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Technology - Manufacturing


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The rising cost of 450mm


The semiconductor industry was once well used to transitioning along technology nodes. Moore’s Law provided the parameters of expectation guiding companies along the shrinkage path. That was until 300mm and the financial and industry fall out from that nodular move is still felt throughout the industry. Now 450mm is on the table and the recent SEMICON Europa saw an international event on the matter. Tom Morrow of SEMI outlines the details of the event.


www.euroasiasemiconductor.com  Issue I 2012


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