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What are the Major Trends Shaping the Future of the IC Industry?
Last week, I caught IC Insights’ Bill McClean’s talk at the IMAPS Arizona luncheon. In addition to predicting a steady...
The Future of Image Sensors is Chip Stacking
CMOS image sensors (CIS) have often been heralded as the first 3D devices in volume manufacturing. However, this is not really...
Next-Gen MEMS Simulation Tool Makes Life Easier for ASIC Designers
I don’t usually write about MEMS. But every once in a while, when MEMS (stands for micro-electromechanical systems) touches anything...
Where to find 3D Integration at SEMICON Europa
While at first glance, 3D integration technologies seem to be relegated to one two-hour session at this year’s SEMICON Europa,...
Are we Getting Mixed Messages on 3D IC Production?
While 3D IC production is underway for memory devices, some say demand for 3D ICs is still years away. Could...
Will 2.5D and 3D Stacking Save the Semiconductor Industry?
Year’s ago, when I was managing editor of Advanced Packaging Magazine, each January issue featured an industry forecast cover story....
Are Chip Architects Finally Climbing on the 2.5D and 3D Bandwagon?
Ever since SEMICON West 2014, I’ve been seeing a lot of coverage of the 2.5D and 3D adoption question on...
IWLPC 2014 To Feature 3D InCites Panel: System-level Advantages of 3D Integration
For the first time this year, 3D InCites is sponsoring a panel discussion at IWLPC on the topic of System-level...
Are there still Gaps in 3D IC Readiness?
Good news! At last week’s GSA 3D IC Packaging Working Group Meeting, July 23, 2014, Jan Vardaman uttered the words...
GlobalFoundries and IBM: Stuck on the Rumor Mill?
There’s nothing like a little industry gossip to get the juices flowing. I love it when the media churns out...
Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Consolidation Update
It was a much-talked-about topic this year at SEMICON West 2014 (SW2014) – this trend of semiconductor equipment manufacturer consolidation....
SEMICON West 2014: Supplier Updates for 2.5D and 3D Processes
SEMICON West 2014 brought its usual flurry of supplier announcements on new equipment and process improvements; but there weren’t as...
Does 3D Integration Need to Go to HVM To be Real?
Consider for a moment that the ultimate goal of 3D integration is not to achieve high volume manufacturing (HVM) in...
Mark Adams Keynote Calls for Partnership in a Changing Semiconductor Landscape
The winds of change are blowing in the semiconductor industry. And while some cling tightly to the way things have...
Highlights of the 2014 3D InCites Awards Breakfast
For the second consecutive year, a sizable group of 3D integration enthusiasts gathered at the Impress Lounge to honor the...
SEMICON West 2014: Are 3D ICs Getting the Squeeze?
With the continued innovations in packaging technologies and 2.5D interposers pushing 3D ICs further out from one end, and 16/14nm...
Announcing the Winners of the 2014 3D InCites Awards Online Poll
The judge’s votes are in and the online poll is closed, and I’m not telling you who won the 2014...
Having the Courage to Design in 3D TSVs
I don’t know why it still surprises me to read conflicting reports on the progress of 3D TSVs. But I...
