Briefs: Siemens supports Infineon's Malaysia plant

December 9, 2005

Siemens said Friday it will provide the information-technology infrastructure for Infineon Technologies' semiconductor factory in Malaysia.

The German industrial group said it will be building Infineon's new plant for logic and power semiconductors for use in car and industrial power applications in Malaysia's Kulim Hi-Tech Park. About 1,700 people are expected to work at the plant once it is completed next year, Siemens said.

Siemens will be providing the telecommunications system as well as the network components.

Rate this story - 2 /5 (2 votes)

rank
1
2
3
4
5

view popular

Other News

Digital avalanche rescue dog

Technology / Engineering

1hour ago | not rated yet | 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A novel geolocation system makes use of signals from Galileo, the future European satellite navigation system, to locate avalanche victims carrying an avalanche transceiver or a cellphone, to the precision ...

Shape shifters: Researchers create new breed of antennas

Technology / Engineering

9 hours ago | 4.6 / 5 (8) | 3

Antennas aren't just for listening to the radio anymore. They're used in everything from cell phones to GPS devices. Research from North Carolina State University is revolutionizing the field of antenna design ...

Google said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free

Google to let publishers limit free website access

Technology / Internet

6 hours ago | 5 / 5 (2) | 2

Google on Tuesday said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free through its search engine.

Dutch PhD student develops device to combat noise

Technology / Engineering

8 hours ago | 5 / 5 (3) | 5

Johan Wesselink of the University of Twente, The Netherlands, has developed a device to actively combat noise nuisance. This invention curtails sound waves and vibrations by producing anti-noise. The researcher is confident ...

Media execs make case for online fees at FTC panel

Technology / Internet

10 hours ago | 1 / 5 (3) | 6

(AP) -- Media companies need to deliver compelling information on a variety of electronic devices and overcome readers' resistance to paying for material online, news executives said Tuesday at a government-sponsored ...