1.   Microchips aid quantum physics Technology from the semiconductor industry has allowed an experiment in fundamental physics previously possible only in theory.

2.   Sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment also were slow because of sluggish capital spending in the semiconductor industry, it said.

3.   Among the segments of the semiconductor industry that performed well in September are flash memory chips and microprocessors, analysts say.

4.   Among the topics of conversation the conference is likely to be the state of the semiconductor industry.

5.   Analysts have said the meeting boosts the visibility of companies involved in the semiconductor industry.

6.   Analysts who cover the semiconductor industry have for months been casting about for some sign that the beleaguered sector had reached a bottom.

7.   Analysts expressed concern about reduced orders in its Edwards Vacuum Products division, which makes equipment for the semiconductor industry.

8.   Analysts thought AMD would have done better, given signs of a possible rebound in the semiconductor industry.

9.   Another market concern is prospects that corporate earnings growth is slowing in some businesses such as the semiconductor industry, Posner said.

10.   As an example, Moore cites the semiconductor industry, where Intel is the gorilla with its Pentium chips.