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Imec demonstrates hybrid finFET-silicon photonics technology for ultra-low power optical I/O

07/09/2018  Today at its Imec Technology Forum USA in San Francisco, imec, the research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, announced that it has demonstrated ultra-low power, high-bandwidth optical transceivers through hybrid integration of Silicon Photonics and FinFET CMOS technologies.

9 of the Top 12 smartphone suppliers headquartered in China?

06/22/2018  China accounted for 7 of top 10 leading smartphone suppliers in 2017, share grows to 42%.

Executive keynotes to identify MEMS, sensors, imaging innovations and megatrends at SEMI-MSIG European Summits

06/19/2018  Industry leaders to share latest developments in smart automotive, smart cities, smart industrial, biomedical, consumer and IoT, September 19-21, 2018, in Grenoble, France.

The MEMS market is showing a 17.5% CAGR between 2018 and 2023

06/11/2018  MEMS market will experience a 17.5% growth in value between 2018 and 2023, to reach US$ 31 billion at the end of the period.

Leti Innovation Days to explore presentations on how microelectronics is fueling innovation

05/29/2018  Leti, a technology research institute of CEA Tech, today announced its annual flagship event, Leti Innovation Days, July 4-5 in Grenoble.

SiTime opens new Center of Excellence in Michigan

05/17/2018  SiTime Corporation announced it has expanded its global footprint to support its rapid growth with the opening of a new Center of Excellence in Michigan.

Cohu to acquire Xcerra

05/08/2018  Cohu, Inc. and Xcerra Corporation today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Cohu will acquire Xcerra for a combination of cash and stock.

Expecting the unexpected: 5 takeaways from FLEX Japan and MEMS & Sensors Forum Japan 2018

05/08/2018  Peel-and-stick simplicity isn’t just for adhesive bandages any more. IoT and flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) are bound to change hardware business models. And flexible displays will breathe life into any surface.

Amkor factories receive key automotive certification

04/16/2018  Amkor Technology, Inc. today announced that multiple factories have passed certification audits for IATF 16949:2016, a key certification required for manufacturers who supply products to the automotive market

Global MEMS market for mobile devices forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.55%

04/12/2018  Global MEMS market for mobile devices to grow at a CAGR of 10.55% during the period 2017-2021.

U.S. trade tensions with China hit fever pitch

03/21/2018  Stiff tariffs and the dismantling of longstanding trade agreements – cornerstones of these new actions – will ripple through the semiconductor industry with particularly damaging effect.

SEMICON West 2018 to spotlight smart technologies, workforce development

03/20/2018  SEMICON West has opened registration for the July 10-12, 2018, exposition at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.

The ConFab 2018 announces conference agenda and speakers

03/16/2018  Browse this slideshow for a look at this year's speakers, keynotes, panel discussions, and special guests.

Synopsys and industry technologists to address the path to 2nm SoC design

03/16/2018  Synopsys, Inc. today announced it is hosting an advanced-technology panel on "EUV, High-NA, Metallurgy and FinFET++ - Where We Go from Here for Next-Generation Design" at the Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) Silicon Valley event on Thursday, March 22.

Are the major DRAM suppliers stunting DRAM demand?

03/07/2018  Skyrocketing DRAM prices potentially open the door for startup Chinese competitors.

Executive viewpoints: 2018 outlook

03/05/2018  Each year, Solid State Technology turns to industry leaders to hear viewpoints on the technological and economic outlook for the upcoming year. Read through these expert opinions on what to expect in 2018.

Work to do to keep the good times rolling

03/02/2018  2017 was a terrific year for SEMI members. Chip revenues closed at nearly $440B, an impressive 22 percent year- over-year growth.

A marriage of light-manipulation technologies

03/01/2018  Researchers have, for the first time, integrated two technologies widely used in applications such as optical communications, bio-imaging and Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) systems that scan the surroundings of self-driving cars and trucks.

SEMI showcases achievements in flexible hybrid electronics, MEMS and sensors at 2018FLEX and MSTC conferences

02/22/2018  Technology trail-blazers explore business insights, new technologies, integration strategies at co-located events, held February 12-15, 2018 in Monterey, CA.

Entering 2018 on solid ground

02/22/2018  2017 finished on an upturn – both in the USA and globally. Based on consolidated fourth-quarter actual and estimated revenues of 213 large, global electronic manufactures, sales rose in excess of 7 percent in 4Q’17 vs. 4Q’16.




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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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