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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Friday, November 21, 2008
02:49 (GMT+8)
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InvenSense seeks partnerships with Taiwan foundry service providers Nov 20, 12:17 InvenSense, a provider of motion sensing solutions for mobile applications, is looking for partnerships with Taiwan-based foundry service providers, according to company CEO Steve Nasiri. Read more |
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MEMS market slows, less attractive to venture capital Nov 19, 11:04 The global market for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) will see single-digit growth for the first time in 2008 and low growth is also anticipated for 2009, as plummeting consumer confidence has weakened the market for MEMS-enabled consumer applications, analysts pointed out. Read more |
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MEMS-based digital micro shutters as an alternative to LCD: Q&A with display start-up Pixtronix founder Nesbitt Hagood Nov 12, 12:16 Pixtronix, a US-based start-up with a staff size of about 45, claims it has been doing what everyone else in the flat panel display industry has been trying to achieve: low-cost and energy-saving solutions without trading off picture quality. After three years of product development since the company's establishment in 2005, Pixtronix is now looking for manufacturing partners to produce its MEMS-based display using its own Digital Micro Shutter (DMS) technology. The display has a similar architecture to that of an LCD panel, but it uses micro shutters instead of liquid crystals. And unlike LCDs, DMS displays do not need polarizers or color filters. Pixtronix founder, CTO and president Nesbitt Hagood stresses that DMS displays have better light transmission efficiency than LCDs, hence lower power consumption. He claims that the manufacturing costs of DMS displays will be 10% less than those for LCDs. Read more |
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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. Read more |
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Pixart to sample MEMS chips for Nintendo Wii in 4Q Oct 27, 16:59 Pixart Imaging (PXI) will start sampling MEMS chips for the the Wii gaming device with Nintendo beginning in the fourth quarter, according to industry sources The sources believes Pixart will bring a competitive challenge to Analog Devices (ADI) and STMicroelectronics, Nintendo's current MEMS chip suppliers for the Wii. Read more |
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MEMs market to grow 25% in 2008, says The Information Network Oct 21, 16:18 Consumer applications, which make up nearly 50% of the MEMs market, will be affected by the credit crisis, but new and emerging applications will take up the slack, according to The Information Network. The MEMs device market will grow 25% in 2008 to just over 2.5 billion units and 11% to nearly US$7.8 billion. Read more |
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MEMS mass production to lead to increased foundry outsourcing: Q&A with Siimpel CEO Chee Kwan Oct 20, 16:48 Increasing global demand for smartphones has resulted in related advancements in handset functionality and increased competition among component suppliers. In August of this year, Siimpel announced that it MEMS-based silicon camera technology was shipping in Motorola's Ming A1600 handset, marking a key design with for the company. Read more |
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Touch Micro-system Technology launches standardized MEMS foundry platform Oct 15, 14:49 Taiwan-based MEMS foundry Touch Micro-system Technology (TMT) has recently come out with a standardized platform for rendering MEMS foundry services, according to the company. Read more |
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MediaTek sourcing geomagnetic sensors from Yamaha Oct 15, 01:05 MediaTek is sourcing geomagnetic sensors from Yamaha to be bundled with its own handset chips, amid rampant speculation that the IC designer has plans to develop its own MEMS solutions, according to industry sources. Read more |
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APM seeking MEMS foundry cooperation opportunities with Dalsa and Micralyne Oct 8, 14:02 Taiwan-based MEMS foundry Asia Pacific Microsystems (APM) has sent representatives to Canada-based MEMS foundry service companies – Dalsa Semiconductor and Micralyne – with an aim to establish strategic cooperation in the production of MEMS devices, according to sources at APM. Read more |
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UMC to complete installation of MEMS production equipment in October Oct 7, 17:02 United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is expected to complete its first-phase installation of MEMS production equipment in October, two months ahead of market expectations, according to sources close to UMC. Read more |
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MEMS sector expected to average 17% annual growth over next 5 years, says Yole Oct 7, 12:06 The MEMS sector will see strong growth over the coming few years because of many new products enabled by MEMS devices, with consumer applications (such as for the Wii, iPhone, PicoP picoprojector) being a major contributor to the 17% average annual expected over the next five years, according to Yole Developpement. Read more |
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Macronix and APM to cooperate for MEMS microphone market Oct 6, 11:54 Macronix International Company (MXIC) and Asia Pacific Microsystems (APM) are said to be cooperating on making an entrance in the MEMS microphone market. According to market sources, Macronix will be responsible for front-end CMOS production while APM will take over backend processes. Read more |
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ITRI to develop 6-axis CMOS MEMS products in 5 years Sep 30, 17:02 Taiwan's Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has announced a five-year schedule for CMOS MEMS production which includes the development of 6-axis MEMS products by 2014. Read more |
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TSMC lands turnkey MEMS manufacturing from ADI Sep 29, 10:20 Analog Devices (ADI) is planning to outsource turnkey manufacturing to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), facilitating TSMC's future development of MEMS business, according to industry players. Read more |
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Micralyne CEO in Taiwan seeking MEMS foundry partnerships Sep 24, 01:05 Chris Lumb CEO of Canada-based MEMS foundry Micralyne is in Taiwan to seek partnerships with local foundries. He said he would not name potential candidates, saying he plans to contact all Taiwan foundries. Read more |
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Memsmart to mass produce MEMS accelerometers by the end of 2008 Sep 18, 16:21 Memsmart Semiconductor, a fabless IC design company, is planning to mass produce the first CMOS-MEMS accelerometers by the end of 2008. Since the CMOS process has the advantage of lower production costs, Memsmart is expected to be able to compete with first-tier makers such as STMicroelectronics, Freescale Semiconductor and Analog Devices (ADI) in the future, according to market watchers. Read more |
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MEMS equipment maker STS eyes 20-30% revenues growth in the coming year Sep 17, 16:15 Despite the impact of the ongoing worldwide economic slowdown, Surface Technology Systems (STS) still expects its business to grow 20-30% on year in the coming year, David Haynes, vice president for global business development, said during a recent interview with Digitimes in Taipei. Read more |
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MEMS: The next hit for Taiwan's foundries? Sep 15, 14:57 Micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) are devices incorporating very tiny electronic and mechanical parts into single or multiple chips. MEMS chips are currently found in pressure sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes, microphones, digital mirror displays, micro fluidic devices, and others, covering a wide range of applications for manufacturing equipment, automation systems, information and communications sectors, aerospace industry, transportation, construction, environmental protection, agriculture, fishery and so forth. Read more |
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VIS also taps into MEMS production Sep 12, 15:28 Already being a foundry partner of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) on CMOS process manufacturing, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is said to have also tapped into micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices production with official production to be made by the end of the year, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Dalsa seeks MEMS foundry partner; TSMC, UMC and APM potential candidates Sep 10, 12:10 Dalsa Semiconductor is seeking a foundry partner for its micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device production. Among all major foundries that have MEMS deployment in Taiwan, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and its affiliate Asia Pacific Microsystems (APM), are all potential candidates. Read more |
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Automotive MEMS sensor market to nearly double by 2012, says iSuppli Sep 5, 12:16 Driven by new government mandates, global shipments of automotive micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors are expected to nearly double from 2006 to 2012, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Sensors take growth baton in the MEMS market Aug 27, 12:57 Driven by new demand from consumer electronics and wireless applications, the global market for Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) will expand to US$8.8 billion in 2012, up from US$6.1 billion in 2006, iSuppli predicts. Read more |
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UMC said to also have MEMS devices production in-house Aug 20, 12:33 While most industry watchers regard Asia Pacific Microsystems (APM), an United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) affiliate, as the pure-play foundry's micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) partner, industry sources noted that UMC is preparing to install equipment for in-house MEMS devices production. Read more |
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Macronix likely to relook at MEMS foundry business Aug 12, 12:42 While many foundries are looking at micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices as a fab filler, Macronix International Company (MXIC) is now assessing whether to enter the MEMS foundry business again, according to industry sources. Read more |
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MEMS switching market to hit US$700 million in sales by 2012, says Yole Aug 8, 14:53 Yole Developpement indicated in a recent report that the MEMS switch and varicaps will generate over US$700 million in sales by 2012. The market will be mainly driven by handset applications. However, price erosion will be a major concern for MEMS manufacturers as they ramps up production and market leaders will have a major advantage in this complex technology development period. Read more |
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MEMS market for handset applications to reach US$2.5 billion in 2012 Aug 1, 10:23 A 40% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) for MEMS components is expected in the handset market through 2012, according to Yole Developpement. In 2007, cumulative sales reached US$440M for only three MEMS products in handset applications (silicon microphones, FBAR/BAW filters, and accelerometers). The market opportunity will represent over US$ 2.5 billion by 2012. Read more |
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TSMC and UMC bid for MEMS devices orders from InvenSense Jul 29, 11:29 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are said to be geared up to bid for micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) orders from InvenSense, with their respective backend solutions also being prepared, according to industry sources. Read more |
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TSMC secures MEMS gyroscope orders Jul 28, 09:46 After securing micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) sensor and microphone orders from Analog Devices (ADI) recently, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is said to have also landed MEMS gyroscope orders from another company, highlighting the foundry's aggressive deployment into the MEMS foundry business, according to industry sources. Read more |
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TSMC lands MEMS orders from ADI Jul 22, 01:05 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly landed micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) orders from US-based Analog Devices (ADI), with the orders being for around 2,000-3,000 wafers per month, according to sources in the industry. Read more |
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Asia Pacific Microsystems and UMC forge alliance on MEMS production Jul 18, 15:06 Asia Pacific Microsystems (APM) announced that it has reached an alliance agreement with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) for 8-inch micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) wafer fab capacity. Read more |
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Pixart said to have secured MEMS component orders from Nintendo Jul 18, 10:32 Already being a infrared sensor supplier for Nintendo Wii, Pixart Imaging (PXI) is now said to be also supplying micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) gyroscope and accelerometer devices for the the Nintendo game console, according to industry sources. Read more |
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MEMS microphone and gyroscope applications subject to ASP erosion Jul 10, 16:21 Despite industry players generally being optimistic about the micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) devices market amid MEMS' extending penetration into consumer electronics segment, they are also expressing concern that production advancement/adjustment may lead to a sharp fall in corresponding average selling prices (ASPs), especially for MEMS microphones and gyroscopes. Read more |
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HIT penetrates notebook digital microphone market Jul 10, 15:37 With its technology experience in microphone production, Taiwan-based Human Interface Technologies (HIT) said its microphone solutions have been validated by major first-tier notebook vendors, with shipments having already started and the volume will increase this year, according to company general manager Sung-Shou Yang. Read more |
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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 Technology, according to a recent report from Yole Développement. Read more |
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Epcos setting foundation for MEMS leadership Jun 26, 10:17 Epcos AG's recent acquisition of NXP Semiconductor's Radio-Frequency Microelectromechanical Systems (RF MEMS) business establishes the company as the leader in a technology that promises to expand the capabilities and cut the costs and power consumption of mobile handsets, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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TSMC draws more MEMS foundry business despite high quotes Jun 17, 12:27 Despite foundry quotes for micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) production at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) being much higher than other MEMS-specialized foundries, the company is drawing more customers because of its proven quality and timely delivery. Read more |
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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 Asustek Computer's Eee Stick, a new controller device that was recently introduced alongside the new Eee PC 900 and 1000. Read more |
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THEIL sees strong sales from MEMS device packaging Jun 10, 16:40 Already having seen about a quarter of its sales accounted by micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMSs) packaging, Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Limited (THEIL) regards MEMSs as a key sales driver in 2008 amid orders from Texas Instruments (TI) and deployments in new sectors, the company said. Read more |
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TSMC seeing more IDMs seeking MEMS foundry services May 28, 12:28 Having been in the micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) market for several years, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) said the foundry's MEMS production on traditional CMOS process has proven to draw increased attention as more IDMs have approached the company for foundry services, according to George Liu, director of the mainstream technology business development division at TSMC, at a TSMC technology symposium on May 27. Read more |
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