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Intel and Ericsson to work on secured laptop computer 12/12/2008
The modules will integrate Intel's Anti-Theft PC Protection technology within the Centrino 2 mobile platform that will disable the PC and protect stored data. They will also include a global positioning system for locating the laptop.
Microtune introduces automobile tuner chip 12/12/2008
"It is engineered specifically to meet the complex, rigorous technical, operating and qualification requirements of our automotive customers, providing an advanced electronics solution as the industry strives to deliver competitive entertainment value and options to ever-more demanding consumers."
Taiwanese government to rescue DRAM manufacturers 12/11/2008
The Taiwanese government's special 'Save DRAM' task force, noted "We will not rule out [extending financial support] in the form of loans or buying stakes via a government fund".
Apple production cut reached bottom? 12/11/2008
According to supply chain checks by FBR, the magnitude of recent Apple production cuts to its iPhone and iPod lines is lessening and order patterns among component suppliers may begin to stabilize somewhat.
Chip equipment purchase to fall in 2009 12/11/2008
Capital spending by chip makers on semiconductor manufacturing equipment will decline to $35.2 billion in 2009, down 17.6 percent from 2008, iSuppli said. This will mark the lowest level of spending since 2003
HP to offer Sonata long life battery 12/11/2008
The Sonata promises to deliver 1,000 charge/discharge cycles without degrading cell performance, about three times the lifetime of current batteries. In addition, it can achieve an 80 percent charge in as little as 30 minutes without degrading the battery's life.
Can local government save Qimonda? 12/10/2008
Qimonda AG hopes to soon strike a deal to research chip technology with the German state of Saxony, where its main chip factories are located, a company representative said.
SEMI Europe calls government help on half million jobs 12/10/2008
The increasing competition pressure could endanger up to half a million jobs the in European semiconductor industry and its suppliers.
Beware of your USB sticks 12/10/2008
In the USB ruse, a cookie or malicious executable is transferred from the stick to the host system and then removed from the stick before any trace of it is detected by the user.
DDR3 Trends 12/10/2008
"I think it could be a very strong upturn as we look at the three-to-five year period," Matas said.
Promos to sell asset for survival cash 12/9/2008
In a recent report, Primasia said ProMOS, which had cash of about T$2.9 billion ($86.5 million) as of the end of September, could face increasing risk of default unless it can raise additional funds early next year.
TI to idle fab and curtail spending 12/9/2008
In late December and early next year, TI also plans to idle some undisclosed fabs amid a drop in demand. On average, the company sees fab utilization rates hitting the mid-40 percent range in the fourth quarter.
Sony to reduce investment by 30% 12/9/2008
Hit hard by the current and deep downturn, Sony (Tokyo) also intends to curtail or delay part of its investment plans, and downsize or withdraw from unprofitable or non-core businesses. It plans to reduce the total number of manufacturing sites by approximately 10 percent, from the current total of 57, by March 31, 2010.
State of the DRAM market 12/9/2008
Last week (Dec 2nd to Dec 8th), the DDR2 1Gb eTT chip price dropped from US$ 0.67 to US$ 0.61, with the drop range of 9%. The DDR2 667 MHz 1Gb also dropped from US$ 0.64 to US$ 0.61, with the drop range of 5%. The DDR2 512 Mb eTT slightly dropped 3%, but the price was already closed to the packaging and testing price.
Is Patent Pool an easy way out for standardization? 12/8/2008
Patent pools have become increasingly popular in recent years to handle licensing in cases of relatively large numbers of patent holders and licensors. The pools can help lower transaction costs and reduce uncertainty and time spent negotiating deals, sometimes with competitors across barriers of language and geography.
Breaking News: Rambus to imply Nvidia in memory IP infringement 12/8/2008
The International Trade Commission (ITC) has, at the request of Rambus, instituted an investigation of claimed patent infringement by Nvidia and vendors incorporating the "accused" Nvidia products.
China semi company ranking exposed 12/8/2008
According to the PwC report, the top indigenous Chinese chip company for 2007 was HiSilicon Technologies Co. Ltd., with revenue of about $170 million. HiSilicon Technology is the former chip R&D center of the Huawei Co. that was spun out in 2005.
Intel advances into "Clear Picture" photo CMOS 12/8/2008
"We started with goal of getting [in silicon] 90 percent of the performance of [more] exotic materials with an order of magnitude less cost, but we now have a silicon devoice that is better performance than anything measured in indium phosphide,"
Qimonda may face Bankruptcy 12/5/2008
Qimonda AG said it may face bankruptcy if it fails to find new investors or the cash needed to operate in the coming weeks.
ITC investigating Nvidia 12/5/2008
Rambus said that the U.S. International Trade Commision (ITC) has opened an investigation into possible infringement of the company's patents by graphics chip vendor Nvidia Corp.
AT & T to cut 12000 jobs 12/5/2008
AT&T said it would axe 12,000 jobs a fresh wave of cuts to cope with an economic downturn that has exacerbated a decline in traditional phone sales.
AMD slashed 4th-Quarter Forecast. 12/4/2008
AMD expects revenue from continuing operations for the fourth-quarter to be approximately 25 percent lower than third quarter of 2008 revenue of $1.585 billion.
TSMC to report poor 4th Quarter Sales 12/4/2008
TSMC has announced that its fourth-quarter sales will come in well below the company's previous guidance given at the end of October due to a reduction of wafer shipments.
Taiwan DRAM makers to post huge revenue drop for November 12/4/2008
Major Taiwan DRAM makers Nanya Technology, Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) and ProMOS Technologies are estimated to post revenue drops of 40-50% sequentially in November
Taiwan Motherboard Manufacturers to cut more jobs 12/4/2008
Asustek Computer is planning to layoff 5% of its total workforce, equal to around 200 staff, according to industry sources.
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