1. COMPONENT & OBSOLESCENCE ARE BECOMING UBIQUITOUS Electronic components have become popular and are constantly evolving with the advancement of technology. This has driven the average life cycle of components down from 10 years to 7 years. This is expected to be a problem in very near future when the inventory of old technology products […]
1. Industrial and automotive chip demand will be constant in 2023 In 2023, the consumer electronics industry’s outlook remains bleak despite the onset of the peak season in the latter half of the year. Conversely, the demand for automobiles and industrial control is expected to maintain stability. Major consumer applications like mobile phones, personal computers, […]
1. GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES INCREASE 1.7% MONTH-TO-MONTH IN MAY According to the latest report from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), global semiconductor industry sales totaled $40.7 billion in May 2023, up 1.7% from the $40.0 billion total in April 2023 but down 21.1% from the $51.7 billion total in May 2022. “Despite continuing market sluggishness […]
1. PROCESSOR MARKET SIZE IS EXPECTED TO DROP TO $150 BILLION IN 2023 According to the latest report from Yole Intelligence, the market for processors, including CPUs, GPUs, APUs, and FPGAs, fell to $157 billion in 2022 from $159 billion in 2021 due to weak consumer electronics demand. And it is expected to continue to […]
1. MICRON CUT PRODUCTION BY 30% In November last year, Micron announced that it would cut memory chip production by 20%, due to many manufacturers having inventories and falling market demand. Entering this year, sales revenue of PCs and smartphones continues to decline, leading to a decrease in the demand for memory chips from manufacturers. […]
1. INTEL TO INVEST ANOTHER $25 BILLION IN ISRAEL Israel’s prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Intel will invest $25 billion on semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the country. To be located in the town of Kiryat Gat, the factory is slated to open in 2027 and operate through at least 2035, according to […]
1. SEMI: GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT SHIPMENTS UP 9% YOY IN Q1 2023 According to SEMI’s latest report, global semiconductor equipment sales in the first quarter of 2023 increased by 9% year-on-year to US$26.8 billion, but fell by 3% quarter-on-quarter. “Semiconductor equipment revenue in the first quarter was robust despite macroeconomic headwinds and a challenging industry […]
1. UK ANNOUNCES SEMICONDUCTOR PARTNERSHIP WITH JAPAN British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a semiconductor partnership with the Japanese government, seeking to reduce risk by diversifying its chip supply chain, according to reports. Sunak said its semiconductor partnership with Japan will include R&D collaboration and skills exchange, strengthening each country’s domestic sector and enhancing […]
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