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AbstractThis article presents a systems approach to microelectronics industry development. Rapid technological advances and price reductions in the microelectronics industry are changing everything from offices to factories. Many countries, including some developing countries like Brazil, are already aware of the importance of microelectronics technology and are developing strategies to compete in the world market. Developing a microelectronics industry is a complex process, technology constituting only one dimension. This paper uses the systems approach as an overall framework, and systematically develops a model for the microelectronics industry. The model then is applied to Brazil to illustrate how it can help policy makers develop better strategies for microelectronics industry development.

Throughout the world, the electronics industry has become a key factor in development. In 1998 alone, revenues from the industry reached (US)$1,000 Billion and the number continues to grow at a dizzying pace. The semiconductor industry is expected to grow at a rapid rate over the next five years. Because of this, many countries have expressed interest in strengthening the microelectronics base. This goal makes necessary the establishment and forging of a link among the industry, the government and the academe which is the key contributor to research and future advancements.Annual Semiconductors and Electronics Industry of the Philippines Inc. (SEIPI) reports show a rapid increase in Philippine electronic equipment and components experts, starting from US $2.97B (28% of the total export figure) in 1992 to US 23.83B (67% of total Philippine exports) in 1999. Expert projections for the year 2004 amount to US $47,96B for the microelectronics industry, and the industry is expected to attract investments of US $500 million annually. At present, the country is primarily engaged in semi-finished to finished electronic assembly, printed circuit board assembly, burn-in testing and other labor-intensive manufacturing services. Truly, this is far cry from the agricultural produce that the country was known for just over a decade ago --- a proof that the Philippines is capable of achieving every developing country's dream of becoming a key player in one of the largest and fastest-growing industries throughout the world.However, for an industry that is expected to "propel the country's growth over the next decade", more should be done to ensure that the Philippine forges ahead to the forefront of technological development. Whereas the country's manpower and funding is currently being poured into component manufacturing and testing, steps. However, for an industry to is expected to propel the country's growth over the next decade more should be done to ensure that the Philippine forges ahead to the forefront of technological ...

Reports a National Science Foundation-funded study investigating technology transfer in microelectronics between Arizona State University in Phoenix and surrounding microelectronics firms. Results describe state and local initiatives influencing such technology transfer, how the initial technology transfer contact comes about, how research goals, topics and activities are decided upon, and how resources and funding support are secured. (Abstract amended)

Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Foreword Pierre Aigrain -- Acknowledgements -- Microelectronics -- 1 Introduction and Executive Summary -- 2 Interdependence: The Technological Dimension -- 3 The Economic Structure of the Industry -- 4 International Trade in Semiconductor Products -- 5 Technical Alliances in the Semiconductor Industry -- 6 Patterns of Competitive Strategy -- 7 Government Policies towards the Microelectronics Industry -- 8 Interdependence and Competition: What Does it All Mean? -- Bibliography -- Index

Federal, state and local governments have encouraged university‐industry cooperation in recent years through a number of different policies and programs. Industry has increasingly been looking to universities for new ideas, closer collaboration and more timely access to research results. Various levels of government have become increasingly involved in joint funding with industry in new university‐industry research centers and institutes. State and local governments spend considerable effort to attract high‐technology industry, using university‐industry collaborative programs as one incentive. Yet despite the theoretical and policy importance of this topic, it has received little systematic research attention.This contribution reports the results of a National Science Foundation‐funded study investigating technology transfer in microelectronics between Arizona State University located in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding microelectronics firms. The results describe state and local initiatives influencing such technology transfer, how the initial technology transfer contact comes about, how research goals, topics and activities are decided upon, and how resources and funding support is secured. In addition satisfaction from, benefits and costs of, as well as attitudes bout technology transfer are reported.