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Developments within the semiconductor industry constitute one of the most interesting subplots of the rapid innovation in the high-tech industry. Ace pressure continues to achieve higher levels of device integration while reducing cost, size and complexity, the issue of process innovation has become very significant. Plus, economic, and market forces are fueling the market. All of which makes it pertinent to comment on current trends (market and technology), as well as to assess potential breakthroughs in the near-and long-term future. This report covers the detailed analysis of future investments and the market trends and happenings in the semiconductor and mobile handset manufacturers. How the industry changes will go to affect the service industry. The report examines the embedded systems market, its fundamental basis, key technology drivers, primary use, critical applications and component segments. The report provides an up-to-date analysis of recent developments and current trends in the marketplace.

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Dr.K. Ravichandran holds a Ph.D. from Madras University and post-doctorate fellowship from University Kebangsan Malaysia (UKM). He has written a book on merchant banking and financial Services which was published by Himalaya Publishing House, Bombay. He has published more than 15 research articles in reputed journals.

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