Nikkei Electronics Asia - May 2006

Cover Story

Flatscreen TV Makers Raise Stakes

The market for flatscreen TVs has been growing rapidly. In their efforts to boost production, makers of LCD panels and plasma display panels (PDP) have found themselves locked in a struggle for survival.

Tech Analysis

Recapturing Original Sound

In 2006, large-screen flat-panel TVs are likely to attract attention for their audio. Makers are eager to leverage audio quality to distance themselves from the competition.

Columns

Design View from Japan: ST, Philips Steal Show at DATE 06

Wireless Focus: LMDS Gathers Momentum in US

Pins & Vias: Getting the Heat Out

Features

JPEG Patent to be Reexamined

Sanyo Ships Ozone-Using Washing Machine

Nokia, Sanyo Venture to Take Top Slot in CDMA

System-in-Silicon Integrates DRAM, ASICs on Si Interposers

CeBIT 2006: Gateway to Europe

Asian Makers Endorse UMPC

Plant-Derived Plastic Finds Increasing Applications

IEEE802.11n 600Mbps WLAN Finally Shapes Up

Monthly Special

ZigBee: More Application-Based than Standard-Based

Using 802.11n to Deliver Optimum Multimedia Performance

Next-Generation Wireless Technologies for Portable Devices

Industry & Market

HKSTP to Facilitate SME R&D in Hong Kong

Taiwans IC Industry to Achieve Steady Growth in 2006

Amkor Technology to Start Wafer Bumping in Singapore

3D Nano-Electronics Technology for Tera-Level Semiconductors

A$1.3 Million for Silicon Carbide R&D at Microtechnology Facility

Nidec Ups Investment in Vietnam to US$1 Billion

EPCOS Anchors More Securely in Asia

New Products Components - Application Specific Components - General Purpose Manufacturing Peripherals

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