The three-month average of worldwide bookings in October 2004 was $1.39 billion. The bookings figure is 3% above the revised September 2004 level of $1.35 billion, and 60% above the $871.0 million in orders posted in October 2003.
(November 24, 2004) Hsinchu, Taiwan—Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announces that volume production is available for its 0.18-micron process technology with 40-V capability. The high-voltage process will allow designers to produce single-chip TFT LCD drivers for portable applications that reduce chip count and save space and power.