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The Many Dimensions of 3D AdoptionDec 15, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Day Two of 3D ASIP and even though the conference opened with declarations that “3D is here” it’s clear after...
3D Integration: It’s HEEEEEEERE!Dec 13, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Got up before dawn to catch the 6am flight to SFO for RTI’s 3D Architectures for Systems Integration and Packaging...
IEDM Panel Gives 3D the Green LightDec 12, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Word on the street is, if 3D is serving a niche market, it’s going to be a big niche! At...
Ziptronix Goes CommercialDec 09, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Ever since I got involved in the world of advanced packaging, and particularly 3D, I’ve had a soft spot for...
IEDM 3D Panel: Is 3D Just Hype?Nov 22, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs We’ve been hearing so much lately from the 3D integration cheering section, that it’s actually hard to believe that there...
A Little Disruption can be Good for You!Nov 17, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Two weeks ago, wearing my Chip Scale Review Sr. technical editor hat, I attended (along with 11 other journalists) an...
The Million Dollar 3D QuestionNov 07, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs With all the latest hubbub about FinFets (or as Intel calls them, TriGate transistors) , there seems to be some...
Rest in Peace, Steve AdamsonOct 31, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Once again I find myself using this blog space to venture outside the scope of normal coverage to offer some...
MEMS Executive Congress 2011 to Showcase the Coolest in MEMS ApplicationsOct 24, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Are you going to this year's MEMS Executive Congress? I was invited, but unfortunately won't be able to attend. I'm...
2.5D and 3D Supply Chain Solutions – is there only one?Oct 11, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I had a bit of an “aha!” moment yesterday at the MEPTEC 2.5D, 3D and Beyond Conference, with regard to...
Inspiring the Semi Industry’s New FrontierOct 05, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Last week I attended SEMICO’s Research Summit, in Scottsdale, AZ, and was fortunate to hear some high-level industry executives discuss...
Changes are Afoot at 3D InCitesSep 29, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I knew we were onto something when Leo Archer and I chose 3D ICs and 3D packaging as the top...
Walker’s 2011 Forecast: After the 2010 Boom – Now What?Sep 20, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs What the room heard: Get ready for a second downturn. DRAM is in the tank because PC production is down,...
NEXX Celebrates 10 Years of SuccessAug 17, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs NEXX Systems' 10th Anniversary celebration dawned sunny, warm and dry, a rare occurrence these days in the Northeast. In fact,...
SPTS – It’s all in the TimingJul 29, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs One year ago today, I was sitting with David Butler and Kevin Crofton, of SPTS, at the company headquarters in...
Hey Intel, get your own buzzword…Jul 19, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs So there I was, listening to Eric Beyne talk about the importance of co-developing advanced CMOS and 3D ICs because...
The SEMICON West Reception CrawlJul 17, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs Yes, there were lots of great conference sessions, keynotes, and products and technologies being showcased at SEMICON West 2011 (I...
IWLPC in 3DJul 10, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs I just got back from the IWLPC 2011 in Santa Clara, and my head is full of commentary just begging...
Cost of 3D Test: Could it be a Showstopper for TSVs?Jul 03, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs You all know I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I’ve been talking to Al Crouch, Chief...
Pistorio for PresidentJun 30, 2011 · By Francoise von Trapp · Blogs If anyone could give President Obama a run for his money in 2012, I think it might just be Pasquale...