Joanne Itow

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Joanne Itow is managing director of manufacturing at Semico Research.

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Wonder Material?
By Joanne Itow - 22 Jan, 2015 - Comments: 0

The fact that new materials continue to be discovered and introduced into innovative electronic devices is a major feat. Semico is analyzing the challenges of new product discovery, development and commercialization. Graphene is just one of the products under investigation. This write-up is taken from a full essay in this month’s Semico IPI report. Since 2004, when two scientists at Manch... » read more

IoT’s Potential In Japan
By Joanne Itow - 11 Dec, 2014 - Comments: 0

Going to Semicon Japan was a real treat this year. The event was held at a new location, the weather was sunny, and the exhibits/presentations were engaging. During my walks around the exhibit floor I was drawn to the metrology and material characterization tools. Those booths seemed to have the most interesting information to share. Talking with companies like Rigaku provided insight into the ... » read more

FinFET Ramp: Changing Market Dynamics?
By Joanne Itow - 14 Aug, 2014 - Comments: 1

Rolling out a new semiconductor technology always has its share of challenges, but it seems like the 14nm finFET process node is starting off with more than its share of delays and speculation. This week Intel revealed some of the details for its new microarchitecture, Broadwell, and their first product, the Intel Core M processor, to be manufactured using their second-generation finFET, 14... » read more

Ethernet: The Highway For Automotive Electronics?
By Joanne Itow - 19 Jun, 2014 - Comments: 0

What happens when technology from the fast paced communication industry makes a move into the traditional automotive industry? Semiconductor marketers and even the automotive industry are talking about revolutionary changes inside and outside the vehicle. What kinds of changes? Ethernet and sensors. There’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm over the prospect of cars with Ethernet networki... » read more

IoT Roadblocks: Speed Bumps Or Major Road Closure?
By Joanne Itow - 17 Apr, 2014 - Comments: 0

The Internet of Things promises to be a big volume market and continues to grab headlines as companies race forward to prepare for its highly anticipated exponential growth. Huge market size numbers are being tossed around in every article and presentation. But when will the IoT really make an impact and what will it look like? Are we setting ourselves up for a false start? The technology fo... » read more

Beyond The CES Hype
By Joanne Itow - 23 Jan, 2014 - Comments: 0

Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to realistically assess all the activity at CES 2014. The big screen TVs, the shiny new cars and all the excitement over Internet of Things certainly dazzled the CES show floor. But how much of it is hype and what will really become sustainable products? Smart lighting, smart refrigerators, smart cars, and a smart thermostat are all part of what is... » read more

IP Ecosystem Solutions For Complex Systems
By Joanne Itow - 14 Nov, 2013 - Comments: 0

At the Semico Impact Conference: Focus on the IP Ecosystem, Mahesh Tirupattur, Executive Vice President, Analog Bits, challenged four panelists to an engaging discussion on their approach to IP Ecosystem Solutions for Complex Systems. Panel participants included Dan Kochpatcharin, Deputy Director, IP Portfolio Management, TSMC; Jason Polychronopoulos, Mentor Graphics; Chris Rowen, Cadence Fello... » read more

The Alphabet Soup Of New Material Science
By Joanne Itow - 18 Jul, 2013 - Comments: 0

By Joanne Itow Escaping the scorching Arizona temperatures is only one reason why I always look forward to Semicon West. This year’s event was packed with an exceptional variety of activities and vendors. What was the most memorable take-away from the show? There were plenty of panels, presentation and networking discussions on the 450mm wafer transition and EUV. But the biggest thing that I... » read more

The Stakes Are High
By Joanne Itow - 20 Jun, 2013 - Comments: 0

By Joanne Itow Whether you call it a transition or a transformation, evolutionary or revolutionary, the implementation of 450mm wafers is going to be disruptive. There are both technical and operational hurdles associated with semiconductor production on 450mm wafers. The ramp of 450mm is expected to change the semiconductor manufacturing landscape. And what about the changes that may occur ev... » read more

Painting By Numbers
By Joanne Itow - 16 May, 2013 - Comments: 0

By Joanne Itow Semiconductor revenue growth dropped to a compound annual growth rate of only 3.4% over the past five years and units grew only 3.0%. Throughout the same period, semiconductor wafer demand grew 6.6%, higher than unit growth but lower than the historical average. What caused this decline and will the industry ever get back to ‘normal’ growth rates? Figure 1. Annual Growth ... » read more

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