Semiconductor Sales Hit $108 Billion in Q3
Semiconductor sales topped $100 billion for the first time in the second quarter, breaking an all time high.
Former Intel CEO Paul Otellini Dies
First non-engineer to run the world's biggest chipmaker died peacefully in his sleep Oct. 2.
Smooth Succession Expected at TSMC
Foundry giant likely to see smooth transition to new management once Chairman Morris Chang retires next June, say analysts who…
TSMC Chairman Announces Retirement
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) Chairman Morris Chang has announced his retirement from the company in June next year. He…
Fab Tool Spending on Pace to Shatter Record
Combined spending on new and refurbished front end fab tools is expected to grow 37 percent this year and obliterate…
Fab Tool Sales Again Set Quarterly Record
Semiconductor equipment billings came in at an all-time high for the second consecutive quarter as the fab tool industry remains…
Lam Buys Simulation Software Firm Coventor
Deal brings fab tool vendor new capabilities to expand on its vision of virtual fabrication. EETA