Passing the Torch: Reflections from SEMICON Europa 2025 Nov 24, 2025 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs, Francoise in 3D
Francoise Unfiltered: Thoughts from IMAPS Symposium and SEMICON West Oct 15, 2025 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs, Francoise in 3D
Changes at 3D InCites: Here’s What You Need to Know Oct 01, 2025 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs, Francoise in 3D
Cost of 3D Test: Could it be a Showstopper for TSVs?Jul 03, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs You all know I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I’ve been talking to Al Crouch, Chief...
Pistorio for PresidentJun 30, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs If anyone could give President Obama a run for his money in 2012, I think it might just be Pasquale...
Will write for Lobster…. Day One of Leti’s Annual Research ReviewsJun 28, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Take note everyone in charge of event planning: Léti really upped the ante last night at their Annual Research Reviews...
My Day At SEMI High Tech UJun 16, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs A few weeks ago, I got an email from Marie LaBrie at MCA Public Relations, asking whether my daughters might...
Tribute to Steve Jobs: 1955-2011Jun 10, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Today is a sad day in the high tech industry. The news of the death of Apple Founder, Steve...
Doing Well by Doing GoodMay 13, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs There are times when I venture outside the scope of coverage of 3D InCites to blog about something I find...
The Road to 3D integration is paved with silicon interposersApr 13, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Will the path to 3D integration be evolutionary or revolutionary? Will 2.D interposer technology be the only route or is...
Back by Popular DemandApr 08, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Once again, I can’t let my follow-up coverage of SEMICON West go by without reporting on my annual briefing with...
The 3D Ball is Rolling…Mar 17, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I have to admit, after the first day of IMAPS Device Packaging Conference last week, I was thinking, “Well, that...
Force of NatureMar 15, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs There’s nothing like a natural disaster to remind us of how delicate the balance is between life and death, and...
Do 3M and IBM Hold the Key to 3D IC Commercialization?Mar 10, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I got an email last week from R. Colin Johnson, of EE Times, looking for my impression on the collaboration...
Baby Needs a New Smart PhoneFeb 21, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Its official – having a cell phone has become more important to people than wearing shoes. You think I’m kidding?...
And in My Spare Time…..Feb 16, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Things have been pretty crazy lately, what with wearing several hats and all. I spent two days in Silicon Valley...
Will Write for Food (Or Random Thoughts from ECTC 2011)Feb 06, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs As dedicated as I am to the 3D integration cause, there’s not much that will get me out of...
2011: Closing in on 3D CommercializationJan 13, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs It looks like it’s all starting to come together. 2010 closed out with promising news for 3D ICs and TSV...
Elephants, Bunnies, and Sandwiches: A Few Favorite Things from the GSA Memory ConferenceJan 04, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Symbolism and analogies were flying fast and furious yesterday at the GSA Memory Conference in San Jose, CA. which addressed...
Will 3D Integration Keep 2nd Tier Foundries Alive?Jan 02, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Last week, I was reading a press release on iSuppli's website titled, And Then There Were Three: Ranks of Leading-Edge...
Our Baby’s All Grown Up!Dec 13, 2010 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I just read Mark LePedus’ (EE Times) coverage of the 3-D Architectures for Semiconductor Integration and Packaging last week in...
New era calls for new strategiesDec 04, 2010 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I’ve always been good at connecting the dots. I find it easier to understand a novel concept if I can...
Calling All 3D and Advanced Packaging Groupies: Your Input is Requested!Nov 29, 2010 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Here’s the great thing about establishing a community like 3D InCites: you’ve suddenly got the people who care the most...