The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors were $34.2 billion in August 2019, a decrease of 15.9 percent from the August 2018 total of $40.7 billion but 2.5 percent more than the July 2019 total of $33.4 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research.
Curved Nanochannels Allow Independent Tuning of Charge and Spin Currents
To increase the efficiency of microchips, 3D structures are now being investigated. However, spintronic components, which rely on electron spin rather than charge, are always flat. To investigate how to connect these to 3D electronics, University of Groningen physicist Dr. Kumar Sourav Das created curved spin transport channels. Together with his colleagues, he discovered that this new geometry makes it possible to independently tune charge and spin currents.
Spying on Topology
Topological insulators are quantum materials, which, due to their exotic electronic structure, on surfaces and edges conduct electric current like metal, while acting as an insulator in bulk. Scientists from the Max-Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) have demonstrated for the first time how to tell apart topological materials from their regular – trivial – counterparts within a millionth of a billionth of a second by probing it with ultra-fast laser light.
New Version of Most Widely Used Camera and Imaging Interface—MIPI CSI-2—Designed to Build Capabilities for Greater Machine Awareness
The MIPI Alliance, an international organization that develops interface specifications for mobile and mobile-influenced industries, today announced major enhancements to MIPI Camera Serial Interface-2 (MIPI CSI-2), the most widely used camera specification in mobile and other markets.
Catherine Failliet, Seasoned Industry Leader in Water and Energy Industries, Joins Kerlink’s Board of Directors
Kerlink, a specialist in solutions dedicated to the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced Catherine Failliet’s appointment to its board of directors. Failliet brings more than 25 years of senior executive experience in business development and project management in water and energy systems and smart-city programs to Kerlink’s board.
Toshiba Memory Today Rebrands As “Kioxia”
Kioxia Holdings Corporation, formerly Toshiba Memory Holdings Corporation, today announced that it is officially operating under its new corporate identity, effective immediately.
SEMI, Taiwan Government Team to Connect Global Green Energy Supply Chain at Energy Taiwan
Energy Taiwan, the largest renewable energy event in Taiwan connecting the global green energy supply chain, will gather more than 60 experts from industry, government and academia for insights on the latest technologies and business opportunities in solar photovoltaic, offshore wind power, hydrogen energy, smart energy storage, and green finance and insurance.
SEMICON Japan 2019 to Spotlight Smart Technology, Innovation, Promise of Smarter World
Spanning the entire electronics value chain, SEMICON Japan 2019 will gather industry visionaries to explore strategies for creating an even smarter world as the event sets its sights on the latest developments and trends in robotics, 5G mobile communications, Smart Manufacturing, Smart cars and other Smart applications. December 11-13 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, SEMICON Japan is the largest and most influential exhibition in Japan for the electronics manufacturing supply chain. Registration for SEMICON Japan 2019 is now open.
Plasma-Therm Announces Cooperation with Everspin Technologies Inc.
Everspin Technologies, Inc. has entered into an agreement with Plasma-Therm, allowing Everspin to use the 8-inch Pinnacle Ion Beam Etch System for advanced STT-MRAM materials and etch development in conjunction with their Chandler 8-inch facility.
Alertgy and Okmetic Oy Win for Top MEMS and Imaging Sensors Innovations at Technology Summit
SEMI today announced Alertgy and Okmetic Oy as winners of the SEMI MEMS & Imaging Sensors SummitTechnology Showcase. The Alertgy non-invasive glucose monitor was crowned the best imaging technology, and the Okmetic Oy silicon substrate manufacturing platform was the winning MEMS technology. Attendees voted for the top technology in each category among 10 finalists selected by a committee of industry experts.
