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Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Expected to Reach $358 Billion in 2015, a 5.4 Percent Increase From 2014

by Helen Vince

Worldwide semiconductor revenue is forecast to reach $358 billion in 2015, a 5.4 percent increase from 2014, but down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 5.8 percent growth, according to Gartner, Inc. The market …

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Chips Grow in Multiple Categories

by Tom Allen

IHS has predicted 9.4% YoY growth in worldwide semiconductor revenue for 2014. Broad-based growth across multiple segments is due to drive the market to its best result since the 33% boom in 2010. Total …

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Gartner Says Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue Grew 7.9% in 2014

by Helen Vince

Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $339.8 billion in 2014, a 7.9 percent increase from 2013 revenue of $315 billion, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. The top 25 semiconductor vendors' combined revenue increased 11.7 …

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SMI Begins Operations in Shenzen

by Bob Raikes

Semiconductor Manufacturing International has begun operations at its 200mm wafer fab in Shenzen. 10,000 wafers will be produced each month by the end of the year, growing to 20,000 per month by the end …

Tags:China| Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductor Market| Vol 21 - Issue 50

Graphics Market Begins Return to Traditional Trends

by Raverstead

After the turmoil of the recession, the graphics chip market appears to be (finally) returning to its typical seasonality, says Jon Peddie Research (JPR), having estimated shipments in Q3’14. The third quarter is traditionally …

Tags:GPUs| Jon Peddie Research (JPR)| Large Display Monitor| Semiconductor Market| Vol 21 - Issue 46

Slowdown in Orders Hits Chip Firms

by Raverstead

Seasonal weakness was blamed for disappointing results amongst Taiwan’s chip manufacturers. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) said that a slowdown in orders for the latest iPhone device was the main reason why sales in November …

Chip Sales Outperform Predictions in Q3

by Raverstead

Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $87 billion in Q3’14, a 5.7% QoQ and 8% YoY increase, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The result outperformed the latest World Semiconductor Trade Statistics industry forecast. Sales …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductor Market| Vol 21 - Issue 44| Worldwide

Positive Chip Growth Forecast to 2016

by Raverstead

In its autumn forecast, the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation has predicted 9% YoY growth in the semiconductor market this year, to $333 billion. All categories are forecast to have positive growth rates, …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Semiconductor Market| Vol 21 - Issue 48| Worldwide

Qualcomm Result 06/11/2014

by Raverstead

Qualcomm Incorporated reported a 3% year on year increase in turnover in the final quarter of the year at $6.7 billion and 1 26% YoY increase in net profit to reach $1.9 billion. For …

Taiwan Doubles Global Semiconductor Growth in 2015

by Super User

The global semiconductor market will be valued at $336.3 billion next year, a 3.1% YoY rise, says Taiwan’s MIC. Primarily this is due to the Apple Watch and new Internet of Things products. Taiwan’s …

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Mixed Results for Taiwan’s Chip Firms

by Super User

There were mixed results for Taiwan’s main semiconductor companies last month, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) and United Microelectronics (UMC) reporting sequential sales increases, while MediaTek’s monthly results were lower than market expectations. TSMC …

APAC Growth Boosts Chip Sales Worldwide

by Super User

Worldwide semiconductor sales in August were up 9.4% YoY, to $28.4 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. The figure also represents a 1.3% MoM increase. Sales in the January-August period were 10.1% higher …