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SEMICON Taiwan 2012
SEMICON Taiwan 2012 took place in Taipei during September 5-7. A series of technology forums were held with industry heavyweights to share their points of view and opinions on the future of technology.
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Monday 10 September 2012
IC materials firms spend more on R&D, says Dow exec
With semiconductor companies constantly upgrading to the latest advanced technologies, related production materials suppliers are required to raise the technological bar and provide...
Monday 10 September 2012
STMicro gearing up for MEMS microphones
With shipments rising gradually for customer products, STMicroelectronics is gearing up to expand its presence in the global MEMS microphone market and is eyeing to become a leading...
Thursday 6 September 2012
SPTS announces dry etch process technology for via reveal applications
SPTS Technologies has announced its dry etch process technology for via reveal applications. Already established as the tool of record at major customer sites, the Pegasus Rapier...
Thursday 6 September 2012
Micron expresses interest in partnering with TSMC
Micron Technology is striving to establish strategic cooperation with Taiwan-based contract chipmakers, according to company CEO Mark Durcan. Companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor...
Thursday 6 September 2012
Demand for copper wirebonding packaging to peak in 2014
Demand for copper wirebonding packaging will remain strong over the next two years, with the packaging technology to account for 85% of the global wirebonding market in 2014, according...
Thursday 6 September 2012
3D IC commercialization to take place in 2015-16, says ASE
The adoption and commercialization of 3D TSV stacking IC technology and products will likely take place in the 2015-16 timeframe, according to Tong Ho-ming, general manager and chief...
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Micron-Elpida tie-up positive for global DRAM industry, says Inotera executive
The integration between Micron Technology and Elpida Memory will be positive for the global DRAM industry in terms of production, technology and client interest, according to Scott...
Wednesday 5 September 2012
TSMC looks to build pilot 18-inch wafer line in 2016-2017
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is on track in the development of 18-inch (450mm) wafers with the possibility to build a pilot line in 2016-2017 followed by mass...
Wednesday 1 August 2012
SEMICON Taiwan 2012 to take place in early September
SEMICON Taiwan 2012 will take place in Taipei during September 5-7. Theme pavilions will include advanced packaging and testing, green manufacturing, MEMS and secondary market.