Dr. Robert N. Castellano, president of The Information Network, received a Ph.D. degree in solid state chemistry from Oxford University (England) under Dr. John Goodenough, inventor of the lithium ion battery and 2019 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry. He has had experience in the field of wafer fabrication at
AT&T Bell Laboratories and Stanford University.
Dr. Castellano has authored numerous reports for other publishing companies before founding The Information Network in 1985. He has also been editor of the peer-reviewed Journal of Active and Passive Electronic Devices since 1985. He has nearly 25 years of expertise as an industry analyst. He is author of the book Technology Trends in VLSI Manufacturing published in 1993 by Gordon and Breach. His other books, Solar Panel Processing and Alternative Energy Technology, were published in 2009 and 2011 respectively, by Old City Publishing. He is also a major contributor to TheStreet.com and SeekingAlpha.com
Also in the solar area, he is CEO of SolarPA, which uses a proprietary nanomaterial to coat solar cells, increasing the efficiency by up to 10%
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FEATURED REPORTS
Global Semiconductor Equipment: Markets, Market Shares and Market Forecasts
US$7,495.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report describes the semiconductor equipment markets for more than 30 different sectors and profiles 49 leading equipment suppliers in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Market shares for each company for each sector are presented, and each sector is forecast. *Includes excel spreadsheet of market revenues of each competitor in 27 segments from 2012 to 2019. Excel spreadsheet only available when ordering from this website*
Hot ICs: A Market Analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, CMOS Image Sensors, and Memory Chips
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report examines in detail Artificial Intelligence (AI), 5G, CMOS Image Sensor, and Memory Chips (DRAM, NAND, NVM). Markets for the ICs and their applications are forecast to 2025, and market shares given in each sector. A profile of the IC manufacturers for each sector is presented.
SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING REPORTS
3-D TSV: Insight On Critical Issues and Market Analysis
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
TSV is a vertical electrical connection that passes completely through a silicon wafer or chip to create 3D ICs or packages. The drivers for market adoption of 3D ICs are increased performance, reduced form factor and cost reduction. This report analyzes the market for TSV ICs, equipment, and materials.
300/450mm/Copper/Low-K Convergence: Timing, Trends, Issues and Market Analysis
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report discusses the technological and economic impact on the 300mm/Cu/Low-K convergence. This report discusses the timing, trends, issues, and market analysis of 300mm wafers/tools, copper deposition/etch/CMP, and low-k materials. Markets are analyzed and projected.
Applied Materials: Competing Analysis of Served Markets
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report discusses the current strategies of Applied Materials as it competes for world dominance. Strategies of its competitors are also analyzed. Markets for Etch, Deposition, CMP, Metrology, and Ion Implant equipment, are analyzed and projected, and market shares for Applied Materials and its competitors are detailed.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report describes the technology infrastructure of nine Asian countries, detailing each countries’ developments in microelectronics, telecommunications, and computing. Market forecasts are also presented in these sectors for associated countries.
Worldwide Electronic Materials Market Analysis and Forecasts
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report addresses a number of important factors that will impact the consumption of chemicals and materials for manufacturing ICs with feature sizes <100nm: Technological issues and trends; Purity and particulate requirements; Chemical dispensing practices; Acid reprocessing; Strategic considerations for chemical users; Analysis and projection of the worldwide chemical market; and Trends in usage as devices features decrease.
CMP Equipment and Consumables: Market Analysis and Forecasts
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This technology-marketing report examines and projects the technologies involved in the planarization of semiconductor layers. The emphasis is on Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP). This report discusses the technology trends, products, applications, and suppliers of slurry and pad materials and CMP equipment. A market forecast for CMP equipment and materials is presented.
Flip Chip/WLP Manufacturing and Market Analysis
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Flip chips are appearing in a plethora of high-volume consumer products such as mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players, and computer peripherals. This report examines the market for flip chip ICs by device application, and the lithography and wet etch tools used in their manufacture.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
A significant portion of MEMS manufacturing technology has come from the IC industry. MEMS devices can be made using silicon wafers and the manufacturing process can incorporate semiconductor manufacturing processes such as sputtering, deposition, etching and lithography. This report analyzes the market for MEMS devices and the equipment and materials to make them.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report focuses on the entire hard disk drive market food chain, analyzing the markets for hard disk drives, substrates, and thin film heads. Solid State Drive markets are analyzed. Processing issues in the manufacture of each of these sectors is included and the report details the CMP and Lithography sectors of thin film head processing. Market forecasts of all sectors are detailed and market shares for HDDs and SSDs are presented.
High-Density Packaging (MCM, MCP, SIP, 3D-TSV): Market Analysis and Technology Trends
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report examines and projects the technologies involved, their likely developments, what problems and choices are facing users, and where the opportunities and pitfalls are. The worldwide markets for MCMs, MCPs, SiP, and 3D TSV packages are analyzed and projected.
Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) and Replacements: Market Analysis and Trends
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
ITO is widely used as the material for transparent electrodes in a diverse range of electronic devices including LCD panels, plasma display panels (PDP), touch panels, e-paper, solar cells and organic electroluminescent (EL) panels. Markets for ITO and its replacements are forecast.
OLED and LCD Markets: Technology, Directions and Market Analysis
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This technology-marketing report examines and projects the technologies involved in the fabrication of OLEDs and Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD). This report discusses the technology trends, products, applications, and suppliers of materials and equipment. A market forecast for display equipment and materials is presented. Markets for OLED and LCD displays are forecast, and market shares suppliers of these displays is presented.
LED and OLED Lighting: Market Analysis and Manufacturing Trends
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
The High Brightness Light Emitting Diode (HB LED) market is exploding as unit shipments continue their upward growth. LEDs are creating a niche market for conventional suppliers of semiconductor processing tools. Markets for HB LEDs, backlight LEDs, and OLEDs are forecast.
Mainland China’s Semiconductor and Equipment Markets: Analysis and Manufacturing Trends
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Mainland China represents a huge opportunity for semiconductor manufacturers and equipment and materials suppliers. The emerging semiconductor market will exhibit growth far in excess of any other country. This 260-page report analyzes Mainland China’s semiconductor and equipment industries, examining the technical, economic, and political issues that are shaping this nascent industry.
Mask Making, Inspection, and Repair: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report addresses the strategic issues impacting the mask making, inspection, and repair sectors of the semiconductor industry in the U.S. and the world. The mask making equipment markets are analyzed and projected. The photomask market share by supplier is presented on a geographic basis
Metrology, Inspection, and Process Control in VLSI Manufacturing
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report offers a complete analysis of the Process Control market, segmented as: Lithography Metrology; Wafer Inspection/Defect Review; Thin Film Metrology; and Other Process Control Systems. Each of these sectors is further segmented. Market shares of competitors for all segment is presented. *Includes excel spreadsheet of market revenues of each competitor in 22 segments from 2012 to 2019. Excel spreadsheet only available when ordering from this website*
Nanomaterial Market Outlook: Solar Cells, Displays, Sensors, Lighting and RFID
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Eventually, nanomaterials are likely to affect nearly every industry in every region in the world, including the least developed regions. In fact, there is considerable optimism that nanomaterials will be instrumental in addressing some of the developing world’s most pressing concerns. Forecasts are presented for nanomaterials for solar cells, displays, lighting, and RFIDs devices.
Niche Markets and Strategies for Small/Mid-size Semiconductor Material and Chemical Companies
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
In this report we identify areas of related technologies where a small or mid-sized chemical and material companies can compete against larger competitors: Solar, MEMS, LEDs, HDD, and WLP
Niche Markets and Strategies for Small/Mid-size Semiconductor Equipment Companies
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
In this report we identify areas of semiconductor-related technologies where a small or mid-sized company can compete against larger competitors. These high-tech applications segmented as those are fabricated on 300mm wafers and those built on non-300mm wafers.
Analysis of the Solar Markets for Crystalline and Thin Film Solar Cells
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Crystalline silicon is currently used in over 90% of PV cells. Despite the lower potential cost of emerging thin-film technologies (less material, higher theoretical efficiencies), crystalline silicon is expected to remain the dominant PV technology for at least the next 10 years due to its higher current average efficiency and its greater stability. This report analyzes the market for both crystalline and thin film solar cells, equipment to make them, and polysilicon as a starting point.
Plasma Etching: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report addresses the strategic issues impacting both the user and supplier of plasma etching equipment to the semiconductor industry. Markets for dry etching and stripping are analyzed and projected. Market shares of suppliers of etch and strip equipment are presented.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Rare earth elements are used in CMP polishing slurries and as high-k dielectrics in the semiconductor industry. Prices of ceria, used in STI planarization slurries increased 1300% between 2009 and 2010 because of an embargo by China, home to 97% of the rare earth mines. This report analyzes the impact of the embargo on high-tech industries such as semiconductors, HDDs, LCDs, consumer products, and green technology.
Semiconductor Factory Automation: Technology Issues and Market Forecasts
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report addresses these technical issues, presenting an analysis of the semiconductor factory automation industry, the key players, and the driving forces directing semiconductor factory automation. Markets are segmented as: 1. Automated transfer tools (robots, elevators, platforms, etc.), 2. Carrier transport (monorail, AGV, AS/RS, etc.), 3. Manufacturing execution systems (MES) software.
Sub-100nm Lithography: Market Analysis and Strategic Issues
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report examines and projects the technologies involved, their likely developments, what problems and choices are facing users, and where the opportunities and pitfalls are. The worldwide markets are analyzed and projected. Market shares for i-line, DUV, and EUV equipment suppliers are presented.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Driving the TFT-LCD photomask market are a generation-shift to bigger glass plates and a design-rule cycle of panel technology that changes every 12 months. The worldwide markets are analyzed and projected. Market shares of photomask suppliers are presented.
Thin Film Deposition: Trends, Key Issues and Market Analysis
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report discusses the technology trends, products, applications, and suppliers of materials and equipment. It also gives insight to suppliers for future user needs and should assist them in long range planning, new product development and product improvement. A market forecast for Thin Film Deposition Tools for PVD, LPCVD, PECVD, SACVD, HDPCVD, MOCVD, ALD, is presented. Market shares for each of these sectors is presented.
SEMICONDUCTORS AND END APPLICATIONS REPORTS
3D Printing: Material and Equipment Opportunities, Trends and Markets
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
3D printing industry remains highly fragmented across different printers, materials, and software. This fragmentation in the 3D industry will be a catalyst for growth, as no single company controls the majority of the market. This report focuses on the key printer and material technologies and outlines the various leaders across these technologies. Markets are forecast for equipment, materials, service, and parts. Equipment is segmented and forecast by industrial and consumer types. Market share for suppliers is presented.
Semiconductors for Alternative Energy Technologies: Opportunities and Markets
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
Semiconductor technology surrounding the alternative energy markets includes advanced IGBT design, optoelectronics, advanced power conversion ICs, digital signal processing, MCUs, and advanced mixed signal and analog circuits. This report discussed the potential for these products to be the next killer application. Markets are forecast for ICs for each alternative energy application.
Global and China EV Batteries and Materials: Technology, Trends and Market Forecasts
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
With more automakers aiming to market cheaper, longer-range plug-in cars, demand for lithium-ion automotive batteries rose sharply in 2017. Unfortunately, high costs of lithium-ion battery cells have been one of the main hindrances to large-scale electric-car adoption, as they typically lead to higher purchase prices for electric cars than comparable internal-combustion models. Because of improved chemistry, manufacturing processes and economies of scale, average electric-car battery costs continue to decline. Markets are forecast for each of the types of batteries and materials, as well as for end applications – Electric Vehicles. Market shares by supplier for each sector – cathode, anode, separator, and electrolytes are presented.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report investigates the technology trends, applications, and market developments of GaAs ICs. U.S., Japanese, and European applications such as telecom, computers, defense, consumers, are reviewed. This report will provide the reader with an in-depth understanding of the technological and market factors determining the evolution of GaAs ICs. Market shares of GaAs ICs are presented. Markets for competing silicon-based devices is also forecast.
Power Semiconductors: Markets, Materials and Technologies
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
The rapid growth of the power semiconductor market in recent years has been driven by the proliferation of computer and consumer electronics, such as desktop computers, notebooks, netbooks, smartphones, flat panel displays and portable media players that require sophisticated power management to improve power efficiency and extend battery life. The worldwide markets are analyzed and projected. Market shares of suppliers of for each type of device are presented.
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
As one of the leading enablers of technological progress, semiconductors are expected to play a key role in the growing interconnectedness of things. This report addresses the markets for Sensors, Microcontrollers, and Wireless Transceivers for Smart Technology segmented by Smart Cities, Smart Transportation, Smart Homes, Smart Industry, and Smart Health.
Wearables: Electronics and Semiconductor Markets
US$4,995.00
Date of Publication: September 2020
This report analyzes the wearable industry and markets for the following wearable devices: wearable cameras, smart glasses, smart watches, healthcare, sports/activity trackers, 3D motion trackers, and smart clothing. Forecasts are also presented for semiconductor content and markets for MEMs devices, sensors, CPUs and low-power MPUs, GPS, and connectivity chips.
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