Reports on the latest advances in the broad range of technology related to microelectronic devices. Topics regularly presented range from the manufacture of CPUs and RAM chips to data storage to the emerging field of optoelectronic computing and communication. Special emphasis is given to semiconductor materials, displays, photonics, and novel approaches to chip design. Beyond reporting on the latest technology, Microelectronics Technology Alert keeps you abreast of the latest R&D developments at major corporate and academic research centers assisting you in monitoring your competitors and creating strategic alliances.