Collaborative R&D More Important

摘要

The semiconductor industry is facing the headwinds of a challenging operating environment. However, even in periods of economic downturn, the industry will continue to seek new markets, and innovation is the key to prepare for the time when the economy picks up again. It is my conviction that the semiconductor industry has a promising future, with semiconductors becoming ever more ubiquitous, making our lives ever more comfortable in various ways.rnWe are on the eve of a new era, where semiconductors will be more pervasive than they are today, with nanoelec-tronics offering tremendous opportunities for markets such as health care, energy, home entertainment, etc. Our offices, living rooms, cars and clothes will all acquire intelligence. Consumer electronics will make our lives more comfortable. Biomedical electronics will improve health care facilities of our aging population and develop more efficient diagnostics and therapy, and the photovoltaics industry will offer solutions for a sustainable environment.