GSA Ecosystem Portals
GSA is pleased to announce our Ecosystem Portals. GSA brings a new dimension to our site by providing users a more comprehensive avenue to locate all GSA market intelligence and resources related to the supply chain. Each portal gives the user access to tools, market intelligence, working group participation and topical blogs within that area. Visit the following portals:

• Semiconductor and Emerging Companies  
• IP – participate in IP Blog
• EDA/Design
• Wafer Manufacturing
• Test
• Packaging
• Technology & Applications

IP ROI Calculator
GSA is pleased to announce the IP ROI Calculator, created to provide a framework that allows users to add their own data and criteria for their Make vs. Buy decision. Download the complimentary tool today!

MEMS Interest Group – Sign-Up Today!
To address the impact of MEMS, GSA is forming an Interest Group to work together on ideas to promote global MEMS commercialization and emerging nanotechnologies, as well as focus on MEMS device manufacturability. If you work on MEMS (front end or back-end), we want to hear your ideas! Please contact Kristen Pillans for more information.

New Subcommittee - Modeling
GSA has re-established the Modeling Subcommittee and is looking for industry experts who deal with modeling-related issues, such as model generation, extraction, validation and comparison, to get involved. Please contact Chelsea Boone to sign up.

Operations Data Exchange Format – New!
GSA is introducing an open B2B Operations Data Exchange Format Standard designed to improve operations collaboration and efficiencies between semiconductor companies and wafer foundries, assembly and test suppliers.

Receive Free Access to the Q1 2009 Wafer Fabrication & Back-End Pricing Results
In exchange for completing the Q1 2009 Wafer Fabrication & Back-End Pricing Survey online, fabless and IDM companies will receive complimentary access to the results. If you are interested in participating, contact Chelsea Boone.

What Companies are Receiving Funding, Going Public or Being Acquired in the Current Volatile Environment?
Download the Q4 2008 Global Semiconductor Funding, IPO and M&A Spreadsheet to find out!

MS/RF PCM/Process Checklist Working Group Meeting
Now that the AMS/RF Process Checklist is complete, the Working Group will work to develop a checklist that will help in communicating basic process parameters and criteria for mixed-signal and RF processes. The Working Group's first meeting of the year will take place Feb 18th at 10:00am (PST). Please contact Chelsea Boone if you are interested in joining.

Participate in the Design Services Trends Survey
Do you partner with design service providers? Take this 5 minute Trends in Partnering with Design Service Providers Survey and we will donate $10 to charity. The resulting aggregated results and analysis will help design service firms better understand their customers' priorities and challenges, creating a stronger, effective partnership with semiconductor companies. For additional information, contact Kayal Rajendran.

IC Design Suppliers Pavilion at SEMICON China 2009
March 17 - 19, 2009
Shanghai, China

GSA, SEMI & SICA will continue in its 4th year to host the successful IC Design Suppliers Pavilion in conjunction with SEMICON China 2009. The pavilion will have 50 booths featuring semiconductor suppliers that offer products and services to the fabless houses and IC design industry.

Emerging Opportunities Conference and Luncheon
April 7, 2009
Santa Clara, CA

Formerly known as the Distinguished Speaker Series Luncheon, this event will address the emerging opportunities in the current economic climate that will spur the next growth cycle and new technologies. Featuring additional speakers that will delve into the pressing global economic challenges, we have expanded this event to provide your company with more value and insight into the next phase of growth. Members receive discounted pricing. Register now!

ITAC and GSA Conference
April 14-15, 2009
Kitchener Waterloo
Ontario, Canada

"The Audacity of Imagination: Microelectronics' New Millennium"

The ITAC & GSA Conference will explore a new generation of technologies impacting our lives, such as quantum computing, solar energy, green-tech, mobile 4th Gen Broadband and imaging solutions. This exciting 2-day conference is complete with tours of the DALSA Applications Laboratory and the Institute for Quantum Computing. Register Today!

GSA & IET International Semiconductor Forum
June 2-3, 2009
Munich, Germany

Mark your calendar for the Forum to be held June 2-3, 2009 at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich, Germany. This is a defining event in the European semiconductor community, so ensure you save this date! Tailored to the European semiconductor community, this event will feature a robust program of business, executive, technology and operations topics relevant to the European semiconductor community.

For sponsorship opportunities in 2009, contact Darryl Leavitt  at 888.322.5195 ext 113.

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