Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings contracted 13 percent to US$15.57 billion quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2020 but increased 13 percent year-over-year, SEMI, the global industry association representing the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, announced today in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) Report.
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China IC Industry on the Rebound with SEMICON China Leading the Way
Marking the first major semiconductor industry event of the year with on-site exhibitions and conferences plus live webinars for those unable to attend in person, SEMICON China 2020 will gather industry leaders and visionaries June 27-29 at SNIEC in Shanghai for insights into the latest developments, innovations and trends in the electronics industry.
Texas Instruments Maintains Firm Grip As World’s Top Analog IC Supplier
TI’s 2019 analog marketshare grew to 19% and ST climbed to fourth place as the top-10 suppliers collectively accounted for 62% of total analog sales.
Ventev Partners with Cisco for IoT Design Program
Ventev, the manufacturing unit of TESSCO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: TESS), recently announced its selection as a partner in the Cisco Internet of Things Design-In Program. The program offers customers integrated power solutions, featuring Cisco industrial IoT networking and data solution products.
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 Goes Virtual to Highlight Industry Innovation and Growth Opportunities
SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 is going virtual as the region’s premiere global electronics manufacturing supply chain exposition and conference continues its rich tradition of gathering industry experts from around the world for critical insights into the semiconductor ecosystem, new business opportunities and collaboration. SEMICON SEA 2020 registration is now open.
Nanodevices Show How Cells Change With Time, By Tracking From the Inside
For the first time, scientists have introduced minuscule tracking devices directly into the interior of mammalian cells, giving an unprecedented peek into the processes that govern the beginning of development.
Constantly Tracking Anything, Anywhere
While capital-intensive industrial manufacturing organizations were quick to seize the opportunities the IoT offered at an early stage; the benefits IoT can bring to global supply chains promises to deliver equally significant value.
IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting Announces 2020 Call for Papers
Under the theme “Innovative Devices for a Better Future,” the 66thannual IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM), to be held December 12–16, 2020 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square hotel, has issued a Call for Papers seeking the world’s best original work in all areas of microelectronics research and development.
Why Restarting the Global Economy Won’t be Easy
As the world contemplates ending a massive lockdown implemented in response to COVID-19, Vinod Singhal is considering what will happen when we hit the play button and the engines that drive industry and trade squeal back to life again.
Samsung Elevates Data Protection for Mobile Devices with New Security Chip Solution
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced a standalone turnkey security solution comprised of a Secure Element (SE) chip (S3FV9RR) and enhanced security software that offers protection for tasks such as booting, isolated storage, mobile payment and other applications.
