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* Nanya monthly sales reach two-year high Oct 6, 2009
Nanya Technology Corp (n), the nations biggest maker of computer memory, or dynamic random access memory (DRAM), yesterday posted its highest monthly sales in two years after prices rebounded amid reduced supply. Last month, Nanya Technologys sales jumped almost 39 percent to NT$4. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Samsung Third-Quarter Earnings More Than Double, Exceed Analyst Estimates Oct 6, 2009
Global revenue of dynamic random access memory may climb 21 percent to $22. 4 billion in 2010, the first gain in four years, after chipmakers scaled back production and as personal- computer demand rises, according to Morgan Stanleys Han. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* EDITORIAL: Chipping away at the competition Oct 4, 2009
The financial pressure on local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chipmakers appears to be finally easing as the memory chip industry slowly emerges from its longest downturn since 2007. However, Washingtons recent move has again injected a sense of uncertainty into the still shaky chipmaking business. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* TMC-Elpida alliance does not violate WTO rules: MOEA Oct 3, 2009
A partnership between TMC and Elpida, Japans sole maker of dynamic random access memory chips, would help the governments plan to nurture DRAM technology development in Taiwan, instead of local firms paying huge amount of royalties for foreign companies to use their technology, the ministry said in a statement. If TMC invests in Elpida in the future, it should be a strategic move for international collaboration, which does not violate the WTO rule on fair competition, the ministry said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Asian Stocks Rise for Seventh Month on Economic Growth Optimism, NGK Gains Sep 30, 2009
Micron makes dynamic random access memory, or , for personal computers, as well as Nand flash chips, which store information. In Kuala Lumpur, a Malaysian seller of Chinese wines, herbs and medicines, rose 4. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Nanya to raise funds through share sale Sep 25, 2009
The spot price of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips rose 0. 76 percent to US$1. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Semiconductors out of bottom: Samsung Sep 23, 2009
The recovery in the computer memory chip, dynamic random access memory (DRAM), sector reflects the improvement of the overall semiconductor industry, which Samsung said, is out of the bottom after a three-year slump. Helped by consumption stimulus packages launched by governments around the world, we are seeing demand for DDR3 chips is increasing at a faster pace, Kwon Oh-hyun, president of Samsungs semiconductor division, told a media briefing in Taipei after making a speech to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Chip mkt set for new blow-out banquet Sep 22, 2009
GAME CHANGER Unlike the previous boom in 2006 when DRAM (dynamic random access memory) companies funelled big bucks into new capacity, analysts say investments are better planned this time. Global DRAM makers could allocate a total of $7. (India Times)
* TMC obtains go-ahead for NT$11bn investment plan Sep 22, 2009
The administration said TMC planned to set its headquarters in Hsinchu Science Park, which is home to some of the nations most important semiconductor companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (xnq) and Powerchip Semiconductor Corp (Ob), Taiwans No. 2 maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips. In July, TMC registered with the Ministry of Economic Affairs commerce department with an initial capital of NT$500,000 and submitted a business proposal to the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Memory chip market slump is over Sep 22, 2009
Dynamic random access memory (DRAM) sales will probably climb 21 percent to US$22. 4 billion next year, the first gain in four years, after chipmakers scaled back production and as personal-computer demand rises, Keon Han, a Seoul-based analyst at Morgan Stanley, wrote in a report yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
IBM makes claims for 32-nm eDRAM on SOI Sep 19, 2009
It also means that embedded DRAM, which only requires a single transistor per memory cell, offers density, speed and capacity better than conventional on-chip static random access memory (SRAM) announced in 32- and 22-nm technology. The IBM eDRAM in 32-nm SOI technology achieves latency and cycle times of less than 2 nanoseconds. (EETimes)
* ProMOS, Taiwan Memory reach deal Sep 19, 2009
It will be natural for us to use the plant to make dynamic random access memory [DRAM] for TMC in the future. There will be no waste of time or equipment or technological adjustment, Tseng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Chipmakers losses could ease during second half: expert Sep 18, 2009
Over the past two months, robust replenishing demand from PC makers has driven up the spot price of dynamic random access memory (DRAM), which bounced back 63 percent to US$1. 71 per unit on Tuesday, hitting a 12-month high, while supply tightened, the Taipei-based research firm said in a report yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Elpida cuts scale of share sale after stock falls 20% Sep 15, 2009
The price of the benchmark 1 gigabit dynamic random access memory (DRAM) has more than doubled this year as industry-wide production cuts helped ease a glut that drove chipmakers to record losses last year. The price tumbled 62 percent to record lows last year, Taipei-based DRAMeXchange Technology Inc said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Photon Echoes: Quantum Memory Device Possible Sep 14, 2009
Best of all, we can recall the pulses in any order, just like a random access memory in a computer can recall electronic information in any order. To do this we use a second control laser beam that can turn the photon echo on and off. (Science Daily)
* Post-Morakot efforts to be prioritized Sep 12, 2009
The new minister also said he was a bit behind on the progress of consolidation for the nations dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip industry because he mainly focused on the state oil refinerys business operations during his last six months as chairman of CPC Corp, Taiwan (CPC, xWo). However, the governments direction on the DRAM initiative remains unchanged and it is crucial for local companies to root their future technologies in Taiwan, as opposed to continuing to purchase... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Asian Stocks Rise on Australian Business Confidence, Computer Chip Prices Sep 8, 2009
Japans largest maker of dynamic random access memory, gained 5. 1 percent after the benchmark price for chips climbed to the highest level since August 2008. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Powerchip to sell more Rexchip shares Aug 29, 2009
It makes dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips at a 12-inch plant in Taichung. Powerchip would obtain NT$3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Top Taiwanese firms in good shape: TRC Aug 27, 2009
Firms in the dynamic random access memory, thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal display, container shipping and petrochemical sectors may need to find ways to maintain their credit quality under a prolonged market downturn, he said. Most of the top 100 firms are in the high-tech industry, followed by 10 percent in the petrochemical sector and another 5 percent in the steelmaking business, the report showed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Fitch revises its forecast for domestic banks ROE upward, remains cautious Aug 26, 2009
The agency said it was also worried about the heavy exposure of financial institutions to the troubled dynamic random access memory manufacturers, which is valued at NT$250 billion, or 13 percent of total domestic banks equity. The banks already weak margins and high credit risk exposure are the two major themes plaguing the local financial services sector, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Rambus Wins Appeal Decision in Antitrust Case Against Micron, Chipmakers Aug 15, 2009
Rambus sued Micron, and , claiming the chipmakers conspired to fix prices of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, to make Rambus- designed chips more expensive and keep the Los Altos, California-based company out of the market. Micron spokesman declined to comment. (Bloomberg -- US)
Applied-backed firm emerges in resistive RAM Aug 14, 2009
-- A startup funded by Applied Materials Inc. and others has emerged in the resistive random access memory (RRAM) arena. The startup, Adesto Technologies Inc., is developing a technology based on a RRAM-type scheme called programmable metallization cell (PMC). (EETimes)
* Game developers seeking support from government Aug 14, 2009
81 billion) to nurture the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and digital entertainment industries. It has also promised to build an industrial park in Sinjhuang (s) over the next two years. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* ANALYSIS: Shifts in local DRAM landscape begin Aug 10, 2009
The launch of TMC, eight months after the government unveiled its plan to revamp the local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) sector, has laid to rest speculation that the governments consolidation plan would be dropped. The speculation came because most local DRAM companies have briefly escaped the worst of the down cycle, benefiting from nascent recovery. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Elpida Inc to sell preferred shares to government bank Aug 8, 2009
The company reached a technology partnership deal with Taiwanese government-backed Taiwan Memory Co (TMC, xWsOq) in April to help TMC restructure Taiwans dynamic random access memory (DRAM) companies. In return, TMC is likely to hold a 9. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Beep, beep, oops, what was I doing? Aug 7, 2009
University of Oregon psychologist Ed Vogel studies working memory, which he likens to a computer's random access memory. People with a lot of RAM are able to stay on task. (EurekAlert!)
Hiroshima remembered in Visalia Aug 7, 2009
Elpida Memory, Inc. (Head Office: Chuo-ku Tokyo, Representative: Yukio Sakamoto, President hereinafter as "Elpida")(TOKYO:6665), a leading global supplier of Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM), today announced that it reached an agreement with Germany-based Qimonda AG (Head office: Munich, German Representative: Dr. Michael Jaff. Insolvency Administrator, hereinafter as "Qimonda"), which is now in insolvency proceedings, to acquire Qimonda technology licenses and a portion of the design assets... (Fresno Bee)
Sandia supercomputer boots a million virtual machines Aug 5, 2009
"The root file system lives out in Random Access Memory," Rudish said. For the virtualization, the system uses a hypervisor built into the Linux kernel, called , which was developed by the research arm of IBM. Although it is still in the development stage, Sandia chose Lguest because it is "very fast and very lightweight," Minnich said. (FCW.com)
* TMC files plan to help restructure DRAM industry Aug 5, 2009
Newly established Taiwan Memory Co (TMC, xWsOq) filed its business plan with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to participate in a government project to restructure the dynamic random access memory (DRAM) industry, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Hwang Jung-chiou (y) said yesterday. The ministry first raised the idea of setting up the TMC in March as part of efforts to consolidate Taiwans ailing DRAM industry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Winbond forecasts improved operations this quarter Aug 5, 2009
Computer memory chipmaker Winbond Electronics Corp (ql) said yesterday it expected operations to improve in the July-to-September period amid rising demand for mobile random access memory (RAM) products ... Winbond produces specialty dynamic random access memory (DRAM), NOR flash and mobile RAM products. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
STEC Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 4, 2009
" Conference Call STEC will hold an open conference call to discuss results for the second quarter of 2009. The call will take place today at 2:30 p.m., Pacific/ 5:30 p.m., Eastern. The call-in numbers for the conference are (877) 419-6596 (United States and Canada) and (719) 325-4848 (International). Webcast This call will be webcast. The webcast can be accessed by clicking on the gray "Nasdaq:STEC" tab at the top of the home page at . The webcast will be archived and available for replay... (Primezone Releases)
Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday Aug 4, 2009
A personal computer can be a laptop, desktop or tower computer system which consists of a central processing unit, random access memory, a storage drive, display monitor, keyboard and other related devices. Peripheral devices include items such as a disk drive, memory module, CD drive, microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse, speakers, printer, scanner, sound card or video card. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Be part of solution Aug 2, 2009
They only had 64 megabytes of random access memory to run programs. These "dinosaurs" are at least 20 years old and are useless in supporting the current software and Internet connections. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Kingston closing memory module plant in Penang Jul 31, 2009
The drop in global sales was mainly due to the downward fluctuations in the price of dynamic random access memory, although the product registered a 34% increase in units shi pped, Tu said. Employing 4,000 worldwide, Kingston is regarded as one of the Best Companies to Work for in America by Fortune magazine. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Hynix Q2 loss narrows sharply on better chip market Jul 25, 2009
A long-awaited recovery in the memory chip sector may be finally materialising and prices of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips, used in personal computers, have risen following massive output cuts. Still, a swift resurgence is not to be expected in the industry, ravaged by more than two years of tumbling prices and low demand. (EETimes)
* China agrees to start ECFA talks in October: Yiin Jul 25, 2009
In other news, Yiin dismissed speculations that government-led Taiwan Memory Co (TMC, xWOq) had failed to set an example in restructuring the local dynamic random access memory sector. He said TMCs plan to rebuild the industry in Taiwan was on schedule. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* TMC should set example: MOEA Jul 23, 2009
The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) said yesterday it would like Taiwan Memory Co (TMC, xWOq) to set an example in restructuring local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) companies, emphasizing there had been no collapse in TMCs team-up with Japans top memory company Elpida Memory Inc.. As soon as TMC is officially incorporated, money from private investors is in place, and rebuilding proposals have been submitted and approved, the MOEA will be ready to invest in the leading... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Ministry earmarks DRAM funds Jul 22, 2009
Vice Minister of Economic Affairs Hwang Jung-chiou (y) said yesterday the government would allocate a maximum of NT$30 billion (US$915 million) to support one or two local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) companies to compete with South Korean firms. Hwangs remark came after the Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) announced earlier yesterday new and existing players may now apply for capital investment from the National Development Fund if they meet four major criteria set by the IDB.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Shin-Etsu Gains After Saying It Aims to Increase Silicon Wafer Prices Jul 22, 2009
There is little room for makers of dynamic random access memory, or DRAM, to accept such requests, Miyamoto said. Makers of flash memory chips used in mobile phones and portable music players may have room to consider increases, he said. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian shares cheered by Intel outlook Jul 15, 2009
The market for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips, used mainly to power PCs, has stabilised after being ravaged by weak demand and plummeting prices for two-and-a half years. There are signs of a rebound. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
* Powerchip shares get brief boost Jul 14, 2009
Powerchip wouldnt rule out the possibility of supplying computer memory chips, or dynamic random access memory, to TMC if the government-funded company were to become a distributor without operating plants, the Chinese-language Economic Daily News reported yesterday, citing senior officials at Powerchip. Powerchip almost has no other option because of financial difficulties. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
MOSAID Sues IBM for Patent Infringement Jul 14, 2009
The patents were granted on MOSAID's fundamental Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) circuit inventions. "We are taking this action to protect our intellectual property because we have been unable to reach a reasonable settlement with IBM, despite many years of negotiation," said John Lindgren, President and CEO, MOSAID. "We believe that IBM requires a license to our patents for its microprocessor and ASIC products that contain embedded DRAM. MOSAID has licensed virtually 100% of the global... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
* Powerchip share price rallies on loan Jul 11, 2009
The global dynamic random access memory (DRAM) sector has cut production, reduced investment and fired staff as manufacturers fight the business downturn. Hynix Semiconductor Inc, the worlds second-largest DRAM maker, said yesterday in a regulatory filing that the South Korean firm will spend 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Central government reviewing Formosa fund request: Yiin Jul 10, 2009
The report, citing Inotera president Charles Kau (), said the government fund would help subsidize chip research and production at Nanya and Inotera, as well as help strengthen the local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) sectors technology development in the long term. Nanya Technology chairman Wu Chia-chau (dL) said in April the government should extend equal treatment to FPG member companies involved in the DRAM business if it wanted to invest in another chip ventures. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Analyst Picks and Pans: American Express, Citrix, FormFactor Jul 7, 2009
Hsueh said checks indicate the company is being helped by major equity and debt refinancing by DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, chipmakers, as well as by a resurgence in DRAM research and development spending that is intended to make up for lower investments in the past year. "Specifically, our checks indicate that FORM recently gained visibility on a 3x sequential uptick in wafer probe card orders from its largest customer, Elpida, for Q3 (Sept). Also, FORM is strongly positioned to... (BusinessWeek)
* Powerchips June sales surged on recovering demand Jul 4, 2009
Powerchip is the second local dynamic random access memory (DRAM) firm after ProMOS Technologies Inc (Zw) to adjust its bond contract with investors after experiencing financial difficulties amid a slowing economy. To meet recovering demand, the company s restored part of its production in the middle of May after halving the number of employees on forced unpaid leave. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Japan's chip maker gets emergency Govt help Jun 30, 2009
Elpida, the only Japanese maker of DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, chips, is the first recipient of the public money being provided under the new government program. The funding will come from the government-owned Development Bank of Japan, which is also giving an additional 10 billion yen in loans to Elpida, it said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
US memory product maker seeks more partners Jun 29, 2009
The drop in global sales was mainly due to the downward fluctuations in the price of dynamic random access memory, although the product registered a 34% increase in units shipped, Tu said. Kingston still managed to maintain a decent growth in units shipped, which translates into an expansion in market share, he noted. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Elpida to receive US$2.1 billion in public, private aid Jun 28, 2009
Elpida X the worlds third-largest maker of dynamic random access memory chips used in mobile phones and home electronics X has been hit hard by tough business conditions amid the global downturn. Taiwan Memory Co (xWOq), a company set up by the Taiwanese government to reorganize the nations semiconductor industry, picked Elpida as its strategic partner in April and could buy less than a 10 percent share in the Tokyo-based company. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Japan's Elpida to receive $2.1 bln in aid: report Jun 27, 2009
Elpida -- the world's third largest maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips used in mobile phones and home electronics -- has been hit hard by tough business conditions amid the global downturn. Japan's government launched a programme to support ailing companies in April, as Asia's biggest economy grapples with its worst recession since World War II.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Inotera predicts a rise in prices Jun 26, 2009
The price of the benchmark 1-gigabit dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chip reached record lows in December, according to Taipei-based DRAMeXchange Technology Inc, Asias biggest spot market for semiconductors. Kau declined to comment on whether the company would raise chip prices, saying it has no direct access and authority market pricing as it is a manufacturer for parent companies Micron and Nanya. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Micron Earnings Beat View but Revenues Disappoint Jun 26, 2009
The Boise, Idaho-based company has been hurt in past quarters by a glut of DRAM, or dynamic random access memory, chips as demand for computers declined alongside a worldwide economic downturn. Micron shares fell to $5. (ABC News -- Wire)
MOSAID Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Year-End Fiscal 2009 and Dividend Jun 26, 2009
The running royalty patent portfolio license granted to NXP added an additional five years, on the same terms and conditions, to the license first signed in April 2004, and covers embedded Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) used in NXP's semiconductor products. The five-year running royalty patent license agreement signed with Oki licenses the company's DRAM and embedded DRAM products under MOSAID's patents. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tower invests in Crocus, tips MRAM foundry deal Jun 19, 2009
Magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) is a technology that uses the magnetism of electron spin to provide non-volatility without wear-out. Crocus is one of several companies racing to bring MRAM into the commercial market. (EETimes)
Tower Semiconductor to Manufacture Next-Generation MRAM From Crocus Technology Jun 18, 2009
SUNNYVALE, California and MIGDAL HA'EMEK, Israel, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Crocus Technology, a premier developer of Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM) and Tower Semiconductor, Ltd. (Nasdaq: , TASE: TSEM), a leading global specialty foundry, today announced an agreement to port Crocus' MRAM process technology into Tower's manufacturing environment ... About Magnetic Random Access Memory (MRAM). (PR Newswire)
* ProMOS in talks with Taiwan Memory Jun 17, 2009
ProMOS Technologies Inc (Zw), the nations most unprofitable memory chipmaker, said it was in talks with Taiwan Memory Co (TMC, xWOq) and other strategic partners about jointly producing dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips. The chipmaker plans to use its fab in Taichung to make DRAM chips, chairman Chen Min-liang (}) said yesterday at the companys annual shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, where ProMOS is based. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
'Colossal' Magnetic Effect Advances Computing Jun 6, 2009
An example is magnetic tunneling junctions in soon-to-be marketed magnetic random access memory (MRAM), where the tunneling of electrical current between two thin layers of manganite material separated by an electrical insulator depends on the relative orientation of magnetization in the manganite layers. Unlike conventional RAM, MRAM could yield instant-on computers. (Science Daily)
* Nanya expects to raise chip prices Jun 2, 2009
Nanya hiked prices for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips by between 15 percent and 20 percent last month over April. As supply is pretty tight on the contract market, we think there is more room for further upticks in the following two or three months. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
TECH TIPS: Ask Kim Jun 1, 2009
Supposedly, you plug in the drive and it is used like random access memory. How does this work. (USA Today -- Tech)
* Growth forecast for PC makers May 29, 2009
The report attributed the shrinking profitability of major PC brands to the continued fall in the average selling prices of notebooks, which is expected to extend into the third quarter; the rising prices of liquid-crystal displays (LCD) and dynamic random access memory (DRAM), and, most importantly, lukewarm consumer demand. REVIEW. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Nanya announces partial canceling of forced unpaid leave May 22, 2009
Powerchip also said yesterday that it had decided to reduce the number of unpaid days off because the company was upbeat on market conditions for dynamic random access memory (DRAM) in the second half of this year. This story has been viewed 399 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
PlayStation 3 Hard Drive Speed Test May 20, 2009
SECTIONS CHANNELS ; GET GAMES. We test solid-state drives vs. traditional hard disc drives. (IGN Gear)
Blog: Fears Over RAM, Mac Parental Controls May 19, 2009
Anyway, the issue now is random access memory (RAM). My wife's laptop has a serious RAM deficiency. (IntranetJournal)
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