Study Group: 8-Bit Microcontroller Evaluators
Council Members in this Study Group: 16
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- John Berg
Chief Technology Officer
American Semiconductor, Inc
John Berg is the Chief Technology Officer of American Semiconductor, which designs and fabricates low power, high performance IC's for military and aerospace applications. Mr. Berg has subject matter and business acumen around the entire semiconductor...
- Roger Melen
Consultant
Toyota ITCRoger Douglas Melen, PhD., is a consultant specializing in electronic-imaging nanotechnology sensors. He knows about CMOS image sensors, CCD image sensors, touch sensors, orientation sensors, position sensors, haptic controls, wifi/wimax hotspots and...
Jim TurleyOwner and Analyst
Silicon InsiderJim Turley is an acknowledged expert on microprocessors, semiconductor technology, and intellectual property (IP). He was previously President and CEO at Patriot Scientific Corporation, a publicly held technology firm. He is experienced in microprocessor...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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Software - The New Silicon Business
October 1, 2009
Analysis by: Jim Turley, Owner and Analyst,Intel Gets Deep Into Software | online.wsj.com
Software is becoming the key differentiator among silicon company, and especially among microprocessor companies. Intel's move is reflective of a larger trend already taking place among chip suppliers and IP vendors.
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Agilent Technologies and Varian: Good Deal
July 28, 2009
Analysis by: John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,Agilent to Buy Varian for $1.5 Billion | online.wsj.com
Agilent Technologies Inc. agreed to acquire Varian Inc. for about $1.5 billion. This acquisition will expand Agilent's product portfolio in the industrial and life sciences markets and will give Agilent entry to the NMR, imaging, and vacuum technology fields. This is another major step in Agilent's evolution into a leading bioanalytical measurement company. One should expect the deal to be accretive in 2010, as Agilent estimates $75 million in cost savings from the deal.
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Sun Microsystems and Oracle: Perfect Together?
July 20, 2009
Analysis by: John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,Sun Holders Approve Oracle Deal | online.wsj.com
The shareholders of Sun Microsystems $7.4 billion takeover. Will the be buyer's delight or buyer's remorse for Oracle? Are the winners Oracle's shareholders or Sun Microsystems' competitors?
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Applied Materials: The new 800 pound gorilla in Solar
July 9, 2009
Analysis by: John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,Applied jumps to top of solar equipment rankings | www.eetimes.com
Applied Materials is the largest equipment provider of photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing equipment in 2008, its first full year in the market, according to market research firm VLSI Research Inc. Although this revenue includes its 2007 HCT acquisition's reveue, Applied has gained traction with its SunFab Solar Module Production Line. The implication is ominous for the other nine suppliers on this list, many of whom have been in the solar equipment business for some time: the 800 pound solar equipment gorilla has arrived.
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Spansion: A Titanic in Disguise?
July 6, 2009
Analysis by: John Berg, Chief Technology Officer ,Spansion names fourth CFO in less than five months | www.siliconbeat.com
When a company replaces a CFO, it is important to look at the new individual's background to determine whether the company has placed a knowledgeable hand on the corporate financial rudder.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Semiconductors - Analog/Mixed Signal
- Distributor
- Semiconductors - Memories
- Semiconductors - Broadline
- Individual/Small Consultancy
- Data Services Provider
- OEM Automotive Manufacturer
- Manufacturer's Rep
- Market Research Company*
- Tier 1 Automotive Supplier
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Sales Engineer
- President
- Chief Technology Officer
- Principal
- Account Manager
- Engineer
- Sales Manager
- Consultant
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