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...
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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 tech...
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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 wi...
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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...
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Silicon wafer revenues increased, shipments tapered in 2011
02/07/2012
Worldwide silicon wafer revenues improved 2% YOY, shows the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group. Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments, however, decr...
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Compound semiconductor makers focus on growing high-frequency market
Handset products dominate compound semiconductor revenue, but microelectronics companies focus development on high-performance, high-frequency appl...
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UPDATED: Record semiconductor sales in 2011, 2012 outlook
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 20...
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EVG LED mask aligner offers COO improvement in gen-2
EVG uncrated the EVG620HBL Gen II fully automated mask alignment system for volume LED manufacturing. The second generation tool offers 55% higher ...
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Gigaphoton launches ArF excimer laser for multi-patterning immersion lithographyGigaphoton uncrated the GT63A next-generation ArF excimer laser for multi-patterning immersion lithography scanners. |
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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 production c...
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