Venture capital is losing patience with the fabless

A turning away from fabless has been confirmed by one transatlantic venture capital firm that said it plans to invest most of its funds in Internet companies rather than fabless chip companies.

Register to read more...

Probe Card shipments decline 30% in Q3 08

Some probe card makers estimate orders in the third quarter are to decline 30% on year, and will maintain level in the forth quarter due to weakening demand.

Register to read more...

Despite gloom Taiwan looks to big turnaround in 2009

It is projected Taiwan will grow 53% from US$6.75 billion to US$10.32 billion in 2009. This will allow Taiwan to reclaim the dominant new equipment market position.

Register to read more...

TSMC sees big utilization dip, faces weak Q4, says analyst

Leading foundry chip vendor Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is seeing orders down substantially in the fourth quarter, according to Tristan Gerra, an analyst with financial management company Robert W. Baird & Co.

Register to read more...

Global chip rebound seen delayed until 2010

Gartner reports that any rebound in global chip demand could be delayed till 2010 as demand shrinks in the second half of this year and macroeconomic conditions worsen, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.

Register to read more...

KGD Workshop Napa, CA Sept 7-10

The KGD Workshop focuses on semiconductor die products test, assembly, manufacturing, and business issues at the forefront of the microelectronics industry.

Register to read more...

Analyst: NAND flash market has 'fallen apart'

The NAND flash memory market was on track to post growth for 2008, but now appears ticketed for a 10 percent decline, according to Bryan Lewis, an analyst at Gartner Inc.

Register to read more...

On-chip test capabilities solve analog-test problem

Excellent article on on-chip test structures for SerDes test including animated demonstrations.

Register to read more...