Industry News
Floppy computer
Phillip Bullock, IBM Australia/New Zealand CEO, has said the company is trying to develop a computer flexible enough to roll up and put in your pocket.
[ + ]Global DRAM prices to pick up in 2002
Global DRAM prices will rebound to $4 to $6 per die (128Mbit equivalent) in the first half of 2002 as demand increases, according to a forecast by the Market Intelligence Centre.
[ + ]Intersil to acquire Elantec for $AU2.8 billion
Intersil and Elantec Semiconductor have announced they intend to merge in a cash and stock transaction worth approximately $AU2.8 billion.
[ + ]DRAM prices will continue to rise
Citing a dramatic increase in average selling prices coupled with a slight increase in consumer demand for PC memory upgrades, market research company iSuppli has raised its forecast for the DRAM market.
[ + ]Worldwide chip sales at $20 billion for January
Worldwide sales of semiconductors fell to $20 billion in January, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
[ + ]HP believes shareowners have approved Compaq merger
The board of directors of Hewlett-Packard have announced that based on a preliminary estimate of shareowner proxies by its proxy solicitor, it believes it has received sufficient votes to approve HP's merger with Compaq.
[ + ]Awards for new ideas
New technology ideas will compete in Sydney's western suburbs to access a $25,000 awards program.
[ + ]Taiwan industry facing water crisis
Taiwan's electronics manufacturers are facing a potential suspension of some production as soon as this month because of a lack of water.
[ + ]Semiconductor revenue flat
Revenue for the semiconductor industry will be between 0% and -5% in 2002 as the industry continues to struggle with demand issues, according to Dan Niles, director of semiconductor research for Lehman Bros.
[ + ]Mobile technology requires new memory
Recent advances in mobile phone technology have generated demand for memory with high levels of functionality and capacity. However, there is no standardisation in the packaging of the chips that power them.
[ + ]ACCC not to intervene in HP - Compaq merger
The ACCC will not intervene in the proposed merger between Hewlett-Packard and Compaq, ACCC Chairman, Professor Fels has announced.
[ + ]Marantz and Denon to merge
Marantz and Denon are set to merge operations, creating a global leader in the premium audio-video consumer electronics industry.
[ + ]Silicon industry revenues fell to $10.4 billion in 2001
Silicon wafer area shipments fell 29% and silicon industry revenues declined 31% in 2001, according to figures from Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International.
[ + ]Bluetooth certification rising
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (BSIG) has said that it has certified over 500 Bluetooth-enabled products, marking a milestone for the short-range technology.
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