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CONNECTING THE SILICON SEMICONDUCTOR COMMUNITY Volume 34 Issue 2 2012


Editor-in-Chief David Ridsdale


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EuroAsia Semiconductor is now Silicon Semiconductor - a natural evolution


t is with great pleasure that the publishers of EuroAsia Semiconductor announce an evolution in our stable of technology titles. EuroAsia Semiconductor is now Silicon Semiconductor and will make an even greater global impact than ever before.


The semiconductor value chain has gone through enormous change over the last decade as consolidation in a maturing market leaves the global industry with less players and fewer options, as it strives to maintain the scaling innovations of the last half a century. Semiconductors continue to be the major engine for the modern technological world and the next few years will see industry challenges that will redefine the future of technology. Critics have warned semiconductor manufacturers that they are reaching the physical limitations of manufacturing and the industry now faces technical challenges moving beyond 32nm manufacturing. To compound the looming lithographic limits, the wheels have been set in motion to bring in 450mm wafers to maintain the scaling desires of manufacturers. After a few steady years the top players appear to be entering a new phase of competition which is manifesting in a positive increase in expenditure for research, development and manufacturing.


Silicon Semiconductor will be the new name for our title reflecting the simple reality of the innovative engineering and manufacturing that defines this global industry. The semiconductor sector is tipped for strong growth over the next few years and Silicon Semiconductor will be the key information portal for the world’s silicon semiconductor community. The new title also brings together our stable of titles, with our sister publication Compound Semiconductor covering manufacturing on compound material substrates.


Silicon Semiconductor will follow the manufacturing trends, industry opportunities and market announcements to provide the decision making information our reader’s need to do a difficult job in a challenging industry. Silicon Semiconductor will provide exclusive content on the manufacturing issues affecting the industry wherever in the world it may be. With so many industry challenges on the horizon it is more important than ever to gain a worldwide perspective. Silicon Semiconductor will be a catalyst for a truly global community.


The changing nature of the semiconductor industry has seen geographical changes in the way the global industry is represented both in manufacturing and market place. The current trend sees a great deal of activity continue to migrate to the Asia Pacific region creating new challenges for industry players but no continent stands alone in a global community. On the contrary, some of the strongest innovation continues to emanate from Europe and North America. The semiconductor industry of today may have changed drastically but it is still a growing industry with 2011 seeing tool and materials suppliers reach the 300 billion dollar mark. The industry still continues to grow at a double figure average and the volatility is better managed by fewer players.


All these changes impact the entire value chain and that includes information providers in the sector. Silicon Semiconductor intends to be the key communication platform for the industry moving towards a new future.


David Ridsdale Editor-in-Chief


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