Despite an urgent cry from some for a transition to 450 mm wafers, there's plenty that can be done to delay that need by improving tool and fab productivity. That's the message from SEMI (San Jose) and most equipment suppliers. "As industry dynamics change, it is essential in the next generation that technology be very focused and very targeted," said Stan Myers, president of SEMI, speaking at a press conference at SEMICON West 2007.
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