Inventive thinking has brought the semiconductor industry through many challenges. This year is no exception. Various technologies are providing a new platform for building increased revenue and market share including consumer entertainment and wireless communications.
- Consumer Entertainment - Technologies that facilitate access to related or relevant web video services and digitally stored content while the TV is tuned into one of the available broadcast channels are now in high demand. The complexity of these technologies are leading to emerging applications in set top boxes that will provide the new applications such as video downloads, storage, retrieval and home control.
- Wireless Communications - We have seen an evolution in communications devices that will change the face of the industry. Products like smart phones have taken the consumer electronics industry by storm. PC companies are now looking to venture into the cell phone market, which promises to revolutionize the industry by incorporating PC functionality and speed into the hand-set market. However, the cost to create such a product can be daunting. How can the existing technologies enable such a transformation to ensure that the end-user has a positive experience?
Attending this event will not only provide insight into the emerging technologies that will stimulate growth and increase revenue, but it presents an opportunity to network and collaborate with your peers. Register now and take part in this exciting luncheon!
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Date, Time and Location
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, CA
Who Should Attend
All semiconductor professionals are encouraged to attend.
Why Should You Attend
- Network with leading companies in the industry.
- Participate in an interactive and educational panel sessions.
- Gain an understanding by listening to dynamic industry leaders address the significance emerging opportunities.
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Pricing
GSA Members $50
Non-Members $75
Register Now!
Contact Information
Public Relations
Monica Dominguez
mdominguez@gsaglobal.org
888.322.5195 x 161
Sponsorship
Darryl Leavitt
dleavitt@gsaglobal.org
888.322.5195 x 113
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Speakers
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Broadband Media’s Impact on the Set Top Box Download presentation
Jim Denney, Vice President of Product Marketing, TiVo, Inc.
Broadband distribution of content is becoming a larger force in today’s consumer entertainment choices. Mr. Denney will discuss some of the adoption trends as well as the impacts of this proliferation on consumer devices going forward.
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Smart Phone Evolution, Integration and Semiconductor Opportunities Download presentation
Paul Kempf, Vice President, Silicon, Research In Motion
The relentless pace of integration that is taking place at the low-end of the cell phone market is now moving to higher tiers with the growth of smart phone popularity. Despite enabling technology, the dream of a single chip phone will remain impractical at the high-end due to diverse functional requirements that depend on power and performance optimization to provide a positive user experience. Appropriate application of technology and efficient system architecture will play a significant role in the delivery of successful products. This talk will explore semiconductor opportunities in this challenging high-growth environment.
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| Panel: Driving Semiconductor Development- Opportunities in Communications & Computing |
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Moderator: Brian Markwalter
Vice President, Technology & Standards, Consumer Electronics Association |
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Behrooz Abdi
President and Chief Executive Officer, RMI Corporation |
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Jim Denney
Vice President of Product Marketing, TiVo, Inc. |
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Paul Kempf
Vice President, Silicon, Research In Motion |
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Young Sohn
President and Chief Executive Officer, Inphi Corporation |
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