With the LED/Solid State Lighting market is in the early stages of explosive growth, contributing editor Roger Allan explores major market trends for 2012 for LEDs and their major applications.
System-Level Applications Make MEMS Ubiquitous
A “system-level” approach is galvanizing the technology of MEMS devices into a boundless number of applications that are poised to emerge...
Is 3D IC Packaging Ready For Prime Time?
As materials, architectures, thermal management, software, standards, and process improvements move forward, the industry edges closer to true 3D ICs...
MEMS-Based Systems Solutions Emerge For Analytical Instruments
MEMS devices are ideal for handheld and portable/field-usable instruments since they are small and robust, requiring little power for a low cost while offering surprisingly high performance...
Distributors Hope For Business As Usual In 2012
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami had some distributors characterizing 2011 as a strange year and predicting a return to more normal seasonality in 2012...
Smart Phones And Tablets Still Drive Growth
As 2011 came to a close, industry watchers were predicting strong growth in the mobile communications device market, continuing a trend they expect to last through 2015...
Circuit Protection Device Manufacturer Sees Opportunities in Emerging Trends
Extremely slim sizes, increased sensitivity, and faster connector speeds will make circuit-protection solutions challenging, but offer exciting new opportunities in 2012...