Qualcomm signs with Sematech
Qualcomm has entered into a collaborative agreement with manufacturing consortium Sematech under which the two organisation will work to advance cmos scaling and assess new technologies.
Qualcomm is the first fabless company to join Sematech.
The move is part of a strategic plan by Sematech to broaden its membership in a move to address technical and business challenges, while reducing the cost and risk of future process technologies.
"Qualcomm has a history of working with industry partners to specify and drive the next generations of process technology," said Jim Clifford, pictured, general manager of Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "Sematech's strong affiliation with chip manufacturers and suppliers, universities and research institutions, coupled with its R&D capabilities and technical knowledge, offer an excellent opportunity to enhance our participation in the industry's technology agenda and help shape the industry's direction."
