Last update: Tuesday 11 June 2013 [67 news items]
Electronic compass/MEMS SoCs to take off in 2010
Dec 3, 14:51
More MEMS makers are expected to provide electronic compass and MEMS sensor combo solutions in 2010, helping to popularize LBS applications in the handset market, according to industry...
STMicroelectronics ready to snatch low-cost handset CIS market share
Nov 30, 15:47
STMicroelectronics plans to introduce low-cost auto focus (AF) CMOS image sensors (CIS) targeting high-end smartphones in 2010, according to the company. It will also provide 5-megapixel...
STMicroelectronics to spur growth of MEMS microphone market
Nov 27, 15:37
STMicroelectronics, a supplier of MEMS for consumer and portable applications, has expanded its portfolio with next-generation micro-machined acoustic devices. The MEMS microphones...
MEMS IDMs pressured by low-priced China electronic sensors
Newswatch - Sep 2, 15:26
China's white-box handset makers have turned to use electronic sensors made by local companies instead of first-tier IDMs' MEMS sensors for their new products due to cost concern...
Wafer Works reportedly taps MEMS substrate market
Aug 6, 15:07
Taiwan-based solar wafer maker Wafer Works has recently begun supplying MEMS substrates in small volumes to IDM customers, such as STMicroelectronics, Freescale and Analog Devices...
STMicro, TDK sign MOU with Taiwan government, reports paper
Newswatch - Jul 24, 16:54
The Taiwan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with STMicroelectronics and TDK for cooperation on developing Taiwan's semiconductor industry, according to a...
STMicroelectronics and Sony to shake up gyroscope prices, impact InvenSense
Newswatch - Jul 13, 15:30
The price of gyroscopes will be cut to below US$1, from US1.6-1.7 currently, in the second half of 2009 as IDMs STMicroelectronics and Sony are enter the market. The two companies...
Open MEMS market gain in 2008, says Yole Developpement
Jul 7, 16:48
Despite a downturn in several markets, major open MEMS foundries increased their sales by 7% in 2008 from the year before, and most are now profitable, according to Yole Developpement...
iPhone 3GS carries US$179 BOM, says iSuppli
Jun 25, 11:02
With the new iPhone 3GS's Bill of Materials (BOM) and feature set nearly the same as the previous model in the iPhone line, you might think the product's component selection would...
STMicroelectronics, ADI to volume produce MEMS gyroscopes in 2H09
Jun 15, 14:19
STMicroelectronics and Analog Devices (ADI) will separately begin volume production of MEMS gyroscope products in the second half of 2009, which is expected to heat up competition...
International MEMS companies to launch low-cost g-sensors in 2H09
Newswatch - May 22, 16:24
International MEMS companies including Bosch Sensortec, Freescale Semiconductor and STMicroelectronics will introduce cost effective g-sensors (accelerometers) with prices reduced...
May 13, 16:24
According to Semicast Research, revenues for semiconductors in the industrial sector exceeded those in the automotive sector for the first time in 2008. Semicast estimates that industrial...
Numonyx to enhance partnerships with China and Taiwan
Apr 6, 16:06
Flash memory maker Numonyx, a joint venture between Intel and STMicroelectronics, regards the Asia Pacific market as a key revenues contributor, according to company president and...
OmniVision lands CIS orders for next-generation iPhone
Newswatch - Apr 3, 10:57
OmniVision has received 3.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor (CIS) orders for Apple's next-generation iPhone, according to market sources. The company is also said to have secured 5-megapixel...
STMicroelectronics CEO visits Taiwan
Mar 24, 11:31
STMicroelectronics president and CEO Carlo Bozotti paid a business visit to Taiwan between March 16-23, focusing on talks with Delta Electronics, Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision...
STMicroelectronics MEMS enables motion sensing in OpenMoko handsets
Mar 12, 11:58
STMicroelectronics has announced that its LIS302DL 3-axis accelerometer is being used by Taiwan-based OpenMoko to provide motion-sensing functions in OpenMoko's Neo Freerunner Linux-based...
IDMs to cut g-sensor prices by 30%
Feb 20, 11:03
International IDMs STMicroelectronics, Freescale Semiconductor, Bosch Sensortec and Kionix are planning to launch accelerometer (g-sensor) products priced at US$0.6-0.7, down 30%...
ST-Ericsson to outsource handset chip production to TSMC and UMC, says paper
Newswatch - Feb 17, 14:38
ST-Ericsson, the joint venture of STMicroelectronics and Ericsson, will outsource 65nm and 45nm handset...
Expanding through acquisitions: Q&A with STMicro CEO Carlo Bozotti
Feb 4, 10:23
STMicroelectronics has made four major acquisitions since 2007 – Genesis Microchip, Nokia's 3G and 3.5G R&D team, NXP Semiconductors and Ericsson Mobile Platform (EMP)....
STMicroelectronics said to volume produce dual-axis MEMS gyroscope in 1H09
Nov 28, 10:49
STMicroelectronics reportedly will enter the dual-axis microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) gyroscope market next year, mounting a challenge against InvenSense, which introduced...
MEMS supply growing faster than demand, driving down prices
Nov 11, 01:10
MEMS prices in 2009 are expected to continue to fall because supply exceeds demand, according to market sources.
Infineon tops market of semiconductors for medical applications, says research firm
Oct 16, 11:41
The industrial/medical sector has risen in importance at many semiconductor vendors over the last few years as suppliers have come to identify the market as dependable throughout...
Commentary: Taiwan should eye China market to develop its cartronics industry
Sep 15, 16:54
According to Bruce Liu, manager of STMicroelectronics' Greater China Business Unit, the cartronics market is a global market that has higher return on investment (ROI), gross margins...
GSMC likely to source 8-inch wafer fab tools from STMicroelectronics
Aug 26, 10:50
After seeing its discussions for a potential purchase of 8-inch wafer fabrication tools from fellow foundries fail, China-based foundry Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation...
Ericsson and STMicroelectronics to merge EMP and ST-NXP Wireless
Aug 21, 11:35
Ericsson and STMicroelectronics announced an agreement to merge Ericsson Mobile Platforms and ST-NXP Wireless into a joint venture (JV). The 50-50 joint venture is expected to have...
GSMC turns from NXP to STMicroelectronics for 8-inch wafer equipment tools
Aug 12, 12:14
China-based Grace Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (GSMC) is said to have turned to STMicroelectronics for second-hand 8-inch wafer fabrication tool procurement, with the parties...
Aug 8, 09:49
STMicroelectronics, STATS ChipPAC and Infineon Technologies announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop next-generation embedded wafer-level ball-grid array (eWLB)...
Taiwan handset makers likely to benefit from Nokia-Qualcomm new licensing deal
Jul 25, 14:26
Taiwan ODM/OEM handset makers are positive about the new licensing agreement reached between Nokia and Qualcomm, stating that the new deal may result in more handset orders from Nokia,...
HP tops MEMS market in 2007, says Yole
Jun 27, 14:47
Hewlett Packard (HP) was the top MEMS manufacturer in 2007, with related sales of more than US$850 million, thanks to its inkjet printhead products based on its Scalable Printing...
KYEC expects IDM business proportion to increase to 30% in 2009
Jun 27, 01:25
With increasing IDM orders from vendors including STMicroelectronics, Infineon and NXP Semiconductors, as well as clients in Europe, IC testing house King Yuan Electronics Company...
RiTdisplay develops OLED touch panels
Jun 13, 10:16
Taiwan-based RiTdisplay has developed OLED panels with touch functionality, which is now ready for volume production once orders are received, according to the company.
STMicroelectronics said to be MEMS sensor supplier for Eee Stick
Jun 11, 17:07
Already a supplier of the micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor for Nintendo's Wii, industry sources indicated that STMicroelectronics is also the MEMS sensor supplier for...
Micron swings to fiscal 3Q13 profit
Bits + chips | 54min ago
Acer positions Gateway and Packard Bell as mid-range/entry-level brands
Before Going to Press | Jun 19, 21:51
IC distributor WPG to see quarterly revenues exceed NT$100 billion in 2Q13
Before Going to Press | Jun 19, 20:47
STMicroelectronics MEMS microphone
STMicroelectronics' new MEMS microphones use sensor technology from Omron, which significantly raises the bar in sound quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness for existing and...
Photo: Company, Dec 9.
STMicroelectronics single-axis and two-axis MEMS gyroscopes
STMicroelectronics has introduced 13 new single- and two-axis gyroscopes with more than a 50% shrink in volume over the company's previous devices and reduced power consumption for...
Photo: Company, Nov 11.
STMicroelectronics MEMS accelerometer for ultra-slim designs
STMicroelectronics's three-axis digital MEMS accelerometer LIS302DLH is a high-performance and high-stability 16-bit device that is only 0.75mm high and shares the 3x5mm footprint...
Photo: Company, Jun 17.
STMicroelectronics automotive CMOS sensor for vision-based driver-assistance systems
The device is STMicroelectronics' first high-dynamic-range CMOS camera specifically tailored for the vision-based driver-assistance segment of the automotive market. The role of...
Photo: Company, Oct 24.
STMicroelectronics intros its first automotive-qualified three-axis MEMS accelerometer.
The new device is qualified to AEC-Q100 for automotive applications, fully leveraging its 200mm-wafer MEMS fabrication facility to deliver leading-edge MEMS technology at competitive...
Photo: Company, Oct 21.
Expanding through acquisitions: Q&A with STMicro CEO Carlo Bozotti
STMicroelectronics has made four major acquisitions since 2007 – Genesis Microchip, Nokia's 3G and 3.5G R&D team, NXP Semiconductors and Ericsson Mobile Platform (EMP)....
- LED business revenues to exceed NT$20 billion in 2013, says Lite-On Group chairman
- Pegatron expects 10% growth in 2Q13 shipments
- Windows RT facing pressure from being isolated
- Winbond, Macronix shipping NOR flash chips for Xbox One and PS4
- Open cell business model is a threat to BLU makers, says Radiant chairman
- DRAM market grows up, IHS finds
- Lite-On IT to start production of LED light bulbs in 3Q13
- Winbond looks to rising SDRAM prices in 2H13
- Large-size panel shipments grow 4% in May, says WitsView
- Blue filter glass in short supply due to white-box smartphone demand
- Taiwan panel makers see increased orders for 5-inch qHD panels from China telecom operators
- MediaTek allocating more resources for development of tablet solutions
- Emerging solar market growth dominates Solar Taiwan 2013 forum
- Accton obtains ODM orders with shipments scheduled until October
- Samsung sales of midrange large-size smartphones to affect China-based brands
- Everlight Electronics expects increases in revenue proportion of LED backlights, lighting in 2013
- Prices of smartphone and tablet solutions to drop 10-20% in 2H13
- China market: Domestic TV panel supply falls far short of demand, says CVIA vice president
- Digitimes Research: South Korea firms mixed on solar business developments
- China smartphone shipments grow 117% on year in 1Q13, says IDC
- Connector makers worried about price competition arising from Foxconn spinning off NWInG
- Taiwan vendors, ODMs turn conservative about 2H13 notebook shipments
- JDI, CPT, Innolux see increased orders for large-size panels from smartphone vendors, say Taiwan makers
- China has no schedule for hiking customs duty on TV panels, says CVIA vice president
- Analog IC vendors to see orders rebound in 2H13
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- PowerByProxi aims to cooperate with Taiwan makers to explore wireless power market
- AZZURRO demonstrates high-yield production for GaN-on-Si voltage wafers
- Advantech Releases 6U CompactPCI Board with 4th Generation Intel Core i7 Processor
- Advantech to Support CompactPCI PlusIO and Serial Standards
- ABB to showcase leading-edge power distribution technologies at CIRED
- Embracing the New Generation Intel Atom Family with DDR3 Memory Support
- Got The Message? Ensuring efficient and reliable delivery of content across a mission critical digital signage network
- Emb' Store On-Demand Software Service for Embedded Computing
- Efficient Network Management for Digital Signage
- Design Benefits of the MI/O Extension Solution
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- Japan exports rise by most since 2010 (June 19) - BBC News
- IBM starts American job cuts, say reports (June 13) - NASDAQ.com
- NHK to air documentary on Taiwanese semiconductor giant (June 6) - Focus Taiwan news channel
- Slow global GDP growth weighs on IC market (May 29) - IC Insights
- Infineon ships security chips to Taiwan electronic passport program (May 23) - Company release
- Apple 'among largest tax avoiders in US' - Senate committee (May 21) - BBC News
- Weak eurozone growth hits euro (May 15) - The Financial Times
- German factory orders rise for second month (May 7) - Bloomberg
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- Lose the switch, lose the loss: Cavendish Kinetics leverages MEMS for tunable RF components
- Cavendish Kinetics announces RF MEMS technology for improving wireless performance
- Solar trade dispute spreads to wine industry; gets personal
- Analogix eyes link between smartphones and HD displays
- Strong reaction from China, EU members over solar trade row
Dialog Semiconductor has managed to land solution orders from first-tier smartphone vendors in the...
Lose the switch, lose the loss: Cavendish Kinetics leverages MEMS for tunable RF components
Cavendish Kinetics recently announced the availability of production samples of its tunable RF capacitors...
Taiwan-based Chimei Group, once a major LCD panel maker, now focuses on providing upstream components...
Eight years ago, the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) defined the first carrier class networks and services...
- Smartphone and tablet industry: The view from Taiwan - May 2012
Taiwan-based companies have a long and successful history of involvement in the supply chain for mobile devices, which for the purposes of this article consist...
- Taiwan motherboard industry overview - May 2012
The year 2011 saw the motherboard industry reverse its trend of declining shipments year-on-year, to post a slight 0.2% growth. This upturn in fortunes was expected...
- Notebook market overview - Jun 2011
The notebook industry in 2010 experienced several major events that significantly changed the industry's ecosystem for the year and the industry is also believed...
- LCD TV overview - Jun 2011
Growth of the global LCD TV market was not as strong as expected in 2010 as the market continued to feel the aftershocks of the economic recession that had hit...
- 2H 2012 global TFT panel market forecast
Digitimes Research predicts there will be a total of 389 million large-sized TFT LCD panels shipped in 2H12, with 195 million in the third quarter and 194 million in the fourth quarter - with the total representing a 7.6% increase over the first half of this year.
- Trends in the China video market
In addition to strong potential video content demand in China, the market has developed rapidly due to government intervention and delays in establishing copyright protections.
- Trends in Asia LED chip manufacturing industry
Asia is playing an ever more important role in upstream LED chip manufacturing. The region accounted for 80% of MOCVD demand in 2011 and will account for 90% in 2012, largely because Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and China are the major global centers for LED chip production.