Purdue University and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will soon launch a dual-degree master’s program in semiconductors as part of a newly signed agreement to cooperate in education and research in semiconductors and microelectronics.
Semiconductors
Canada’s Semiconductor Council Announces Managing Director
Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) announced Dr. C. Paul Slaby as Managing Director, effective November 1, 2022.
Si2 Board Welcomes New Representatives from Leading EDA Providers
Silicon Integration Initiative today announced it has welcomed Michael Jackson, corporate vice president of research and development at Cadence Design Systems, and Jacob Avidan, senior vice president of engineering at Synopsys, to the Si2 board of directors.
Novel Nanowire Fabrication Technique Paves Way for Next Generation Spintronics
The challenge of fabricating nanowires directly on silicon substrates for the creation of the next generation of electronics has finally been solved by researchers from Tokyo Tech. Next generation spintronics will lead to better memory storage mechanisms in computers, making them faster and more efficient.
Three Trends Shaping the Future of EDA
As more systems companies move to design their own chips and electronic products, what are the key EDA trends impacting the pace of innovation?
ClassOne Equipment Releases Major New Lot of Used Semiconductor Tools for Resale
ClassOne Equipment, major provider of previously-owned semiconductor equipment for repurchase, has announced the release of a new lot of more than 80 highly-desirable production tools.
Lam Research’s Emissions Reduction Goals Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative
Lam continues progress towards net zero, joining the Global Semiconductor Climate Consortium as a Founding Member
SEMI Announces Semiconductor Climate Consortium Founding Members
Consortium aims to accelerate reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across semiconductor value chain. Consortium members and SEMI to participate at 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27).
The 2023 Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits Announces Call for Workshop Submissions
The 2023 Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits announces a Call for Workshop topics in support of the conference theme: “Rebooting Technology and Circuits for a Sustainable Future.”
Professors from UC-Santa Barbara and UC-San Diego to be Honored for Excellence in Semiconductor Research
SIA and SRC present the University Research Awards annually to individuals who demonstrate excellence in advancing research in semiconductor technology and design.