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If you are looking to keep track of semiconductor industry then here I am listing few resources that provide good insight into this industry.
Top Semiconductor Resources:
- The Linley Group:
- Linley Group is the best resource to get 360 degree view of semiconductor industry. They publish semiconductor focused reports that cover range of products and domains. The only (big) caveat is that the reports they publish are too costly. So, unless your institute or employer provides access to you it will be very difficult to access it. But there are few resources that are open to all and can really help you gain insight into different semiconductor domains.
- ChipDesign Mag:
- Articles from ChipDesign Mag (CDM) are very technical written by leading domain experts. It really helps in understanding all products that are out in market and how they are enabling change. They are also part of some of leading technical conference that helps connect industry and academia. One thing I don’t like about this resource is the website design.
- Solid State Technology:
- If you want to learn about manufacturing aspect of the semiconductor then Solid State Technology (SST) is one of the best resource. They also back yearly The ConFab which connects industry experts in manufacturing. Manufacturing is costly and very important part of semiconductor and this is where SST can help you.
- Semiconductor Manufacturing & Design:
- SMD is part of SST but focuses more on technical aspect of manufacturing rather than how to of manufacturing. This will provide you good understanding about how design meets manufacturing.
- Tech Design Forum:
- Tech Design Forum (TDF) is very different from all above resources. They publish technically very accurate articles. You won’t find them on social media or any other places, but if you read the articles they have on Electronic System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) then you will realize how good this particular resource is.
Summary:
If you want to learn about semiconductor manufacturing go with SST. Later, if you want to understand technology behind manufacturing of these products then read SMD. To gain insight into semiconductor products check CDM. For anything ESDM, TDF is best. Lastly, if you are from management side and into semiconductor go for The Linley Group.
