TSMC becomes the world's largest semiconductor supplier; Researchers offer explanation for magnetic behaviors at semiconductor interfaces; Mass production of leading-edge LCD panel controller

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August 27, 2013

“Today’s Critical Electronics Manufacturing News.” In this issue: • TSMC becomes the largest semiconductor supplier in the world in 2Q13 • Lone Japanese semiconductor supplier ranked among top 10 in 1H13 • Fairchild Semiconductor names Catherine Lego to board of directors • Researchers offer explanation for strange magnetic behavior at semiconductor interfaces • MTPV Power Corp. receives top award at SEMICON West’s Silicon Innovation Forum • Nanolight LED bulb strives for efficiency at any cost, repeats mistakes of the CFL • O2Micro introduces 3-way LED bulb driver controller with power factor correction • Anapass announces mass production of leading-edge LCD panel controller • Infinite Graphics expands medium area mask capability • MACOM files patent infringement suit against GigOptix • RFMD surpasses shipment milestone with breakthrough CMOS power amplifiers From our Sponsor Solid State Technology iPhone app is available! • Read the latest news stories • Save articles for future reference • Watch videos • Share Solid State Technology with colleagues on FB, Twitter, email CLICK HERE to download Top stories TSMC becomes the largest semiconductor supplier in the world in 2Q13 IC Insights believes that TSMC’s “final market value” IC sales surpassed Intel’s IC sales in 2Q13. More>> Share: Lone Japanese semiconductor supplier ranked among top 10 in 1H13 Only one Japanese company—Toshiba—was present among the top 10 suppliers through the first half of 2013. More>> Share: Fairchild Semiconductor names Catherine Lego to board of directors Fairchild Semiconductor, a global supplier of high performance power and mobile semiconductor solutions, announced that Catherine P. Lego has joined the company's board of directors. More>> Share: Tech news Researchers offer explanation for strange magnetic behavior at semiconductor interfaces They're not exactly the peanut butter and jelly of semiconductors, but when you put them together, something magical happens. More>> Share: MTPV Power Corp. receives top award at SEMICON West’s Silicon Innovation Forum MTPV received the Top Pitch award for its breakthrough technology for converting heat to electricity using semiconductor chips as judged by several industry professionals, strategic partners and investors at SEMICON West’s Silicon Innovation Summit held in July of this year. More>> Share: Nanolight LED bulb strives for efficiency at any cost, repeats mistakes of the CFL The Nanolight didn't just turn heads because of its unusual design; it was billed as the "most energy efficient [LED bulb] on the planet." More>> Share: O2Micro introduces 3-way LED bulb driver controller with power factor correction O2Micro International Limited introduced the patent pending OZ2083 3-Way LED Bulb Driver Controller with Power Factor Correction. More>> Share: Business news Anapass announces mass production of leading-edge LCD panel controller Anapass, Inc, a display SoC solution provider, today announced that it has successfully completed development of a leading-edge panel controller system on chip for UHD TV applications and has recently started mass production. More>> Share: Infinite Graphics expands medium area mask capability Infinite Graphics Inc. (IGI), a supplier of service and software products for the Medium Area Mask (MAM) market, has added new capability in the form of new and upgraded equipment. More>> Share: MACOM files patent infringement suit against GigOptix M/A-COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. announced it has filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California against GigOptix, Inc. for patent infringement. More>> Share: RFMD surpasses shipment milestone with breakthrough CMOS power amplifiers RFMD announced it has shipped more than one million RF7196D high-power, high-efficiency CMOS power amplifiers. More>> Share:

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