19-December-08
Synopsis eyes IT design giants
At a time when the semi-conductor industry is likely to witness cosolidation of bigger players globally together with a slowdown in growth on account of the economic downturn, it is the opportune moment for India to develop its infrastructure and plan ahead. more...
18-December-08
Anna varsity professors develop ultraviolet LED, water purifier
In an innovation considered a breakthrough for India, a team of professors at the Crystal Growth Centre in Anna University here have developed ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) that can cut energy consumption by at least half. The group led by J Kumar, director, Crystal Growth Centre and professor K Baskar, has also come up with a low-cost UV LED based water purifier. more...
18-December-08
MediaTek opens new office in Hyderabad
MediaTek India plays a key role in bringing various MediaTek's ODM partners to India and works with them closely to promote their products in the Indian market and also provides real-time support and service. more...
18-December-08
Domestic chip makers may log better growth than global peers
The Indian silicon sector is expected to fare better than global markets, if the upbeat demand trends in the telecom sector is anything
to go by. more...
18-December-08
SEMI Forms India PV Advisory Committee
SEMI, the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries, has identified Solar Photovoltaic as its initial area of focus in India and has announced the formation of an India PV advisory committee and an international PV exposition SOLARCON India in Hyderabad in 2009. more...
17-December-08
Global solar cells body sets up India office
SEMI, the global industry body of the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic (PV) industries, has formally marked its presence in India by setting up an office in Bangalore. more...
15-December-08
The next wave of semiconductors
India is a vital part of Freescale’s global R&D strategy. Sanjeev Keskar, Country Manager – Sales, Freescale Semiconductor India Pvt. Ltd. spoke to Malabika Sarkar about venturing into the medical segment and about the company’s upcoming projects and its tie-ups more...
15-December-08
Top global/India forecasts for 2009: Freescale
This is a continuation of our outlook 2009 series. We present the views of Freescale on the top global trends. more...
12-December-08
Future of solar industry unveiled
Solar photovoltaic (solar PV) systems consists of a package of solar cells used to convert energy from the sun to electricity. more...
10-December-08
SemIndia stalls $3-bn fab plan
Hyderabad’s plan to become the semiconductor manufacturing capital of the country has run into trouble and this could impact Andhra
Pradesh’s image as a vibrant investment destination. more...
10-December-08
Key semicon/electronics trends for 2009
A lot has been happening in the global electronics and semiconductor industries, respectively, and it is a tough call for any person, right now, to predict what's probably going to happen in the coming year. more...
SemIndia stalls $3-bn fab plan
Hyderabad’s plan to become the semiconductor manufacturing capital of the country has run into trouble and this could impact Andhra
Pradesh’s image as a vibrant investment destination. more...
10-December-08
Key semicon/electronics trends for 2009
A lot has been happening in the global electronics and semiconductor industries, respectively, and it is a tough call for any person, right now, to predict what's probably going to happen in the coming year. more...
08-December-08
Not power hungry
Energy efficiency, an integral part of green IT initiatives, is perhaps today synonymous with technology itself, and it would be difficult to spot stakeholders who have no low-power strategy in place. more...
08-December-08
Power major concern for chip designers
The programmable logic consumption in India has been estimated at between $20-$25 million in 2008. more...
Not power hungry
Energy efficiency, an integral part of green IT initiatives, is perhaps today synonymous with technology itself, and it would be difficult to spot stakeholders who have no low-power strategy in place. more...
08-December-08
Power major concern for chip designers
The programmable logic consumption in India has been estimated at between $20-$25 million in 2008. more...
01-December-08
From Project to Product Engineering
Outsourcing of chip design, system integration, testing and validation activities to India continued unabated over the past twelve months, with a number of new startups and captive facilities either commencing operations or increasing head counts. more...
01-December-08
Indian Companies Can Do Well Even Without Fabs!
Companies in India have the ability to do well while remaining fabless, according to S Janakiraman, president and CEO, R&D Services, MindTree, and former chairman of the India Semiconductor Association (ISA). more...
29-November-08
Chip makers find the going tough
The global economic meltdown is taking its toll on chip making as well. Due to slackening global demand for electronics and other chip
consumers, semiconductor fab (or chip-making units) spends are down by almost 30%. more...
26-November-08
ISA Signs MoU With Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) has signed an MoU with the Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association (ASTSA). more...
26-November-08
India Semiconductor Association signs MoU with ASTSA
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association (ASTSA). more...
From Project to Product Engineering
Outsourcing of chip design, system integration, testing and validation activities to India continued unabated over the past twelve months, with a number of new startups and captive facilities either commencing operations or increasing head counts. more...
01-December-08
Indian Companies Can Do Well Even Without Fabs!
Companies in India have the ability to do well while remaining fabless, according to S Janakiraman, president and CEO, R&D Services, MindTree, and former chairman of the India Semiconductor Association (ISA). more...
29-November-08
Chip makers find the going tough
The global economic meltdown is taking its toll on chip making as well. Due to slackening global demand for electronics and other chip
consumers, semiconductor fab (or chip-making units) spends are down by almost 30%. more...
26-November-08
ISA Signs MoU With Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) has signed an MoU with the Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association (ASTSA). more...
26-November-08
India Semiconductor Association signs MoU with ASTSA
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor industry, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Asia Semiconductor Trading Support Association (ASTSA). more...
26-November-08
Crisis-hit Sasken sees margins plunging
Once touted as the next big thing in Indian information technology (IT) Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd has seen its stock plunge, profits decline and key executives depart in recent months in the wake of the credit crisis-induced economic slowdown that has affected telecom and semiconductor firms, its main customers. more...
Crisis-hit Sasken sees margins plunging
Once touted as the next big thing in Indian information technology (IT) Sasken Communication Technologies Ltd has seen its stock plunge, profits decline and key executives depart in recent months in the wake of the credit crisis-induced economic slowdown that has affected telecom and semiconductor firms, its main customers. more...
18-November-08
Booming Israeli semi-conductor industry eyes Indian companies
A delegation from the Israeli semiconductor industry is visiting Bangalore to meet Indian players and explore business opportunities. more...
Booming Israeli semi-conductor industry eyes Indian companies
A delegation from the Israeli semiconductor industry is visiting Bangalore to meet Indian players and explore business opportunities. more...
17-November-08
Fall in chip demand is temporary: Freescale chief
The global economic recession that created a deep dent in consumer confidence has hurt the semiconductor industry as demand plummeted, but Freescale Semiconductor, a maker of embedded semiconductor for the automobile, communications, industrial and consumer electronics sectors, said the dip is temporary. more...
Fall in chip demand is temporary: Freescale chief
The global economic recession that created a deep dent in consumer confidence has hurt the semiconductor industry as demand plummeted, but Freescale Semiconductor, a maker of embedded semiconductor for the automobile, communications, industrial and consumer electronics sectors, said the dip is temporary. more...
14-November-08
AMD introduces power efficient 45nm quad chips
The world’s first ‘native’ quad-core processor realised with a 45-nanometer fabrication process saw its development anchored in Bangalore, with key parts of the central processor and the memory interfaces contributed by Indian engineers. more...
14-November-08
India Shines In Cities, Suffers In The Rest: L&T
"Our business philosophy is simple and straight forward, put customer first in everything we do and build success," commented Rich Beyer, chairman and chief executive officer, Freescale Semiconductor, while speaking at the opening ceremony of the fourth Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) in Bengaluru on 13 November 2008. more...
13-November-08
AMD launches 45nm Opteron 'Shanghai' processor
AMD announced widespread availability of its 45nm quad-core Opteron processor, delivering up to 35 percent more performance with up to a 35 percent decrease in power consumption at idle. more...
AMD introduces power efficient 45nm quad chips
The world’s first ‘native’ quad-core processor realised with a 45-nanometer fabrication process saw its development anchored in Bangalore, with key parts of the central processor and the memory interfaces contributed by Indian engineers. more...
14-November-08
India Shines In Cities, Suffers In The Rest: L&T
"Our business philosophy is simple and straight forward, put customer first in everything we do and build success," commented Rich Beyer, chairman and chief executive officer, Freescale Semiconductor, while speaking at the opening ceremony of the fourth Freescale Technology Forum (FTF) in Bengaluru on 13 November 2008. more...
13-November-08
AMD launches 45nm Opteron 'Shanghai' processor
AMD announced widespread availability of its 45nm quad-core Opteron processor, delivering up to 35 percent more performance with up to a 35 percent decrease in power consumption at idle. more...
10-November-08
Opinion: EDA is sick
The EDA industry is not feeling well. While the largest company, Cadence, has its own problems, many of them self-inflicted, the entire ecosystem of EDA is sick. more...
10-November-08
SoC devt in 45nm and beyond: Challenges, opportunities for Indian engineers
Today's 45nm SoC development provides exciting challenges in the hardware design process. more...
10-November-08
Poor fab output stifles electronics components biz
The electronics components production in India has almost come to a standstill. more...
10-November-08
More companies join photovoltaic bandwagon
Tough economic conditions notwithstanding, the photovoltaic (PV) juggernaut continues to roll. more...
09-November-08
Faced with a slowdown, chip makers trim jobs
The economic slowdown in the US and parts of Europe has hurt the prospects of the global semiconductor industry which makes chips for everything from cars and cameras to gaming consoles and phones, and the impact is being felt in India, home to the development centres of these firms as well as home-grown companies that help develop these chips. more...
08-November-08
'We will focus on solar energy'
As state government is in the process of drafting a policy on semi conductors, Principal Secretary IT/BT Ashok Kumar Manoli said that he will look into a special focus on solar energy Photovoltaic (PV) in an effort to attract investors. more...
07-November-08
Indian Solar PV players outline their strategies
On the second day of the Bangalore IT Biz conference, the , Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA) arranged a panel discussion on “Solar PV industry in India – Strategy for Success”. more...
Opinion: EDA is sick
The EDA industry is not feeling well. While the largest company, Cadence, has its own problems, many of them self-inflicted, the entire ecosystem of EDA is sick. more...
10-November-08
SoC devt in 45nm and beyond: Challenges, opportunities for Indian engineers
Today's 45nm SoC development provides exciting challenges in the hardware design process. more...
10-November-08
Poor fab output stifles electronics components biz
The electronics components production in India has almost come to a standstill. more...
10-November-08
More companies join photovoltaic bandwagon
Tough economic conditions notwithstanding, the photovoltaic (PV) juggernaut continues to roll. more...
09-November-08
Faced with a slowdown, chip makers trim jobs
The economic slowdown in the US and parts of Europe has hurt the prospects of the global semiconductor industry which makes chips for everything from cars and cameras to gaming consoles and phones, and the impact is being felt in India, home to the development centres of these firms as well as home-grown companies that help develop these chips. more...
08-November-08
'We will focus on solar energy'
As state government is in the process of drafting a policy on semi conductors, Principal Secretary IT/BT Ashok Kumar Manoli said that he will look into a special focus on solar energy Photovoltaic (PV) in an effort to attract investors. more...
07-November-08
Indian Solar PV players outline their strategies
On the second day of the Bangalore IT Biz conference, the , Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA) arranged a panel discussion on “Solar PV industry in India – Strategy for Success”. more...
05-November-08
11th TIDC brings technology to life!
Texas Instruments (India) today opened the 11h Texas Instruments Developer Conference (TIDC India 2008) and showcased the unique applications of TI's breakthrough analog and signal processing technologies. more...
01-November-08
India's Solar PV Space Attracts Investment
There has been a spate of investments in the solar/photovoltaics (PV) space in India recently. more...
11th TIDC brings technology to life!
Texas Instruments (India) today opened the 11h Texas Instruments Developer Conference (TIDC India 2008) and showcased the unique applications of TI's breakthrough analog and signal processing technologies. more...
01-November-08
India's Solar PV Space Attracts Investment
There has been a spate of investments in the solar/photovoltaics (PV) space in India recently. more...
01-November-08
Harvesting Sunshine
High prices of oil, escalating energy costs and growing environmental awareness have combined to spur frenzied interest in alternative and renewable sources of energy. more...
Harvesting Sunshine
High prices of oil, escalating energy costs and growing environmental awareness have combined to spur frenzied interest in alternative and renewable sources of energy. more...
28-October-08
Trans-India to buy 80% in Solar Semiconductor
US-based Trans-India Acquisition
Corporation (TIL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire over 80% stake in Solar Semiconductor,
a city-based solar photovoltaic modules maker. more...
28-October-08
Solar Semiconductor to merge with Trans-India
Solar Semiconductor, the Hyderabad-based solar energy firm, has decided to merge with the US-based American Stock Exchange-listed Trans-India Acquisition Corporation. more...
Trans-India to buy 80% in Solar Semiconductor
US-based Trans-India Acquisition
Corporation (TIL) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire over 80% stake in Solar Semiconductor,
a city-based solar photovoltaic modules maker. more...
28-October-08
Solar Semiconductor to merge with Trans-India
Solar Semiconductor, the Hyderabad-based solar energy firm, has decided to merge with the US-based American Stock Exchange-listed Trans-India Acquisition Corporation. more...
22-October-08
Indian company inks $8 million solar contract
Prayag Green Solar Power Private has inked a deal with NY-based Clear Skies Solar for the design and construction of a 2MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. more...
21-October-08
India sets to lead $14 Billion semiconductor industry
The aura of India's innovative skills has unshackled its reputation of being an outsourcing hub for the semiconductor sphere. more...
Indian company inks $8 million solar contract
Prayag Green Solar Power Private has inked a deal with NY-based Clear Skies Solar for the design and construction of a 2MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh. more...
21-October-08
India sets to lead $14 Billion semiconductor industry
The aura of India's innovative skills has unshackled its reputation of being an outsourcing hub for the semiconductor sphere. more...
16-October-08
Cadence vision for electronic design at CDNLive! India 2008
Cadence Design Systems (I), a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, an innovator in electronic design hosted the fourth annual CDNLive! India in Bangalore as a part of the company's global series of user group conferences. more...
16-October-08
India goes deep into semicon market
"India is clearly moving toward systems level development of embedded software, as against working on simple components," Robert Oshana, engineering manager at American semiconductor manufacturer Freescale Semiconductor, said in an interview Wednesday, on the sidelines of the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) held here. more...
Cadence vision for electronic design at CDNLive! India 2008
Cadence Design Systems (I), a subsidiary of Cadence Design Systems, an innovator in electronic design hosted the fourth annual CDNLive! India in Bangalore as a part of the company's global series of user group conferences. more...
16-October-08
India goes deep into semicon market
"India is clearly moving toward systems level development of embedded software, as against working on simple components," Robert Oshana, engineering manager at American semiconductor manufacturer Freescale Semiconductor, said in an interview Wednesday, on the sidelines of the Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) held here. more...
14-October-08
Design site launches amid India's drive to move beyond software at ESC
TechInsights, publisher of E.E.Times, used its Embedded Systems Conference here to launch TechOnlineIndia.com amid an ongoing push by that region to develop the hardware design and manufacturing expertise needed to expand beyond its historic dependence on software development—and possibly to compete with China. more...
14-October-08
Indo-UK semicon collaboration relies on academia, industry and government
The volcano has already erupted with the breakdown of US economy sounding the alarm bells for India Inc to look for alternatives. more...
Design site launches amid India's drive to move beyond software at ESC
TechInsights, publisher of E.E.Times, used its Embedded Systems Conference here to launch TechOnlineIndia.com amid an ongoing push by that region to develop the hardware design and manufacturing expertise needed to expand beyond its historic dependence on software development—and possibly to compete with China. more...
14-October-08
Indo-UK semicon collaboration relies on academia, industry and government
The volcano has already erupted with the breakdown of US economy sounding the alarm bells for India Inc to look for alternatives. more...
14-October-08
Design site launches amid India's drive to move beyond software at ESC
TechInsights, publisher of E.E.Times, used its Embedded Systems Conference here to launch TechOnlineIndia.com amid an ongoing push by that region to develop the hardware design and manufacturing expertise needed to expand beyond its historic dependence on software development—and possibly to compete with China. more...
14-October-08
Indo-UK semicon collaboration relies on academia, industry and government
The volcano has already erupted with the breakdown of US economy sounding the alarm bells for India Inc to look for alternatives. more...
Design site launches amid India's drive to move beyond software at ESC
TechInsights, publisher of E.E.Times, used its Embedded Systems Conference here to launch TechOnlineIndia.com amid an ongoing push by that region to develop the hardware design and manufacturing expertise needed to expand beyond its historic dependence on software development—and possibly to compete with China. more...
14-October-08
Indo-UK semicon collaboration relies on academia, industry and government
The volcano has already erupted with the breakdown of US economy sounding the alarm bells for India Inc to look for alternatives. more...
13-October-08
Galaxy Custom Designer improves AMS productivity
Synopsys Inc. recently unveiled its Galaxy Custom Designer solution, the industry's first modern-era mixed-signal implementation solution. more...
12-October-08
Fuel for the future
The environmentalists have given enough warnings to the world polluters and polluting industry to protect environment and save the planet by using renewable energy resources. more...
10-October-08
The Struggle for Sustenance
The electronics components production in India for growing communications and broadcast equipment has almost come to a standstill. more...
10-October-08
The VAS space is not growing and flourishing as required
The Indian semiconductor industry has been experiencing tremendous growth. more...
08-October-08
Q&A: 'Indian start-ups are designing complex microchips'
The microchip, now used in almost every electronic device, turned 50 on September 12. more...
07-October-08
SEMI Names Sathya Prasad President of SEMI India
SEMI today announced the appointment of Sathya Prasad to the position of president of SEMI India effective immediately. more...
Galaxy Custom Designer improves AMS productivity
Synopsys Inc. recently unveiled its Galaxy Custom Designer solution, the industry's first modern-era mixed-signal implementation solution. more...
12-October-08
Fuel for the future
The environmentalists have given enough warnings to the world polluters and polluting industry to protect environment and save the planet by using renewable energy resources. more...
10-October-08
The Struggle for Sustenance
The electronics components production in India for growing communications and broadcast equipment has almost come to a standstill. more...
10-October-08
The VAS space is not growing and flourishing as required
The Indian semiconductor industry has been experiencing tremendous growth. more...
08-October-08
Q&A: 'Indian start-ups are designing complex microchips'
The microchip, now used in almost every electronic device, turned 50 on September 12. more...
07-October-08
SEMI Names Sathya Prasad President of SEMI India
SEMI today announced the appointment of Sathya Prasad to the position of president of SEMI India effective immediately. more...
02-October-08
'Photovoltaic is our new focus'
Moser Baer started out as an optical storage media firm — it’s the second largest manufacturer in the world today — but has been making news of late for its solar photovoltaic business, where it recently raised Rs 411 crore. more...
02-October-08
Tapping just 1% of solar radiation may help India meet energy needs
If tropical India were to convert just 1% of the 5,000 trillion kilowatt-hour of solar radiation (or, simply, sunlight) it receives a year into energy, the country will have enough to meet its energy needs—even in 2030—according to the national action plan on climate change. more...
01-October-08
Moser Baer bags $500-m contracts for solar modules
Moser Baer India Ltd announced today it has secured orders worth $500 million to supply solar modules to two European solar system integrators. more...
01-October-08
Challenge and promise of low-power IC design
In the past, due to a high degree of process complexity and the exorbitant costs involved, low-power integrated circuit (IC) design and applications technologies were used only in applications where very low power dissipation was absolutely essential, such as wrist watches, pocket calculators, pacemakers, and some integrated sensors. more...
'Photovoltaic is our new focus'
Moser Baer started out as an optical storage media firm — it’s the second largest manufacturer in the world today — but has been making news of late for its solar photovoltaic business, where it recently raised Rs 411 crore. more...
02-October-08
Tapping just 1% of solar radiation may help India meet energy needs
If tropical India were to convert just 1% of the 5,000 trillion kilowatt-hour of solar radiation (or, simply, sunlight) it receives a year into energy, the country will have enough to meet its energy needs—even in 2030—according to the national action plan on climate change. more...
01-October-08
Moser Baer bags $500-m contracts for solar modules
Moser Baer India Ltd announced today it has secured orders worth $500 million to supply solar modules to two European solar system integrators. more...
01-October-08
Challenge and promise of low-power IC design
In the past, due to a high degree of process complexity and the exorbitant costs involved, low-power integrated circuit (IC) design and applications technologies were used only in applications where very low power dissipation was absolutely essential, such as wrist watches, pocket calculators, pacemakers, and some integrated sensors. more...
29-September-08
RF Micro opens customer support center in India
Greensboro-based RF Micro Devices said today it has opened a customer support center in Bangalore, India. more...
29-September-08
Govt urged to energize solar power industry
India needs a renewable energy law that requires utilities to progressively buy greater amounts of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, a study released on Monday has suggested. more...
29-September-08
Industry to explore solar potential in India
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), today launched the report on the "Solar PV Industry: Global and Indian Scenario" along with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at the inaugural session of the first annual Solar PV Conclave 2008. more...
RF Micro opens customer support center in India
Greensboro-based RF Micro Devices said today it has opened a customer support center in Bangalore, India. more...
29-September-08
Govt urged to energize solar power industry
India needs a renewable energy law that requires utilities to progressively buy greater amounts of electricity generated from renewable energy sources, a study released on Monday has suggested. more...
29-September-08
Industry to explore solar potential in India
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), today launched the report on the "Solar PV Industry: Global and Indian Scenario" along with the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at the inaugural session of the first annual Solar PV Conclave 2008. more...
29-September-08
SemIndia junks $3 billion fab plans SemIndia will not pursue plans for a $3 billion semiconductor chip fabrication (fab) unit that was to come up at the much hyped FabCity here. more...
28-September-08
BV Naidu quits SemIndia! So what?
There have been reports in the media regarding BV Naidu putting in his papers at SemIndia. more...
26-September-08
SemIndia MD quits; firm assures on packing unit
There is a change of guard at SemIndia Group, which has been trying to set up a full-fledged semiconductor chip unit in India at a cost of $3 billion for close to three years now. more...
SemIndia junks $3 billion fab plans SemIndia will not pursue plans for a $3 billion semiconductor chip fabrication (fab) unit that was to come up at the much hyped FabCity here. more...
28-September-08
BV Naidu quits SemIndia! So what?
There have been reports in the media regarding BV Naidu putting in his papers at SemIndia. more...
26-September-08
SemIndia MD quits; firm assures on packing unit
There is a change of guard at SemIndia Group, which has been trying to set up a full-fledged semiconductor chip unit in India at a cost of $3 billion for close to three years now. more...
26-September-08
Yindusoft goes aggressive on embedded
Yindusoft, established 2006, is a software services company focused on the following domains: embedded software for IC design houses, OEMS/ODMS in consumer electronics; IT solutions in the semiconductor manufacturing sector; and distribute and customize higher end IT software products in the two areas. more...
Yindusoft goes aggressive on embedded
Yindusoft, established 2006, is a software services company focused on the following domains: embedded software for IC design houses, OEMS/ODMS in consumer electronics; IT solutions in the semiconductor manufacturing sector; and distribute and customize higher end IT software products in the two areas. more...
25-September-08
India inside Intel chips
Three hundred odd people at Intel India have just won a bet with their management and earned themselves a ‘fascinating vacation’. more...
23-September-08
Is Innovation India's Next Big Thing?
People tend to think of lower-cost IT services -- and not "innovation" -- when Indian outsourcer Wipro Technologies' name is mentioned. more...
India inside Intel chips
Three hundred odd people at Intel India have just won a bet with their management and earned themselves a ‘fascinating vacation’. more...
23-September-08
Is Innovation India's Next Big Thing?
People tend to think of lower-cost IT services -- and not "innovation" -- when Indian outsourcer Wipro Technologies' name is mentioned. more...
23-September-08
University of Pune ties up with Intel
The University of Pune (UoP) and semiconductor giant Intel India on Monday announced a joint initiative in order to create a specialised workforce in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) layout design, required by the semiconductor industry. more...
23-September-08
Solar PV industry in India: Strategy for success
Nearly four years since promoters first descended on India to hawk multi-billion dollar wafer fabs for semiconductor chips and for nearly as long since local booster associations (composed mostly of software/design types with rather thin credentials in expertise e,g. physics or materials science, critical to semiconductors) jumped on the bandwagon to advocate wafer fabs, not a single new fab has come up anywhere in India! more...
22-September-08
India can easily establish solar/PV ecosystem
Renewable energy has never ever had such a good time like this! A tremendous hype has already been built around solar photovoltaics. more...
University of Pune ties up with Intel
The University of Pune (UoP) and semiconductor giant Intel India on Monday announced a joint initiative in order to create a specialised workforce in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) layout design, required by the semiconductor industry. more...
23-September-08
Solar PV industry in India: Strategy for success
Nearly four years since promoters first descended on India to hawk multi-billion dollar wafer fabs for semiconductor chips and for nearly as long since local booster associations (composed mostly of software/design types with rather thin credentials in expertise e,g. physics or materials science, critical to semiconductors) jumped on the bandwagon to advocate wafer fabs, not a single new fab has come up anywhere in India! more...
22-September-08
India can easily establish solar/PV ecosystem
Renewable energy has never ever had such a good time like this! A tremendous hype has already been built around solar photovoltaics. more...
22-September-08
Mentor bullish on India despite global challenges
The EDA industry, along with the global semiconductor industry, has not had a smooth ride this year, so far. more...
22-September-08
To your health
Chips designed by researchers at TI India touch our lives in more ways than one, says the company. more...
21-September-08
Intel India team lofts a ‘sixer’
The world’s first six-in-one processor has been completely designed and developed in India.
more...
21-September-08
ESC India to focus on India's embedded industry
UBM India and TechInsights, divisions of United Business Media, LLC, will launch this year's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) India, that has been certified by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Extension. more...
21-September-08
Semiconductor sector sees Rs 55,000-cr fresh investments
In the last two months, the Government’s policy for semiconductor fabs and eco-system units has attracted three new solar photovoltaic (PV) proposals together worth nearly Rs 55,000 crore, thus taking the overall proposals under the scheme to 14 and the total investment commitment to almost Rs 1,36,000 crore. more...
Mentor bullish on India despite global challenges
The EDA industry, along with the global semiconductor industry, has not had a smooth ride this year, so far. more...
22-September-08
To your health
Chips designed by researchers at TI India touch our lives in more ways than one, says the company. more...
21-September-08
Intel India team lofts a ‘sixer’
The world’s first six-in-one processor has been completely designed and developed in India.
more...
21-September-08
ESC India to focus on India's embedded industry
UBM India and TechInsights, divisions of United Business Media, LLC, will launch this year's Embedded Systems Conference (ESC) India, that has been certified by the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Extension. more...
21-September-08
Semiconductor sector sees Rs 55,000-cr fresh investments
In the last two months, the Government’s policy for semiconductor fabs and eco-system units has attracted three new solar photovoltaic (PV) proposals together worth nearly Rs 55,000 crore, thus taking the overall proposals under the scheme to 14 and the total investment commitment to almost Rs 1,36,000 crore. more...
19-September-08
NEWSMAKER: Praveen Vishakantaiah
When Intel launched its first six-core x86 microprocessor — a high-end processor to crunch huge amount of data — designed and developed by its Indian team, there was relief at its India office. more...
NEWSMAKER: Praveen Vishakantaiah
When Intel launched its first six-core x86 microprocessor — a high-end processor to crunch huge amount of data — designed and developed by its Indian team, there was relief at its India office. more...
17-September-08
ONGC to enter solar energy business
After unveiling its plans to harness wind energy, ONGC, the country's leading crude and gas producer, now plans to foray into solar and geothermal energy. more...
17-September-08
A chip off the Bangalore block
Intel on Tuesday announced the launch of its 45 nanometer six-core Xeon processor 7400 series, which was conceptualised and developed at its India development centre here. more...
17-September-08
Intel unveils first Made-in-India chip
The world’s largest chipmaker, Intel, on Tuesday unveiled its latest microprocessor for servers, designed entirely by its Bangalore team and developed in a record two years. more...
17-September-08
India's hardware design prowess on the global map
A Bangalore-based team has developed the Intel Xeon 7400 series processor, which is Intel’s first six-core central processing unit. more...
ONGC to enter solar energy business
After unveiling its plans to harness wind energy, ONGC, the country's leading crude and gas producer, now plans to foray into solar and geothermal energy. more...
17-September-08
A chip off the Bangalore block
Intel on Tuesday announced the launch of its 45 nanometer six-core Xeon processor 7400 series, which was conceptualised and developed at its India development centre here. more...
17-September-08
Intel unveils first Made-in-India chip
The world’s largest chipmaker, Intel, on Tuesday unveiled its latest microprocessor for servers, designed entirely by its Bangalore team and developed in a record two years. more...
17-September-08
India's hardware design prowess on the global map
A Bangalore-based team has developed the Intel Xeon 7400 series processor, which is Intel’s first six-core central processing unit. more...
16-September-08
Landmark launch of Intel chip developed in India
Intel is to launch the first microprocessor for the mass market that it has developed almost exclusively at its design centre in Bangalore in a milestone for the research and development of computer hardware in India. more...
16-September-08
India Needs To Start Manufacturing Electronic Components
electronicIndia 2008 started in Bengaluru amidst lots of expectations. more...
15-September-08
German Solar Roof Project Demonstrated In India For First Time
Leading German company IBC SOLAR, specialist in turnkey solar systems, has installed its first showcase system in India on the roof of the cultural organisation, the Goethe-Institut, in Bangalore, Karnataka. more...
15-September-08
ISA-NMCC to launch solar/PV industry report
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor driven industry will launch the "ISA-NMCC report on the Solar PV industry: Global and India scenario, 2008". more...
15-September-08
Indian Team Designs Intel's First 'true' Quad-core Chip
Intel released its first "true" quad-core processors on Monday with the introduction of its Xeon 7400 series of server chips, formerly called Dunnington. more...
15-September-08
Semicon Special: Global trends, NAND, Fabs and Solar
We are coming to the close of the third quarter of the year. As things stand, the global semiconductor industry has been holding up well, so far. more...
12-September-08
India can get more into product development
There have been reports about the troubles within the EDA industry in recent times, especially those related with quarter sales. Synopsys has been the one, which has been sailing along fine! more...
12-September-08
TI India celebrates 50 years of the IC
Texas Instruments India today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Integrated Circuit (IC) - a Nobel Prize winning discovery that led to the generation of life-changing technological advances in the field of electronics globally and expanded the possibilities of how we learn, connect, grow and discover in our day-to-day lives. more...
12-September-08
Ramkumar Subramanian Appointed As Sales and Marketing Vice President For AMD India
AMD (NYSE: AMD), today announced the appointment of Ramkumar Subramanian as, sales and marketing vice president for India and SAARC region. more...
11-September-08
Solar Infra, Inc. Unveils Phase 1 Plans for Crystalline PV Module Manufacturing in India
Solar Infra, Inc. today announced plans to establish a mega plant for module manufacturing in India. more...
11-September-08
Hit home runs in solar with Magma YieldManager!
Recently, Magma Design Automation Inc. announced the development of a new yield enhancement software system, the YieldManager software system, which is customized for solar fabs to improve conversion efficiency, increase yield and reduce the manufacturing costs of solar cells. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises acquires TTM
Infotech Enterprises, a global technology solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California based TTM, an embedded software services company, for an unspecified amount. more...
08-September-08
Infotech forays into hitech industry with TTM
Infotech Enterprises America Inc., a subsidiary of Infotech Enterprises Ltd. (IEL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Time To Market Inc. (TTM), a software service provider based in San Jose, California. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises buys Time to Market
Engineering services provider Infotech Enterprises on Monday announced that it will acquire California-based semiconductor design company Time To Market for an undisclosed amount. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises to acquire US firm
Infotech Enterprises America Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Infotech Enterprises (IEL) entered into a definitive agreement with Time To Market Inc. (TTM) to acquire the company and all its affiliates, for an undisclosed sum. more...
05-September-08
Moser Baer to raise Rs 411 cr to boost thin film verticals
A consortium of investors including Nomura, CDC Group, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, IDFC PE and IDFC are acquiring a 6.5% stake in Moser Baer’s photovoltaic (PV) arm for Rs 411 crore. more...
04-September-08
Moser Baer’s solar PV biz gets Rs 411-cr funding
Moser Baer India Ltd on Thursday said its wholly-owned photovoltaic subsidiary has raised Rs 411 crore from a clutch of global investors including Nomura, CDC Group, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, IDFC PE and IDFC. more...
03-September-08
India, Vietnam Lead Asia's Chip Growth
India is tipped to be the world's fastest growing semiconductor market, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, Phillip Koh, Gartner's research vice president for semiconductors in the Asia-Pacific region, said Tuesday at the company's 14th annual semiconductors roadshow here. more...
02-September-08
Microchip invests $65M in India
Microchip Technology Inc. is setting aside Rs.278.58 crore ($65 million) for the next five years for its investment plan for India. more...
01-September-08
SemIndia Sees Profit in Broadband Manufacturing
Hyderabad-based SemIndia Systems, part of the SemIndia Group, aims to become a market leader with its "Made in India" modems and set-top boxes (STB). more...
01-September-08
Microchip to invest $65 million in India
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has announced a US$65 million investment plan for India over the next five years. more...
31-August-08
Microchip Tech to put $65 mn in India
One of the leading providers of micro-controller and analog semi-conductors, Microchip Technology Inc on Saturday announced that it would invest $65 mn in India over the next five years. more...
30-August-08
Microchip to invest $65 mn in India
Leading provider of microcontrollers and analog chip maker Microchip Technology will invest $65 million (Rs.2.85 billion) in its India development centre over the next five years and hire about 300 more engineers, the company said in Bangalore. more...
Landmark launch of Intel chip developed in India
Intel is to launch the first microprocessor for the mass market that it has developed almost exclusively at its design centre in Bangalore in a milestone for the research and development of computer hardware in India. more...
16-September-08
India Needs To Start Manufacturing Electronic Components
electronicIndia 2008 started in Bengaluru amidst lots of expectations. more...
15-September-08
German Solar Roof Project Demonstrated In India For First Time
Leading German company IBC SOLAR, specialist in turnkey solar systems, has installed its first showcase system in India on the roof of the cultural organisation, the Goethe-Institut, in Bangalore, Karnataka. more...
15-September-08
ISA-NMCC to launch solar/PV industry report
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), the trade body representing the Indian semiconductor driven industry will launch the "ISA-NMCC report on the Solar PV industry: Global and India scenario, 2008". more...
15-September-08
Indian Team Designs Intel's First 'true' Quad-core Chip
Intel released its first "true" quad-core processors on Monday with the introduction of its Xeon 7400 series of server chips, formerly called Dunnington. more...
15-September-08
Semicon Special: Global trends, NAND, Fabs and Solar
We are coming to the close of the third quarter of the year. As things stand, the global semiconductor industry has been holding up well, so far. more...
12-September-08
India can get more into product development
There have been reports about the troubles within the EDA industry in recent times, especially those related with quarter sales. Synopsys has been the one, which has been sailing along fine! more...
12-September-08
TI India celebrates 50 years of the IC
Texas Instruments India today celebrated the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Integrated Circuit (IC) - a Nobel Prize winning discovery that led to the generation of life-changing technological advances in the field of electronics globally and expanded the possibilities of how we learn, connect, grow and discover in our day-to-day lives. more...
12-September-08
Ramkumar Subramanian Appointed As Sales and Marketing Vice President For AMD India
AMD (NYSE: AMD), today announced the appointment of Ramkumar Subramanian as, sales and marketing vice president for India and SAARC region. more...
11-September-08
Solar Infra, Inc. Unveils Phase 1 Plans for Crystalline PV Module Manufacturing in India
Solar Infra, Inc. today announced plans to establish a mega plant for module manufacturing in India. more...
11-September-08
Hit home runs in solar with Magma YieldManager!
Recently, Magma Design Automation Inc. announced the development of a new yield enhancement software system, the YieldManager software system, which is customized for solar fabs to improve conversion efficiency, increase yield and reduce the manufacturing costs of solar cells. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises acquires TTM
Infotech Enterprises, a global technology solutions provider, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire California based TTM, an embedded software services company, for an unspecified amount. more...
08-September-08
Infotech forays into hitech industry with TTM
Infotech Enterprises America Inc., a subsidiary of Infotech Enterprises Ltd. (IEL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Time To Market Inc. (TTM), a software service provider based in San Jose, California. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises buys Time to Market
Engineering services provider Infotech Enterprises on Monday announced that it will acquire California-based semiconductor design company Time To Market for an undisclosed amount. more...
08-September-08
Infotech Enterprises to acquire US firm
Infotech Enterprises America Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Infotech Enterprises (IEL) entered into a definitive agreement with Time To Market Inc. (TTM) to acquire the company and all its affiliates, for an undisclosed sum. more...
05-September-08
Moser Baer to raise Rs 411 cr to boost thin film verticals
A consortium of investors including Nomura, CDC Group, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, IDFC PE and IDFC are acquiring a 6.5% stake in Moser Baer’s photovoltaic (PV) arm for Rs 411 crore. more...
04-September-08
Moser Baer’s solar PV biz gets Rs 411-cr funding
Moser Baer India Ltd on Thursday said its wholly-owned photovoltaic subsidiary has raised Rs 411 crore from a clutch of global investors including Nomura, CDC Group, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, IDFC PE and IDFC. more...
03-September-08
India, Vietnam Lead Asia's Chip Growth
India is tipped to be the world's fastest growing semiconductor market, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2 percent between 2007 and 2012, Phillip Koh, Gartner's research vice president for semiconductors in the Asia-Pacific region, said Tuesday at the company's 14th annual semiconductors roadshow here. more...
02-September-08
Microchip invests $65M in India
Microchip Technology Inc. is setting aside Rs.278.58 crore ($65 million) for the next five years for its investment plan for India. more...
01-September-08
SemIndia Sees Profit in Broadband Manufacturing
Hyderabad-based SemIndia Systems, part of the SemIndia Group, aims to become a market leader with its "Made in India" modems and set-top boxes (STB). more...
01-September-08
Microchip to invest $65 million in India
Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has announced a US$65 million investment plan for India over the next five years. more...
31-August-08
Microchip Tech to put $65 mn in India
One of the leading providers of micro-controller and analog semi-conductors, Microchip Technology Inc on Saturday announced that it would invest $65 mn in India over the next five years. more...
30-August-08
Microchip to invest $65 mn in India
Leading provider of microcontrollers and analog chip maker Microchip Technology will invest $65 million (Rs.2.85 billion) in its India development centre over the next five years and hire about 300 more engineers, the company said in Bangalore. more...
28-August-08
Symphony riding high on embedded wave
Symphony Services, the global leader in the product engineering outsourcing services, organised a roundtable in Pune on embedded software and services titled 'India, the new frontier for "Technovation" in Embedded software and services'. more...
28-August-08
Role of electronics in contemporary automobiles
With the growth of on-board electronics in the automobile sector, from two-wheelers to tractors and heavy commercial vehicles, semi-conductor industry experts believe that in the immediate future, electronics will be the differentiator. more...
27-August-08
2 Sep: electronicIndia 2008
electronicIndia 2008 is scheduled to be held from 2 September to 5 September 2008 in Bengaluru. more...
27-August-08
'Design with Freescale' to boost skills
Freescale Semiconductor will host 'Design With Freescale' (DWF), part of a global training program created to inspire and equip design engineers with the latest semiconductor technologies. more...
Symphony riding high on embedded wave
Symphony Services, the global leader in the product engineering outsourcing services, organised a roundtable in Pune on embedded software and services titled 'India, the new frontier for "Technovation" in Embedded software and services'. more...
28-August-08
Role of electronics in contemporary automobiles
With the growth of on-board electronics in the automobile sector, from two-wheelers to tractors and heavy commercial vehicles, semi-conductor industry experts believe that in the immediate future, electronics will be the differentiator. more...
27-August-08
2 Sep: electronicIndia 2008
electronicIndia 2008 is scheduled to be held from 2 September to 5 September 2008 in Bengaluru. more...
27-August-08
'Design with Freescale' to boost skills
Freescale Semiconductor will host 'Design With Freescale' (DWF), part of a global training program created to inspire and equip design engineers with the latest semiconductor technologies. more...
27-August-08
Suniva, Titan in over $480mn Indian solar agreement
Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, has entered into a long-term supply contract with Titan Energy Systems Ltd, one of India's largest and longest-standing manufacturers of solar modules and specialty photovoltaic (PV) products. more...
27-August-08
First polysilicon solar project in India
A new polysilicon solar project will be established in the eastern Indian city of Haldia as part of an integrated solar complex, including a power plant, at a total cost of about Rs.5,357.31 crore ($1.25 billion). more...
Suniva, Titan in over $480mn Indian solar agreement
Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, has entered into a long-term supply contract with Titan Energy Systems Ltd, one of India's largest and longest-standing manufacturers of solar modules and specialty photovoltaic (PV) products. more...
27-August-08
First polysilicon solar project in India
A new polysilicon solar project will be established in the eastern Indian city of Haldia as part of an integrated solar complex, including a power plant, at a total cost of about Rs.5,357.31 crore ($1.25 billion). more...
26-August-08
Magma to Develop Yield Enhancement Software for Solar Cell Fabs
Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. magma design automation, a provider of chip design software, today announced development of a new yield enhancement software system customized for solar fabs to improve conversion efficiency, increase yield and reduce the manufacturing costs of solar cells. more...
25-August-08
Bhaskar Silicon plans $1.27 billion solar facility in India
Singapore-based Environ Energy plans to build a $1.27 billion (Rs. 5,500 crores) manufacturing site for solar cells and wafers in India. more...
23-August-08
DuPont India eyes $1 bn revenue, enters photovoltaic market
DuPont India, which is targeting to cross the threshold of $1-billion revenues by 2012, has expanded its business operations. more...
22-August-08
DuPont aims $1b revenue in India; enters photovoltaic segment
Science-based products and services company DuPont is foraying into the Indian photovoltaic market as it looks for a significant contribution from the segment to its overall target of becoming a billion dollar entity in the country by 2012. more...
Magma to Develop Yield Enhancement Software for Solar Cell Fabs
Magma(r) Design Automation Inc. magma design automation, a provider of chip design software, today announced development of a new yield enhancement software system customized for solar fabs to improve conversion efficiency, increase yield and reduce the manufacturing costs of solar cells. more...
25-August-08
Bhaskar Silicon plans $1.27 billion solar facility in India
Singapore-based Environ Energy plans to build a $1.27 billion (Rs. 5,500 crores) manufacturing site for solar cells and wafers in India. more...
23-August-08
DuPont India eyes $1 bn revenue, enters photovoltaic market
DuPont India, which is targeting to cross the threshold of $1-billion revenues by 2012, has expanded its business operations. more...
22-August-08
DuPont aims $1b revenue in India; enters photovoltaic segment
Science-based products and services company DuPont is foraying into the Indian photovoltaic market as it looks for a significant contribution from the segment to its overall target of becoming a billion dollar entity in the country by 2012. more...
22-August-08
World's first solar power complex in West Bengal
Construction work for the world's first integrated solar power complex in Haldia in West Bengal is expected to begin very soon, Industry Minister Nirupam Sen said on Thursday. more...
World's first solar power complex in West Bengal
Construction work for the world's first integrated solar power complex in Haldia in West Bengal is expected to begin very soon, Industry Minister Nirupam Sen said on Thursday. more...
22-August-08
Indian Semiconductor Market Embraces Hardware-Assisted Verification Solutions
The global semiconductor market continues to grow, driven by the unquenchable demand for consumer-oriented electronic devices. more...
21-August-08
Suniva Enters Customer Agreement with Titan Energy Systems Valued at More Than USD$480 Million
Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, has entered into a long-term supply contract with Titan Energy Systems Ltd, one of India’s largest and longest-standing manufacturers of solar modules and specialty photovoltaic (PV) products. more...
21-August-08
Environ Energy plans polysilicon project
The Jyoti Poddar-controlled Environ Energy group on Thursday announced plans to set up the country’s first integrated polysilicon solar project at Haldia. more...
Indian Semiconductor Market Embraces Hardware-Assisted Verification Solutions
The global semiconductor market continues to grow, driven by the unquenchable demand for consumer-oriented electronic devices. more...
21-August-08
Suniva Enters Customer Agreement with Titan Energy Systems Valued at More Than USD$480 Million
Suniva Inc., a manufacturer of high value crystalline silicon solar cells, has entered into a long-term supply contract with Titan Energy Systems Ltd, one of India’s largest and longest-standing manufacturers of solar modules and specialty photovoltaic (PV) products. more...
21-August-08
Environ Energy plans polysilicon project
The Jyoti Poddar-controlled Environ Energy group on Thursday announced plans to set up the country’s first integrated polysilicon solar project at Haldia. more...
21-August-08
EDA companies are the best paymasters
On an average, EDA companies are the best paymasters followed by Analog design firms and EDA professionals receive 32 percent higher salaries over other domains in the semiconductor space, says a study conducted on the compensation landscape by CareerNet Consulting, a recruitment services firm. more...
20-August-08
`Product companies are best pay masters`
The electronic design automation (EDA) companies are the best paymasters and are followed by the analog design firms in the semiconductor space. more...
EDA companies are the best paymasters
On an average, EDA companies are the best paymasters followed by Analog design firms and EDA professionals receive 32 percent higher salaries over other domains in the semiconductor space, says a study conducted on the compensation landscape by CareerNet Consulting, a recruitment services firm. more...
20-August-08
`Product companies are best pay masters`
The electronic design automation (EDA) companies are the best paymasters and are followed by the analog design firms in the semiconductor space. more...
19-August-08
Cell phones can do a lot more: Broadcom
Broadcom, recently launched a mobile connectivity solution, the BCM4325 chip, which combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM functionality into a single 65nm silicon die. With this, the company aims to significantly reducing the board space and power consumption typically required to add all three wireless features to mobile devices. more...
19-August-08
Japanese semicon firms seek India ties
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) recently organized the India-Fukuoka (Japan) IT, Embedded Software and Semiconductor Business Workshop 2008. more...
18-August-08
LDK Solar to supply 300MW multicrystalline solar wafers to Indian module manufacturer
Indian based module manufacturer, XL Telecom & Energy Limited has secured a 300MW multicrystalline silicon solar wafer supply deal with LDK Solar. more...
Cell phones can do a lot more: Broadcom
Broadcom, recently launched a mobile connectivity solution, the BCM4325 chip, which combines Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM functionality into a single 65nm silicon die. With this, the company aims to significantly reducing the board space and power consumption typically required to add all three wireless features to mobile devices. more...
19-August-08
Japanese semicon firms seek India ties
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA) recently organized the India-Fukuoka (Japan) IT, Embedded Software and Semiconductor Business Workshop 2008. more...
18-August-08
LDK Solar to supply 300MW multicrystalline solar wafers to Indian module manufacturer
Indian based module manufacturer, XL Telecom & Energy Limited has secured a 300MW multicrystalline silicon solar wafer supply deal with LDK Solar. more...
15-August-08
Pegasus plans Rs 200 crore semiconductor plant in Ahmedabad
In what could provide an impetus to energy conservation and reduce power costs, Ahmedabad-based Pegasus Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. is setting up a manufacturing plant on the outskirts of the city for white light emitting diode (LEDs) semi-conductor chips. more...
Pegasus plans Rs 200 crore semiconductor plant in Ahmedabad
In what could provide an impetus to energy conservation and reduce power costs, Ahmedabad-based Pegasus Semiconductors Pvt. Ltd. is setting up a manufacturing plant on the outskirts of the city for white light emitting diode (LEDs) semi-conductor chips. more...
12-August-08
Japan's chip industry seeks ties with Indian designers
Trade officials from Japan's Kyushu Island, the site of 650 semiconductor-related companies, are looking for software design partners in southern India. more...
Japan's chip industry seeks ties with Indian designers
Trade officials from Japan's Kyushu Island, the site of 650 semiconductor-related companies, are looking for software design partners in southern India. more...
11-August-08
Importance of low power in today's ICs
In every application, power management must take precedence, whether to reduce energy use or to minimize heat dissipation to lower cooling and packaging costs. more...
11-August-08
Indian semicon industry attractive for EVE
EVE offers a broad range of hardware-assisted verification solutions on the market, from acceleration to fast emulation and prototyping, with the most cycles per dollar. more...
08-August-08
India a high growth area for Xilinx
Xilinx is a global leader in programmable logic solutions with over 51 percent market segment share during 2007, according to iSuppli. PLDs represent an exciting growth potential in the chip market thanks to their flexible nature and ability to change functionality even after being manufactured. more...
Importance of low power in today's ICs
In every application, power management must take precedence, whether to reduce energy use or to minimize heat dissipation to lower cooling and packaging costs. more...
11-August-08
Indian semicon industry attractive for EVE
EVE offers a broad range of hardware-assisted verification solutions on the market, from acceleration to fast emulation and prototyping, with the most cycles per dollar. more...
08-August-08
India a high growth area for Xilinx
Xilinx is a global leader in programmable logic solutions with over 51 percent market segment share during 2007, according to iSuppli. PLDs represent an exciting growth potential in the chip market thanks to their flexible nature and ability to change functionality even after being manufactured. more...
08-August-08
World's biggest solar farm planned in India, report says
The world's largest solar power project is reportedly being planned for the state of Gujarat in western India at a cost of about $5 billion. more...
07-August-08
SPEL lines up Rs 430 cr for capacity expansion
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd, originally promoted by the Chennai-based Spic Group, is planning to invest over $100 million (Rs 430 crore) over the next five years in capacity expansion at its Maraimalai Nagar plant, 45 km from Chennai. more...
World's biggest solar farm planned in India, report says
The world's largest solar power project is reportedly being planned for the state of Gujarat in western India at a cost of about $5 billion. more...
07-August-08
SPEL lines up Rs 430 cr for capacity expansion
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd, originally promoted by the Chennai-based Spic Group, is planning to invest over $100 million (Rs 430 crore) over the next five years in capacity expansion at its Maraimalai Nagar plant, 45 km from Chennai. more...
06-August-08
Solar projects top Indian IC prospects
The Indian government is reviewing a dozen proposals worth $23 billion under its IC and electronics manufacturing policy to determine which are eligible for an incentive package announced last year. more...
05-August-08
Researchers propose new way to develop behavioral circuit models
Engineers here say they have found a new way to develop behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal circuit designs based on modular architectures that can be reused in future designs. more...
Solar projects top Indian IC prospects
The Indian government is reviewing a dozen proposals worth $23 billion under its IC and electronics manufacturing policy to determine which are eligible for an incentive package announced last year. more...
05-August-08
Researchers propose new way to develop behavioral circuit models
Engineers here say they have found a new way to develop behavioral models for analog and mixed-signal circuit designs based on modular architectures that can be reused in future designs. more...
04-August-08
Indian chip industry shows how to do IT in a connected world
The 130-odd members of the Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA) between them provide an accurate snapshot the country's silicon edge: representing various niches of the semiconductor business: desi development centres of the global chip `biggies'; Indian developers who thrive along the `fabless' road; a plethora of electronic design and development hardware and software providers. more...
02-August-08
Rs 30K-cr Fab City plan for rantij Rajiv Shah
Gujarat could well give Andhra Pradesh a run for its money as India's fab capital with Hindustan Semiconductor & Manufacturing Company (HSMC), a consortium of NRIs based out of Silicon Valley, eyeing a Rs 30,000-crore Fab City project spread over 700 acres for manufacturing semi-conductors in the state. more...
01-August-08
Tremendous response for Fab policy
The semiconductor policy announced by the government has received an overwhelming response with 12 prospective players, including Reliance Industries, lining up a total investment proposal of Rs 93,000 crore. more...
01-August-08
Solar projects dominate Indian semi proposals
The Indian government is reviewing a dozen proposals worth $23 billion under its semiconductor and electronics manufacturing policy to determine which are eligible for an incentive package announced last year. more...
31-July-08
Signet Solar expects final acceptance test of first thin-film PV line to be completed within 90 days
During our Tuesday (July 29) chat at the company's modest global headquarters in Menlo Park, Signet Solar's founder-CEO Rajeeva Lahri and VP of manufacturing Bijan Moslehi updated me on the company's latest news and future plans, including the status of the ramp of their first production facility in Mochau, outside of Dresden. more...
Indian chip industry shows how to do IT in a connected world
The 130-odd members of the Indian Semiconductor Association (ISA) between them provide an accurate snapshot the country's silicon edge: representing various niches of the semiconductor business: desi development centres of the global chip `biggies'; Indian developers who thrive along the `fabless' road; a plethora of electronic design and development hardware and software providers. more...
02-August-08
Rs 30K-cr Fab City plan for rantij Rajiv Shah
Gujarat could well give Andhra Pradesh a run for its money as India's fab capital with Hindustan Semiconductor & Manufacturing Company (HSMC), a consortium of NRIs based out of Silicon Valley, eyeing a Rs 30,000-crore Fab City project spread over 700 acres for manufacturing semi-conductors in the state. more...
01-August-08
Tremendous response for Fab policy
The semiconductor policy announced by the government has received an overwhelming response with 12 prospective players, including Reliance Industries, lining up a total investment proposal of Rs 93,000 crore. more...
01-August-08
Solar projects dominate Indian semi proposals
The Indian government is reviewing a dozen proposals worth $23 billion under its semiconductor and electronics manufacturing policy to determine which are eligible for an incentive package announced last year. more...
31-July-08
Signet Solar expects final acceptance test of first thin-film PV line to be completed within 90 days
During our Tuesday (July 29) chat at the company's modest global headquarters in Menlo Park, Signet Solar's founder-CEO Rajeeva Lahri and VP of manufacturing Bijan Moslehi updated me on the company's latest news and future plans, including the status of the ramp of their first production facility in Mochau, outside of Dresden. more...
30-July-08
Indian SPEL achieves record profit in Q1
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd, India's first and only IC assembly and test company, exceeded expectations yet again on a quarter-on-quarter comparison. more...
30-July-08
'Design With Freescale' to boost design skills
Freescale Semiconductor India has launched 'Design With Freescale' (DWF), part of a global training program created to inspire and equip design engineers with the latest semiconductor technologies. more...
29-July-08
Beagle Board for open community now in India
Passionate open source developers and hobbyists in India can now realize their creative design ideas without being restricted by expensive hardware development tools, lackluster performance capabilities, high power consumption or stifled design environments. more...
Indian SPEL achieves record profit in Q1
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd, India's first and only IC assembly and test company, exceeded expectations yet again on a quarter-on-quarter comparison. more...
30-July-08
'Design With Freescale' to boost design skills
Freescale Semiconductor India has launched 'Design With Freescale' (DWF), part of a global training program created to inspire and equip design engineers with the latest semiconductor technologies. more...
29-July-08
Beagle Board for open community now in India
Passionate open source developers and hobbyists in India can now realize their creative design ideas without being restricted by expensive hardware development tools, lackluster performance capabilities, high power consumption or stifled design environments. more...
26-July-08
Karnataka to have semicon policy very soon
The government of Karnataka will be announcing a semiconductor policy very soon, according to Katta Subramanya Naidu, the minister for Excise, Information, BWWB, IT and BT, government of Karnataka, while delivering the opening address at the ISA Excite organized by the India Semiconductor Association. more...
25-July-08
ISRO to upgrade its chip unit as IBM backs out of deal Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to upgrade a semiconductor fabrication unit on its own after the short-listed vendor International Business Machines Corp (IBM) backed out citing fear of possible military use of the chips designed to guide rockets and satellites. more...
25-July-08
IBM’s rebuff forces Isro to fend for itself
Indian Space Research Organisation, or Isro, will now upgrade a semiconductor fabrication unit, or fab, on its own after International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., the vendor it had shortlisted, declined citing fears that India’s space agency may use the chips designed there to guide rockets and satellites for India’s military. more...
25-July-08
Chips provide a leg-up to revolutionise healthcare
How would semiconductor chips help restore partial vision in a person born blind, you would ask. more...
Karnataka to have semicon policy very soon
The government of Karnataka will be announcing a semiconductor policy very soon, according to Katta Subramanya Naidu, the minister for Excise, Information, BWWB, IT and BT, government of Karnataka, while delivering the opening address at the ISA Excite organized by the India Semiconductor Association. more...
25-July-08
ISRO to upgrade its chip unit as IBM backs out of deal Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to upgrade a semiconductor fabrication unit on its own after the short-listed vendor International Business Machines Corp (IBM) backed out citing fear of possible military use of the chips designed to guide rockets and satellites. more...
25-July-08
IBM’s rebuff forces Isro to fend for itself
Indian Space Research Organisation, or Isro, will now upgrade a semiconductor fabrication unit, or fab, on its own after International Business Machines (IBM) Corp., the vendor it had shortlisted, declined citing fears that India’s space agency may use the chips designed there to guide rockets and satellites for India’s military. more...
25-July-08
Chips provide a leg-up to revolutionise healthcare
How would semiconductor chips help restore partial vision in a person born blind, you would ask. more...
21-July-08
India's tech industry running out of talent
Superior talent is the strength of all organisations and a key driver for India’s growth in the technology sector. more...
India's tech industry running out of talent
Superior talent is the strength of all organisations and a key driver for India’s growth in the technology sector. more...
18-July-08
India's eInfochip rolls two design IP cores
Design services provider eInfochips Ltd. has launched two design IP cores designed to reduce networking interfaces and video surveillance chip development time and cost. more...
India's eInfochip rolls two design IP cores
Design services provider eInfochips Ltd. has launched two design IP cores designed to reduce networking interfaces and video surveillance chip development time and cost. more...
16-July-08
Solar energy sizzles worldwide
Energy crunch has begun to stare India Inc in the face. Admittedly, energy is a critical input that fuels growth. more...
16-July-08
Nu Horizons Electronics and OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Expand Distribution Agreement into India
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ: NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, displays, illumination, power and system solutions, today announced expansion into India with OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a specialist in semiconductor technology for lighting, sensor and visualization applications. more...
16-July-08
Cavium Networks to Acquire Taiwan-Based Star Semiconductor
Cavium Network, a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, security and wireless applications, today announced that it is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets and business of Star Semiconductor Corporation. more...
Solar energy sizzles worldwide
Energy crunch has begun to stare India Inc in the face. Admittedly, energy is a critical input that fuels growth. more...
16-July-08
Nu Horizons Electronics and OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Expand Distribution Agreement into India
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. (NASDAQ: NUHC), a leading global distributor of advanced technology semiconductor, displays, illumination, power and system solutions, today announced expansion into India with OSRAM Opto Semiconductors, a specialist in semiconductor technology for lighting, sensor and visualization applications. more...
16-July-08
Cavium Networks to Acquire Taiwan-Based Star Semiconductor
Cavium Network, a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, security and wireless applications, today announced that it is has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets and business of Star Semiconductor Corporation. more...
16-July-08
US slowdown is definitely hurting the fab sector
Semiconductor fab (or chip-making units) spends are down globally by 30% and chip design and manufacturing companies in India are facing the heat due to slowdown in the US. more...
15-July-08
A Big Upgrade for Applied Materials
Every day, the sun rises on Wall Street, and a plethora of professional analysts wake to issue new opinions on stocks. more...
US slowdown is definitely hurting the fab sector
Semiconductor fab (or chip-making units) spends are down globally by 30% and chip design and manufacturing companies in India are facing the heat due to slowdown in the US. more...
15-July-08
A Big Upgrade for Applied Materials
Every day, the sun rises on Wall Street, and a plethora of professional analysts wake to issue new opinions on stocks. more...
15-July-08
Solar/PV practical route to enter manufacturing: Dr. Atre
Solar/PV is perhaps, a practical route for India to enter manufacturing, contends Dr. Madhusudan V. Atre, president, Applied Materials India. Alternatively, another way to enter this field could be by having solar farms. more...
15-July-08
Demand for enggineering talent to double
The semiconductor industry in India is growing at a scorching pace of 25% against the global average of around 5% every year. more...
15-July-08
Healthcare, next frontier for semiconductors
Freescale Semiconductor, a prominent face in the silicon world, is a $6-billion company based in Austin, Texas. more...
14-July-08
ISA Excite in Bangalore on July 25
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), today announced the ISA ExCITE Exhibition on July 25, 2008 at The Leela Palace, Bangalore. more...
14-July-08
Solar, Semiconductor Project Proposals Worth Rs.80,000 Cr. Await Indian Govt. Nod
The Special Incentive Package Scheme or SIPS, notified last year by the Indian Government to encourage investments in semiconductor fabrication and other micro and nano technology manufacturing industries, has attracted nearly a dozen proposals together worth Rs.80,000 crores that include corporate giants like Reliance Industries, Videocon and Tata BP Solar, the media reported. more...
Solar/PV practical route to enter manufacturing: Dr. Atre
Solar/PV is perhaps, a practical route for India to enter manufacturing, contends Dr. Madhusudan V. Atre, president, Applied Materials India. Alternatively, another way to enter this field could be by having solar farms. more...
15-July-08
Demand for enggineering talent to double
The semiconductor industry in India is growing at a scorching pace of 25% against the global average of around 5% every year. more...
15-July-08
Healthcare, next frontier for semiconductors
Freescale Semiconductor, a prominent face in the silicon world, is a $6-billion company based in Austin, Texas. more...
14-July-08
ISA Excite in Bangalore on July 25
The India Semiconductor Association (ISA), today announced the ISA ExCITE Exhibition on July 25, 2008 at The Leela Palace, Bangalore. more...
14-July-08
Solar, Semiconductor Project Proposals Worth Rs.80,000 Cr. Await Indian Govt. Nod
The Special Incentive Package Scheme or SIPS, notified last year by the Indian Government to encourage investments in semiconductor fabrication and other micro and nano technology manufacturing industries, has attracted nearly a dozen proposals together worth Rs.80,000 crores that include corporate giants like Reliance Industries, Videocon and Tata BP Solar, the media reported. more...
13-July-08
Corporates line up Rs 80,000-cr solar, semiconductor projects
Flooded by nearly a dozen proposals together worth Rs 80,000 crore from corporate majors such as Reliance Industries, Videocon and Tata BP Solar under the policy for semiconductor fabs and eco-system units, the Government is setting in motion an appraisal mechanism to evaluate the projects. more...
Corporates line up Rs 80,000-cr solar, semiconductor projects
Flooded by nearly a dozen proposals together worth Rs 80,000 crore from corporate majors such as Reliance Industries, Videocon and Tata BP Solar under the policy for semiconductor fabs and eco-system units, the Government is setting in motion an appraisal mechanism to evaluate the projects. more...
11-July-08
Commentary: This time around, tech's weathering the storm
The global economy is caught in a perfect storm as the greatest financial crisis since the Depression continues to unfold, accompanied by sky-high crude oil and commodity prices--a one-two punch that is resculpting the world's economic landscape. more...
Commentary: This time around, tech's weathering the storm
The global economy is caught in a perfect storm as the greatest financial crisis since the Depression continues to unfold, accompanied by sky-high crude oil and commodity prices--a one-two punch that is resculpting the world's economic landscape. more...
10-July-08
Freescale Picks Finalists For FTF Design Challenge India
Freescale Semiconductor has announced 10 finalists in its first green FTF Design Challenge. more...
10-July-08
Freescale Announces Finalists in its FTF Design Challenge - India
Freescale Semiconductor has announced the ten finalists invited to compete in its first green engineering design contest. more...
08-July-08
Free VLSI seminar in Pune on July 11
Accel IT Academy, Pune is conducting a free VLSI seminar on 'Verification Engineering' on 11 July 2008 at its FC Road office. more...
Freescale Picks Finalists For FTF Design Challenge India
Freescale Semiconductor has announced 10 finalists in its first green FTF Design Challenge. more...
10-July-08
Freescale Announces Finalists in its FTF Design Challenge - India
Freescale Semiconductor has announced the ten finalists invited to compete in its first green engineering design contest. more...
08-July-08
Free VLSI seminar in Pune on July 11
Accel IT Academy, Pune is conducting a free VLSI seminar on 'Verification Engineering' on 11 July 2008 at its FC Road office. more...
08-July-08
Applied funding arm to build more Indian IC firms
The investment arm of IC tool vendor Applied Materials Inc. has invested in two Indian companies and is considering two additional investments this year. more...
07-July-08
Indian tech firms eye semi IP business
Indian technology companies facing cost pressures from a global economic slump and domestic competition are seeking a way out by boosting R&D investments to develop semiconductor intellectual property. more...
Applied funding arm to build more Indian IC firms
The investment arm of IC tool vendor Applied Materials Inc. has invested in two Indian companies and is considering two additional investments this year. more...
07-July-08
Indian tech firms eye semi IP business
Indian technology companies facing cost pressures from a global economic slump and domestic competition are seeking a way out by boosting R&D investments to develop semiconductor intellectual property. more...
07-July-08
Reduced time to market: Key to winning innovation
Winning in the market place requires system development teams to put better products on the market ahead of the competition. more...
05-July-08
UL labs to set up facility for PV plates testing
With the increasing focus on harnessing the potential of solar energy in the country, US-based Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a product testing and certification firm, has decided to set up a state of art solar photovoltaic (PV) plates testing lab in the country. PV plate converts light directly into electricity. more...
Reduced time to market: Key to winning innovation
Winning in the market place requires system development teams to put better products on the market ahead of the competition. more...
05-July-08
UL labs to set up facility for PV plates testing
With the increasing focus on harnessing the potential of solar energy in the country, US-based Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a product testing and certification firm, has decided to set up a state of art solar photovoltaic (PV) plates testing lab in the country. PV plate converts light directly into electricity. more...
04-July-08
Applied Materials to expand in India
Applied Materials, a US-based nano-manufacturing technology solutions provider, on Thursday said it has commenced a second round of dialogue with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd (MBPV) for supplying critical production equipment to the latter's thin film photo voltaics modules manufacturing facility at Greater Noida. more...
04-July-08
Moser Baer to roll out largest solar panels
The Noida-based Moser Baer, makers of optical storage products, will soon roll out the largest solar photo voltaic (SPV) panels ever fabricated in India — 5.7 sq. metres — making it the biggest customer in the country for the U.S.-based Applied Materials. more...
03-July-08
Applied Materials funding arm invests in 2 Indian firms
The investment arm of IC tool vendor Applied Materials Inc. has invested in two Indian companies and is considering two additional investments here this year.
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03-July-08
India to have another thin film assembly line facility
After collaborating with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd to set up India’s largest thin film solar module manufacturing facility in 2007, Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc., is now helping set up another thin film assembly line for solar modules in India.
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03-July-08
India reveals its first climate change plan
In the wake of next week's G8 meeting in Japan, India released its first action plan for climate change (PDF) earlier this week.
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Applied Materials to expand in India
Applied Materials, a US-based nano-manufacturing technology solutions provider, on Thursday said it has commenced a second round of dialogue with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd (MBPV) for supplying critical production equipment to the latter's thin film photo voltaics modules manufacturing facility at Greater Noida. more...
04-July-08
Moser Baer to roll out largest solar panels
The Noida-based Moser Baer, makers of optical storage products, will soon roll out the largest solar photo voltaic (SPV) panels ever fabricated in India — 5.7 sq. metres — making it the biggest customer in the country for the U.S.-based Applied Materials. more...
03-July-08
Applied Materials funding arm invests in 2 Indian firms
The investment arm of IC tool vendor Applied Materials Inc. has invested in two Indian companies and is considering two additional investments here this year.
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03-July-08
India to have another thin film assembly line facility
After collaborating with Moser Baer Photo Voltaic Ltd to set up India’s largest thin film solar module manufacturing facility in 2007, Santa Clara-based Applied Materials Inc., is now helping set up another thin film assembly line for solar modules in India.
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03-July-08
India reveals its first climate change plan
In the wake of next week's G8 meeting in Japan, India released its first action plan for climate change (PDF) earlier this week.
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02-July-08
Semicon no longer business as usual!
UK: The Global Semiconductor Monthly Report June 2008 from Future Horizons, states: Let the market beware; it is no longer business as usual!
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01-July-08
Entegris Expands Presence to India
Entegris, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTG), a leading provider of products and systems that purify, protect and transport critical materials used in manufacturing of semiconductors and other microelectronics, announced the opening of a wholly owned subsidiary in Bangalore, India.
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01-July-08
Report: SemIndia looks for new partner after AMD deal ends
SemIndia Fab, one of India's first major chip manufacturing projects, is reportedly looking for a new technology partner after a three-year technology partnership with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. lapsed.
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01-July-08
Solar Semiconductor Announces Strategic Supplier Relationship With SolarWorld AG
Solar Semiconductor strengthened its position as a rapidly growing international manufacturer of high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) modules today by concluding a comprehensive delivery agreement with SolarWorld AG subsidiary Deutsche Solar AG, which operates one of the largest factories worldwide for the production of multi-crystalline solar silicon wafers.
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01-July-08
Cavium Networks Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call for July 16th, 2008
Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, storage and security applications, has scheduled its second quarter 2008 financial results conference call for Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. Pacific time.
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01-July-08
Solar Semiconductor inks 10-year delivery pact with Deutsche Solar AG
Solar Semiconductor Private Limited (SSPL) has entered into a 10-year delivery agreement with Deutsche Solar AG, a subsidiary of SolarWorld AG of Germany.
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01-July-08
India expands solar energy initiatives
In a country where millions of people worship the sun, the government has launched a "National Mission on Solar Energy" that seeks to tie India's economic development to energy efficiency.
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Semicon no longer business as usual!
UK: The Global Semiconductor Monthly Report June 2008 from Future Horizons, states: Let the market beware; it is no longer business as usual!
more...
01-July-08
Entegris Expands Presence to India
Entegris, Inc. (Nasdaq:ENTG), a leading provider of products and systems that purify, protect and transport critical materials used in manufacturing of semiconductors and other microelectronics, announced the opening of a wholly owned subsidiary in Bangalore, India.
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01-July-08
Report: SemIndia looks for new partner after AMD deal ends
SemIndia Fab, one of India's first major chip manufacturing projects, is reportedly looking for a new technology partner after a three-year technology partnership with Advanced Micro Devices Inc. lapsed.
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01-July-08
Solar Semiconductor Announces Strategic Supplier Relationship With SolarWorld AG
Solar Semiconductor strengthened its position as a rapidly growing international manufacturer of high-quality solar photovoltaic (PV) modules today by concluding a comprehensive delivery agreement with SolarWorld AG subsidiary Deutsche Solar AG, which operates one of the largest factories worldwide for the production of multi-crystalline solar silicon wafers.
more...
01-July-08
Cavium Networks Schedules Second Quarter 2008 Conference Call for July 16th, 2008
Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, storage and security applications, has scheduled its second quarter 2008 financial results conference call for Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. Pacific time.
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01-July-08
Solar Semiconductor inks 10-year delivery pact with Deutsche Solar AG
Solar Semiconductor Private Limited (SSPL) has entered into a 10-year delivery agreement with Deutsche Solar AG, a subsidiary of SolarWorld AG of Germany.
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01-July-08
India expands solar energy initiatives
In a country where millions of people worship the sun, the government has launched a "National Mission on Solar Energy" that seeks to tie India's economic development to energy efficiency.
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30-June-08
Pointers for Karnataka semicon policy
A very interesting question was recently thrown at me: what sort of semiconductor policy should Karnataka adopt as a state!
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Pointers for Karnataka semicon policy
A very interesting question was recently thrown at me: what sort of semiconductor policy should Karnataka adopt as a state!
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28-June-08
Velankani in Rs 14,000 cr Vizag silicon complex plan
The Bangalore-based Velankani Group will invest Rs 14,000 crore over the next seven years to set up an integrated stone-to-wafer silicon complex in Visakhapatnam, the first of its kind in India.
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27-June-08
India leads world in semicon: S. Janakiraman
Irrespective of the debate raging within the semicon community regarding wafer fabs in India, the strength of and the talent within the Indian semiconductor industry has never been in doubt.
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Velankani in Rs 14,000 cr Vizag silicon complex plan
The Bangalore-based Velankani Group will invest Rs 14,000 crore over the next seven years to set up an integrated stone-to-wafer silicon complex in Visakhapatnam, the first of its kind in India.
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27-June-08
India leads world in semicon: S. Janakiraman
Irrespective of the debate raging within the semicon community regarding wafer fabs in India, the strength of and the talent within the Indian semiconductor industry has never been in doubt.
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26-June-08
Getting the apps right on 45nm chips
This would mean 65 nm processors, the most powerful processors available in the market currently, will gradually give way for 45 nm chips, allowing for smaller form-factor, greater compute power and lower energy consumption.
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Getting the apps right on 45nm chips
This would mean 65 nm processors, the most powerful processors available in the market currently, will gradually give way for 45 nm chips, allowing for smaller form-factor, greater compute power and lower energy consumption.
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24-June-08
Too premature to write off fab story: Pradip Dutta, Synopsys
According to Dr. Pradip K. Dutta, Corporate Vice President & Managing Director, Synopsys (India) Pvt Ltd: "Building wafer fabs in India involves an element of national pride and should also make business sense.
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24-June-08
Indian fab story not disappearing: SemIndia/ISA
B.V. Naidu, managing director, SemIndia Systems, and Vice Chairman - India Semiconductor Association (ISA), comments on the FabCity, status of fabs in India and SemIndia's initiatives in an exclusive with CIOL.
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24-June-08
Has Indian silicon wafer fab story gone astray?
The recent news of the Hyderabad Fab City giants -- SemIndia Fab Pvt Ltd and Nano-Tech Silicon India Pvt Ltd -- being served notice by the local state government and to explain the reasons for their delay in setting up the Fab City on the outskirts of Hyderabad, does not come as a surprise at all!
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24-June-08
Solarworld wins 10-year contract worth more than 750 million euros from India
Solarworld AG. said it won a 10-year contract worth more than 750 million euros from Indian company Solar Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd. to supply silicon wafers.
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24-June-08
Silicon Valley venture firm to fund Indian start-ups
India-born investors from Silicon Valley have joined hands to fund Indian start-ups in the technology sector with seed capital and mentoring.
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23-June-08
SPEL Semiconductor drops SEZ plan
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd today said that it has decided to ask the Government to cancel the approval for the company’s SEZ, “as the company is not in a position to execute the SEZ project.”
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23-June-08
SPEL Semiconductor drops plans for SEZ proj
Chennia-based SPEL Semiconductor Ltd has dropped plans for setting up Special Economic Zone (SEZs) due to its inability to execute such projects.
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Too premature to write off fab story: Pradip Dutta, Synopsys
According to Dr. Pradip K. Dutta, Corporate Vice President & Managing Director, Synopsys (India) Pvt Ltd: "Building wafer fabs in India involves an element of national pride and should also make business sense.
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24-June-08
Indian fab story not disappearing: SemIndia/ISA
B.V. Naidu, managing director, SemIndia Systems, and Vice Chairman - India Semiconductor Association (ISA), comments on the FabCity, status of fabs in India and SemIndia's initiatives in an exclusive with CIOL.
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24-June-08
Has Indian silicon wafer fab story gone astray?
The recent news of the Hyderabad Fab City giants -- SemIndia Fab Pvt Ltd and Nano-Tech Silicon India Pvt Ltd -- being served notice by the local state government and to explain the reasons for their delay in setting up the Fab City on the outskirts of Hyderabad, does not come as a surprise at all!
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24-June-08
Solarworld wins 10-year contract worth more than 750 million euros from India
Solarworld AG. said it won a 10-year contract worth more than 750 million euros from Indian company Solar Semiconductor Pvt. Ltd. to supply silicon wafers.
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24-June-08
Silicon Valley venture firm to fund Indian start-ups
India-born investors from Silicon Valley have joined hands to fund Indian start-ups in the technology sector with seed capital and mentoring.
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23-June-08
SPEL Semiconductor drops SEZ plan
SPEL Semiconductor Ltd today said that it has decided to ask the Government to cancel the approval for the company’s SEZ, “as the company is not in a position to execute the SEZ project.”
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23-June-08
SPEL Semiconductor drops plans for SEZ proj
Chennia-based SPEL Semiconductor Ltd has dropped plans for setting up Special Economic Zone (SEZs) due to its inability to execute such projects.
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22-June-08
Notices issued to Sem India, Nano
With Sem India and Nano Tech Silicon - two major companies which were to set shop in Hyderabad’s ‘prestigious’ Fab City - taking their own sweet time, the State Government has slapped notices on them for being behind schedule in construction.
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22-June-08
Notices served on Fab City ‘giants’
With no significant progress achieved in Fab City, the much-hyped hub for semi-conductor and electronics manufacture on a 1,000-acre site on the city outskirts, the government has served notices on its co-promoters SemIndia Fab Private Limited and Nano-Tech Silicon India Private Limited.
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21-June-08
India's TF Solar Power sets up solar plant
India's private firm T.F. Solar Power is planning to set up a solar PV unit in the country and has sought government incentives.
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20-June-08
India's VLSI industry focused on 1-10 million-gate designs
VLSI design services provided by companies in India brought in $760 million last year, rising to $927 million in 2008, according to a study released last week by the India Semiconductor Association.
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Notices issued to Sem India, Nano
With Sem India and Nano Tech Silicon - two major companies which were to set shop in Hyderabad’s ‘prestigious’ Fab City - taking their own sweet time, the State Government has slapped notices on them for being behind schedule in construction.
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22-June-08
Notices served on Fab City ‘giants’
With no significant progress achieved in Fab City, the much-hyped hub for semi-conductor and electronics manufacture on a 1,000-acre site on the city outskirts, the government has served notices on its co-promoters SemIndia Fab Private Limited and Nano-Tech Silicon India Private Limited.
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21-June-08
India's TF Solar Power sets up solar plant
India's private firm T.F. Solar Power is planning to set up a solar PV unit in the country and has sought government incentives.
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20-June-08
India's VLSI industry focused on 1-10 million-gate designs
VLSI design services provided by companies in India brought in $760 million last year, rising to $927 million in 2008, according to a study released last week by the India Semiconductor Association.
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19-June-08
Solar Semiconductor ties up with TUV Rheinland
Solar Semiconductor (SS), a Hyderabad-based manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules, on Wednesday entered into a strategic partnership with TUV Rheinland India Limited for certifying safety and quality of the former's products, systems and services.
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18-June-08
Cyan secures deals in India and China
The Indian developer has already accepted small initial orders but the latest order and forecast from the distributor is indicative of the project moving to full deployment.
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17-June-08
Medical devices, the next big step for semiconductor makers
Semiconductors, silicon chips that run mobile phones, game consoles, photo copiers, television sets and almost all other electronic devices are in search of a saviour—a killer application that can maintain its magic run that began with the personal computer and consumer electronics booms in the 1990s.
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16-June-08
EDA healthy and growing in India
EDA plays a major role as far as chip designing is concerned.
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16-June-08
More IBM Nanotechnology Action Out Of India
Small is getting big at IBM. The nanotechnology stream at IBM India is working on a slew of next-generation electronic devices.
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Solar Semiconductor ties up with TUV Rheinland
Solar Semiconductor (SS), a Hyderabad-based manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules, on Wednesday entered into a strategic partnership with TUV Rheinland India Limited for certifying safety and quality of the former's products, systems and services.
more...
18-June-08
Cyan secures deals in India and China
The Indian developer has already accepted small initial orders but the latest order and forecast from the distributor is indicative of the project moving to full deployment.
more...
17-June-08
Medical devices, the next big step for semiconductor makers
Semiconductors, silicon chips that run mobile phones, game consoles, photo copiers, television sets and almost all other electronic devices are in search of a saviour—a killer application that can maintain its magic run that began with the personal computer and consumer electronics booms in the 1990s.
more...
16-June-08
EDA healthy and growing in India
EDA plays a major role as far as chip designing is concerned.
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16-June-08
More IBM Nanotechnology Action Out Of India
Small is getting big at IBM. The nanotechnology stream at IBM India is working on a slew of next-generation electronic devices.
more...
13-June-08
Indian semicon industry creating its niche
In the last couple of decades, the semiconductor industry has witnessed some rapid changes along with an impressive growth.
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Indian semicon industry creating its niche
In the last couple of decades, the semiconductor industry has witnessed some rapid changes along with an impressive growth.
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12-June-08
Farnell eyes Rs 100 cr turnover
Premier Farnell, the multi-channel distributor of electronic components and services, is all set to invest Rs 25 crore in India over the next three years as part of its business expansion plan.
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11-June-08
India seeks to extend high-tech boom beyond Bengaluru
Buoyed by this regional capital's success in attracting semiconductor and embedded design companies, the regional government of Karnataka will develop its own semiconductor and electronics manufacturing blueprint.
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11-June-08
Engineers' pay in India growing fast; China, not so much
In a discussion here Tuesday (June 10) at the Design Automation Conference (DAC), representatives from the world's two most talked-about--and feared--economies, India and China, painted a portrait of high-tech growth that is proceeding piecemeal in both countries, and at different speeds, toward parity with the West.
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Farnell eyes Rs 100 cr turnover
Premier Farnell, the multi-channel distributor of electronic components and services, is all set to invest Rs 25 crore in India over the next three years as part of its business expansion plan.
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11-June-08
India seeks to extend high-tech boom beyond Bengaluru
Buoyed by this regional capital's success in attracting semiconductor and embedded design companies, the regional government of Karnataka will develop its own semiconductor and electronics manufacturing blueprint.
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11-June-08
Engineers' pay in India growing fast; China, not so much
In a discussion here Tuesday (June 10) at the Design Automation Conference (DAC), representatives from the world's two most talked-about--and feared--economies, India and China, painted a portrait of high-tech growth that is proceeding piecemeal in both countries, and at different speeds, toward parity with the West.
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11-June-08
Indian semicon needs concrete planning
The Indian semiconductor market is still in a nascent stage. In the Indian context, we are among the world's best in design services.
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09-June-08
Emerging trends in embedded market
In 1976, the basic building block of an embedded system was a microcontroller such as the 8748.
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Indian semicon needs concrete planning
The Indian semiconductor market is still in a nascent stage. In the Indian context, we are among the world's best in design services.
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09-June-08
Emerging trends in embedded market
In 1976, the basic building block of an embedded system was a microcontroller such as the 8748.
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09-June-08
Indian R&D of US giant achieves micro-chip breakthrough
The Indian research arm of global semi-conductor manufacturing leader Texas Instruments has achieved a breakthrough: enhancing the processing and memory power of ultra-low power micro-controllers.
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09-June-08
Success in bits & bytes
Being the president of Intel India is no tough task. It takes both domain expertise and people management skills.
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08-June-08
We want to strengthen our base in India: Grant Kuo
MediaTek Inc, a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital media solutions, is playing a key role in bringing various MediaTek's original design manufacturer partners to India and works with them closely to promote their products in the Indian market.
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06-June-08
Softjin unveils EDA building blocks for FPGA tools
Softjin Technologies unveiled EDA building blocks for FPGA routing, static timing analysis and EDA software quality assurance.
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04-June-08
Synopsys chief stresses 'age of collaboration'
The economics of technology have changed drastically over the last decade, making it impossible for individual companies to raise the vast amount of investment capital needed for high-tech manufacturing, much less to dominate the global semiconductor market.
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Indian R&D of US giant achieves micro-chip breakthrough
The Indian research arm of global semi-conductor manufacturing leader Texas Instruments has achieved a breakthrough: enhancing the processing and memory power of ultra-low power micro-controllers.
more...
09-June-08
Success in bits & bytes
Being the president of Intel India is no tough task. It takes both domain expertise and people management skills.
more...
08-June-08
We want to strengthen our base in India: Grant Kuo
MediaTek Inc, a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital media solutions, is playing a key role in bringing various MediaTek's original design manufacturer partners to India and works with them closely to promote their products in the Indian market.
more...
06-June-08
Softjin unveils EDA building blocks for FPGA tools
Softjin Technologies unveiled EDA building blocks for FPGA routing, static timing analysis and EDA software quality assurance.
more...
04-June-08
Synopsys chief stresses 'age of collaboration'
The economics of technology have changed drastically over the last decade, making it impossible for individual companies to raise the vast amount of investment capital needed for high-tech manufacturing, much less to dominate the global semiconductor market.
more...
03-June-08
India's eInfochips unveils verification IP
EInfochips Ltd. has announced what is claims is first SystemVerilog verification IP that complies with the Open Verification Methodology and Advanced Verification Methodology (AVM) 3.0.
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02-June-08
Cyan announces major Indian order
Cyan Holdings Plc, a fabless semiconductor company, is delighted to announce it has received an order of 5,000 units, together with an indicative forecast for 40,000 microcontroller chips to be delivered in the next 12 months.
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India's eInfochips unveils verification IP
EInfochips Ltd. has announced what is claims is first SystemVerilog verification IP that complies with the Open Verification Methodology and Advanced Verification Methodology (AVM) 3.0.
more...
02-June-08
Cyan announces major Indian order
Cyan Holdings Plc, a fabless semiconductor company, is delighted to announce it has received an order of 5,000 units, together with an indicative forecast for 40,000 microcontroller chips to be delivered in the next 12 months.
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