The Technological and Geographical Migration of the Semiconductor Industry

Abstract

The first transistor was invented in late 1947. In less than sixty years, this innovation has led to the creation of global semiconductor and IT industries which have had a tremendous impact on human life. In his speech, Dr. Jackson Hu first reviews the technology migration from discrete transistor to SoC (system on chip). He then addresses how the semiconductor industry has migrated from the USA to the rest of the world, and discuss the implications to emerging regions such as India and China.