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CAMBRIDGE, MA -- A graphene-based chip could permit much higher speeds than silicon components, MIT researchers said.

Read more: MIT Dialing in on Pure Carbon Chip

SILICON VALLEY, CA – The unemployment rate for the Silicon Valley reached 10% in February, the highest since 1990, according to a report from the California Employment Development Department.

Read more: Silicon Valley Manufacturing Employment Drops 18.2%

WYLIE, TX – Global Innovation Corp. reported net sales fell 36% to $4.9 million for period ended Jan. 31. The net loss was $480,463, down from a profit of $316,873 a year ago.

Read more: Global Innovation's Q1 Sales Drop 36%

WATERVILLE, ME – Robert Tarzwell has joined D.B. Management Group LLC as a consultant. His focus will be on research and development of printed circuit board technology.

Tarzwell brings over 30 years of experience to the position, having started his own PCB company in 1975. He has been a consultant for various companies since 2000, as well as an author. Prior to joining D.B. Management, he was a consultant for Sierra Proto Express for five years.

SAN JOSE – The 90-day moving average for semiconductor equipment orders from North America-based manufacturers was $263.5 million in February, down 78% from last year, the SEMI trade group said. The bookings figures were the lowest since 1991.

Read more: Semi Gear Orders Down 78% YoY