“Today, silicon designers often do not have the up-to-date EDA software tools needed to rapidly and accurately execute design projects,” says Nozad Karim, Amkor’s VP of applications engineering and characterization. “Electronics end-product design parameters, including package variations, continue to evolve so quickly that it is difficult for EDA tool providers to stay ahead of designers’ needs.”

(November 23, 2004) San Jose, Calif.&#8212SEMI has announced a “call for innovations” for the third annual Technology Innovation Showcase, to be held in conjunction with SEMICON West 2005. The application deadline is February 6, 2005.