MediaTek and Qualcomm Enter Into Patent ArrangementSAN DIEGO and HSINCHU, Taiwan, November 19 - Qualcomm Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator Additional Detail Regarding TSMC Expects Next Year to be a Record YearHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - At TSMC’s third quarter investors’ conference on October 29, TSMC Chairman Dr. Morris Chang commented that “For TSMC, we expect next year to be a record year.” TSMC Spokesperson and Chief Financial Officer Ms. Lora Ho provides additional detail regarding this statement. Japan #No 1. in Prosperity Across Asia Beating Hong Kong and Singapore; China, Cambodia and Pakistan Rank Last, Finds Legatum Prosperity IndexLONDON - - Leading Asian Nations Display Strong Economic Fundamentals, but Score Low on Democratic Institutions and Personal Freedom; Northern Europe Contains the Most Prosperous Nations, With the United States in 9th. SPB Mobile Shell 3.5: the World’s Best-Selling Mobile Application PerfectedTAIPEI, Taiwan - SPB Software, a leading mobile software developer and a holder of numerous globally recognized mobile application awards, officially announced the release of SPB Mobile Shell 3.5 for Windows Mobile today at a press event in Taipei, Taiwan. eSobi Podcast Engages Users with Compelling Rich-media ContentTAIPEI, Taiwan - - Enjoy Online Entertainment Delivered Straight to You esobi Inc., an innovative Internet information navigator, announced addition of “podcast” features to its existing multi-functional Internet application. With this upgrade*, eSobi users can always stay informed with audio and video online content, as well as enjoy entertainment on-demand from all over the world in the easy-to-manage interface of eSobi Podcast. AEGON Completes Sale of Taiwanese Life Insurance ActivitiesTHE HAGUE, The Netherlands - AEGON has completed the sale of its Taiwanese life insurance business to Zhongwei Company*. The entering by the parties into an agreement for the sale was originally announced on April 22, 2009. Fujitsu Microelectronics and TSMC to Collaborate on 28nm Process TechnologyTOKYO and HSIN-CHU, Taiwan - Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they have agreed to collaborate on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology targeted for foundry production of Fujitsu Microelectronics’ 28nm logic ICs and to jointly develop an enhanced 28nm high-performance process technology by utilizing TSMC’s advanced technology platform. Previously, both companies announced that Fujitsu Microelectronics will collaborate with TSMC on 40nm production. This will extend Fujitsu Microelectronics’ 40nm collaboration with TSMC and covers joint development of an optimized 28nm high-performance process technology. Initial 28nm samples are expected to ship toward the end of 2010. TSMC Adds High-K Metal Gate Low Power Process to 28nm Road MapHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - Risk production expected in Q3 2010 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that it is adding a low power process to its 28nm high-k metal gate (HKMG) road map. The new process is expected to enter risk production in the third quarter of 2010. TSMC Achieves 28nm SRAM Yield BreakthroughHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - Key process development achievement demonstrates gate-last approach manufacturing benefits Eli Lilly & Company and ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. Announce Settlement of Gemcitabine LitigationTAINAN, Taiwan - Eli Lilly & Company (”Lilly”) and ScinoPharm Taiwan Ltd. (”ScinoPharm”) announced today that they have reached an amicable resolution of all ongoing patent litigations between the companies relating to ScinoPharm’s manufacture and sale of gemcitabine hydrochloride around the world. Growing Awareness and Increased Investments Lead to Growth of Biotechnology Applications in the Food & Beverage and Dietary Supplements Sector, Reveals Frost & SullivanMUMBAI - - Frost & Sullivan’s Food & Beverage Focus 2009 Annual Executive MindXchange on Biotechnology Applications in the Food & Beverage and Dietary Supplements Sector TSMC Extends Design Methodology Leadership to 28nm With Reference Flow 10.0HSINCHU, Taiwan - - Introduces SiP design solutions for the first time and continues to drive differentiated features in power, performance and DFM TSMC Launches Unified Physical Verification Format for Advanced Process TechnologiesHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - New iDRC and iLVS Data Formats Ensure Data Accuracy and Enable Extensive EDA Support of Physical Verification Related Applications in TSMC 40nm Process TSMC Launches First Advanced Technology Interoperable Process Design KitHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - Industry-Wide Collaborative Development Effort Delivers First Unified iPDK for 65nm Process NetLogic Microsystems and TSMC Collaborate on Industry-Leading 40nm Technology for Next-Generation Knowledge-based Processors and 10/40/100 Gigabit Physical Layer SolutionsMOUNTAIN VIEW, California and HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - NetLogic Microsystems Successfully Migrates Multiple Product Lines to TSMC’s Advanced 40nm Technology Node to offer customers significantly higher performance, lower power consumption and advanced features that enable next-generation networking, communications, data center, security and storage applications NXP and TSMC Deliver Industry’s First 45nm Single-Chip Digital TV PlatformEINDHOVEN, The Netherlands and HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - Accelerates TV set development; dramatically reduces cost of production TSMC Unveils First Commercial 65-Nanometer Multi-Time Programmable Non-Volatile Memory TechnologyHSINCHU, Taiwan - - Provides greater design flexibility and higher performance Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced the foundry segment’s first functional 65-nanometer (nm) multi-time programmable (MTP) non-volatile memory (NVM) process technology. The technology incorporates process-qualified MTP IP blocks jointly developed with Virage Logic. The new technology is the first 2.5 volt MTP process, breaking the heretofore 3.3 volt baseline barrier. It eliminates the need for an external EEPROM currently in many systems applications, thereby reducing power, area and costs while increasing data security. TSMC Enhances 0.13-micron FamilyHSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C. - - Area reduction and performance gain with slim platform for analog and power management system-on-chip applications eSobi is Now Compatible with Windows(R) 7TAIPEI, Taiwan - Free Upgrade For eSobi & eSobi News Center Users esobi Inc., an innovative Internet information navigator, today announced that its integrated Internet tool eSobi is now “Compatible with the Windows(R) 7,” the successor of the Windows Vista operating system (OS). Users of eSobi can easily upgrade their eSobi for free to enjoy the enhanced personal Internet experience on Windows 7 when it arrives later this year. EB Unveils Its Latest Next-Generation Mobile Internet Device (MID) Reference DesignTAIPEI, Taiwan - With Photo - Leveraging Intel and Ericsson’s Sophisticated Technologies, EB Introduces a Sleek, Media-Centric MID Reference Device that Takes the Power of the PC and Makes it Pocket-able Telegent and Topstar Team to Deliver Industry’s First Netbook and All-in-One PC With Embedded Hybrid Free-to-Air TVTAIPEI, Taiwan - Embedded designs deliver high quality consumer experience; hybrid TV expands OEM market reach eSobi Partners with Acer to Deliver Ultra Mobility in Global News Reading at Computex 2009TAIPEI, Taiwan - Acer Timeline CULV NB Series Let Users Always Updated With World News - esobi Inc., an innovative Internet information navigator, announced alliance with Acer Inc., world’s leading notebook brand that will deliver its Internet tool “eSobi News Center” with the CULV-based notebook Acer Timeline series. This alliance integrates Acer Timeline’s incredible mobility and 8- hour battery life as well as eSobi News Center’s intelligent news aggregation, so that users can always keep track of the latest happenings in the world conveniently at anywhere, anytime. MediaTek Introduced MT7110 Series WiMAX SoC — the Highest Integrated WiMAX Chips for CPEs, Handsets, and other Mobile DevicesHSINCHU, Taiwan - MediaTek (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2454), a worldwide leader in wireless and consumer electronics SoCs today announces three second generation IEEE 802.16e WiMAX chips. MT7110 series are fully compliant with, and provide more features and performance than WiMAX Forum Wave2 specifications. These chips are intended to revolutionalize the market and take the industry to the next level of mass market adoption. MediaTek MT7118, the Best SoC Choice for the Most Cost Effective WiMAX + GSM Dual Mode Handsets and Embedded DevicesHSINCHU, Taiwan - MediaTek (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 2454), a worldwide leader in wireless and consumer electronics SoCs today announces a new WiMAX Forum Wave2 chip, MT7118 for USB dongles, handsets, and other embedded devices. Announced at the same time is a prototype of low cost WiMAX and GSM EDGE dual mode phone, produced by a MediaTek handset partner. This is the first WiMAX phone design supported by a leading cellular chip vendor. This design is based on MediaTek WiMAX chip and world leading MediaTek EDGE baseband processor. Taiwantrade Launches Membership DriveTAIPEI, Taiwan - Great bonuses for new members registering free of charge from June 1 to 14 For the first time ever, Taiwantrade ( www.taiwantrade.com.tw/ ) is offering interested buyers and suppliers from around the world great bonuses for members registering free of charge from June 1 to 14, 2009. 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Supermicro Displays Its Leadership in Server Technology and Innovation at Computex 2009TAIPEI, Taiwan - World’s Fastest 1U Server, 2U Twin2 (Twin Squared) Servers, High-Efficiency (93%+) Gold Level Power Supplies, SAS-2 Storage, Blades, and Atom Servers Supermicro Unveils Fastest 1U Server on the Planet at Computex Taipei 2009TAIPEI, Taiwan - 2-Teraflop SuperServer 6016T-GF Series with Dual Nehalem CPUs and Two Non-Blocking PCI-E x16 Gen 2 slots for Two Double-Width GPUs TSMC Launches Unified Interconnect Modeling Format for Advanced Process TechnologiesHSINCHU, Taiwan - New iRCX Format Ensure Data Accuracy and Enables Extensive EDA Support of Interconnect Modeling Related Applications in TSMC 65nm and 40nm Garmin Selects MediaTek GPS Chipsets for Outdoor Navigation DevicesHSIN-CHU, Taiwan - MediaTek, Inc., the leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced MT3329, its advanced single-chip all-in-one GPS solution. This product in mass production has also been integrated by a wide range of Garmin outdoor navigators, the Garmin GPSMAP 60 series. The adoption of MT3329 by Garmin, a world leader in portable navigation, shows MediaTek’s ability to deliver superior tracking sensitivity with least power consumption which is vital for Portable Navigation Devices. eSobi Now Makes MSI Mainboard Users Power SurfersTAIPEI, Taiwan - esobi Inc., an innovative Internet information navigator, started partnership with MSI (Micro-Star Int’l Co., Ltd.) in the first quarter of 2009. The integrated Internet tool “eSobi” is now preloaded on the selected models of MSI mainboards worldwide with multiple local search engines enabled. Now MSI mainboard users can enjoy using eSobi’s smart search for hunting more specific results efficiently; they can also track their favorite social-networking sites conveniently via eSobi’s feed aggregation, whether Facebook or Twitter, and never miss friends’ updates again. Fujitsu Microelectronics and TSMC to Collaborate on Leading-edge Process TechnologyTOKYO and HSIN-CHU, Taiwan - Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that they will collaborate on leading-edge process technology production for the manufacturing of Fujitsu Microelectronics’ products. Under an agreement between the companies, Fujitsu Microelectronics will expand its 40-nanometer generation logic IC business with production at TSMC’s fabs. California Micro Devices Presents Display Electronic Solutions at IDMC/3DSA/Asia Display ‘09 in TaipeiTAIPEI, Taiwan - MDDI, Bridge and MIPI(R) High Speed Serial Display Controllers to be Highlighted TSMC Launches Integrated Sign-Off Flow to Shorten Design Cycle, Enhance Tape-Out QualityHSINCHU, Taiwan - Open Innovation Platform Drives First Comprehensive and Executable RTL To GDSII Design Flow TSMC Announces Foundry’s First Mixed Signal/RF Reference Design KitHSINCHU, Taiwan - Silicon-proven Reference Design Approach Accelerates RF Designs and Enables Systems-on-Chip Integration eSobi Internet Data Manager Makes Transcend JetFlash V30 Users Share Knowledge Like a ProTAIPEI, Taiwan - esobi Inc., an innovative Internet information navigator, announced a strategic alliance with Transcend Information, Inc., a global leader in storage and multimedia products, to preload the eSobi software on Transcend’s JetFlash V30 USB flash drives. The alliance will enable the JetFlash V30 users to stay connected with the world’s breaking news over the Internet. In the future, users not only can securely carry personal data on the go, but also will take greater advantage of the compact device to flexibly share valuable Internet information that eSobi helps aggregate and organize. |
