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"SEMI® 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.
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February 2006
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| Oral History
Interview |
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James C. Morgan
Chairman,
Applied Materials Inc.
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 Jim
Morgan, chairman of Applied Materials, tells
his story.
Read
all other interviews. |
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| SEMI Industry Classification System (SICS)
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Intel, TI, Spansion, Freescale, SEMI and GS1
U.S. professionals teamed up to modify the SEMI Industry
Classification System (SICS) for
inclusion into the United Nations Standard Products and Services
Code (UNSPSC) structure in 2006.
Contact John Simon at john.simon@freescale.com
or 1.512.996.6129.
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| Highlighted Events |
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SEMICON
Korea 2006
February 8–10
Seoul, Korea
SEMICON
Korea 2006 will feature approximately 500 exhibiting companies
occupying approximately 1,100 booths, showcasing the latest
equipment, materials and services for the production of 300 mm
silicon wafers, nanotechnology devices, and FPD
products.
Global FPD Partners Conference
(GFPC) 2006
February 28–March 3
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.
SEMICON
China 2006
March 21–23
Shanghai New International
Expo Centre (SNIEC)
Shanghai, China
Come see over 940 global
companies showing equipment, materials and services for the
microelectronics industry. In addition to the exhibits, SEMICON
China has business and technical programs, events and the “IC Design
Suppliers Pavilion” with products and services for the IC
design/fabless semiconductor industry.
FPD
China 2006
March 28–30
Shanghai New
International Expo Centre (SNIEC), Hall 5
Shanghai, China
Meet FPD industry suppliers from around the world. Along with
exhibits, you can participate in FPD manufacturing and business
programs to advance your industry knowledge. Find out about China’s
growing display industry at FPD China.
SEMICON
Europa 2006
April 4–6
Munich, Germany
Need to
solve technical problems? Want to evaluate manufacturing
alternatives and benchmarks? Network and discuss with industry peers
at SEMICON Europa 2006—a truly ‘not-to–miss’ event in
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| Regional Events |
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North
America
SEMI
Arizona Breakfast Forum
February 22
Tempe,
Arizona
A key executive from Chartered Semiconductor
Manufacturing, Singapore offers his views on the state of the
foundry model and trends in the global
semiconductor industry.
Semiconductor
Processing Technology (SPT)
March 7–9
San Jose,
California
This course explores semiconductor processing
technology in detail, presented in language you can
understand. The instructor presents the basics of
wafer manufacturing for integrated circuit technology,
while in-class team assignments enable you to
practice what you've learned.
New
England Breakfast Forum Presents: “Technology—Future Visions,
Current Concerns”
March 8
N. Reading,
Massachusetts
Join industry experts for an informative
overview of the Industry Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors
(ITRS) and SEMATECH.
Tenth
Annual SEMI Austin Golf Classic
April 19
Austin,
Texas
Join your customers and colleagues at this festive charity
event, which benefits the SEMI Frank Squires Scholarship Program at Austin Community College.
Details.
SEMI
Strategic Business Conference
April 24–26
Napa,
California
SBC—where customer insights build strategic
relationships. SBC 2006 features speakers representing a broad
range of IDMs and quality one-on-one networking,
all at a landmark resort in the heart of the California
Wine Country.
First
Annual SEMI Arizona Invitational Golf
Tournament
April 27
Phoenix, Arizona
Proceeds
from this charity event benefit the SEMI High Tech U, an innovative
program that introduces promising students to high-tech careers.
Europe
Industry
Strategy Symposium (ISS Europe) 2006
February
12–14
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Join executives from the
microelectronics industry to discuss “Europe: Creating Value in the
Changing Electronics Lifecycle”—the theme of
ISS Europe 2006.
10th Fab
Managers Forum
April 3
Arabella Sheraton Grand
Hotel, Munich, Germany
The successful Fab Managers Forum will
take place prior to SEMICON Europa 2006.
Photovoltaic
April
4–6
Munich, Germany
From company presentations and
exhibitions, to the Advanced Photovoltaic Manufacturing Technology
Conference and PV Center Booth Party—you will find
it all at SEMICON Europa 2006! Don’t miss Dr. Bertrand
Piccard! |
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| Standards |
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STEP at SEMICON
Korea: LCD BLU (Backlight Unit) Technology and
Standards
February 9
As a result of market demands, LCD
technology has flourished and the components technology is
significant. This STEP will provide information on BLU (Backlight Unit)
technology which is the main component of
LCD.
SEMI Safety
Guidelines
February 9
With the drastic
progress of technology, Safety Guidelines become an important
standard. Guidelines can be a
critical factor for manufacturing to determine if your product is
acceptable for market. Find out how SEMI Safety Guidelines can be used in your work
place.
SEMI Standards
Seminars
April 3–4
Munich,
Germany
Organized by the Standards Technology Group in
conjunction with SEMICON Europa 2006
 142 Sort Map Understanding and
Usage
- Understand the scope and application of SEMI E142.
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Learn the details of the standard and how it might
be applied in a factory to automate inkless assembly,
strip mapping and single device tracking.
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Learn how E142 might be used to provide a turnkey integrated
solution across multiple factories.
 Metrics (E10, E116, E79 and
RAMP)
- Understand equipment reliability
standards and discipline.
- Understand RAM (Reliability,
Availability and Maintainability) Metrics.
- Learn productivity
metrics and how to use them.
- Learn how to improve reliability
throughout equipment life-cycle phases.
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| Products and Services |
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FabFutures—New!
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.
China
Capital Equipment and Electronic Materials Outlook—Now
Available!
This comprehensive market research study
quantifies the demand for equipment and materials in China, provides
forecasts for future growth, and highlights business opportunities.
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| Call for Nomination |
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Nominations
Open for the Seventh Akira Inoue Award
Recognize an
outstanding individual for his or her contribution to the
semiconductor industry in the area of environment, health
and safety. Submit a nomination for the seventh Akira Inoue Award
now.
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| Call for Papers |
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ISESH ’06 in
Malta
Abstract due February
27
The International Semiconductor Environment, Safety, and
Health
conference (ISESH ’06) will be held June 11–15, 2006 in Malta.
Submit your abstracts now for this prestigious conference
organized by
EECA-ESIA and supported by SEMI.
MEPTEC MEMS06
Symposium
Abstracts due February 15
MEMS Packaging Trends:
From Production to Market |
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| Partner Event |
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Semiconductor Venture Fair
2006
March 1–2
Clarion Hotel San Francisco Airport
Receive a 20 percent discount. See CEOs from 75 semiconductor
sector companies, venture capitalists, and investors for opportunities,
alliances and access to emerging technologies. To register, call
1.818.888.4444 (code: SEMI member) or visit www.semiconductorventurefair.com
(discount code: SEMI.)
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