Samco, a manufacturer of plasma processing equipment for the compound semiconductor industry, announced that it has installed a plasma etch system and a UV ozone cleaning system for demonstration at samco-ucp ltd., Samco’s European subsidiary, in Liechtenstein.
Semiconductors
White House Chip Summit Builds Momentum for Federal Investments in U.S. Chip Manufacturing and Research
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from President and CEO John Neuffer regarding today’s meeting at the White House between Biden Administration officials and leaders from the semiconductor industry and other sectors to discuss the global chip shortage, President Biden’s infrastructure plan, and other issues related to the semiconductor supply chain.
Study Could Lead to Production of More Efficient Optoelectronic Devices
Resonant-tunneling diodes are used in high-frequency oscillators, wave emitters and detectors, logic gates, photodetectors, and optoelectronic circuits. The study was a collaboration between Brazilian and German researchers.
SEMI Appoints imec and Soitec Executives as Chairs of SEMI Europe Advisory Board
SEMI today announced the appointments of Luc Van den hove, president and CEO of imec, as chair and Paul Boudre, CEO of Soitec, as vice chair of the SEMI Europe Advisory Board.
Protect Valuable Drive Technology with Pfannenberg Thermal Management and Filter Technology
Pfannenberg, Inc., a global manufacturer of thermal management technologies, announces that it is possible to protect valuable investments in drive technology through the use of thermal management and filter products.
Cadence Pegasus Verification System Certified for Samsung Foundry 5nm and 7nm Process Technologies
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that the Cadence Pegasus Verification System has achieved certification for Samsung Foundry’s 5nm and 7nm process technologies.
Understanding Interfaces of Hybrid Materials with Machine Learning
The production of nanomaterials involves self-assembly processes of functionalized (organic) molecules on inorganic surfaces. This combination of organic and inorganic components is essential for applications in organic electronics and other areas of nanotechnology.
SEMI and Center for Automotive Research Announce Collaboration
SEMI, the largest global trade association for the design and manufacture of semiconductors, and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit independent automotive/mobility industry think tank, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint exploration to advance increased supply chain collaboration between the semiconductor and automotive industries.
Chinese Companies Hold Only 5% of Global IC Marketshare
Propelled by 50% share of IDM sales and 64% share of fabless sales, U.S. companies captured 55% of the total worldwide IC market in 2020.
Entries Now Open for Junkosha’s Technology Innovator of the Year Award
Junkosha’s Technology Innovator of the Year Award is now accepting applications for its 2021-22 scheme, with the winning entrant awarded a sum of $25,000 to invest in their innovative project.
