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| Florida State U to study power saving architecture |
6/3/2010 |
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"Static means information goes through the processor based on the instructions that are determined once at compile-time, rather than each time instructions go through the pipeline dynamically," said Whalley. "Each instruction is fetched in one cycle and then controls the entire processor in a subsequent cycle for a static pipeline."
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| Computex fails to define tablet PC |
6/3/2010 |
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Consumers have now been exposed to solutions that perform limited functions and therefore the specifications for these new tools actually reference value to the user in a defined context.
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| Power management IC halves Atom power |
6/3/2010 |
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"We have been working with Intel for about two years on our power management chipset that halves operating power plus enables a 50-time reduction in standby power over Intel's previous generation Atom processor,"
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| Semiconductor shipment hit record in April |
6/2/2010 |
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"Global sales of semiconductors grew at a healthy rate in April, surpassing the previous monthly record level of November 2007," said SIA President George Scalise in a statement. "As expected, both the year-on-year and sequential growth rates moderated slightly."
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| Qualcomm samples 1.2G dual core Snapdragon |
6/2/2010 |
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"Qualcomm's first-generation Snapdragon chipsets set a new standard for advanced smartphones and smartbook devices, and our second-generation solutions are already shipping in volume," said Steve Mollenkopf, executive vice president of Qualcomm and president of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies, in a statement.
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| Jobs declare "end of the PC era is near" |
6/2/2010 |
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Apple's CEO said the day is coming when only one out of every few people will need a traditional computer. Jobs said advances will allow devices like the iPad to do things only desktops and laptops are suited for today.
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| Strike could halt Honda's expansion in China |
6/1/2010 |
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The latest is Japan's Honda Motor Co., which last week suspended production at all four of its plants in China, according to reports. This is due to a strike at a Honda transmission factory in Foshan, Guangdong, which employs some 1,850 workers, according to reports.
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| Abu Dhabi to build to build semiconductor industry at home |
6/1/2010 |
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GlobalFoundries, said it is "committed to partnering with ATIC to share best practices and expertise in cluster creation in the near-term and putting a significant technology and manufacturing presence in the region long term."
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| Asus to launch 3D PC |
5/28/2010 |
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Asustek Computer plans to launch a 3D all-in-one PC using Nvidia's 3D Vision in August, according to sources from PC players.
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| Acer launch 7-inch Tablet PC |
5/28/2010 |
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Acer today introduced a 7-inch tablet PC along with other products such as e-book readers, all-in-one PCs and smartphones in Beijing
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| Inotera unveil plans to 42nm migration |
5/28/2010 |
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Inotera Memories plans to migrate to a 42nm process in September 2010, two months ahead of its original schedule, according to company chairman Jih Lien.
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| TSMC release 0.18-micron Flash IP |
5/27/2010 |
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TSMC has announced its 0.18-micron automotive embedded flash IP that passed AEC-Q100 product qualification requirements for a wide range of automotive applications.
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| TSMC invest in China VC company |
5/26/2010 |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd announce it will invest $5 million, or about NT$160 million, in a venture capital company based in Shanghai.
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| Walmart offers $97 iphone |
5/25/2010 |
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Wal-Mart today began selling the 16GB version of the iPhone for $97 with a two-year AT&T contract.
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