SemiSouth Laboratories describes development of an all-SiC-based power module in “Low Switching Energy 1200V Normally-Off SiC VJFET Power Modules.” A multi-chip power module offers energy efficiency above 30kW.
The IC community has been searching for a manufacturable low-k dielectric which could scale to below K = 2.0, says Dr. Phil Garrou. Microindent photos of uLK 124, released by SBA Materials show a clean ductile indent. SBA reports that their uLK materials can be integrated into existing fab lines using equipment and process flows already in place.
Elpida Memory Inc. and Spansion created a charge-trapping 1.8V, 4GB single-level cell NAND Flash memory. Elpida plans to combine NAND flash memory with Mobile RAM to sell mobile consumer products, while Spansion is targeting embedded and select wireless markets.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES teamed with Cadence Design Systems to create an open-access 28nm Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) production design flow development kit.
Pfeiffer Vacuum is unveiling a new series of high-performance magnetically levitated turbopumps, the HiPace M. HiPace M vacuum pumps have high pumping speeds (300 I/s, 700 I/s and 800 I/s) and achieve high compression ratios for all gases.
Accelerated capital spending, process technology roadmaps, and customer adoptions were among several key trends gleaned by Credit Suisse analyst Satya Kumar from GlobalFoundries' recent technology conference.
In what is shaping up as a banner year for semiconductor sales in general, records will fall in multiple categories of sensors, optoelectronics, and discrete devices (OSD), with the combined sector growing 29% to nearly $50B, according to a new report from IC Insights.
The World Fab Forecast released at the end of August indicates a 133% increase in equipment spending for front-end fabs this year and about 18% growth in 2011. The data reveals that for both 2010 and 2011, over 150 fab projects will contribute an estimated $83 billion in spending.
Researchers at Rice U. say they've figured out that new switching memory they built with electrically manipulated 10nm graphite strips doesn't actually need the graphite -- good ol' reliable silicon oxide will do just fine.
Good news for the semiconductor industry: 2010 is shaping up to be even better than expected. Bad news: that strength has already peaked, and will leave the market weaker in 2011.
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