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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.
	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.
	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.
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.
	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.

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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. ...

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...

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 ...

-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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