Nikkei Electronics Asia -- April 2008

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Cover Story

China, India to Join Global R&D Majors

Until now, China has provided low-cost manufacturing, and India low-cost software development. But, as both nations evolve into development centers for advanced technology, this arrangement is about to change.

Analysis

IEDM: 32nm-Gen Logic ICs, Stacked-Cell Flash

At the recent IEDM, the presentations generating the most excitement were those on 32nm-generation logic IC manufacturing technology, high-k gate dielectric films, and cell-stacking for Flash memory.

Analysis

"Plug-in" Cars a US Hit; 10-Mile EVs Affordable

The plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is the focus of much attention in the US. Automakers are addressing the battery cost issue by limiting the all-electric range of an electronic vehicle to around 10 miles.


MicroTech Watch

CPUs Target PNDs

Column:Design View from Japan

EDS Fair 2008 in Yokohama: New Vendor Tour a Success

Feature

WirelessHD 1.0, 4Gbps Radio Standard Completed

MEMS Sensors Embedded in Beetles for Bio-Interfacing

Hardware OS, 10x to 100x Faster Interrupt Response

Toyota's Approach to New Automotive Info Terminals

Latest

Sony, Sharp Form JV for 10th-Gen LCD Fab

Report

Inexpensive PCs Appeal to Housewives, Children

Graphene Fabrication Made Easier, Cheaper

SiP to Lead the Way for Next-Gen Components

Intermec Optimistic for UHF RFID Growth in Asia

India Focus

India's Innovators Need Space to Grow

India Now a Major Function for Magma

Exhibitors Focus on SMT at Componex/Nepcon 2008

Componex/Nepcon Opens New Business Channels

Renesas Expands Design Capabilities in India

Insights

Accurately Gauging a Battery's Charge Capacity

Phase Shift in Active Filters