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MEMS Accelerometers Bringing Innovation to Diverse Applications, says ABI Research
Most consumers are probably quite unaware that MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) accelerometers are key to the Nintendo Wii's motion-sensing remote control or the Apple iPhone's self-orienting display. But according to ABI Research senior analyst Douglas McEuen, these popular products are only the high-profile advance wave of what will be a rising tide of new and innovative uses for the tiny motion sensors.
Compound Semiconductor Industry Faces Challenging 2008, says Strategy Analytics
The compound semiconductor industry -- including microelectronics, optoelectronics, and materials equipment markets -- will face challenges in 2008 as a result of turmoil in the financial markets, according to the Strategy Analytics GaAs and Compound Semiconductor Technologies (GaAs) service.
OLEDs Suited for Diverse Printed Lighting Applications, says NanoMarkets
Lighting utilizing organic light emitting diodes (OLED) could benefit from printing as a manufacturing technique because it can add to its cost effectiveness, says a new report from NanoMarkets. OLEDs have advantages over other lighting technologies because they combine high brightness with an ability to be fabricated on a thin, flexible display.
Worldwide Semiconductor Assembly and Test Services Outpaced Overall Semiconductor Market, Says Gartner
The worldwide market for semiconductor assembly and test services (SATS) grew for the sixth consecutive year in 2007, according to preliminary results by Gartner. Worldwide SATS revenue was up 7.4 percent at $20.6 billion. For the sixth year in succession, the SATS market continued to outpace the overall semiconductor market by more than 50 percent. Overall semiconductor revenue grew 2.9 percent in 2007.
Wide-bandgap Electronics to See Strong Growth as Substrates Improve, says Strategies Unlimited
Electronic devices based on wide-bandgap semiconductors are now set to grow by 30 percent or more per year through 2012, after years of development, according to Strategies Unlimited, a research unit of PennWell Corporation. Their wide-bandgap electronics market forecast reveals that the two most important semiconductors will be gallium nitride (GaN), used mainly for microwave applications) and silicon carbide (SiC), used mainly for power supplies and motor controls.
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