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Laura Peters
Laura Peters
September 26, 2008
Halla’s Perfect Storm of Technology Neglect

Back in 2005, I sat in on a great keynote speech by Brian Halla, CEO and President of National Semiconductor, who talked about the lack of U.S. com...... More

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Float-zone wafers are used in applications where the absence of oxygen impurities is necessary for good device performance, as is the case with high-efficiency solar cells or RF/wireless communications chips. In this blog “zone,” a variety of concepts will be floated for consideration to our readers in the blogosphere, inviting a discussion on any number of business and technology topics in device manufacturing.

Perspectives From the Leading Edge   RSS

Philip Garrou
Philip Garrou
November 29, 2008
Highlights of 3D ASIP

Without question the title of the RTI sponsored 3D Integration conference  “ 3D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packagin...... More

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Covering leading-edge microelectronics activity.

SI's Take on Semicon West   RSS

Aaron Hand
Aaron Hand
August 31, 2008
SEMICON West '08: The Days of Wine and Solar

  I’m on a train from Madrid to Valencia, Spain, where I will attend the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition t...... More

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The editors of Semiconductor International will be providing their " take " on Semicon West 2007, including noteworthy events, what exhibitors and attendees expect to see at the show, what kind of information we're searching for and collected before and during the show and more.

The Fine Print   RSS

Aaron Hand
Aaron Hand
August 13, 2008
Making All Lithography Look Impossible

  For the SEMICON West Daily News, I reported on the Tuesday afternoon Device Scaling TechXPOT, which featured presentations and panel discus...... More

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Aaron Hand’s blog brings you analysis and insight into the world of semiconductor lithography, looking at the stories behind the developments that shape this industry.

The Measure of All Things   RSS

Alexander E. Braun
Alexander E. Braun
November 14, 2008
Hurray for the Do-Gooders!

  We all know that technology has changed our lives, and as the innovators who produce it, you are used to its wonders. If you are like me,...... More

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Alexander E. Braun’s blog focuses on current metrology issues and developments in the rapidly advancing fields of inspection, measurement and test, and evaluates their relevance and impact on the global semiconductor industry. Occasionally, he will growl, grumble and comment on other matters and subjects that may innocently and foolishly meander too close to his gunsights.

Views on News   RSS

David Lammers
David Lammers
November 14, 2008
Luther Forest, Just in Time

As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches in the United States, people in the U.S. chip manufacturing business should make a quick bow towards Abu Dha...... More

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David Lammers’ blog will look at the stories behind the news shaping the semiconductor industry, including analysis, personality profiles, and quirky happenings.

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