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SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics reported third-quarter net income of 1.88 trillion
won on 14.54 trillion won in sales, spurred by semiconductors, LCDs and mobile phones. The company sold a record
26.8 million phones in the third quarter.
Year-on-year, overall sales were up 1.4%. Operating profits fell 22.5%, however.
Sequentially, operating income was 2.13 trillion won, up 28.8%, net profit rose 11%, and sales jumped 7%. Operating profit surged 29% in the third quarter on the back of increased sales of NAND flash chips, strong demand for LCDs and increased sales of mobile phones in Europe and North America.
The growth rate of net profit in the third-quarter was less than that of operating profit due to provisions set aside to cover costs related to the U.S-government investigation into the price-fixing of memory chips.
Semiconductor sales and net income increased to 4.59 trillion won and 1.35 trillion won, respectively, as demand for NAND Flash chips used in MP3 players and mobile phones remained robust. Migration to the finer process technology in both DRAM and NAND Flash helped reduce manufacturing costs and boost profitability.
Samsung produces DRAM chips on 80nm and 90nm processes, and the company finished developing a 512Mbit DDR2 memory device on a 70nm process. Yields per wafer will be 100% higher than using 90nm technology.
Telecommunication Network posted sales of 4.58 trillion won, and operating income of 550 billion won. Globally, the handset market is increasingly becoming more competitive as companies produce more mid-to-low-end handsets. Demand for Blue-Black phones, launched in November 2004, remained robust in the quarter. The company expects stronger ASPs in the fourth quarter with the launch of new premium products such as D600 and 3G phones.
LCD reported revenue and operating income figures of 2.68 trillion won and 300 billion won, respectively. The company expects its performance to improve in the fourth quarter as demand for LCDs increases, especially the sales of 32" and larger LCD TV panels.
Digital Media sales decreased to 1.64 trillion won and posted a 20 billion won operating loss. Sales in its Digital Appliance Business dropped 15% to 850 billion won and operating income at 40 billion won.
Samsung anticipates positive fourth-quarter results as demand for IT products tend to surge in the year end.
Year-on-year, overall sales were up 1.4%. Operating profits fell 22.5%, however.
Sequentially, operating income was 2.13 trillion won, up 28.8%, net profit rose 11%, and sales jumped 7%. Operating profit surged 29% in the third quarter on the back of increased sales of NAND flash chips, strong demand for LCDs and increased sales of mobile phones in Europe and North America.
The growth rate of net profit in the third-quarter was less than that of operating profit due to provisions set aside to cover costs related to the U.S-government investigation into the price-fixing of memory chips.
Semiconductor sales and net income increased to 4.59 trillion won and 1.35 trillion won, respectively, as demand for NAND Flash chips used in MP3 players and mobile phones remained robust. Migration to the finer process technology in both DRAM and NAND Flash helped reduce manufacturing costs and boost profitability.
Samsung produces DRAM chips on 80nm and 90nm processes, and the company finished developing a 512Mbit DDR2 memory device on a 70nm process. Yields per wafer will be 100% higher than using 90nm technology.
Telecommunication Network posted sales of 4.58 trillion won, and operating income of 550 billion won. Globally, the handset market is increasingly becoming more competitive as companies produce more mid-to-low-end handsets. Demand for Blue-Black phones, launched in November 2004, remained robust in the quarter. The company expects stronger ASPs in the fourth quarter with the launch of new premium products such as D600 and 3G phones.
LCD reported revenue and operating income figures of 2.68 trillion won and 300 billion won, respectively. The company expects its performance to improve in the fourth quarter as demand for LCDs increases, especially the sales of 32" and larger LCD TV panels.
Digital Media sales decreased to 1.64 trillion won and posted a 20 billion won operating loss. Sales in its Digital Appliance Business dropped 15% to 850 billion won and operating income at 40 billion won.
Samsung anticipates positive fourth-quarter results as demand for IT products tend to surge in the year end.
MILPITAS, CA -- Solectron
Corp. today named Dr. Linda Capuano senior vice president
of design and engineering, a new position, responsible for services and collaborative
engineering.
WASHINGTON -- With Congressional action
to mark up DTV legislation approaching rapidly, 31 CEOs and corporate
presidents of leading U.S. high-tech companies are calling on the House
and Senate Commerce Committees to enact a "hard date" now for the
successful conclusion of the transition from analog to digital
television.
Among those who signed the letter are Alcatel North America President and CEO Hubert de Pesquidoux, Aloha Partners President and CEO Charles Townsend, AT&T Chairman and CEO David Dorman, Cisco Systems President and CEO John Chambers, Dell President and CEO Kevin Rollins, Intel Corporation Chairman Craig R. Barrett, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, QUALCOMM CEO Paul E. Jacobs, Texas Instruments President and CEO Richard K. Templeton, and T-Mobile USA President and CEO Robert Dotson.
Among those who signed the letter are Alcatel North America President and CEO Hubert de Pesquidoux, Aloha Partners President and CEO Charles Townsend, AT&T Chairman and CEO David Dorman, Cisco Systems President and CEO John Chambers, Dell President and CEO Kevin Rollins, Intel Corporation Chairman Craig R. Barrett, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates, QUALCOMM CEO Paul E. Jacobs, Texas Instruments President and CEO Richard K. Templeton, and T-Mobile USA President and CEO Robert Dotson.
GLEN COVE, NY -- Photocircuits Corp., once the largest
independent manufacturer of
printed circuit boards in North America, has filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy. The filing involves only the company’s U.S. operations
and does not affect its Costa Rica or Philippine operations.
The company is seeking a new long-term equity investor.
FRANKLIN, MA – Speedline Technologies has been granted a patent for an analysis technique
used to quantify the amount and geometry of solder paste between printed deposits.
US Patent 6,891,967 describes a technique that uses the texture of solder paste to identify its position relative to the pad and soldermask.
US Patent 6,891,967 describes a technique that uses the texture of solder paste to identify its position relative to the pad and soldermask.
DES PLAINES, IL — Kester will hike prices on many of its fluxes, thinners and other chemical products in response to rising costs for raw
materials used in chemical products.
The move is effective Oct. 15.
The move is effective Oct. 15.
New Tripoli, PA – High demand for digital consumer and mobile applications is driving demand for high-density packages, according a recent report by The Information Network. The group projects total HDP market growth of 32% in 2005, reaching 1.5 billion units.
“High-density packages result in a smaller overall package when compared to packaged components performing the same function,” said Dr. Robert N. Castellano, president. “They are ideal for small portable devices such as cellphones, digital audio and Bluetooth-enabled products.”
The report projects 21% growth in 2006, to 1.8 billion units.
The HDP was dominated by the Communications sector in 2003, which held a 82.9% share, followed by the Consumer sector with an 11% share. These sectors are predicted to rise 76.4% and 18%, respectively, by 2008.
System-in Package (SiPs) represented 61.1% of the MCM-L market in 2003 but will grow to a 72.9% share in 2008.
“From a technical perspective there is indeed a difference between MCM, MCP and SiP in the incorporation of passive components,” added Dr. Castellano. “From a market analysis perspective, there really is no differentiation among these three terms due to the commonality of advantages, namely: small size, lower cost of ownership, enhanced electrical performance and reduced time to market.”
“High-density packages result in a smaller overall package when compared to packaged components performing the same function,” said Dr. Robert N. Castellano, president. “They are ideal for small portable devices such as cellphones, digital audio and Bluetooth-enabled products.”
The report projects 21% growth in 2006, to 1.8 billion units.
The HDP was dominated by the Communications sector in 2003, which held a 82.9% share, followed by the Consumer sector with an 11% share. These sectors are predicted to rise 76.4% and 18%, respectively, by 2008.
System-in Package (SiPs) represented 61.1% of the MCM-L market in 2003 but will grow to a 72.9% share in 2008.
“From a technical perspective there is indeed a difference between MCM, MCP and SiP in the incorporation of passive components,” added Dr. Castellano. “From a market analysis perspective, there really is no differentiation among these three terms due to the commonality of advantages, namely: small size, lower cost of ownership, enhanced electrical performance and reduced time to market.”
FRANKLIN, MA –Speedline Technologies’ recent award of seven new U.S. patents lifts the company’s total above 400, 150 of which are active. The company has another 90 patents pending.
The recently awarded patents involve:
* "Apparatus for Calibrating a Dispensing System"
* “Filtration of Flux Contaminants"
* "Needle Cleaning System"
* "Reflow Soldering Apparatus and Method for Selective Infrared Heating"
* "Selective Gas Knife for Wave Soldering"
* "System and Method for Controlling a Conveyor System Configuration to
Accommodate Different Size Substrates"
* "System and Method for Detecting Defects in Printed Solder Paste"
“At Speedline Technologies, ‘process knowledge leader’ is more than a positioning statement – it is our vision and passion,” said Dr. Gerald Pham-Van-Diep, director of advanced development. “But even more importantly, our commitment extends past the R&D process – through implementation.”
Patented Speedline innovations include: Look up and down vision probe technology; Parallel processing within the printer; Inspection techniques within printers and dispensers; Pressurized printing technologies; Accurate dispensing technologies; Reflow and flux management techniques; and Debridging techniques in wave soldering machines.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
The recently awarded patents involve:
* "Apparatus for Calibrating a Dispensing System"
* “Filtration of Flux Contaminants"
* "Needle Cleaning System"
* "Reflow Soldering Apparatus and Method for Selective Infrared Heating"
* "Selective Gas Knife for Wave Soldering"
* "System and Method for Controlling a Conveyor System Configuration to
Accommodate Different Size Substrates"
* "System and Method for Detecting Defects in Printed Solder Paste"
“At Speedline Technologies, ‘process knowledge leader’ is more than a positioning statement – it is our vision and passion,” said Dr. Gerald Pham-Van-Diep, director of advanced development. “But even more importantly, our commitment extends past the R&D process – through implementation.”
Patented Speedline innovations include: Look up and down vision probe technology; Parallel processing within the printer; Inspection techniques within printers and dispensers; Pressurized printing technologies; Accurate dispensing technologies; Reflow and flux management techniques; and Debridging techniques in wave soldering machines.
Speedline Technologies, speedlinetech.com
CAMBRIDGE, MA, and CHICAGO- Electronics distributor Newark InOne has launched a Punchout/Roundtrip site for its eProcurement customers, offering access to more than 2.1 million electronic products and improved capabilities such as parametric search, advanced search, navigation by attributes and a BOM upload.
The new search capabilities, powered by Endeca (endeca.com), produce results that can be compared and sorted by desirable dimensions, attributes or criteria. Presented in a familiar parametric search interface, the search engine allows design engineers and buyers to find products and avoid the pitfalls of traditional parametric solutions.
The solution is part of Endeca’s recently launched Manufacturing & Distribution Search Solutions, a combination of information retrieval applications and services expertise tailored for manufacturing and supplier environments.
The new search capabilities, powered by Endeca (endeca.com), produce results that can be compared and sorted by desirable dimensions, attributes or criteria. Presented in a familiar parametric search interface, the search engine allows design engineers and buyers to find products and avoid the pitfalls of traditional parametric solutions.
The solution is part of Endeca’s recently launched Manufacturing & Distribution Search Solutions, a combination of information retrieval applications and services expertise tailored for manufacturing and supplier environments.
Simi Valley, CA – View Engineering has acquired the assets of privately held Micro-Metric,
hoping to strengthen its core capabilities in electronic assembly and
data storage, and extending the company’s offerings into
nanometerology.
No changes in management or staffing of either company are planned. Micro-Metric will continue to operate from its headquarters in San Jose.
No changes in management or staffing of either company are planned. Micro-Metric will continue to operate from its headquarters in San Jose.
TROY, MI -- Months after posting staggering first-half net losses of $741 million, Delphi Corp., the
largest maker of auto parts in North America, filed for Chapter 11
bankruptcy on Saturday. The company plans to slash manufacturing
operations in the U.S.
BINGHAMTON, NY – Universal Instruments Corp. will cut 30 staff from its
Binghamton headquarters and move nearly 20 software engineering jobs
from Bangalore to Binghamton as part of a company-wide restructuring.
The moves are due to lower than expected business volumes, the company
said in a press release today.
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