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ams introduces solution for 24/7 heart rate measurement for wearables

09/30/2015  ams AG announced the launch of the AS7000, the first member of a new family of health/fitness solutions aimed at wearable devices.

2015 IEEE International Electron Devices meeting to showcase the latest technology developments in micro/nanoelectronics

09/30/2015  At the 61st annual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) subjects under discussion will encompass a range of topics critical to the continuing progress of the industry.

eBeam Initiative survey shows rising optimism in EUV lithography, multi-beam technology for photomask production

09/29/2015  The eBeam Initiative announced the completion of its fourth annual eBeam Initiative members' perceptions survey.

Advantest and D2S partner to tackle CD uniformity errors for advanced photomasks

09/29/2015  D2S announced that it has partnered with Advantest to integrate D2S' Wafer Plane Analysis engine into Advantest's Mask MVM-SEM (Multi Vision Metrology Scanning Electron Microscope) systems.

Rudolph acquires inspection technology of Stella Alliance, LLC

09/29/2015  Acquired patents to enhance Rudolph’s inspection capabilities in advanced packaging and extend inspection into new applications

Hillcrest Labs unveils MotionEngine Wear software

09/29/2015  Hillcrest Labs unveiled its MotionEngine (TM) Wear software with always-on, sensor-enabled features optimized for the latest generation of wearable devices.

2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits announces call for papers

09/28/2015  The official Call for Papers has been issued for the 2016 Symposia on VLSI Technology and Circuits, to be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village June 13-16, 2016 (Technology) and June 15-17, 2016 (Circuits).

ARM joins Semiconductor Research Corporation

09/28/2015  Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today announced that ARM has joined SRC’s Global Research Collaboration (GRC) program.

ULVAC launches G-TRAN series multi ionization gauge ST2

09/28/2015  ULVAC, Inc. announced that the company has developed G-TRAN series multi ionization gauge ST2, a transducer-type ionization vacuum gauge.

First optical rectenna converts light to DC current

09/28/2015  Using nanometer-scale components, researchers have demonstrated the first optical rectenna, a device that combines the functions of an antenna and a rectifier diode to convert light directly into DC current.

ams offers truly scalable transistors in High-Voltage CMOS

09/28/2015  The Full Service Foundry division of ams AG today announced a further expansion of its industry-leading 0.35µm High-Voltage CMOS specialty process platform.

Tektronix expands DPO70000SX ATI high performance oscilloscope family

09/28/2015  Tektronix, Inc. today announced the expansion of its DPO70000SX Performance Oscilloscope Series to include 50 GHz and 23 GHz models.

ULVAC launches dry vacuum pump accessory ECO-SHOCK ES4A

09/25/2015  ULVAC, Inc. announced that it has recently developed and started selling the ECO-SHOCK ES4A, a power saving accessory for dry vacuum pumps that can reduce power consumption.

X-FAB sets benchmark for low-noise CMOS

09/25/2015  Enhanced XH035 and XH018 CMOS transistors deliver industry-leading performance for highly noise-sensitive applications.

New software update for parametric test system reduces test times by 25 percent

09/24/2015  Tektronix, Inc. announced the release of a major system software update for the Keithley S530 Parametric Test System that can reduce measurement speed by as much as 25 percent.

UMC enters high volume touch IC production using foundry industry's first 0.11um eFlash process

09/24/2015  United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a global semiconductor foundry, today announced that it has entered high volume production for touch IC applications manufactured on UMC's 0.11um eFlash process.

Can the development of the electronic sector help plan the future of the photovoltaic industry?

09/23/2015  The current photovoltaic industry seems to have a lot of similarities with development of the electronic sector. This analysis investigates some lessons the industry can learn.

Europe's secondary industry in the spotlight

09/22/2015  The dramatic shift from the trend for increasingly advanced technology to a vast array and volume of application-based devices presents Europe with a huge opportunity.

Microcontroller market growth tied to IoT applications, IHS

09/22/2015  The market for microcontroller units (MCUs) used in Internet of things (IoT) applications is on the rise, which is having a positive effect on overall MCU market growth.

Alcatel-Lucent acquires Mformation

09/18/2015  Alcatel-Lucent has announced the acquisition of Mformation, a leading provider of mobile and "Internet of Things" security and device management solutions for mobile operators, service providers and enterprises. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.




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