TSMC faces record lows in fab utilization
It's going from bad to worse among Taiwan's leading foundries: TSMC's business is worse than expected, while UMC sees a major sales decline.DRAM capex projected to fall 47% in 2009
A slowdown in technology node migrations at the major DRAM producers is adding to the expected capital expenditure cuts manufacturing as companies struggle to combat increasing losses and preserve cash.Chartered alert adds to Singapore woes
Chartered Semiconductor exemplifies the problems facing Singapore’s ailing electronics sector after latest warning.Can Semiconductors Save the World?
“Everything that is important to this world will be solved by semiconductor technology.” That was the claim of National Semiconductor CEO and Chairman Brian Halla at the EcoChip forum.Semi Capital Equipment Bracing for Rough 2009
If you thought 2008 was a rotten year for the semiconductor capital equipment sector, wait until you get a load of 2009.Tech's Dangerous Oversupply
A glut of technology and consumer electronics products could force manufacturers to suspend production and prolong the downturn.LTX-C Introduces New Digital Options for X-Series
FX2 and FX-HS Options Provide Cost-Optimized Performance for Consumer and Mobility Devices.MCC announced "Burn-in with Test" orders
Micro Control Company (MCC) has announced that ISE Labs has ordered the HPB-5B burn-in with test system.STATS ChipPAC to Lay Off 1600 in Latest Restructuring
STATS ChipPAC Ltd. (Singapore) has responded to the global semiconductor downturn with a restructuring plan that results in ~12% of the company's workforce being laid off.More Articles...
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