10/01/2005 This Recommended Practice (RP) published by the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) is considered essential for individuals in industries that might benefit from the use of localized, enhanced contamination control.
10/01/2005 Facilities requiring compliance with USP 797 can be placed into two broad categories: a cleanroom that supports higher air quality environments such as clean benches and biological safety cabinets; and barrier isolators, which are not required to be placed into a cleanroom.
10/01/2005 Controlling bacteria is a top priority for food processors waging the war against foodborne illness. Devising an effective strategy-which will vary by product-is half the battle.
10/01/2005 Diving competitions always draw my attention. Having the courage to align one’s body in a head-downward position from a precipice high above the water seems illogical, risky, and difficult.
10/01/2005 The 2005 downcycle in the semiconductor capital equipment market is here. The good news is the current downcycle will be more of a “digestive” phase of the industry’s shallow over-capacity, rather than a deep industry recession as in 2001.
10/01/2005 There is much concern about what will happen when consumer electronics being stored in basements, garages, and attics reach municipal landfills.
10/01/2005 With expanded use of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) containing lead-free BGA components, the challenge remains: how to predict and detect brittle fracture failures.
09/30/2005 Austin, Texas — Freescale Semiconductor has appointed Sam Coursen as its new VP and CIO, overseeing Freescale's strategic, operational, and financial information technology (IT) infrastructure.
09/30/2005 San Jose, Calif. — The Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA) will host the FSA Annual Briefing during the 2005 FSA Suppliers Expo and Conference, to be held October 5–6, 2005, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose. The briefing will discuss the latest updates on FSA resources, tools, and initiatives, and will take place on October 5th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., and on October 6th from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
09/30/2005 Tempe, Ariz. — Honeywell Electronic Materials is increasing production of titanium sponge to meet global demand for the material, which is the basic form of titanium. Since Honeywell produces titanium sponge for its own production of materials and products for the semiconductor industry, they have begun selling sponge externally to meet growing demand and plans to increase the amount available.
09/29/2005 September 29, 2005 - Infineon Technologies AG and Taiwan's Nanya Technology Corp. have expanded their existing 90-70nm/300mm DRAM technology development agreement to include 60nm process technologies.
