"SEMI^Ž Global Update" highlights important industry information, events, programs and products. Direct links to www.semi.org provide additional access to registration and other information about SEMI programs, products and services.

In This Issue:

December 2005


		Oral History Interview: Nicholas DeWolf
		U.S. Public Policy
		EHS
		SEMI Member Webcast
		Highlighted Events
		Regional Events
		Products and Services
		Interested in Exhibiting?
		Call for Nomination
		Partner Event


	Oral History Interview
	Nicholas DeWolf Founder, Teradyne Interviewed by Craig Addison, SEMI To record and preserve the history of the semiconductor equipment and materials industry, SEMI presents oral history archives featuring interviews with industry pioneers. In a continuing series Nick DeWolf, principal founder of Teradyne, tells his story. Click here to read the entire article. Read all other interviews.

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U.S. Public Policy

The SEMI Political Alliance Wraps Up 2005
The SEMI political action committee made 25 contributions totaling $24,500 to 17 different Congressional campaigns in 2005. Click here for more information.

SEMI to Submit Sarbanes-Oxley Comments to COSO
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) issued a draft document covering small business internal controls for public comment. SEMI will submit comments and is looking for member company input. Click here for more information.

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	EHS
	Participate in a U.S. Industry-Wide Work Illness and Injury Benchmark System Survey Participation in this SEMI-sponsored project in 2006 provides your company with detailed benchmarked analysis of your workplace illnesses and injuries. Use the results to cost-effectively improve your safety performance. Click here for more information.

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	SEMI Member Webcast
	Global Nanoelectronics Markets and Opportunities December 14, 2005 10:00am Pacific/1:00pm Eastern Preview the key findings from the recently published SEMI market research study including a forecast for nano materials and equipment, and hear the latest outlook for the semiconductor equipment industry. REGISTER now to get the latest information from SEMI.


	Highlighted Events
	SEMICON^Ž Japan 2005 December 79, 2005 Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center) SEMICON Japan is the biggest international exhibition of SEMI, with over 4,200 booths and 1,600 exhibitors from all over the world. See the latest cutting edge equipment, products and technology. Join us at SEMICON Japan 2005! Global FPD Partners Conference (GFPC) 2006 February 28March 3, 2006 Bankoku Shinryokan, Okinawa, Japan GFPC is the only annual executive conference for leaders of the global display industry supply chain. The program includes presentations, roundtable discussions and networking events, etc. Click here to register and for details.

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	Regional Events
	Asia SEMI Technology Symposium (STS) 2005 December 79, 2005 Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan STS, an international symposium on leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing technology held with SEMICON Japan 2005, is now open in Makuhari, Japan. The symposium runs December 7-9. Click here for details. North America Industry Cooperation Critical in Progress of Design for Manufacturability December 13, 2005 The semiconductor industry has come to recognize that its economic future may depend on integrating design and manufacturing. Learn more about design for manufacturability (DFM) at a special workshop hosted by SEMI and Si2 on December 13. Click here for more information. Whats Driving the Industry? Find out at ISS U.S. 2006 January 811, 2006 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California Register early, last years conference sold out with a waitlist! Featured speakers include: Rick Tsai, CEO, TSMC; Michael Splinter, CEO and president, Applied Materials; and Bill Hambrecht, chairman, WR Hambrecht. Visit www.semi.org/issus for details. History in the Making at SMC 2006 January 1113, 2006 The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California For the first time in history, CASMAT (the renowned Japanese Materials Consortium) will speak about their organization in the United States . This is just one of the many highlights at SMC 2006. Visit www.semi.org/smc. Europe Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe) 2006 February 1214, 2006 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Join Executives and Experts from the microelectronics industry, R&D centers, and representatives of governments to discuss Europe: Creating Value in the Changing Electronics Lifecycle, the theme of ISS Europe 2006. Register at www.semi.org/isseurope.


	Products and Services
	Featured Products of the Month FabFuturesNew! Conduct efficient market research, identify target customers and analyze construction easily. The FabFutures database focuses on fabs planned to open next year, includes detailed information about new fab expenditures, capacity, and ramps trends by company. Click here for more information. Semiconductor Manufacturing HandbookNew! A great reference source for engineers! This handbook provides the principles, applications, and solutions you need to design and manage semiconductor manufacturing operations. Click here for more information. Demystifying Chipmaking Participate in the actual manufacturing process of making a typical chip, from start to finish in plain language. This book and CD Rom will offer you the most current processes written for contemporary chipmaking methods. Click here for more information. SEMI Membership Directory (SEMI OneSource) With just a few clicks, the SEMI Membership Directory (SEMI OneSource) provides manufacturers with access to in-depth information about high-quality suppliers from around the world. Find out how to use this powerful tool today.


	Interested in Exhibiting?
	SEMICON Europa 2006 April 46, 2006 New Munich Trade Fair Centre Munich, Germany Showcase your equipment, material and services to thousands of qualified customers. 3 focused tracks: Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, MEMS/Nanotechnology and Photovoltaics. Exhibit packages, meeting rooms, sponsorship. For information visit www.semi.org/semiconeuropa

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	Call for Nomination
	European SEMI Award 2006 SEMI is calling for the nomination of candidates for the European SEMI Award 2006. Click here for more information.

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	Partner Event
	Semiconductor Venture Fair V March 12, 2006 SEMI proudly sponsors The Semiconductor Venture Fair V. CEOs from 75 semiconductor technology, product and service companies join venture capitalists, corporate and strategic investors for investment opportunities, strategic alliances and access to emerging technologies. Click here for information.

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