Taiwan memory IC packaging and testing firms to benefit from Micron-Qimonda deal
Micron, which has been gradually increasing its outsourcing of backend IC packaging and testing services, may release more backend orders to Taiwan companies after it begins to ramp output from Inotera.The DRAM Drag... what a drag...
With memory expected to account for nearly 10% of global semiconductor revenues in 2008, significant downgrades represent a major drag on global semiconductor revenues.Chip forecasts head south
The memory chip industry is the canary in the coal mine. At least two memory chip manufacturers are on life support right nowQimonda restructures, cuts 3000 jobs
Beleaguered memory chip maker Qimonda AG has announced a radical restructuring.LTX-C update - Diamond D40 & ASL 3K bite the dust
Interesting portions of the financial conference call:Gartner may cut IC outlook, urges calm
Calm? Calm? Have you seen my 401k?! Are you frigging crazy!?LTXC Cuts 1Q Revenue Outlook; Deeper Cost Cuts
More pain in the chip and chip equipment businesses.Advantest: In-House Manufacturing Remains a Core Competency
While most of the automated test equipment (ATE) market has shifted to outsourced manufacturing, Advantest steadfastly relies on its own in-house manufacturing, assembly and qualification in Japan's Gunma Prefecture.ASE revenues down in September
Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE) has posted consolidated revenues of NT$8.32 billion (US$256.8 million) for September, down 5.3% on month and also down 15.1% on year.More Articles...
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