3-D mounting technology serves memory-applied products

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Hitachi Ltd. plans to utilize during the mounting process for memory-applied products' tape carrier packages three-dimensional technology. Hitachi plans to launch in 1998 its new 256-megabyte dual in-line memory modules and its two-64-megabyte-equipped 128-megabyte DRAMs. The move was aimed at helping Hitachi set itself apart in terms of technologies for advanced packaging and manufacturing processes.

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Plans to utilize during the mounting process for memory-applied products' tape carrier packages three-dimensional tech

Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, Hitachi Ltd., Article

Manufacturers Alter Production Plans to Match Demand for CD-Rs

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Japanese blank CD manufacturers, such as Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd., Hitachi Maxell, Sony Marketing, TDK Corp., and Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. all plan to increase production of blank CDs.

Optical Recording Media, Abstract, Sony Corp., SNE, Fuji Photo Film Company Ltd., TDK Corp., Hitachi Maxell Ltd., Optical storage media, Taiyo Yuden Company Ltd.

Popularity of CD-Rs soars as users see benefits of CD technology

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The Japan Recording Media Industry Association reports that the world demand for recordable CDs (CD-Rs) now exceeds the demands for floppy discs.

Sales & consumption, World, Optical Discs, Optical disks (Storage media)