“450 Central” Created for Wafer Transition Info
To help the semiconductor industry efficiently transition to 450mm-ready solutions and keep the industry informed of important news and perspectives on 450mm wafer processing, SEMI launched 450 Central, a web-based information service.
The site will contain new product announcements, industry news, technology information, SEMI Standards updates, presentations, and other relevant information on 450mm wafer processing in one comprehensive website that is easily searchable.
Since the transition to 450mm wafer processing will be one of the most challenging and complex issues facing the semiconductor industry, leading IDMs, foundries, equipment and materials suppliers, and research consortia are beginning to invest in the transition to 450mm wafer processing.
With spending on 450mm R&D alone estimated to range between $8 and $40 billion, capital expenses for the first generation of high-volume manufacturing will probably exceed $25 billion as soon as 2016-2017, SEMI reported.
SEMI expects 450 Central to be the necessary link for accurate information for buyers, planners, suppliers, investors, and other key stakeholders in next generation wafer processing.
SEMI said it will work with all IDMs, industry consortia and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely information on 450mm developments. To provide new product, perspective or other information for consideration for inclusion on the 450 Central website, please send an email to 450editor@semi.org with Word doc and graphic attached.
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