"...smallest profit because customers cleared supplies of semiconductors for electronics such as Apple Inc.'s video iPod...industry is going through some pretty tough times..."

"...we maintained our high level of non-PC bit-shipments significantly above 50%...we project bit production to grow between 8-12% in 1Q07...as a result of the continued conversion of capacities to sub 90nm... "

"... expected to get government approval for its 13.5 trln won plan to build new production line..."

Designated TMP89FS60UG/FG, the new general-purpose microcontroller (MCU) combines 60 Kbytes of SuperFlash® memory with various interfaces for serial communications, a 10-bit analog-to-digital converter and analog IP blocks ...

Mosiad Maestro fractional-N PLL is a fully integrated, programmable, low power, Delta-Sigma Fractional-N PLL. It is optimized for line operated and battery powered applications where the system clock can operate at data rates as 3.2GHz.

"...is expected to produce around 300,000 raw wafers per month...a "substantial" proportion of the fab's output would go to Samsung..."

Lam Research posted a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday, but its stock fell 6 percent after the supplier of tools for making microchips gave an earnings forecast that was lower than Wall Street expected.

"...is considering building its first semiconductor factory in Asia in Dalian, China...the plant may cost $3 billion to $3.5 billion to build...."

"...Lam Research tumbled despite reporting second-quarter 2007 profit that far surpassed Wall Street expectations..."

"...We expect 2007 to be another year of increased sales, confirming the company's growth trajectory toward our goal of 5 billion euros in sales by 2010..."