09/21/2017  A study led by UChicago researchers describes an innovative method to make stacks of semiconductors just a few atoms thick. The technique offers scientists and engineers a simple, cost-effective method to make thin, uniform layers of these materials, which could expand capabilities for devices from solar cells to cell phones.

09/21/2017  2-D semiconductor gallium selenide in encapsulated nanoelectronic devices.

09/20/2017  New programs on Materials, Automotive, and Flexible Electronics expand SEMICON Europa's impact.

09/20/2017  Sales of ICs built using <40nm process technology forecast to rise 18% at pure-play foundries.

09/19/2017  Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), today announced that Samsung Electronics Company Ltd. (Samsung), one of the world's largest chipmakers, has signed an agreement to join SRC's research consortium. Samsung will participate in two SRC platforms – the New Science Team (NST) project and the Global Research Collaboration (GRC) program.

09/18/2017  Intel Corporation today announced that Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts Inc., has been elected to Intel's board of directors. Wilson's election brings Intel's board membership to 12.

09/18/2017  GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced the availability of a new set of enhanced RF SOI process design kits (PDKs) to help designers improve their designs of RF switches and deliver differentiated RF front-end solutions for a wide range of markets including front-end modules for mobile devices, mmWave, 5G and other high-frequency applications.

09/18/2017  IBS researchers produced the first 2D field-effect transistor (FET) made of a single material.

09/15/2017  Researchers and exhibitors will showcase their work during a comprehensive conference program of technical papers, panels, special sessions, short courses/tutorials, and an exhibition that will spotlight premier work in the fields of microelectronics, semiconductor packaging and circuit design.

09/15/2017  TowerJazz, the global specialty foundry, today announced the release of its advanced 5V 65nm power process providing customers with multiple advantages over 0.18um 5V technologies.

09/14/2017  Despite a slightly down first quarter, the semiconductor industry achieved near record growth in the second quarter of 2017, posting a 6.1 percent growth from the previous quarter, according to IHS Markit.

09/13/2017  In this role, Shiode will help advance the U.S. semiconductor industry’s key legislative and regulatory priorities related to semiconductor research and technology, product security, and high-skilled immigration, among others.

09/13/2017  Researchers from North Carolina State University are rolling out a new manufacturing process and chip design for silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, which can be used to more efficiently regulate power in technologies that use electronics.

09/12/2017  SEMI today reported that worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings reached US$14.1 billion for the second quarter of 2017.

09/12/2017  Over the full market cycle, each side presses its advantage as much as possible.

09/12/2017  2017 fab equipment spending (new and refurbished) is expected to increase by 37 percent, reaching a new annual spending record of about US$55 billion.

09/08/2017  Worldwide sales up 3 percent compared to previous month; Americas market leads the way with growth of 36 percent year-to-year and 5 percent month-to month.

09/07/2017  Microsemi Corporation today announced the appointment of Richard M. Beyer to its board of directors.

09/06/2017  Cypress Semiconductor Corp. today announced the appointment of Catherine P. Lego to its board of directors.

09/06/2017  Our industry has a significant need for additional workers and several trends are working against us.