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SIA Releases 2013 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced the release of the 2013 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (ITRS), a collaborative effort that assesses the technical challenges and opportunities for the semiconductor industry through 2028.

2 Apr 2014

TowerJazz and Panasonic Enter JV for Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry leader, today announced the successful completion and kick-off of the joint venture (JV) with Panasonic Corporation (First Section of TSE and NSE ticker: 6752).

2 Apr 2014

Forecast & Analysis Report on Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Devices and Substrate Wafer Market

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Gallium Nitride (GaN) Semiconductor Devices (Discrete & IC) and Substrate Wafer Market by Technology, Application, Product, Device & by Geography - Forecast & Analysis to 2013 - 2022" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 1 Apr 2014

U.S. DoD Grants ON Semiconductor’s Pocatello Facility ‘Trusted Design’ Status

ON Semiconductor, driving energy efficient innovations, has been granted “Trusted Design” status for its Pocatello, Idaho, facility through the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Defense MicroElectronics Activity (DMEA) accreditation program.

1 Apr 2014

MACOM Announces License and Epitaxial Wafer Supply Agreement with IQE

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc. (“MACOM”), a leading supplier of high performance RF, microwave, and millimeter wave products, today announced an IP licensing program for Gallium Nitride (GaN) on Silicon technology. MACOM detailed recent progress in two areas critical to realizing its future vision of enabling the mainstream adoption of GaN as a large-scale RF semiconductor technology across the industry.

1 Apr 2014

Diodes Introduces AL8812 DC-DC Converter for Dimmable MR16 LED Lamps

Diodes Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, today introduced the AL8812 DC-DC converter.

29 Mar 2014

Vishay Introduces Dual N-Channel TrenchFET Power MOSFET in Ultra-Compact Thermally Enhanced Package

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today introduced a new dual n-channel TrenchFET® power MOSFET in the ultra-compact, thermally enhanced PowerPAK® SC-70 package. Designed to save space and increase power efficiency in portable electronics, the Vishay Siliconix SiA936EDJ features the industry's lowest on-resistance for 20 V (12 V VGS and 8 V VGS) devices at 4.5 V and 2.5 V gate drives in the 2 mm by 2 mm footprint area.

28 Mar 2014

Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer Places $4 M in Orders for Camtek Inspection and Metrology Systems

Camtek Ltd. announced today the receipt of multiple orders for its inspection and metrology systems from a leading global manufacturer specializing in advanced mixed signal solutions for the semiconductor industry.

28 Mar 2014

New WCDMA/EDGE/GSM Baseband SoC for Low-Cost Smartphone Market from RDA Microelectronics

RDA Microelectronics, Inc. ("RDA" or the "Company"), a fabless semiconductor company that designs, develops and markets wireless systems-on-chip and radio-frequency (RF) semiconductors for cellular, connectivity and broadcast applications, today announced the launch of its RDA8860 WCDMA/EDGE/GSM baseband SoC for the low-cost smartphone market.

28 Mar 2014

Quantum Semiconductor, Silvaco Collaboration for Developing Advanced TCAD Models for Si-Based Superlattices

Quantum Semiconductor LLC, an emerging Silicon Valley company developing next generation semiconductor devices which expand what silicon can do with light, and Silvaco, Inc., a leading provider of Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software, announced today a collaboration to develop advanced TCAD models for Si-based superlattices.

27 Mar 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Semiconductor News

SIA Releases 2013 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors

TowerJazz and Panasonic Enter JV for Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes

Forecast & Analysis Report on Gallium Nitride Semiconductor Devices and Substrate Wafer Market

U.S. DoD Grants ON Semiconductor’s Pocatello Facility ‘Trusted Design’ Status

MACOM Announces License and Epitaxial Wafer Supply Agreement with IQE

Diodes Introduces AL8812 DC-DC Converter for Dimmable MR16 LED Lamps

Vishay Introduces Dual N-Channel TrenchFET Power MOSFET in Ultra-Compact Thermally Enhanced Package

Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer Places $4 M in Orders for Camtek Inspection and Metrology Systems

New WCDMA/EDGE/GSM Baseband SoC for Low-Cost Smartphone Market from RDA Microelectronics

Quantum Semiconductor, Silvaco Collaboration for Developing Advanced TCAD Models for Si-Based Superlattices

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

SteraPak: A Portable Decontamination System

Monitoring Polymerization Reactions with ACOMP

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The Advantages of Using PTR-TOF Analyzers for CSS Applications

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

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2The Potential of Methane as a Feedstock for Polymer Production

3High-Resolution Spectroscopy Identifies Key Factors in Iron-Based Superconductivity

4Enhanced Thermal Storage Performance of Copper Foam-Phase Change Material Composites

5Novel Approach to Safer and More Efficient Lithium-Ion Batteries

6Breakthrough for Durable and Efficient Fuel Cells

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