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Water_on_the_moon_NASA_MEMS_based_Phazir_spectrometer_chat_with_Steve_Senturia

10/20/2010 

When NASA wanted to look for water on the moon, it used a MEMS-enabled near-IR portable spectrometer. At the MEMS Technology Summit, Steve Senturia, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Emeritus. MIT, presented details about the Phazir spectrometer NASA used.

IMU and high-performance inertial MEMS 2011: New Yole report

10/06/2010 

This complete review of the inertial sensor market 2009-2015, provided by Yole Developpement, includes the market for high-performance sensing products, technologies currently available, IMU prices and penetration, key companies, and more information.

MEMS track at SEMICON Europa covers applications and manufacturing

09/24/2010 

The MEMS/MST track at SEMICON Europa in October will focus on MEMS in end-market applications, manufacturing and design techniques, and keynotes from industry leaders such as Analog Devices, STMicroelectronics, and Bosch.

Singapore and nanotechnology: A ripe R&D landscape

09/17/2010 

Bernard Nee, Economic Development Board, Singapore, says that, for technology businesses, an Asian strategy is imperative. Singapore has developed an extensive R&D infrastructure and talent pool. It offers a stable pro-business environment, skilled workers for corporate R&D activities, world-class infrastructure and a strong manufacturing base. Nee provides several examples of Singapore's R&D sucesses.

RF MEMS to explode, solve phone antenna problems

09/01/2010 

Radio frequency (RF) MEMS technology is poised for a bit surge in 2010-2011, just in time to maybe help Apple solve a vexing problem with its iPhone.

MEMS accelerometer, Analog Devices, enables mini CPR rescue device

08/27/2010 

The PocketCPR device uses an ADI digital iMEMS accelerometer to convert the motion of PocketCPR into real-time measurement data to accurately read the rate and depth of CPR chest compressions.ZOLL Medical Corporation selected Analog Devices' iMEMS technology to enable its palm-sized CPR device. The PocketCPR device uses an ADI digital iMEMS accelerometer to convert the motion of PocketCPR into real-time measurement data to accurately read the rate and depth of CPR chest compressions.

Imec IEDM presentations to cover More than Moore, ITRS

08/19/2010 

16 papers with imec authors were accepted for IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), December 6-8, 2010, in San Francisco. Both ITRS-related as well as More-than-Moore-related research papers have been accepted, rewarding imec’s multidisciplinary R&D platform (featuring two state-of-the-art R&D fabs).

MEMS sales rise in consumer, cellphone markets

08/13/2010 

Cell phones and a slew of emerging devices will power the market for consumer electronics and cell phone Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors toward solid, uninterrupted growth in 2010 and beyond, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.Cell phones and a slew of emerging devices will power the market for consumer electronics and cell phone Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors toward solid, uninterrupted growth in 2010 and beyond, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.

MEMS career trends: Specialization, HVM, backend in demand

07/23/2010 

With the US reeling from record unemployment, many are wondering how the MEMS job market is fairing. Neha K. Choksi talks with Jason Weigold, founder and president of MEMStaff, about his observations based on clients' hiring and consulting needs.

Very strong MEMS growth expected: Analysts weigh in

07/14/2010 

At SEMICON West 2010, top analysts from Yole and iSuppli discuss the market for MEMS devices; outsourcing MEMS foundries; and the relationship between manufacturing processes, cost, and MEMS adoption. Chief editor Pete Singer summarizes the findings.

Affinity Biosensors partners with MEMS foundry IMT

07/13/2010 

Affinity Biosensors and IMT entered into a strategic foundry partnership today for volume production of SMR MEMS devices enabling particle measurement in fluidic solutions with femtogram resolution. The SMR MEMS devices are the chips that drive Affinity Biosensors' ARCHIMEDES Particle Measurement System.

Buckle up: MEMS auto sensors rev up in 2010

07/01/2010 

After a tough year in 2009, MEMS auto sensors will rebound sharply in 2010 and continue to surge through 2014, thanks to regional mandates and a surge in one region in particular, says analyst firmiSuppli.

Nanoporous silicon for diagnostics

06/30/2010 

Proteomics is important for drug discovery, vaccine development, and drug manufacturing, but prevalent methods require fluorescent labeling and 2D evaluation through electrophoresis or mass spectrometry. Hus Tigli, CEO of Silicon Kinetics, shared an alternative approach that leverages nanotechnology at the San Francisco Bay Area IEEE Nanotechnology's Sixth Annual Symposium.

Top 20 MEMS foundry ranks gain an IC foundry

05/17/2010 

An IC foundry has made it into the ranks of the Top 20 MEMS foundries for the first time, as TSMC’s roughly $10 million in MEMS foundry revenues put it into 14th place on Yole Developpement’s 2009 listing. STMicro improved slightly, continuing to dominate the MEMS foundry arena. TI slipped, holding onto #2; Dalsa gained, and grabbed the #3 slot.

Sonoscan demos MEMS cavity seal integrity inspection

05/13/2010 

Defects most frequently take the form of voids within the MEMS cavity seal. In some locations on a wafer, the seal may be breached.

Using Casimir forces to lubricate MEMS devices

05/12/2010 

Researchers have come up with a way to calculate and manipulate the effects of Casimir forces, and then use them to keep microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) components from sticking together, which could greatly reduce failure rates and enable new, more affordable devices.

Analyst: Massive profits, but modest recovery

03/22/2010 

The semiconductor industry is at its most profitable point now than any other time in the past decade thanks to industrywide efforts to aggressively manage costs and capacity -- but wild optimism about surging growth forgets the truth that this recovery only resets to levels from three years ago, according to iSuppli.

IBM tips microfluidic device for immunodiagnostics

11/18/2009 

Scientists from IBM Research have created a diagnostic test using a silicon-based microfluidic chip to more quickly diagnose diseases, with potential other applications in sensing chemical and bio hazards.




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The semiconductor industry is an acknowledged global leader in promoting environmental sustainability in the design, manufacture, and use of its products, as well as the health and safety of its operations and impacts on workers in semiconductor facilities (fabs). We will examine trends and concerns related to emissions, chemical use, energy consumption and worker safety and health.

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As the industry moves to 10nm and 7nm nodes, advances in wafer processing – etch, deposition, planarization, implant, cleaning, annealing, epitaxy among others – will be required. Manufacturers are looking for new solutions for sustained strain engineering, FinFETs, FDSOI and multi-gate technologies, 3D NAND, and high mobility transistors.

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