MEMS

Electronic Chip Mimics the Brain to Make Memories in a Flash

Engineers have mimicked the human brain with an electronic chip that uses light to create and modify memories.

Limitation Exposed in Promising Quantum Computing Material

Metallic surfaces no longer protected as topological insulators become thinner.

Worldwide PC Shipments Grew 1.5 Percent in Second Quarter of 2019

After two quarters of decline, the worldwide PC market grew 1.5% in the second quarter of 2019, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. Shipments totaled 63 million units in the second quarter of 2019, up from 62 million units in the second quarter of 2018.

Standards Industry Leaders Honored at SEMICON West 2019

SEMI yesterday honored five industry leaders at SEMICON West 2019 for their outstanding accomplishments in developing Standards for the electronics and related industries. The SEMI Standards awards were announced at the SEMI International Standards 1000th Standard Celebration.

How the MEMS Market Is Holding Up in a Gloomy Economy

The semiconductor market had its best year in 2018, reaching almost US$470 billion. However, growth was slower than anticipated due to sluggish smartphone and automotive sales.

SEMI 2019 Mid-Year Total Equipment Forecast – 2019 Market Reset With 2020 Recovery

Global sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are projected to drop 18.4 percent to $52.7 billion in 2019 from last year’s historic high of $64.5 billion.

SEMICON West 2019 Opens with Smart Technologies, Workforce Development, Industry Opportunities in Spotlight

Smart technologies take center stage today as SEMICON West, the flagship U.S. event for connecting the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, opens for three days of insights into leading technologies and applications that will power future industry expansion.

Waymo Wins SEMI Award at SEMICON West for Groundbreaking Self-Driving Technology

​Waymo​, ​a self-driving technology company ​with a mission to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around, has won the 2019 SEMI Americas Award.

SEMICON West 2019 Opens with Smart Technologies, Workforce Development, Industry Opportunities in Spotlight

Smart technologies take center stage today as SEMICON West, the flagship U.S. event for connecting the electronics manufacturing and design supply chain, opens for three days of insights into leading technologies and applications that will power future industry expansion.

Rare, All-Electric Chinese SUV and Newest Chevy Autonomous Test Vehicle to be Previewed This Week

China’s Xpeng Motors will display and dissect an automotive unicorn – a rare, all-electric sports utility vehicle – at SEMICON West this week.

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