DFI Specification v2.1
Denali Software released the official DFI specification version 2.1. The DFI specification v2.1 is now available for download. It supports DDR3 and the newly released LP-DDR2 memory technologies from JEDEC. The latest specification features low-power PHY, frequency change, and frequency ratio options. The DFI2.1 specification is designed to enable users to future-proof their SoCs in [...]
Scientific CMOS Technology
Scientists from Andor Technology, Fairchild Imaging, and PCO teamed together on Scientific CMOS (sCMOS) Technology. sCMOS is a technology based on next-generation CIS design and fabrication techniques. sCMOS is poised for widespread recognition as a true scientific grade CIS, capable of out-performing most scientific imaging devices on the market today. Unlike previous generations of CMOS [...]
Semiconductor Revenues for April 2009
According to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), April 2009 worldwide sales of semiconductors increased by 6.4% to $15.6 billion ($14.7 billion in March 2009). April 2009 sales were 25% lower than April 2008 ($20.9 billion). The worldwide automotive market remains weak. Corporate information technology spending has also lagged normal patterns as companies have lengthened replacement [...]
Takumi Technology Optical Proximity Correction Patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued a patent to Takumi Technology for effective proximity effect correction methodology. Takumi also received a corresponding patent by the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China. The US patent (#7,458,056) covers technology in improving the quality and accuracy of optical proximity correction (OPC).
Mobius Photonics Precise Average Power Control Patent
Mobius Photonics received a U.S. patent for ““Light source with precisely controlled wavelength-converted average power.” The key innovation protected by this patent (#7,529,281) is the control of wavelength-converted pulse energy and average power, achieved through control of the wavelength conversion efficiency. The patent is particularly useful in fiber MOPA (master-oscillator, power amplifier) systems where the [...]
IMEC Integrates Plasmon-based Nanophotonic Circuitry with ICs
IMEC has developed a technique to integrate high-speed CMOS electronics and nanophotonic circuitry based on plasmonic effects. Metal-based nanophotonics (plasmonics) can squeeze light into nanoscale structures that are much smaller than conventional optic components. Plasmonic technology has the potential to be used in applications like nanoscale optical interconnects for high performance computer chips, extremely sensitive [...]
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