29-January-09
Indian semiconductor market parameters are not so common with world semiconductor market
The Semiconductor ICs and components used in Indian made electronics systems goes into product market which is not global and compete in least with other Asian made products exclusively made for developed economies. more...
28-January-09
Semiconductor industry in India may hold its own in downturn
India could be relatively insulated from the worst effects of the severe downturn in the global semiconductor market, with the domestic market for semiconductors forecast to grow more than six times faster than the worldwide market. more...
28-January-09
Indian semiconductor market faces recession
The global downturn seems to have engulfed the semiconductor industry which had claimed to be immune against recession. It has projected a weaker growth in revenue for the year. more...
28-January-09
Global meltdown hits Indian semiconductors, growth halved
The global slowdown would pull down the growth rate of the Indian semiconductor market by half in two years, a new update on the industry released here today projected. more...
28-January-09
Indian semiconductor industry's growth slashed by 50%
The Indian semiconductor industry market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.4 per cent to $7.59 billion by 2010 as against the earlier forecasted CAGR of 26.7 per cent. more...
26-January-09
Inept infrastructure stifles India's semiconductor
Setting the infrastructure right can make India the most craved semiconductor market. more...
Inept infrastructure stifles India's semiconductor
Setting the infrastructure right can make India the most craved semiconductor market. more...
13-January-09
Semi industry calls for R&D, India focus
Leading industry executives have called on the Indian semiconductor industry to look beyond its services success and play an expanded role in R&D. more...
12-January-09
VLSI 2009 unveils results of EDA contest
The VLSI Society has successfully held its EDA software and design contest at this year's 22nd international conference on VLSI design and embedded systems. more...
09-January-09
India: Reaching its full potential
Its portion of a Rs.1,250,909.75 crore ($250 billion) semiconductor market is marginal, it has only two fabless start-ups, its innovation record as measured by the number of patents granted is dismal, it suffers from a dearth of Ph.Ds and high attrition rates, what talent it does have is undisciplined and it lets China rule systems manufacturing. more...
Semi industry calls for R&D, India focus
Leading industry executives have called on the Indian semiconductor industry to look beyond its services success and play an expanded role in R&D. more...
12-January-09
VLSI 2009 unveils results of EDA contest
The VLSI Society has successfully held its EDA software and design contest at this year's 22nd international conference on VLSI design and embedded systems. more...
09-January-09
India: Reaching its full potential
Its portion of a Rs.1,250,909.75 crore ($250 billion) semiconductor market is marginal, it has only two fabless start-ups, its innovation record as measured by the number of patents granted is dismal, it suffers from a dearth of Ph.Ds and high attrition rates, what talent it does have is undisciplined and it lets China rule systems manufacturing. more...
08-January-09
Retaining contracts will be tough
Chased by regulators and battered by investors, Satyam Computer may find it increasingly tough to fend off competition and
retain contracts worth around $500 million up for renewal this year. more...
07-January-09
India will emerge into leading position in semiconductor market
Everybody in the semiconductor industry talking that, India has talent pool. more...
06-January-09
ON Semiconductor Appoints M.K. Mak As Regional Vice President, Sales
ON Semiconductor has appointed M.K. Mak as regional vice president of sales for Korea and South Asia, which spans Korea, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. more...
06-January-09
India: All paths lead upwards
Its portion of a $250 billion semiconductor market is marginal, it has only two fabless startups, its innovation record as measured by the number of patents granted is dismal, it suffers from a dearth of Ph.Ds and high attrition rates, what talent it does have is undisciplined and it let China dominate completely in systems manufacturing. more...
06-January-09
Satyam tries to keep rivals at bay
Senior executives at Satyam Computer Services
are working overtime to ensure that top customers do not jump ship to rival tech firms,
as the company tries to counter increased risks of customer defections amid concerns over corporate governance issues and a potential change in management. more...
Retaining contracts will be tough
Chased by regulators and battered by investors, Satyam Computer may find it increasingly tough to fend off competition and
retain contracts worth around $500 million up for renewal this year. more...
07-January-09
India will emerge into leading position in semiconductor market
Everybody in the semiconductor industry talking that, India has talent pool. more...
06-January-09
ON Semiconductor Appoints M.K. Mak As Regional Vice President, Sales
ON Semiconductor has appointed M.K. Mak as regional vice president of sales for Korea and South Asia, which spans Korea, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand. more...
06-January-09
India: All paths lead upwards
Its portion of a $250 billion semiconductor market is marginal, it has only two fabless startups, its innovation record as measured by the number of patents granted is dismal, it suffers from a dearth of Ph.Ds and high attrition rates, what talent it does have is undisciplined and it let China dominate completely in systems manufacturing. more...
06-January-09
Satyam tries to keep rivals at bay
Senior executives at Satyam Computer Services
are working overtime to ensure that top customers do not jump ship to rival tech firms,
as the company tries to counter increased risks of customer defections amid concerns over corporate governance issues and a potential change in management. more...
06-January-09
Increased focus on India driven innovation
The 22nd international conference on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design and the 8th international conference on embedded systems was inaugurated on Jan. 5 with a galaxy of industry stalwarts in attendance. more...
Increased focus on India driven innovation
The 22nd international conference on Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) design and the 8th international conference on embedded systems was inaugurated on Jan. 5 with a galaxy of industry stalwarts in attendance. more...
02-January-09
Moser Baer’s photovoltaic unit to raise Rs 200 crore
New Delhi-based optical storage device maker Moser Baer India Ltd’s photovoltaic (PV) subsidiary, Moser Baer Photo Voltaic, will raise Rs 200 crore from a group of investors to fund the expansion of its solar business. more...
01-January-09
To bet on new technology
Cautiously optimistic. Willing to bet on new technologies and business models to arrest the slowdown. more...
25-December-08
Key focus areas/trends for EDA in 2009
Globally, the EDA industry has been among the hard hit segments within the semiconductor industry. more...
Moser Baer’s photovoltaic unit to raise Rs 200 crore
New Delhi-based optical storage device maker Moser Baer India Ltd’s photovoltaic (PV) subsidiary, Moser Baer Photo Voltaic, will raise Rs 200 crore from a group of investors to fund the expansion of its solar business. more...
01-January-09
To bet on new technology
Cautiously optimistic. Willing to bet on new technologies and business models to arrest the slowdown. more...
25-December-08
Key focus areas/trends for EDA in 2009
Globally, the EDA industry has been among the hard hit segments within the semiconductor industry. more...
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...
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...
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