 |
|
In This Issue
2011 Outlook for Semiconductor Fab Materials
2011 ISS-U.S. Blue Chip Panel
Materials Era Over?
The Evolution of UV Photopolymerization
SEMI Taiwan Members Prospect New Business Opportunities in the IC Industry
After 38 Years, Standards Still Play an Essential Role
All "5 Star" Semiconductor Equipment Suppliers are SEMI Members
A Technology Roadmap for PV - 2011 is the Year to Be Heard!
|
|
|
2011 Outlook for Semiconductor Fab Materials
By Dan Tracy, SEMI Industry Research & Statistics
The record levels for semiconductor sales, in both revenues and units, generated tremendous growth in the semiconductor materials market. Total silicon wafer shipments, from the wafer suppliers to the fabs, grew 40 percent in 2010.
2011 ISS-U.S. Blue Chip Panel
Excerpts from the ISS 2011 Blue Chip CEO panel: Bob Akins, CEO of Cymer; Aart de Geus, CEO of Synopsys; Nobu Koshiba, president of JSR; Bill Noglows, CEO of Cabot Microelectronics; Michael Splinter, CEO of Applied Materials; and Doug Neugold, CEO of ATMI.
|
Learn IC Design Online
UC Berkeley Extension offers 12 online courses in IC design that you can start at anytime. Earn a certificate or just take courses to build the skills you need. Optional Mandarin soundtrack available. Find out more.
| |
Materials Era Over?
New Semiconductor Architectures Will Drive Innovation, Opportunities for Materials Suppliers
Is the materials era ending in the semiconductor industry? Will the scaling drivers that enabled opportunities in resists, strained silicon, high-k metal gate, Cu-interconnects, low-k dielectrics, and other areas continue for materials suppliers? Speakers at the recent SMC cover these questions and more.
The Evolution of UV Photopolymerization
Global Industrial Manufacturing Markets and Outlook for the Future
By David Harbourne, Fusion UV Systems, Inc.
This paper outlines the UV photopolymerization process, and the economic, environmental and other benefits that the technology brings to a multiplicity of industrial manufacturing industries.
|
What's next for the
Compound Semiconductor Industry?
CSEurope Conference, 22 March, Hilton Hotel, Frankfurt, Germany. Pioneering companies discuss opportunities for compound semiconductors. For the insider view, book your place at CS Europe. www.cseurope.net
| |
SEMI Taiwan Members Prospect New Business Opportunities in the IC Industry
Representatives of flagship institutes and corporations gathered at SEMI Taiwan Member's Day to share technology and market trends.
After 38 Years, Standards Still Play an Essential Role
By James Amano, director, SEMI International Standards
The first SEMI Standards Committee was formed in 1973 to address silicon wafer dimensional specifications. A proliferation of over 2,000 different wafer specifications existed then, leading to major inefficiencies at a time when the industry was just getting underway.
|
Exhibit at SEMICON Singapore 2011
(May 11-13)
--Business and technical programs along with a great exhibition hall bring qualified visitors to your booth
--Technology Pavilions for 3D-IC and Wafer Level Packaging, MEMS, LEDs, and more
| |
All "5 Star" Semiconductor Equipment Suppliers are SEMI Members
VLSIresearch awarded its "five star" rating to 11 semiconductor equipment manufacturers this year. All 11 five star ratings went to SEMI members.
A Technology Roadmap for PV - 2011 is the Year to Be Heard!
The photovoltaic industry fared well in 2010 compared to other industries. However, looking forward it is predictable that the solar industry may be faced with business cycles similar to those in the semiconductor industry.
|
|
|
