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.
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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.
KLA Launches Electronics, Packaging and Components Group
KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) today announced the formation of a new business group focused on growth in its Electronics, Packaging and Components (EPC) businesses.
NUS Researchers Develop a New Library of Atomically Thin 2D Materials
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have created a whole new library of atomically thin, two-dimensional (2D) materials using a novel and powerful approach of engineering the composition of transition metal dichalcogenides.
Vanta Element-S XRF Analyzer Offers Fast, Affordable Light Element Detection
The new Vanta Element-S handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer delivers fast light element detection at an affordable price, joining a family of cost-effective, entry-level Vanta Element XRF instruments. The S model is equipped with a silicon drift detector (SDD) to analyze light elements like magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), sulfur (S) and phosphorus (P) in alloys.
SiPearl Chooses Germany to Open Its First International Operational Subsidiary
SiPearl, the company that is designing the high-performance, low-power microprocessor to secure Europe’s technological sovereignty and independence on the strategic markets for high performance computing, artificial intelligence and connected mobility, is setting out its European scale by choosing Germany as the location for opening its first subsidiary.
New ‘Buffer-Free’ Concept for GaN-on-SiC High Electron Mobility Transistors Reveals Competitive Microwave Performance and Device Efficiency
SweGaN AB, a manufacturer of custom-made GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers based on a unique epitaxial growth technology for RF and power components and devices today announced a new benchmark for GaN high-frequency devices based on SweGaN QuanFINE® material. The demonstration promises commercial benefits for the entire GaN RF value chains including telecom, space, and military markets.
North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts April 2020 Billings
North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.26 billion in billings worldwide in April 2020 (three-month average basis), according to the April Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS) Billings Report published today by SEMI. The billings figure is 2.2 percent higher than the final March 2020 level of $2.21 billion, and is 17.2 percent higher than the April 2019 billings level of $1.93 billion.
The Chip Wars Get Real
There was a lot of big news in the semiconductor industry during the last week as the U.S., China and Taiwan face off in a chip war over Huawei.
JH Technologies Launches JH Analytical Lab Services and Offers Complementary Sample Processing
JH Technologies, leading distributor of optical and digital imaging systems, materials preparation, testing and analysis systems, and metrology tools announces that it recently opened JH Analytical Lab Services at the company’s headquarters in Fremont, California.
