MagnaChip--the logic spin-off of Hynix--is in trouble. Korea's MagnaChip recently exited the CMOS image sensor business amid a loss. That article can be read here. Now, the company defaulted on...

Posted by Mark LaPedus on Nov 22, 2008 12:21 AM in Semiconductors

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Cavium Networks, a provider of networking chips, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire W&W Communications Inc. W&W Communications is a specialist in video processing solutions. The purchase price of...

Posted by Mark LaPedus on Nov 21, 2008 07:41 PM in Semiconductors

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As reported, Taiwan's DRAM firms are in deep, deep, deep trouble. That article can be read here. Powerchip--Taiwan's largest DRAM chip maker--may get rescued and acquired by Elpida, according to...

Posted by Mark LaPedus on Nov 21, 2008 07:30 PM in Semiconductors

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There's an odd and little-studied wrinkle in JDSU's announcement that it will acquire Circadiant. JDSU executives have been saying for a year that they want to emphasize the test and...

Continue reading "When studying it is more important than doing it"

Posted by Loring Wirbel on Nov 18, 2008 02:37 PM in Communications

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Google's reported breakthrough in artificial intelligence will enable Apple iPhone users to voice their search requests. The text results will be accurate enough. President-elect Obama will use YouTube to get...

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Posted by Nic Mokhoff on Nov 15, 2008 08:49 AM in Consumer

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The most interesting aspect of the Nov. 10 Nortel Networks earnings call was not the numbers of potential layoffs, less than anticipated a week ago, but the comment from Nortel...

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Posted by Loring Wirbel on Nov 10, 2008 02:12 PM in Communications

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Alereon and Staccato both announced this week they got certification on their latest chip sets that support the 7-9 GHz upper bands, a market requirement to get around global regulatory...

Continue reading "UWB: Bloodied but not dead"

Posted by Rick Merritt on Nov 7, 2008 06:56 PM in Computing

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Taiwan's DRAM makers are in deep, deep trouble. Powerchip and ProMos are not in good shape. Nanya may survive. That article can be read here. Help is here! Or at...

Posted by Mark LaPedus on Nov 7, 2008 03:38 PM in Semiconductors

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I don't remember Rocky 6, or even if there was a Rocky 6. Likewise I will probably soon forget Windows 7 based on what I heard today. PC engineers complained...

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Posted by Rick Merritt on Nov 5, 2008 06:27 PM in Computing

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It's no fun working at Tektronix these days, as the T&M giant laid off 150 employees, according to reports. That article can be read here....

Posted by Mark LaPedus on Nov 5, 2008 04:01 PM in Semiconductors

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Forget the elections, my hopes for a unified artists' coalition have been crushed by Dolly Parton, who is joining a coalition led by National Association of Broadcasters to delay the...

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Posted by Loring Wirbel on Nov 4, 2008 10:33 AM in Communications

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