The semiconductor industry, both in the design and manufacturing processes, has invested substantially in revolutionary technologies for several decades to deli

The semiconductor industry, both in the design and manufacturing processes, has invested substantially in revolutionary technologies for several decades to deliver what is know as Moore's Law.Processes and methodologies in use today are drastically different than what was used even 8-10 years ago. But profitability is a function of competitive alternatives. Many technologies act like electricity, they dramatically improve productivity without necessarily leading to higher levels of profitability because of adoption by competitors.