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Is chip R&D facing a dead end?
Posted: Jul 17, 2008 10:22 AM

The IC industry still pours billions of dollars annually into R&D. But in recent years, as costs hav...[ View complete article ]


Message: Is chip R&D facing a dead end? Post time: Jul 17, 2008 10:22 AM
 

Author: PaulTeo

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The IC industry still pours billions of dollars annually into R&D. But in recent years, as costs have skyrocketed, chipmakers have been outsourcing more of their R&D requirements to consortia, silicon foundries and third-party vendors.
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Author: PaulTeo

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R&D is definitely a must for continuous improvement and up to date with the technology, however the direction and management's direction must be clear and the R&D team must also understand its marketing plan and stragedies. R&D nowadays should not focus mainly on its technological advancement, but must also stay dynamic and business orientated.
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