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Part 3 of 3: Trends in advanced IC Packaging

Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By John H. Lau, Cheng Kuo Lee, C. S. Premachandran, Yu Aibin
Part 3 of 3: Trends in advanced IC Packaging

Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Part... »

IMEC, Synopsys partner on 3-D stacked IC development

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Gina Roos
IMEC, Synopsys partner on 3-D stacked IC development

Synopsys and imec have announced a partnership to accelerate the development of 3-D stacked IC technologies. The partnership will leverage Synopsys' TCAD tools for characterizing and optimizing the reliability and electrical performance of through-silicon vias (TSVs) and imec's research facilities. »

IBM is first IC maker to eliminate PFOS and PFOA in supply chain

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Gina Roos
IBM is first IC maker to eliminate PFOS and PFOA in supply chain

IBM has eliminated perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) compounds from its chip making processes as part of its design for the environment program. »

GM to improve manufacturing processes with help from HP and Apriso

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Gina Roos
GM to improve manufacturing processes with help from HP and Apriso

HP Enterprise Services has been selected by General Motors to implement an Apriso solution for better control over its battery manufacturing and supply chain operations at its new Chevrolet Volt battery assembly plant. »

ECHA proposes 8 additional SVHCs

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Gina Roos

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) is accepting comments on eight chemicals proposed as substances of very high concern (SVHC) by three EU member states under the EU's REACH regulation. Deadline is April 22. »

Large-LCD panel makers face double whammy: profitability issues, LED shortages

Monday, March 8, 2010
By Gina Roos
Large-LCD panel makers face double whammy: profitability issues, LED shortages

As large LCD panel suppliers continue to struggle to maintain profitability, many are forced to cut materials and components costs despite high growth in this market over the past few years, reports iSuppli. Adding to the challenge is a global shortage of LEDs, primarily... »

Memory to drive IC growth in 2010; mixed pricing trends ahead

Monday, March 1, 2010
By Gina Roos
Memory to drive IC growth in 2010; mixed pricing trends ahead

PCs and memory ICs will be the primary drivers for semiconductor revenue growth in 2010 with the market on track to reach $304 billion in 2012, according to Gartner Inc. The market researcher says rising DRAM prices, coupled with strong PC demand, will drive... »

AuthenTec buys SafeNet’s Embedded Security Solutions Division

Friday, February 26, 2010
By Gina Roos
AuthenTec buys SafeNet’s Embedded Security Solutions Division

Boosting its security and identify management solutions portfolio, AuthenTec has acquired SafeNet, Inc.'s Embedded Security Solutions Division in a cash and stock transaction. AuthenTec will also become the exclusive worldwide supplier of SafeNet's SafeXcel security processor ICs. »

Fusion’s growth path includes counterfeit avoidance

Friday, February 26, 2010
By Gina Roos
Fusion’s growth path includes counterfeit avoidance

During a global economic downturn, Fusion Trade, a global independent distributor of electronic components, has managed to keep its company on a significant growth path in 2009 marked with facility expansions, a new anti-counterfeit inspection lab, enhanced customers systems and industry certifications. »

ALLVIA embeds capacitors on silicon interposers

Thursday, February 25, 2010
By Gina Roos
ALLVIA embeds capacitors on silicon interposers

ALLVIA, a through-silicon via (TSV) foundry, has integrated embedded capacitors onto silicon interposers, a key interface between a silicon device and an organic or ceramic substrate needed for managing high-interconnect densities. »

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