Supply Chain
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CES: Intel Launches Processor for Wearables
Intel CEO tries to get crowds enthused about wearable equipment powered by Intel processors at the Consumer Electronics Show.
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CES: QNX and Qualcomm Announce IVI Systems Powered by Snapdragon
QNX and Qualcomm announced that the companies will implement support for the high-performance video and graphics capabilities of Snapdragon Automotive Solutions in the QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment.
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Micron Makes Modest Profit on Record Sales
Micron's acquisition of Elpida has allowed it to report record quarterly sales for F1Q14 north of $4 billion. The DRAM sector was a star performer although Micron is trying to transition away from DRAM towards non-volatile memory components and storage sys
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ST Takes Set-Top Boxes to 64bit, FDSOI
After mobiles move to 64-bits ST is taking domestic consumer electronics in the same direction using its 28nm FDSOI manufacturing process.
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10 Startups to Follow in 2014
Electronics360 shines the light on 10 hot private companies that should be worth watching in 2014.
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CES: Ambarella Unveils HD 360 View Automotive Camera Solution
Automotive surround view and recording reference design features four full 1080p30 HD camera modules that can be embedded at the front, rear and side mirrors of the vehicle, providing 360 surround view.
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DNA Marking for Fighting the Fakes
In an effort to thwart the sale of counterfeit parts, the U.S. government is investigating the use of SigNature DNA technology to create a unique mark on a component that could not be faked or duplicated.
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Exclusive: Micron Drops Phase-Change Memory – for Now
After four years on the market phase-change memory products are no longer available for new designs or technology evaluation. It feels like the end of a journey but Micron says it is still focused on developing a follow-on manufacturing process.
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$10 Billion Pledged for Globalfoundries in New York
CEO of ATIC, parent of Globalfoundries, has said the company has been promised about $10 billion to invest in chip manufacturing in New York.
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Chip Sales Rise for Ninth Straight Month
Semiconductor sales momentum continued to grow in Novembeer, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
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Former Moto CEO Jha Named Globalfoundries CEO
Sanjay Jha, formerly CEO of Motorola and COO of Qualcomm, charged with leading build out of 300-mm fab in upstate New York.
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Imagination Upgrades 'Rogue' GPU family
Processor IP licensor has filled out its Series6 Rogue family of GPU cores with eight versions aimed at the high-performance and power efficient ends of the market
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Samsung, Rambus Agree $320 million IP Deal
Under CEO Ron Black Rambus continues to sign up companies to license its intellectual property at lucrative rates.
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U.S. Manufacturers End 2013 on a High Note
The Institute for Supply Management's leading indicator, the PMI, registered an even 57 percent for the month of December, the second highest reading of 2013.
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Copper with Graphene Sides Increases Interconnect Heat-Conducting Properties
Development could prove significant in the downscaling of electronics.
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Dialog Raises Revenue Forecast on Mobile Strength
PMIC supplier Dialog raises 4Q13 revenue forecast providing hope that mobile sector can remain strong, get 2014 off to a good start.
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SMIC, eMemory, Expand Non-Volatile Memory Collaboration
Non-volatile memory IP developer supports Chinese foundry aim at mobile equipment applications.
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Fuel Cell Pioneer Samples USB 3.0 Charger
Fuel cell pioneer Lilliputian Systems Inc. has upgraded its butane-powered Nectar mobile power system to USB 3.0 and will be demonstrating the system at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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KKR Reveals 6.8% Stake in Marvell
Private equity firm builds position in Marvell fabless chip company and hints at possible merger.
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Macronix Asks ITC to Ban Spansion Flash Memory
Taiwan's Macronix fires back against rival Spansion in non-volatile memory legal battle by opening up a file with the United States International Trade Commission.
