Entries for December 2016
Micron's Successful Quarter Reflects 3D NAND Progress
posted on December 30, 2016 17:05
TORONTO — Financial analysts attending yesterday's quarterly update from Micron Technology were congratulating the company on its strong numbers, but the real story might be that it's mastered 3D NAND.
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SK Hynix to invest $2.7 billion on memory chip output as demand soars.
posted on December 30, 2016 17:04
South Korea's SK Hynix Inc said on Thursday it will invest 3.16 trillion won ($2.7 billion) in its home country and China to boost memory chip production, seeking to capitalize on an industry-wide surge in demand.
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Memory Drives Chip Growth
posted on December 30, 2016 17:03
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Sales of memory chips will increase 10% next year to a new record high of $85.3 billion, according to the latest report from IC Insights. Increases are forecast to continue with sales reaching nearly $110.0 billion in 2021.
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China Dominates Planned Chip Fabs
posted on December 30, 2016 17:02
SAN FRANCISCO—More than 40% of front end semiconductor fabs scheduled to begin operation between 2017 and 2020 are in China, a clear indication that China’s long-stated ambition to build a significant domestic semiconductor industry is taking shape.
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Uncertainty Grows For 5nm, 3nm
posted on December 30, 2016 17:01
As several chipmakers ramp up their 10nm finFET processes, with 7nm just around the corner, R&D has begun for 5nm and beyond. In fact, some are already moving full speed ahead in the arena.
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