Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2010 is forecast to reach $300 billion, a 31.5% increase from 2009 revenue of $228 billion, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, Inc. Analysts project worldwide semiconductor revenue to total $314 billion in 2011, a 4.6% increase from 2010.

A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors which are commonly used in consumer electronics.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® which had declined in July, improved moderately in August. The Index now stands at 53.5 (1985=100), up from 51.0 in July.

Manufacturing continued to grow in August as the PMI registered 56.3%, an increase of 0.8% point when compared to July's reading of 55.5%.

Worldwide PC shipments are projected to total 367.8 million units in 2010, a 19.2% increase from 308.3 million units shipped in 2009, according to the latest preliminary forecast by Gartner, Inc.

3M, and Cogent Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M's acquisition of Cogent Inc. for $10.50 per share.

IEEE, the world's largest technical professional association, and its members are advancing the way technology is deployed in mass transit and road traffic computing and communications systems.

Intel Corporation announced that third-quarter revenue will be below the company's previous outlook. The company now expects third-quarter revenue to be $11.0 billion, plus or minus $200 million, compared to the previous expectation of between $11.2 and $12.0 billion.

Global sales of semiconductors grew to $25.2 billion in July, an increase of 1.2% from June when sales were $24.9 billion and an increase of 37% from July 2009 when sales were $18.4 billion, the SIA reported. Year-to-date sales total $169.2 billion, an increase of 46.7% from the $115.3 billion reported for the first seven months of 2009.

"The commercialisation of OLED technology is driving the growth of sealing, barrier and encapsulation technologies, and more than 90% of the patents since according to the latest Encapsulation and barriers."

Global sales of semiconductors grew to $25.2 billion in July, an increase of 1.2% from June when sales were $24.9 billion and an increase of 37% from July 2009 when sales were $18.4 billion, the SIA reported. Year-to-date sales total $169.2 billion, an increase of 46.7% from the $115.3 billion reported for the first seven months of 2009.

Industrial production advanced 1.2% in May after having risen 0.7% in April. Manufacturing output climbed 0.9% last month, its third consecutive monthly gain of about 1% and was 7.9% above its year-earlier level.

IMS Research forecasts relatively strong growth in smartphones, portable media players, set-top boxes, LCD televisions and refrigeration appliances for 2010, which are expected to significantly contribute to global CE revenues of $406 billion during the year.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the seventh consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the tenth consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Companies have taken huge strides toward a greener future by changing their designs to streamline processes and increase the reusability and recycling rate of products.

Coplanar structures offer mechanical and heat sink capabilities greater than those in "free space" or unused non-metal areas. But multiple sequential coplanar structures increase the possibility of crosstalk and other unwanted resonance effects, resulting in reduced transmission line performance.

In the increasingly competitive global marketplace every manufacturer needs to continually strive to reduce costs of manufacturing to keep or increase market share. This is one of the key factors in making the decision of whether to outsource to offshore or domestic suppliers.

Your first technical meeting with a potential customer is not the time to explain that a design is bad or his documentation is incorrect. The customer doesn't want to hear how much you know about circuitry; he wants to assess the way you do business.

"We believe PC sales bottomed out during the first quarter and that the industry is returning to normal seasonal patterns," said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. "Intel has adapted well to the current economic environment and we're benefiting from disciplined execution and agility."

Most of us have gotten a valuable electronics device wet. In the latest "Fein-Lines" Dan Feinberg discusses ways to rescue the device that can, most of the time, help you avoid replacement.

It's too early to tell if Apple hit another one out of the park. The iPad may be the greatest thing since slice bread, but during hard economic times, the purchase of luxury items moves way down the list for households who are struggling financially.

Many of us upgrade our computers on a regular basis--we may get a new printer, keyboard or mouse, but we usually keep the monitor until it dies. In his latest column, Dan Feinberg discusses what to consider when you choose your next monitor (and it's more than just size).

"Partnering" is a term that has gained wide popularity. Unfortunately, it's a term that's often vague and loosely applied.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Dan Feinberg offers a wrap-up of CES and gives his opinion on show improvements, as well as a few things that still need some work. He focuses on the "geekier" and exciting new offerings at the show this year, including 3-D and tablet PCs.

Columnist Dan Feinberg offers his candid observations--both written and audio--this week from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Consumer Electronics Show exhibition update. Is the future 3-D? Or are tablet PCs the next big electronics thing?

Columnist Dan Feinberg offers his candid observations--both written and audio--from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

When quality, price and delivery are equal, price tends to be the deciding factor. Lower pricing used as a marketing strategy alone will ultimately put you out of business or, at least, drive you to the point where you wish you were out of business.

Most of us have gotten a valuable electronics device wet. In the latest "Fein-Lines" Dan Feinberg discusses ways to rescue the device that can, most of the time, help you avoid replacement.

One question Dan Feinberg often gets during his seminars is: "What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system and why should I use either?" In this issue of Fein-Lines, he explains the difference and what choice you should make--and why--along with things to consider when making your choice.

It's too early to tell if Apple hit another one out of the park. The iPad may be the greatest thing since slice bread, but during hard economic times, the purchase of luxury items moves way down the list for households who are struggling financially.

Many of us upgrade our computers on a regular basis--we may get a new printer, keyboard or mouse, but we usually keep the monitor until it dies. In his latest column, Dan Feinberg discusses what to consider when you choose your next monitor (and it's more than just size).

"Partnering" is a term that has gained wide popularity. Unfortunately, it's a term that's often vague and loosely applied.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Dan Feinberg offers a wrap-up of CES and gives his opinion on show improvements, as well as a few things that still need some work. He focuses on the "geekier" and exciting new offerings at the show this year, including 3-D and tablet PCs.

When quality, price and delivery are equal, price tends to be the deciding factor. Lower pricing used as a marketing strategy alone will ultimately put you out of business or, at least, drive you to the point where you wish you were out of business.

The Windows 7 release has come and gone, but sales of new PCs with the software already installed have been somewhat disappointing. In his latest column, Dan Feinberg tells us why.

Coplanar structures offer mechanical and heat sink capabilities greater than those in "free space" or unused non-metal areas. But multiple sequential coplanar structures increase the possibility of crosstalk and other unwanted resonance effects, resulting in reduced transmission line performance.