Demystifying the Uncertainty over the Choice of Opportunities in the Semiconductor Equipment Industry
Leaders in the semiconductor industry have worked hard since decades to scale up the performance of IC chips, with research companies ascertaining the progress made in this aspect. And, the discovery hasn’t stopped yet! Scaling up devices has been largely linked to saving money and resources, but there is more to it. In fact, the way to regain profits has far less to do with the area than an array of different options, compute architectures and economic formulas. Well, confused? Let’s simplify it for you... What is the Problem, Exactly? In our day-to-day lives, running out of options is usually the cause of our problem. But, this is not the case over here! If we look at the segments that occupy the semiconductors industry at different levels, there are a dizzying number of options available at different performance and price points. There are new materials in the III-V and II-VI ranges, different ways to put functionality together in different packages, a