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Conference review
The changing landscape
The 17th annual International Electronics Forum (IEF) conference hosted by Future Horizons was held in the exotic location of Dubai. David Ridsdale attended the annual event and discovered a changing industry landscape. |
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IC Industry Awards announcement
Nominations announced
The 2008 IC Industry Award are around the corner and after much consideration the nominations for this year’s competition have been announced. |
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Lithography
Wafer carrier evolved
Entegris has a long history within the semiconductor industry beginning as a supplier of wafer carriers. The company has evolved along with the industry and is now a specialist in a range of areas. David Ridsdale from EuroAsia Semiconductor asked Entegris to expand on their evolving state and explain how they are intending to tackle the increasingly difficult challenge of reticle haze. |
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Statistics
WSTS Projects 4.7 percent global semiconductor growth in 2008 and 5.8 percent in 2009
Although growth is not expected to be as large as the heady days of semiconductor manufacturing, recent statistics from the WSTS shows growth is expected to remain positive for the industry over the next couple of years. |
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Etch
The leading etch
Via profile and integration requirements are critical in TSV etch. Steve Lassig of Lam Research Corporation describes the importance of etch rate for the optimum TSV etch solution. |
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Technology
Anniversary results for NanoCMOS
Grid technology tackles the impact of CMOS variability on design. Professor Asen Asenov of Glasgow University explains the development. |
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Regional
Display driver chip market heads to mature stage |
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