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WASHINGTON—Nov. 14, 2023— The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) and Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) today announced the recipients of the 2023 University Research Awards: Dr. Supriyo Datta, the Thomas Duncan Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University, and Dr. Kevin Skadron, the Harry Douglas Forsyth Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia. 91³ÉÈË […]

WASHINGTON—Nov. 2, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced Mary Thornton has joined the association as vice president of global policy. In this role, Thornton will lead 91³ÉÈË’s global policy team and direct the association’s global trade and economic security policy initiatives, among other issue areas. 91³ÉÈË represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and […]

Global sales in Q3 2023 6.3% higher than Q2 2023 and 4.5% lower than Q3 2022 WASHINGTON—Nov. 1, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor sales for the month of September 2023 increased 1.9% compared to August 2023 and fell 4.5% compared to September 2022. Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $134.7 billion during the […]

WASHINGTON—Oct. 17, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement in response to the new export controls announced today by the U.S. Commerce Department. 91³ÉÈË represents 99% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. “We are evaluating the impact of the updated export controls on the […]

Isakowitz most recently served as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) WASHINGTON—Oct. 12, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced Zach Isakowitz has joined the association as director of government affairs. In this role, Isakowitz will work with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to advance the industry’s policy priorities. 91³ÉÈË represents […]

WASHINGTON—Oct. 11, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the selection of the board of trustees of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a critical entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote U.S. semiconductor research and development. An independent […]

August increase marks sixth consecutive month of month-to-month market growth; worldwide chip sales down 6.8% year-to-year  WASHINGTON—Oct. 4, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $44.0 billion during the month of August 2023, an increase of 1.9% compared to the July 2023 total of $43.2 billion but 6.8% less than […]

Martha to offer perspectives on future of medical technology at Nov. 16 event in San Jose  WASHINGTON—Sept. 26, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced Geoff Martha, chairman and CEO of healthcare technology leader Medtronic, will be the keynote presenter at the 2023 91³ÉÈË Awards Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16 in San Jose, Calif. Martha will […]

Accomplished industry leader who helped commercialize flash memory technology to accept 2023 Robert N. Noyce Award at 91³ÉÈË Awards Dinner on Nov. 16 WASHINGTON — Sept. 7, 2023 — The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced  Sanjay Mehrotra, president and CEO of Micron Technology, as the 2023 recipient of 91³ÉÈË’s highest honor, the Robert N. […]

Worldwide chip sales down 11.8% year-to-year WASHINGTON—Sept. 6, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $43.2 billion during the month of July 2023, an increase of 2.3% compared to the June 2023 total of $42.2 billion but 11.8% less than the July 2022 total of $49.0 billion. Monthly sales are […]

The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today issued the following statement in response to a recent news story about an 91³ÉÈË update to members on global market trends. “The news story in question included several inaccuracies. 91³ÉÈË, for example, did not issue any warnings or sound any alarms. The story focused on a set of widely […]

WASHINGTON—Aug. 9, 2023—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement regarding new administration actions related to outbound investment screening. “The semiconductor industry recognizes the need to protect national security, and we believe ensuring a strong and globally competitive U.S. semiconductor industry is a vital part of achieving that goal. We are assessing today’s […]