Quotes about semiconductor (16 Quotes)


    Avnet has utilized Data IO's automated systems for some time, but this investment in these multiple systems is due to a careful trade study from which we determined Data IO's systems represent the best match with our current and future requirements in both programming technology and capacity. Continuing to utilize these capabilities will undoubtedly prove to be a huge advantage for our customers when servicing their needs. It is also important for us to optimize Avnet's ability to support customers on a worldwide basis. Leveraging Data IO's strong relationships with leading semiconductor companies on an international level will help us achieve that goal.

    My project was radiation damage of Si and Ge by energetic electrons, critical for the use of the recently developed semiconductor devices for applications in outer space.

    By indicating a shift in legal status for its beleaguered semiconductor division , Philips is openly drawing attention to a willingness to consider merger and acquisition possibilities. Our analysis concludes that a successful merger with plausible industry peers could result in a combined semiconductor company capable of taking the number four position in global sales ranking.


    Well, I think first of all, probably the most fundamental thing is that we are a mixed-signal analog semiconductor company, which, along with some of the other well-known names in the industry, enjoys very good economics.


    The global economy is facing stiff challenges from which our industry is certainly not exempt, ... However, Micron is poised with one of the strongest balance sheets in the industry, an excellent complement of people resources, an industry leading process technology and a resolve to emerge from these troubled times as the strongest semiconductor memory manufacturer in the world.

    They were the largest semiconductor maker in the world up until about 1980. I'm not sure that that can be re-gained again, but their progress in the last few years has been very impressive.

    Productivity is the issue. If you have people that are sick or afraid to leave their house, I don't know how you can get around that. Semiconductor manufacturing plants are in China and it's not as if there are many back up plants around the world.

    Renesas is a global leader in the semiconductor market and signing this renewal represents strong validation of our patent portfolio, ... This agreement continues our relationship with an industry leader and expands the availability of our technology in the market.

    The needs of the semiconductor design community are changing and we are charged with providing engineers who can meet those needs. Next generation tools like Nascim play a critical role in our ability to prepare our students to address the challenges of new semiconductor technologies.

    Jim brings to the position many years of manufacturing experience and a hands-on approach to quality manufacturing and customer satisfaction. Our vertical approach to design and building world-class semiconductor equipment relies on quality design and efficient manufacturing. Over the years, Jim has proven his ability to lead our manufacturing organization to new levels of excellence.

    Industry analysts are currently forecasting the semiconductor industry to grow less than 10 percent in 2001. These projections assume difficult first and second quarters for the industry, reflecting uncertain global macroeconomic trends as well as broad-based inventory adjustments.


    The next major explosion is going to be when genetics and computers come together. I'm talking about an organic computer - about biological substances that can function like a semiconductor.

    We are placing a very large bet on our ability to shift a significant part of our development to Asia, ... We are doing that more aggressively than any semiconductor company.

    Manufacturing takes place in very large facilities. If you want to build a computer chip, you need a giant semiconductor fabrication facility. But nature can grow complex molecular machines using nothing more than a plant.



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