Phys.org news tagged with:semiconductor maker https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. New method monitors semiconductor etching as it happens—with light (Phys.org)—University of Illinois researchers have a new low-cost method to carve delicate features onto semiconductor wafers using light – and watch as it happens. https://phys.org/news/2012-09-method-semiconductor-etching-happenswith.html Nanophysics Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:44:53 EDT news268062286 Nvidia: 400,000 coded passwords may have been hit U.S. semiconductor maker Nvidia Corp. says up to 400,000 users of its forums have had their encrypted passwords compromised in attacks dating back to early July. https://phys.org/news/2012-07-nvidia-coded-passwords.html Internet Fri, 13 Jul 2012 17:54:38 EDT news261420869 Analysts warn that FTC suit could damage Intel The Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit against Intel Wednesday -- the most far-reaching in a string of recent regulatory actions -- poses a huge threat to the Santa Clara, Calif., chip giant and could reshape the semiconductor industry, according to Wall Street analysts and other experts. https://phys.org/news/2009-12-analysts-ftc-intel.html Business Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:10:02 EST news180359860 Intel shares soar as company beats soft forecast (AP) -- Intel Corp. offered support Tuesday for its assertion that the computer business is rebounding, even as other parts of the industry throw off mixed signals. Intel's results and outlook were much better than analysts' subdued estimates, sending its shares up 7 percent after hours. https://phys.org/news/2009-07-intel-soar-company-soft.html Business Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:31:20 EDT news166811455 German Infineon seeks 500 mln euros in loan guarantees: report Troubled German semiconductor maker Infineon has asked the government for around 500 million euros (690 million dollars) in loan guarantees, a press report said on Thursday. https://phys.org/news/2009-05-german-infineon-mln-euros-loan.html Business Thu, 28 May 2009 05:54:07 EDT news162708828 Apple 'to design own computer chips' Apple is building the capability to design its own computer chips in a strategic shift aimed at cutting its reliance on outside suppliers, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. https://phys.org/news/2009-04-apple-chips.html Electronics & Semiconductors Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:18:00 EDT news160312653 Japanese firms in talks on microchip merger Renesas Technology Corp. and NEC Electronics Corp. are in merger talks to create Japan's top chipmaker as they seek to survive the global recession, reports said Thursday. https://phys.org/news/2009-04-japanese-firms-microchip-merger.html Business Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:49:03 EDT news159079696 National Semiconductor to cut 1,725 jobs (AP) -- Faced with a steep decline in sales, chip maker National Semiconductor Corp. said Wednesday it will eliminate more than one-quarter of its work force, or 1,725 jobs. https://phys.org/news/2009-03-national-semiconductor-jobs.html Business Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:35:49 EDT news155990107