NEWS

Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Will Grow By 9.8 Percent In 2006

6/7/2006  San Jose, CA -- The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released an updated forecast projecting worldwide sales of semiconductors will grow by 9.8 percent to $249.6 billion in 2006. The forecast was revised upward from the November forecast projecting an increase of 7.9 percent to $245 billion. The SIA attributed the upward revision to stronger than expected growth in key end markets for semiconductors, most notably cell phones.

 SOURCE: Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)

Global Semiconductor Sales to Reach US$255.7 B in 2006

iSuppli has issued a forecast that global semiconductor sales will rise to US$255.7 billion in 2006, up 7.8% from US$237.2 billion in 2005. The previous forecast by iSuppli in June predicted global semiconductor sales would grow by 7.9% in 2006.

 SOURCE: Printed Circuit Design & Manufacture

Chip Sales Forecast Is Bright

Consumer electronics devices are expected to fuel expected 6.8 percent growth, group says.

The global semiconductor industry is set to enjoy three years of stable sales growth to reach $309 billion by the end of 2008, the Semiconductor Industry Association says.

 SOURCE: PCWorld.com