Industry News
Memory price rises to continue
The memory market looks set to be more stable and profitable in 2002, and this could mean higher prices.
[ + ]Agere and Nortel announce standard for 10 Gbps receivers
In a bid to have its technologies adopted industry-wide, Agere and Nortel Networks have claimed to have developed the first multi-source agreement to establish standards for surface-mount 10 Gbps receivers.
[ + ]Floppy computer
Phillip Bullock, IBM Australia/New Zealand CEO, has said the company is trying to develop a computer flexible enough to roll up and put in your pocket.
[ + ]Global DRAM prices to pick up in 2002
Global DRAM prices will rebound to $4 to $6 per die (128Mbit equivalent) in the first half of 2002 as demand increases, according to a forecast by the Market Intelligence Centre.
[ + ]Intersil to acquire Elantec for $AU2.8 billion
Intersil and Elantec Semiconductor have announced they intend to merge in a cash and stock transaction worth approximately $AU2.8 billion.
[ + ]DRAM prices will continue to rise
Citing a dramatic increase in average selling prices coupled with a slight increase in consumer demand for PC memory upgrades, market research company iSuppli has raised its forecast for the DRAM market.
[ + ]Worldwide chip sales at $20 billion for January
Worldwide sales of semiconductors fell to $20 billion in January, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
[ + ]Awards for new ideas
New technology ideas will compete in Sydney's western suburbs to access a $25,000 awards program.
[ + ]HP believes shareowners have approved Compaq merger
The board of directors of Hewlett-Packard have announced that based on a preliminary estimate of shareowner proxies by its proxy solicitor, it believes it has received sufficient votes to approve HP's merger with Compaq.
[ + ]Taiwan industry facing water crisis
Taiwan's electronics manufacturers are facing a potential suspension of some production as soon as this month because of a lack of water.
[ + ]Semiconductor revenue flat
Revenue for the semiconductor industry will be between 0% and -5% in 2002 as the industry continues to struggle with demand issues, according to Dan Niles, director of semiconductor research for Lehman Bros.
[ + ]Mobile technology requires new memory
Recent advances in mobile phone technology have generated demand for memory with high levels of functionality and capacity. However, there is no standardisation in the packaging of the chips that power them.
[ + ]Marantz and Denon to merge
Marantz and Denon are set to merge operations, creating a global leader in the premium audio-video consumer electronics industry.
[ + ]ACCC not to intervene in HP - Compaq merger
The ACCC will not intervene in the proposed merger between Hewlett-Packard and Compaq, ACCC Chairman, Professor Fels has announced.
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