http://en.redtram.com/ News on "Semiconductor Technologies"  everywhere Copyright (c) 2008 RedTram. All rights reserved. webmaster@redtram.com (RedTram) en Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:59:43 GMT 300 100 50 http://en.redtram.com/ http://img.en.redtram.com/rsslogo.gif 45947 | Rofin-Sinar, Manz develop PV production technology http://en.redtram.com/go/149340080/top100/ 149340080 Laser beam specialist Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc. (Plymouth, MI) plans to develop a new machine concept for the production of thin-film solar modules. For this purpose, the company has entered a strategic alliance with Reutlingen (Germany) based Manz Automation AG. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:06 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340080/top100/ 45947 | Marvell beats Street but posts weak outlook http://en.redtram.com/go/149340090/top100/ 149340090 Diversified U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology Group Ltd. gave a conservative outlook for the third quarter, sending shares lower, even after it posted better-than-expected profit helped by increased sales in the wireless and storage sectors. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:06 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340090/top100/ 45947 | International Rectifier rejects Vishay takeover bid http://en.redtram.com/go/149340053/top100/ 149340053 International Rectifier Corp. has rejected Vishay Intertechnology Inc.'s unsolicited, non-binding proposal by Vishay to acquire IR. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:05 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340053/top100/ 45947 | Elpida says no Qimonda investment plans, says Reuters http://en.redtram.com/go/149340057/top100/ 149340057 Japanese DRAM maker Elpida Memory Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) said it has no plans to invest in struggling German chip company Qimonda AG (Munich, Germany), according to a Reuters report. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:05 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340057/top100/ 45947 | Researchers create quantum repeater http://en.redtram.com/go/149340066/top100/ 149340066 Scientists from Austria, China and Germany have implemented a stable quantum repeater. The device has the potential to obtain a central function in future quantum effect-based communication networks. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:05 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340066/top100/ 45947 | Photovoltaic module maker secures $104M in funding http://en.redtram.com/go/149340045/top100/ 149340045 AVA Solar, a thin-film photovoltaic module manufacturer based in Fort Collins, Colo., said it has secured $104 million in a second round of venture capital funding. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:04 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340045/top100/ 45947 | S. Korea unsatisfied with Japan move on memory chips http://en.redtram.com/go/149340050/top100/ 149340050 South Korea told the World Trade Organization (WTO) it was "deeply disappointed" that Japan had not scrapped memory chip duties, signalling it may seek further WTO arbitration in the case. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:04 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340050/top100/ 45947 | Reading the tea leaves: How deep will EDA losses go? http://en.redtram.com/go/149340039/top100/ 149340039 EDA's "big four" have reported their quarterly results, with only Synopsys showing a positive result. Gabe Moretti takes a closer look at what is going on. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:04 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340039/top100/ 45947 | Microchip boosts Indian R&D investment http://en.redtram.com/go/149340023/top100/ 149340023 Microchip Technology Inc. plans to expand its R&D center in India with an additional investment of $65 million. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:04 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340023/top100/ 45947 | Technology Week in Review: Glowing nanotubes, 3-D lidar http://en.redtram.com/go/149340002/top100/ 149340002 Hydrogen power, light-emitting nanotubes and a 3-D laser radar for weather forecasting top our weekly technology review. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340002/top100/ 45947 | Presented By: http://en.redtram.com/go/149340005/top100/ 149340005 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340005/top100/ 45947 | Vishay-IR deal could end or turn nasty http://en.redtram.com/go/149340007/top100/ 149340007 Now that International Rectifier Corp. has formally rejected Vishay Intertechnology Inc.'s purchase offer, the two companies must now chart separate paths or seek ways to revive the $1.6 billion transaction. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340007/top100/ 45947 | Court upholds ITC patent ruling against Linear Tech http://en.redtram.com/go/149340017/top100/ 149340017 A U.S. District Court of Appeals has affirmed a ruling invalidating a charge pump patent held by Linear Technology, according to a Advanced Analogic Technologies. (AnalogicTech), a provider of power management ICs for mobile consumer devices. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340017/top100/ 45947 | SSDs not ready for 'storage-class' apps http://en.redtram.com/go/149340013/top100/ 149340013 Solid-state drives (SSDs) are promising, but the technology may not be ready for prime time in higher-end enterprise or ''storage-class'' applications, according to an analyst. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:55:03 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149340013/top100/ 1452 | Band Pass Filters http://en.redtram.com/go/149313196/top100/ 149313196 with Center Wavelengths from 10 µm to 200 µm Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:59:29 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149313196/top100/ 1452 | PLC Fiber Optic Splitter Chips http://en.redtram.com/go/149313195/top100/ 149313195 This waveguide chips are suitable for various applications including fiber splitters and combiners. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:59:29 GMT http://en.redtram.com/go/149313195/top100/