• CCID notes steady growth of China IC industry in '07 (2008-06-30) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Yingli Green Energy gets four contracts in Germany (2008-06-30) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• NGMN, Femto Forum push femtocells for WiMAX, LTE (2008-06-30) [ RF/Microwave ]
• FST, Arphic combine tech for next-gen GUI devices (2008-06-30) [ Interface ]
• FormFactor patents invalid, SK Supreme Court rules (2008-06-30) [ T&M ]

• Space project pushes Microchip engineers to extreme (2008-06-30) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Will wireless STBs take off? (2008-06-30) [ RF/Microwave ]
• MEMS market hits $6B, 14% CAGR (2008-06-30) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• Study: Automotive industry lacks drive to innovate (2008-06-30) [ T&M ]
• ST, NXP team up to set new global wireless trends (2008-06-30) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Sony amends corporate strategy (2008-06-30) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Matsushita now calls itself Panasonic (2008-06-30) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Fast Cycle RAM aims at CE apps (2008-06-30) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Active splitters design STBs with multiple tuners (2008-06-30) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Rohm launches Hall effect IC switches (2008-06-30) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• Elpida rolls 'first' 512Mbit DDR2 SDRAM with x32-bit I/O (2008-06-30) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Application processor cuts system cost of multimedia handsets (2008-06-30) [ Processors/DSPs ]
• PMC module tailored for software radio apps (2008-06-30) [ Embedded ]
• u-blox tool adds GPS to handheld apps (2008-06-30) [ RF/Microwave ]
• ARC upgrades multimedia codec licensing (2008-06-30) [ Embedded ]

• Video amplifiers promise cleaner signal, low-power use (2008-06-30) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Smart camera fits multiple industrial apps (2008-06-30) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Video Serdes IC chases away data control cables (2008-06-30) [ Interface ]
• Mentor platform deals with accelerated verification of PCIe apps (2008-06-30) [ EDA/IP ]
• High-res display, older processor give eBooks second wind (2008-06-27) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• TV IC market up 26% y-on-y in Q1 08 (2008-06-27) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Solar cell development center rises in Silicon Valley (2008-06-27) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Samsung, Hynix partner on STT-MRAM (2008-06-27) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Silicon Labs buys analog mixed-signal IC firm for $80M (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• LG opens new design center in Europe (2008-06-27) [ EDA/IP ]

• Study: RFID devices interfere with medical apps (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• IBM, ETH Zürich establish nanotech lab (2008-06-27) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Analysis: What you need to know about Nokia-Symbian deal (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Spansion readies DRAM alternative in datacenters (2008-06-27) [ Memory/Storage ]
• India urges clean tech for sustainability (2008-06-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]

• Panasonic chronicles environmental endeavors (2008-06-27) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Connected home welcomes femtocells (2008-06-27) [ Networks ]
• High-speed 850nm IR emitters suit security cameras (2008-06-27) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• SAW resonator touts ±200x10-6 frequency stability (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• AdvancedMC module features Core2 Duo processor (2008-06-27) [ Embedded ]

• I/O controller supports Intel Eaglelake, AMD AM3 (2008-06-27) [ Interface ]
• Three-phase gate driver integrates op amp, bootstrap (2008-06-27) [ Controls/MCUs ]
• Chip networks home via UWB, coax, Ethernet (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Programmable tool handles image, signal processing (2008-06-27) [ Embedded ]
• Lattice IP cores aim at wireless base stations (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Startup bolsters video over Wi-Fi (2008-06-27) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Modulator driver improves manufacturability (2008-06-27) [ Networks ]
• Integrated PMIC tailored for DDR cache-memory battery backup (2008-06-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Multiphase step-up DC/DC controller renders high power (2008-06-27) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Trio works on 3D solution for home theaters (2008-06-26) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• European IR firm opens production facility in Singapore (2008-06-26) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Nokia buys 52% Symbian shares for $410M (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Group pushes common framework to manage connected apps (2008-06-26) [ Networks ]
• Infineon puts up car IC research center in Austria (2008-06-26) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Mobile firms, operators join forces on open mobile platform (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]

• CHL to set up 3G base stations in Shanghai (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• New iPhone carries $173 tag, reveals virtual teardown (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• NXP leads NFC, contactless IC vendors (2008-06-26) [ Networks ]
• IEEE confab sees Istanbul as 'Prime' location (2008-06-26) [ EDA/IP ]
• ST, Debiotech deliver prototypes of disposable insulin nanopump (2008-06-26) [ Sensors/MEMS ]

• MIT Energy Initiative, Bosch energy collaboration (2008-06-26) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Toshiba updates GaAs FETs portfolio (2008-06-26) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Oscillator streamlines power design (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• LED drivers manage lighting in handsets (2008-06-26) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Auto-zero amp targets high-precision measurement apps (2008-06-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]

• MCUs integrate 24bit sigma-delta ADCs, ARM7 core (2008-06-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• SBC eases digital signage designs (2008-06-26) [ Embedded ]
• Firmware makes fluorescent-lit videos flicker-free (2008-06-26) [ Embedded ]
• Synapse speeds up wireless mesh designs (2008-06-26) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Compact LEDs offer high illumination, easy installation (2008-06-26) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]

• Rotary encoder weathers extreme environments (2008-06-26) [ Networks ]
• Agilent taps acticom tech for VoIP testing (2008-06-26) [ T&M ]
• Freescale optimizes MCU family for large appliances (2008-06-26) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Credence, LTX join forces, ink merger deal (2008-06-25) [ T&M ]
• SMIC to build fabs, R&D center in Shenzhen (2008-06-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• ON Semi taps Tower to supply, co-develop car, computing ICs (2008-06-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Researchers tip open-source smart card to tighten security (2008-06-25) [ Embedded ]
• Malaysia foundries zero in on MEMS, analog (2008-06-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• LSTI proposes LTE device interoperability testing (2008-06-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Bright future for solar cell market, says report (2008-06-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• CMO funds two lighting firms with $27.92M (2008-06-25) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Project improves efficiency of OLED lighting panels (2008-06-25) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Mobile WiMAX faces future setbacks (2008-06-25) [ T&M ]
• Magma grows China operations, works with universities (2008-06-25) [ EDA/IP ]
• Anwell, Chinese associate establish solar module JV (2008-06-25) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• 1GHz tuner promises crystal-clear video in CATV STBs (2008-06-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Baseband processors lower BOM in femtocell apps (2008-06-25) [ Embedded ]
• Precision oscillators guarantee 99.91% accuracy (2008-06-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• LEDs cut thermal resistance down to 290K/W (2008-06-25) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• picoPower MCUs eye power-sensitive systems (2008-06-25) [ Controls/MCUs ]

• 'Smallest' GPS receiver has dual-antenna input (2008-06-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Controller drives energy harvesting to wireless nets (2008-06-25) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Altera CPLDs are Olymic-bound (2008-06-25) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]
• USB extender stretches to more industrial apps (2008-06-25) [ Networks ]
• PowerPC processor responds to multiple net demands (2008-06-25) [ Processors/DSPs ]

• Freescale CodeWarrior crosses over to Eclipse (2008-06-25) [ Embedded ]
• Mentor platform speeds up verification of multimedia apps (2008-06-25) [ EDA/IP ]
• India's VLSI design projects soar to greater heights (2008-06-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Huawei confirms plan for handset division sale (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• DaVinci powers IP video surveillance system (2008-06-24) [ Processors/DSPs ]

• O2Micro receives power control methodology patent (2008-06-24) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• NEC, Elpida forge display driver JV (2008-06-24) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Seoul court favors Pixelplus in patent suit vs. MagnaChip (2008-06-24) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Datang to sell stake on TD-SCDMA firm for $17.8M (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Cadence CEO's EDA ambition (2008-06-24) [ EDA/IP ]

• Buzz: Samsung to build IC plant in Philippines (2008-06-24) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Taiwan develops low-power chips for mobile markets (2008-06-24) [ EDA/IP ]
• Wi-LAN pursues legal action vs. Motorola, RIM, UTStarCom (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• Alcatel-Lucent-SpeedCast to collaborate on hosted DVB-H mobile TV (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• HV-HBT devices offer higher efficiency, lower cost (2008-06-24) [ Networks ]

• Transistors remit high peak power for wireless net (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• GaN HEMT devices available for Ku-band, X-band (2008-06-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Temperature monitors boast high accuracy (2008-06-24) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• ISM-band transceiver integrates power amplifier (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• RF switch claims high linearity, fast settling time (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]

• Handheld spectrum analyzers feature live RF (2008-06-24) [ T&M ]
• DC/DC converters add output voltage tracking (2008-06-24) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Single-chip Zigbee IC promises low power consumption (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]
• 52V boost controller rolls for industrial apps (2008-06-24) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Analog boosts RF profile with direct conversion receivers (2008-06-24) [ RF/Microwave ]

• CMOS sensor works in HD broadcasting video camera (2008-06-24) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• Low power design for analog/mixed-signal IP (2008-06-24) [ EDA/IP ]
• ESD protection devices offer ultralow capacitance (2008-06-23) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• Maxim presents programmable analog/digital VGA (2008-06-23) [ Amplifiers/Converters ]
• MCU with direct FPGA interface debuts (2008-06-23) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]

• Vistec inspection system touts 30% increase in utilization (2008-06-23) [ T&M ]
• IAR rolls RTOS for ultra-low power TI MCUs (2008-06-23) [ Embedded ]
• Altium adds publishing, version control for design tool (2008-06-23) [ EDA/IP ]
• Tool with object-oriented GUI eases RF design (2008-06-23) [ T&M ]
• Accelerator replaces base station FPGAs, ASICs (2008-06-23) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]

• RF inductor fits military list for multiple security apps (2008-06-23) [ RF/Microwave ]
• 'Smallest' oscillator withstands severe environment conditions (2008-06-23) [ Sensors/MEMS ]
• Single-supply LDOs guarantee performance boost (2008-06-23) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• White LED driver shines in notebook LCD displays (2008-06-23) [ Optoelectronics/Displays ]
• XtremeData readies fastest Altera FPGA-based Intel FSB module (2008-06-23) [ FPGAs/PLDs ]

• ABI: Wireless HDTV to hit 1M installations in 2012 (2008-06-23) [ RF/Microwave ]
• CSI delivers BIPV modules for Beijing Olympics (2008-06-23) [ Power/Alternative Energy ]
• Spansion plans more tech, manufacturing tie-ups (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Toshiba compact model ups gate density in 45nm CMOS (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Toppan, IBM extend photomask partnership to 22nm (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]

• Reports point to bleak IC, fab-tool markets (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Will Seagate buy Intel's stake in IM Flash? (2008-06-23) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Defective DRAMs bring spot prices down (2008-06-23) [ Memory/Storage ]
• Solar wafer maker signs deal with Intel spin-off (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]
• Freescale channels embedded (2008-06-23) [ Embedded ]

• AuthenTec offers TouchStone to waterproof cellphones (2008-06-23) [ T&M ]
• JV eyes 300mm wafer production in Singapore (2008-06-23) [ Manufacturing/Packaging ]