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Isochronous Network Communication Alliance (incAlliance) for Real-Time Interactive Multimedia Computing

A group of leading technology companies has formed the Isochronous Network Communication Alliance (incAlliance) to promote high-quality, real-time interactive multimedia (RIM) and computer-telephony integration (CTI) products and services. The alliance aims to educate the industry on the differences and requirements between voice, video, and data communications for LAN/WAN implementations

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Revolutionary Collaboration in Drug Discovery: SmithKline Beecham and David Sarnoff Research Center Join Forces

The pharmaceutical industry is on the cusp of a revolution, as SmithKline Beecham (SB) and the David Sarnoff Research Center have signed a letter of intent to collaborate in developing and commercializing a device for rapid synthesis and screening of molecules for drug discovery. This innovative partnership aims to create

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CAD Framework Initiative and SEMI/SEMATECH Establish Strategic Partnership

The CAD Framework Initiative (CFI) and SEMI/SEMATECH have formed a mutual membership agreement to strengthen the ability of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) in meeting the needs of the next generation of silicon technology per the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Roadmap. This partnership leverages the assets of both organizations,

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Phoenix Technologies' PhoenixVIEW Video BIOS Firmware Selected by Digital Semiconductor

Phoenix Technologies Ltd. announced on May 22, 1995, that its PhoenixVIEW video BIOS firmware was chosen by Digital Semiconductor, a Digital Equipment Corporation business, for their new high-performance 21130 graphics accelerator and video controller chip. The PhoenixVIEW firmware will be bundled with the new graphics accelerator chip and marketed worldwide

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March 1995 Semiconductor Equipment Market Sees Improvement

Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) reported the preliminary book-to-bill figure for U.S.-based semiconductor production, test and assembly equipment manufacturers narrowed to 1.27 in March 1995 from a revised February figure of 1.41. This indicates a slight contraction in the market compared to the previous month.

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Samsung Places $150 Million Order with Applied Materials for Advanced Semiconductor Production Systems

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. has signed a significant order with Applied Materials Inc. for advanced semiconductor production systems, valued at over $150 million. The systems will be used in the expansion of Samsung's lines 4 and 6, and in the company's new Line 7, all located

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Megatest Corp. Receives Texas Instruments' Supplier Excellence Award

Megatest Corp., a leading manufacturer of automatic test equipment for logic and memory semiconductors, was chosen by Texas Instruments Inc.'s Semiconductor Group as a recipient of TI's 1994 Supplier Excellence Award. This highly esteemed award honors firms that demonstrate dedication to quality and service, meeting or

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Panda Project Announces Breakthrough in Semiconductor Production

The Panda Project, a leading provider of electronic components, has announced a significant breakthrough in semiconductor production with the delivery of its first semiautomatic production machine for its VSPA(tm) semiconductor packages. This innovative machine, developed in collaboration with IBM's Manufacturing Technology Center, enables the production of VSPA(

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Strategic Alliance Between Quality Semiconductor Inc. and Sharp Electronics Corp.

Quality Semiconductor Inc. (QSI) and Sharp Electronics Corp. have formed a strategic alliance to deliver specialty memory products for advanced networking, multimedia data communications, and high-performance I/O subsystems applications. This collaboration covers both products and technologies needed to serve these emerging markets. The alliance will initially focus on sourcing

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Lam Research Corporation Secures $18.5 Million Order from Texas Instruments-Acer Inc.

Fremont, CA-based Lam Research Corporation has announced that it has been awarded an $18.5 million order from Texas Instruments-Acer Inc., a Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer. The order includes Lam's Advanced Capability Rainbow 4420 polysilicon etch systems and Rainbow 4520 oxide etch systems, which will be installed in TI-Acer&

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Cadence Design Systems Joins Semiconductor Research Corp.

Cadence Design Systems Inc. has joined the Semiconductor Research Corp. (SRC), aiming to accelerate research in new design technologies for deep submicron processes, electronic systems, and the requirements of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors. This move positions Cadence as a key player in the development

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Motorola Honors Technology Leaders at Powered by Motorola Awards

Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector recognized technology leaders Universal Electronics, Spectra-Physics, Scientific-Atlanta, Philips, and Motorola Paging at the annual Powered by Motorola Awards in Austin, Texas. The companies were honored for their innovative product designs utilizing Motorola's microcontroller and digital processing technologies. The Powered by Motorola initiative, launched to