Race to be leading chipmaker in developing markets
04 April, 2006
The heat is on chipmakers Intel and AMD to see who can make the biggest break into emerging markets across the global.
Twin processor package
03 April, 2006 | Supplied by: Intel Australia Pty Ltd
Intel has showcased the Centrino Duo mobile technology for a new generation of laptops.
Jostling for position in Chinese semi industry
31 March, 2006
STMicroelectronics, a European semiconductor manufacturer, has reinforced its intention to strengthen its presence China.
Developing solutions for handset producers
24 March, 2006
Manufacturer of radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors, Skyworks Solutions has announced it is leveraging a bipolar field effect transistor (BiFET) process technology for its gallium arsenide (GaAs)-based products, enabling it to develop solutions for handset manufacturers.
Semiconductor sales hit peak
23 March, 2006
Worldwide sales of semiconductors of $19.66 billion in January were 7 percent higher than January of 2005 when global sales were $18.38 billion, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of America reported recently.
Philips and Sunext combine on semi technology
16 March, 2006
Philips Electronics and Sunext Technology have completed transfer of Philips Optical Disc Drive (ODD) semiconductor technology and licensing to Sunext.
Intel reaches nanometer milestone
08 March, 2006
Intel announced a milestone in the development of 45 nanometer (nm) logic technology. Intel has produced what are believed to be the first fully functional SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) chips using 45nm process technology, its next– generation, high–volume semiconductor manufacturing process.
Gallium nitride film method beats the heat
03 March, 2006
A team of Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have developed a method for growing crystalline gallium nitride films at lower temperatures than industry standards.
Helping to optimise light-emitting semiconductors
03 March, 2006
Physicists at JILA have demonstrated a fast laser technique for ‘seeing’ once-hidden electronic behavior in semiconductors, which eventually could be useful in more predictable design of optoelectronic devices, including semiconductor lasers and white light-emitting diodes.
Enhanced BiFET process for GaAs-based products
02 March, 2006
Skyworks Solutions, an american analog semiconductor producer, is leveraging a new bipolar field effect transistor (BiFET) process technology for its gallium arsenide (GaAs)-based products.
Semiconductor wafer developed
21 February, 2006
Group4 Labs has announced a gallium nitride (GaN)-on-diamond semiconductor wafer.
Developing single-chip RF circuits
14 February, 2006
Researchers are using microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology to develop a single-chip RF circuit that integrates discrete functions to reduce weight and cost, according to a Frost & Sullivan report.
Liquid cooling helps processors beat the heat
05 February, 2006
A technique for fabricating liquid cooling channels onto the backs of high-performance integrated circuits could allow denser packaging of chips while providing better temperature control and improved reliability
Xantrex distributor appointed
02 October, 2005
NewTek Instruments has been appointed distributors for Xantrex Technology, a power electronics company.
Components firms merge
29 September, 2005
Arrow Asia Pacific has acquired the component distribution business of Connektron.
