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 March 2007
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In This Issue
Oral History Interview: Ted Gallagher
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Welcome to the new SEMI Global Update We've redesigned the Global Update to be shorter, more informative and better organized for quick access to the important information you need. Send us a note and tell us what you think.  Oral History Interview: Ted GallagherInterviewed by Craig Addison, SEMI At a time when plasma systems were more the realm of Star Trek and Captain Kirk, Ted Gallagher was applying the technology to chip making. He went on to form Tegal in 1972 and Matrix in 1985. In a continuing interview series, Gallagher tells his story. A Glimpse into the China Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Market by Samuel Ni, Lily Feng, Edwin Hall To compete in an aggressive global market, companies rely on China to produce their electronic products. Learn more about China’s active role in the semiconductor equipment and materials market. China RoHS: It's Here … Ready or Not! India Announces Incentives, Seeks Semiconductor Investment India, a major contributor to global technology market, is very appealing to the semiconductor value chain. Seeking foreign investment, the India cabinet approved incentives to the semiconductor sector.
 The 450 mm Debate
by Stanley Myers, president and CEO of SEMI Many in the industry agree that economics, as well as technical challenges, will be a future barrier to technology advancement. The challenges we face in funding device scaling and materials advancements have sparked another debate, namely a proposed transition to 450 mm wafers. Intellectual Asset Management: The First Step on the IP Critical Path Since IP issues are a growing concern for SEMI members. In response, SEMI is creating programs. An example—a one-day seminar in April that will address the unique IP issues encountered by SEMI members. SEMI International Standards Pursuing ANSI Accreditation With pursuit of ANSI Accreditation, SEMI is working toward a closer relationship with ISO/IEC development and attuning SEMI Standards worldwide—providing an additional resource for members. Terry Tsao Named President of SEMI Southeast Asia Terry Tsao has been appointed president of SEMI Southeast Asia, succeeding Eric Tien. High Tech U Fluent in French, Japanese in March High Tech U will expand its global reach with programs in France and Japan in March. Now in its sixth year, High Tech U helps young people explore opportunities in science and technology. |
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Calendar of Events China Customs, Export Control and Logistics Seminar March 23 Global FPD Partners Conference 2007 April 11–14 Europe Photovoltaic Fab Managers Forum March 11–13 SEMI Executive Conference in Israel April 16–17 INC3 (SEMI sponsored) April 16–19 SEMI Dinner at SMT April 25 SEMI Member Forum May 23 North America Silicon Valley Lunch Forum March 29—New Date SEMInvestTM Analyst Breakfast April 4 SEMI Arizona Golf Invitational April 5 SESHA High Tech ESH Symposium & Expo. April 10–14 SEMI Austin Golf Classic April 18 Strategic Business Conference (SBC) April 23–25 Call for Papers |
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