Researchers in Taiwan have used a palladium oxide (PdO) gate interlayer to improve nitride semiconductor high-electron-mobility transistor (HEMT) performance [Ray-Ming Lin et al, Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., vol52, p111002, 2013]. In particular, ...
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For third-quarter 2013, GigOptix Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (a fabless supplier of analog semiconductor and optical communications components for fiber-optic and wireless networks) has reported revenue of $7.3m, down 28% on $10.1m a year ago ...
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LG Electronics Materials and Components Laboratory in South Korea has used aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN) superlattice structures (SLs) to improve lateral current spreading from the n-side of nitride semiconductor light-emitting diodes ...
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The model of buying cloud computing resources is different from that of buying traditional hardware and software. Instead of buying licences and investing in equipment, in a cloud computing model, users pay for the resources they use ...
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Quantum dots are nano-sized semiconductor particles whose emission color can be tuned by simply changing their dimensions. They feature near-unity emission quantum yields and narrow emission bands, which result in excellent color purity. ...
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Tokyo-based semiconductor manufacturer Toshiba Corphas announced the first devices in its second generation of LETERAS white LEDs fabricated using a gallium nitride-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) process. Scheduled for mass production in November, ...
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Arkieva designer and supplier of a full suite of Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) software tools announced the appointment of Dr. Ken Fordyce to the position of solutions director, semiconductor and analytics. Fordyce is joining the ...
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Epoxy resin, also known as polyepoxides, has excellent insulation properties for the adhesiveness of materials and thermosetting plastics as well. Due to its excellent adhesiveness, they are widely used for construction, maintenance, home ...
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Markets for pulsed RF power devices up to 18GHz are expected to show continued solid growth over the next five years - exceeding $250m by 2018 - despite the current economic turmoil and cuts in defense spending, according to the study ...
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GigOptix Inc of San Jose, CA, USA (a fabless supplier of analog semiconductor and optical communications components over optical fiber and wireless networks) says that its GX62472 linear quad channel Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) driver has ...
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LayTec AG of Berlin, Germany, which makes in-situ metrology systems for thin-film processes focusing on compound semiconductor and photovoltaic applications, says that Epistar Corp (Taiwan's largest LED chipmaker) has qualified the Pyro 400 ...
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Dow Corning Corp of Midland, MI, USA, which provides silicones and silicon-based technology, has appointed Tang Yong Ang ('TY') as vice president of Dow Corning's Compound Semiconductor Solutions business, a provider of silicon carbide ...
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For third-quarter 2013, deposition equipment maker Aixtron SE of Aachen, Germany has reported revenue of €46.2m, down 26% on €62.2m a year ago but up slightly on €45.3m last quarter. In spite of the lower percentage of ...
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UltraTape Industries, a division of Delphon and leading manufacturer of cleanroom tape and label products, announced the acquisition of the assets of a Silicon Valley label business as part of the company’s ongoing expansion of its ...
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For the past three years, Seoul Semiconductor's main product had been the mid-powered 5630. However, the company has recently turned its attention towards 3030 LED in 2013, to compete with Nichia's better price/performance (P/P) 767 series ...
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