New chip method may be put off

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Advances in the optical lithography manufacturing process used to produce most semiconductors has led computer industry analysts to surmise that the technology may be able to serve the industry until the next century, contrary to previous indications. The federal government, Japan's government, and private semiconductor companies have established funding for research into another chip production method, X-ray lithography, which is hoped to provide a more accurate means of etching ever-diminishing circuit patterns onto semiconductors. But the new method would entail vast expenditures for research and plant construction. It is estimated to be far less expensive for the semiconductor industry to use a revised form of optical lithography instead of taking on a new process.

Research, Production management, Microprocessor, CPUs (Central processing units), Technological forecasting, Microprocessors, Integrated circuit fabrication, X-rays, Future of Computing, Semiconductor Preparation, X-ray lithography

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Chip industry pioneer to retire

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Charles E. Sporck, president and chief executive of the National Semiconductor Corp, will retire in May 1991. Sporck will be replaced by Gilbert F. Amelio, who is currently the president of the Communications Systems division at Rockwell International Corp. According to Sporck, who is 63 years old, National Semiconductor is in an improved condition after several years of losses. A return to profitability, he says, can be expected soon. Wall Street analysts are less certain that this is so.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, National Semiconductor Corp., NSM, Chief executive officers, Retirement, Sporck, Charles E., Amelio, Gilbert F.

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