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Qualcomm to Evaluate Leti’s Non-TSV 3D Process
Qualcomm signs up to evaluate a sequential 3D integration process that does not require the use of through-silicon vias (TSVs) and offers synergies with FDSOI circuit integration.
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Apple Spurs Massive Growth in Smartphone Fingerprint Sensor Market
As it has done so often before, Apple Inc. is triggering a new technology boom, with its integration of a fingerprint sensor on the iPhone 5s inspiring a wave of imitators that will drive the...
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Research Institute, Tool Vendor Team on 14-nm Process Technology
Electronics technology research institute CEA-Leti will work with plasma semiconductor processing equipment Nanoplas to extend Nanoplas's Atomic Layer Downstream Etching process tool to applications in 14-nm dry-etching, stripping and cleaning.
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Shape-Memory Materials Breakthrough Opens Applications in Electronics
A research team at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, using a chemical compound called bismuth ferrite, has reported a large shape-memory breakthrough that is larger than any shape-memory effect observed in metal.
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Soitec, SunEdison Strike SOI Cross-License Deal
Two wafer suppliers trying to become solar energy providers have signed a cross-license agreement and resolved legal disputes related to silicon-on-insulator technology.
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Can the 'Airbus of Chips' Plan Fly?
A specially appointed leadership group is expected to propose a plan to save European semiconductor manufacturing on December 16.
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GaN-on-Si to Gain Ground in LEDs
Making GaN LEDs using silicon wafers has compelling economic benefits and is expected to drive strong market growth for GaN-on-Si technology.
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Rockchip, Analogix Team to Push SlimPort
Analogix already has design wins for SlimPort interfaces in mobile equipment but is creating reference designs alongside application processor vendor Rockchip.
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Broadcom Adds Wireless Charging to Bluetooth/IoT Chip
Broadcom is bringing together an MCU, Bluetooth RF and wireless charging in a single chip to help drive wearable and IoT nodes.
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Fabless Chip House XMOS Raises Cash for Global Growth
UK-based fabless MCU vendor raises cash to maintain strong sales growth momentum in 2014, aims to double head-count over 12 months.
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Global LCD Panel Market Sliding into Oversupply as Production Continues to Exceed Shipments
An increasing disparity between the large number of liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels being produced worldwide and what is actually shipped out to panel buyers will result in...
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ARM Upgrades IDE Analysis for MCUs, RTOS
Processor IP licensor is upgrading its multicore software analyzer to address MCUs and SoCs based on Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 cores. It has also been reworked from its Linux, Android origins to better support the needs of real-time operating systems.
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Bluetooth for IoT Lowers the Power
Combination of efficient protocol and low-power radio lowers Bluetooth power consumption to a few milliwatts.
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Micron Set to Jump in Chip Rankings as Market Rebounds
Strong growth in memory chip sector set to push chip market to increase by 5 percent in 2013, according to IHS.
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Researchers Build Piezoelectric Nano-Generator Using Nature as a Guide
Mimicking natural phenomena, a team at South Korean research university KAIST has developed a flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting nano-generator for use in next-generation energy harvesting technology in lighting and medical applications.
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NXP Forms Chinese Automotive JV
Market leader in the Chinese automotive chip market has agreed to form an automotive joint venture with state-owned Datang Telecom.
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Plessey Doubles Efficiency of GaN-on-Si LEDs
Plessey's new PLW114050, with a nominal flux of 10 lumens, is designed for decorative and automotive interior lighting.
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SIA CEO Toohey to Step Down in 2014
The SIA is on the hunt for a new president and CEO after incumbent Brian Toohey has said he plans to return to industry in 2014.
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Transphorm to Take Over Fujitsu GaN Power Business
California startup with GaN-on-silicon technology cuts a deal that grows the company, provides access to volume manufacturing, and a broad-based systems-level customer.
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U.S. Manufacturing Set to Close 2013 on High Note
The U.S. manufacturing sector will close the second half of 2013 on a high note if trends tracked by the Institute of Supply Management continue on course.
