk products. I got a bottle for about CZK 10/pill and they work great.

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Achromatic diffractive liquid-crystal optics for virtual reality displays

As a promising candidate for the next-generation mobile platform, mixed reality (MR) such as Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest Pro (both are passthrough virtual reality headsets) has the potential to revolutionize the way we perceive and interact with various digital information. By providing more direct interactions with digital information, MR is one of the key enablers for metaverse, spatial computing, and digital twins that have found widespread applications in smart tourism, smart health care, smart manufacturing, and smart construction, just to name a few. To further enhance the human factors and ergonomics of MR displays, it is essential to improve the overall user experience, particularly for long-term wearing comfort. To achieve this goal, an ultracompact formfactor and a lightweight device are key goals. In a new paper published in Light: Science & Applications, a team of scientists, led by Professor Shin-Tson Wu from College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, U.S., and co-workers, have demonstrated an achromatic diffractive liquid-crystal (LC) optics system with an ultrathin formfactor and light weight.

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[juned321]

Europe Probe Card Market Size, Revenue, End Users And Forecast Till 2028

Market Introduction

The probe card market in Europe is further segmented into the UK, Germany, Italy, France, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Russia is one of the emerging economies in Europe with the highest mobile penetration rate. Owing to the increased adoption of smartphones, there are considerable changes in the way consumers in countries such as Norway, Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands access the internet services. As per the Ericsson report, 60% of the internet users utilize smartphones. The rising adoption of smartphones in Europe is expected to further increase the production cycle of semiconductor chips, thereby contributing to the growth of the probe card market in Europe. Also, surge in manufacturing of semiconductor chips due to proliferating automotive sector is the major factor driving the growth of the Europe probe card market.

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Europe Probe Card Strategic Insights

Strategic insights for the Europe Probe Card provides data-driven analysis of the industry landscape, including current trends, key players, and regional nuances. These insights offer actionable recommendations, enabling readers to differentiate themselves from competitors by identifying untapped segments or developing unique value propositions. Leveraging data analytics, these insights help industry players anticipate the market shifts, whether investors, manufacturers, or other stakeholders. A future-oriented perspective is essential, helping stakeholders anticipate market shifts and position themselves for long-term success in this dynamic region. Ultimately, effective strategic insights empower readers to make informed decisions that drive profitability and achieve their business objectives within the market.

Market leaders and key company profiles

FEINMETALL GmbH

FormFactor, Inc.

Fujitsu

Japan Electronic Materials Corporation

Micronics Japan Co., Ltd.

SV Probe

Technoprobe S.p.A.

Europe Probe Card Regional Insights

The geographic scope of the Europe Probe Card refers to the specific areas in which a business operates and competes. Understanding local distinctions, such as diverse consumer preferences (e.g., demand for specific plug types or battery backup durations), varying economic conditions, and regulatory environments, is crucial for tailoring strategies to specific markets. Businesses can expand their reach by identifying underserved areas or adapting their offerings to meet local demands. A clear market focus allows for more effective resource allocation, targeted marketing campaigns, and better positioning against local competitors, ultimately driving growth in those targeted areas.

Market Overview and Dynamics

The probe card market in Europe is expected to grow from US$ 221.42 million in 2021 to US$ 310.45 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2021 to 2028. With the growing digitalization, the need for 5G networks is increasing across the region. According to the Economics Times issue published in May 2021, Germany has one of the most advanced 5G networks in the region. Germany is one of the largest smartphones markets in the region, and it also claims to have the region’s largest 4G market. Owing to the expansion of 5G networks, many countries in the region are continuously striving for the development of network infrastructure, which is bolstering the demand for advanced integrated circuit (IC) chips. The rise in adoption of 5G networks is emerging as a significant opportunity for companies in the electronics & semiconductor sector to develop advanced RF modules using system-in-package (SiP) technology for connectivity. This highlights the opportunities for electronic companies to develop new electronics devices embedded with advanced IC chips to meet the evolving performance requirements. These developments are triggering the need of advanced probe cards for the testing of advanced ICs.

Key Market Segments

The Europe probe card market has been analyzed based on type, technology, application, and country. Based on type, the probe card market is segmented into advanced probe card and standard probe card. The advanced probe card segment dominated the market in the year 2020 and is expected to be the fastest growing during forecast period. Based on technology, the probe card market is segmented into MEMS, cantilever, and vertical. The MEMS segment dominated the market in the year 2020 and is expected to be the fastest growing during forecast period. Moreover, based on application, probe card market is segmented into foundry and logic, DRAM, flash, and others. The foundry and logic segment dominated the market in the year 2020 and is expected to be the fastest growing during forecast period.

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[datastring]

Wafer Prober Market to Reach $1,490.1 Million by 2035

The Wafer Prober market is poised for substantial growth, with industry revenue projected to increase from $753.1 million in 2024 to $1,490.1 million by 2035. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4% over the forecast period from 2024 to 2035.

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Key Applications Driving Market Growth

Wafer probers are indispensable tools in various high-precision testing environments. They are widely used in:

Semiconductor Testing

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Testing

Photovoltaic Cell Testing

Wireless Communication Component Testing

Market expansion opportunities are closely linked to advancements in technology, application areas, product types, and product specifications.

Competitive Landscape and Industry Leaders

The global wafer prober market is characterized by strong competition and rapid technological innovation. Leading players include:

Advantest Corporation

Tokyo Electron Limited

Xcerra Corporation

FormFactor Inc.

Electroglas Inc.

Cascade Microtech

MPI Corporation

MicroProbe

SV Probe

Rucker Kolls Inc.

Feinmetall GmbH

Wentworth Laboratories Inc.

These companies are continuously refining their product offerings and entering strategic collaborations to gain competitive advantages.

Growth Drivers and Emerging Opportunities

Major factors fueling market growth include:

Expansion of the semiconductor industry

Integration of cutting-edge technologies

Increased influence of IoT across industries

Additional growth opportunities are emerging from:

Rapid technological advancements in wafer probing systems

Untapped market potential in Asia

Strategic partnerships and ecosystem collaborations

Top demand hubs include the United States, Japan, Germany, China, and South Korea—countries with robust electronics and semiconductor ecosystems.

Regional Trends and Supply Chain Evolution

North America and Asia Pacific currently dominate the market due to their advanced semiconductor manufacturing infrastructures. However, companies face challenges such as:

High capital expenditure

Risk of technological obsolescence

To address these issues and diversify revenue streams, industry players are optimizing supply chains—from raw material suppliers and component fabricators to equipment assemblers and end users.

Emerging markets such as Brazil, Indonesia, and South Africa are becoming key strategic targets for market penetration and Total Addressable Market (TAM) expansion.

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DataString’s team of analysts and domain experts continuously tracks over 15 high-growth industries, delivering insights that empower informed decision-making and foster long-term success.

[guitarpickguide]

Jim Dunlop Blue Gator Grip 1.14

Born on the Bayou? The Jim Dunlop Blue Gator Grip 1.14mm thick guitar pick: A Masterpiece of Musical Expression! Welp, a convergence of cool things that were unplanned to be together, but I feel like I am back in Bayou Country (I used to live in parts of Texas Bayou Country and know it well). I just set up one of my guitars to be a slide guitar and put the perfect strings for that on it, it was…

[newtypeblues]

if you go on etsy and search for like 'cute 3d mousepad' you can find some significantly less horny mousepads that are the same formfactor as the sexy anime girls, so if you want one for your office at work or whatever you can do that

like, listen

you can just have some pokemon

cute bugs

or a silly pigeon

the world is yours ........ also if your coworkers question you on the Form Factor you can jsut be like Huh What Are You TAlking About :) and make them face their own internal judgment of the mind

but if you're in the comfort of your own home there's 0 need to worry about if you wanna get a sexy tiddy mousepad of your anime girlfriend or whatever .... you do you ................

For years I've heard that those booby mousepads are actually really good for a person with carpal tunnel syndrome but didn't decide to test that knowledge because I don't want to buy a booby mousepad that would make me some sort of sex pervert, I was raised Catholic I'm a good boy not a sex pervert. But earlier this year I bought a Gigan body pillow as a joke only to find out body pillows are actually really comfortable sleep aids, so... so I bought one... I bought a booby mousepad.

...and my wrist feels so much better when I'm using it.

How many other comforts and aids have I forsaken because they're embarrassingly horny? How many discomforts have I endured purely out of a societal shame about expressing anything sexual? This world is fucked man.

[dailymaker]

서플러스글로벌, 독일 뮌헨 유럽 지사 설립 및 현지 지사장 영입

[the-autism-album]

o tha dream of havin a litol laptop that could fit in my pocketz ,, idc if itz thick az a brick abt it i just want that laptop formfactor w tha physical keyboard . obv wouldnt b hardcore jaming on sum so shmall but itd b nice 2 hav . one day i might try makin one <<dumb stewpid idiot

[kompaktcat]

Optimal formfactor frankly.

taurs are the coolest thing furries ever came up with like put some more legs on that thang

[valuatesreports]

Dilution Refrigerators Market 2024 Research Report

The global Dilution Refrigerators market was valued at US$ 109.7 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 177.1 million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

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Report Scope

The Dilution Refrigerators market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of output/shipments (Units) and revenue ($ millions), considering 2023 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2019 to 2030. This report segments the global Dilution Refrigerators market comprehensively. Regional market sizes, concerning products by Base Temperature, by Application, and by players, are also provided.

For a more in-depth understanding of the market, the report provides profiles of the competitive landscape, key competitors, and their respective market ranks. The report also discusses technological trends and new product developments.

The report will help the Dilution Refrigerators manufacturers, new entrants, and industry chain related companies in this market with information on the revenues, production, and average price for the overall market and the sub-segments across the different segments, by company, by Base Temperature, by Application, and by regions.

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Segment by Type

Base Temperature Below 10mK

Base Temperature Between 10-20mK

Base Temperature Above 20mK

Segment by Application

Quantum Computing

Nano Research

Low Temperature Detection

By Companies

Bluefors Oy, Oxford Instruments NanoScience, Leiden Cryogenics BV, Air Liquide(Cryoconcept), FormFactor(JanisULT), Taiyo Nippon Sanso, ULVAC CRYOGENICS INC, Zero Point Cryogenics, ICEoxford

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FAQ for this Report

How fast is Dilution Refrigerators Market growing?

Ans: The Dilution Refrigerators Market witnessing a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

What is the Dilution Refrigerators Market size in 2030?

Ans: The Dilution Refrigerators Market size in 2030 will be US$ 177.1 million.

What is the market share of major companies in Dilution Refrigerators Market?

Ans: Top three players occupy for a share about 36%.

What is the Dilution Refrigerators Market share by application?

Ans: In terms of application, Quantum Computing is the largest market, with a share over 64%.

Who are the main players in the Dilution Refrigerators Market report?

Ans: The main players in the Dilution Refrigerators Market are Bluefors Oy, Oxford Instruments NanoScience, Leiden Cryogenics BV, Air Liquide(Cryoconcept), FormFactor(JanisULT), Taiyo Nippon Sanso, ULVAC CRYOGENICS INC, Zero Point Cryogenics, ICEoxford

What are the Application segmentation covered in the Dilution Refrigerators Market report?

Ans: The Applications covered in the Dilution Refrigerators Market report are Quantum Computing, Nano Research, Low Temperature Detection, Others