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Ultrafast magnetic reversal points the way toward speedy, low-energy computer memory

11/03/2017  Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC Riverside have developed a new, ultrafast method for electrically controlling magnetism in certain metals, a breakthrough that could lead to greatly increased performance and more energy-efficient computer memory and processing technologies

Xilinx announces appointment of two new directors

11/02/2017  Mary Louise Krakauer and Victor Peng join Xilinx Board of Directors.

Opening the Van der Waals' sandwich

11/02/2017  Researchers in Japan create world's first system to measure the force needed to separate a crystal's microscopic layers, a boon for semiconductor development.

NREL, University of Washington scientists elevate quantum dot solar cell world record

11/02/2017  Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) established a new world efficiency record for quantum dot solar cells, at 13.4 percent.

Dialog Semiconductor announces completion of its acquisition of Silego Technology

11/02/2017  Dialog Semiconductor plc announced today that it has completed the acquisition of privately-held Silego Technology Inc., a provider of Configurable Mixed-signal ICs (CMICs).

Embedded FPGAs offer SoC flexibility

11/01/2017  With mask costs rising and the need for flexibility growing, companies are beginning to adopt embedded field programmable gate arrays in their SoC designs.

IPS display adoption in notebook PCs continues to increase

11/01/2017  IPS to make up 37 percent of all notebook PC panels shipped in 2017 and 42 percent in 2018, up from 27 percent in 2016.

NREL research yields significant thermoelectric performance

11/01/2017  Addition of thin films to fabrics could power portable electronics, sensors.

Metal-silicone microstructures could enable new flexible optical and electrical devices

11/01/2017  Laser-based method creates force-sensitive, flexible microstructures that conduct electricity.

Veeco and ALLOS demonstrate 200mm GaN-on-Si performance to enable micro-LED adoption

11/01/2017  Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today the completion of a strategic initiative with ALLOS Semiconductors (ALLOS) to demonstrate 200mm GaN-on-Si wafers for Blue/Green micro-LED production.

The ConFab 2018 update

11/01/2017  A new wave of growth is sweeping through the semiconductor industry, propelled by a vast array of new applications, including artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, automotive, 5G, the IoT, cloud computing, healthcare and many others. The big question facing todayÂ’s semiconductor manufacturers and their suppliers is how can they best position themselves to take advantage of this tremendous growth.

Quantum dots visualize tiny vibrational resonances

10/30/2017  Innovative device could lead to the development of new sensing technologies.

SEMI FlexTech selects PARC to build ultrathin, flexible audio speaker

10/30/2017  FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner announced a new development project with PARC, a Xerox company, to develop a hybrid, highly bendable, paper-like smart tag, incorporating a thin audio speaker.

TowerJazz and Yuanchen Microelectronics announce partnership for BSI manufacturing

10/30/2017  This is the first time BSI will be offered by a foundry to the high-end photography market, including large formats requiring stitching.

The MEMS packaging market is growing faster than the devices market itself

10/30/2017  The MEMS packaging marketÂ’s value is growing faster than the MEMS device marketÂ’s value: respectively, a 16.7% CAGR for packaging versus 14.1% for devices, during the period 2016 - 2022.

NXP unveils breakthrough tech for payment cards

10/27/2017  NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) today debuted two significant technology breakthroughs at the largest fintech innovation event, Money 20/20, October 22-25, 2017, in Las Vegas.

Microsemi to acquire high performance timing business of Vectron International

10/27/2017  Microsemi Corporation and Knowles Corporation jointly announced today that Microsemi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the high performance timing business of Vectron International, a Knowles company, for $130 million.

Global AMOLED panel production capacity set to more than quadruple over next five years

10/27/2017  Samsung Display and LG Display to remain as market leaders.

KLA-Tencor Evolves Inspection and Review Portfolio for 3D Future

07/10/2014  Systems detect and categorize defects that limit yield in advanced IC manufacturing.

How to Drive and Motivate Modern-Day Innovation

07/10/2014  Technology innovation isnÂ’t slowing down. But its steady acceleration isnÂ’t happening spontaneously, and TuesdayÂ’s Silicon Innovation Forum keynote from Professor of Innovation Dr. Bob Metcalfe outline how he believes to effectively drive the complex cycle that is modern-day innovation.