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2011 ITRS: DRAM, 3D Flash, MEMS, nano scaling steal the show
02/08/2012
The 2011 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS) has been publicly released. Several areas of advancement are highlighted in the 2011 ITRS: DRAM and Flash memory, and MEMS. |
Compound semiconductor makers focus on growing high-frequency market
02/08/2012
Handset products dominate compound semiconductor revenue, but microelectronics companies focus development on high-performance, high-frequency applications where volumes are lower and products are differentiated by performance, reports Strategy Analytics. |
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UPDATED: Record semiconductor sales in 2011, 2012 outlook
02/08/2012
The SIA shows 2011 worldwide semiconductor sales hit $299.5 billion, a 0.4% year-on-year increase and new record. Semico Research's forecast for 2012 shows a 10.11% growth in semiconductors revenues over 2011. Barclays Capital and Strategy Analytics also weigh in. |
JPSA expands Ultrafast laser machining technology
02/08/2012
JP Sercel Associates, Inc. (JPSA) expanded its Ultrafast processing capabilities, using Pico-second lasers with innovative laser beam delivery techniques. |
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Novellus film deposition tool suits 3D Flash device fab
02/07/2012
Novellus debuted the VECTOR Strata dielectric deposition tool for high-volume VIM Flash manufacturing. VECTOR Strata aims for ultra-smooth films with exceptional defect performance, enabling in-situ deposition of the alternating silicon-based layers used in the formation of the VIM structure.
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Semiconductors to use most ultrapure water in 2012
02/07/2012
The electronics industry will edge out coal-fired boilers as the biggest purchaser of ultrapure water systems and consumables in 2012, according to the McIlvaine report: Ultrapure Water World Markets. |
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EVG LED mask aligner offers COO improvement in gen-2
02/07/2012
EVG uncrated the EVG620HBL Gen II fully automated mask alignment system for volume LED manufacturing. The second generation tool offers 55% higher wafer output per square meter of cleanroom space occupied, EVG reports. |
On Semiconductor Introduces 2011 Distribution Partner Award Winners
On Semiconductor, a supplier of high performance silicon solutions for efficient electronics, has announced its top 2011 distribution partners.
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Semiconductor Industry Reports Strong Revenues Despite 2011 Challenges
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced that worldwide semiconductor sales for 2011 reached a record $299.5 billion, a year-on-yea...
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ON Semiconductor Demos Power Products at APEC 2012
ON Semiconductor, a supplier of high performance silicon solutions for energy efficient electronics, said it continues to develop technology and ...
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-Infineon Technologies and Fairchild Semiconductor Expand Compatibility Partnership for Power MOSFETs, Providing Customers Supply Chain Security
ENP Newswire - 08 February 2012
Release date- 07022012 - Neubiberg, Germany - Infineon Technologies and Fairchild Semiconductor today announ...
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Preventing the Destructive Potential of Partial Discharge on HV Optic Devices
The Partial Discharge phenomenon has been plaguing the electrical and electronic industries for many years, by damaging equipment and increasing pr...
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Cooling Thin Consumer Electronic Devices
Today’s modern electronic devices are more dense and capable than ever before. Cooling these devices is important not only for the reliabilit...
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FREE WEBCAST: Lens Tilt in Small Auto-Focus CamerasThis webinar will provide an introduction to miniature auto-focus camera technology and voice coil motors. Sponsored by
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APEC 2012Orlando, FL
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Strategies in LightSanta Clara, CA
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LED Korea 2012Seoul, Korea
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ISS Europe 2012Munich, Germany
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imec advances CMOS beyond silicon to Ge, III-V
12/14/2011
Marc Heyns, fellow at research consortium imec, discusses the group's work on chip fab materials beyond silicon, namely, Ge and III-V, presented in...
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Self-powered electronics: Achievements and challenges @ IEDM
12/12/2011
Dennis Buss, a visiting scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and consultant at Texas Instruments (TI), presented "Rese...
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KLA-Tencor enlarges monitor-wafer suite
12/07/2011
KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) added to its SensArray portfolio of advanced wireless temperature monitoring wafers. The products use time-ba...
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EVG doubles process module space in XT Frame platform
12/05/2011
EV Group (EVG), wafer bonding and lithography equipment supplier, introduced the XT Frame equipment platform for better process throughput and tool...
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