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Following 2019 slump, industry forecast projects global market will rebound with moderate growth in 2020, 2021 WASHINGTON—Dec. 3, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $36.6 billion for the month of October 2019, an increase of 2.9 percent from the previous month’s total of $35.6 billion, but down 13.1 percent […]

WASHINGTON—Nov. 20, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today released the following statement from president & CEO John Neuffer regarding the approval of licenses for exports to Huawei. 91³ÉÈË represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, with members accounting for approximately 95 percent of U.S. semiconductor sales. “We welcome the Administration’s approval of export licenses […]

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On Nov. 4, the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI) released its interim report to Congress detailing the Commission’s assessment of challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI) for U.S. national security. The report includes a variety of recommendations that align with 91³ÉÈË policy priorities, including the need for increased research funding and […]

Qorvo CEO Robert Bruggeworth elected 91³ÉÈË Vice Chair WASHINGTON—Nov. 7, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) Board of Directors today elected Keith Jackson, President, CEO, and Director of ON Semiconductor, as its 2020 Chair and Robert Bruggeworth, President, CEO, and Director of Qorvo, as its 2020 Vice Chair. 91³ÉÈË represents U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, […]

WASHINGTON—Nov. 5, 2019— The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË), in collaboration with the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC), today announced the winners of its 2019 University Research Awards: Dr. Jesús del Alamo, Director of the Microsystems Technology Laboratories and Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and Dr. Jason Cong, Distinguished Chancellor’s Professor at the Computer […]

Q3 sales are 8.2 percent higher than Q2 but 14.6 percent less than Q3 of 2018 WASHINGTON—Nov. 1, 2019— The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $106.7 billion during the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 8.2 percent over the previous quarter and 14.6 percent less than the third […]

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The Senate today approved legislation that appropriates funding for a range of federal agencies, including two – the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – that support critical semiconductor research. 91³ÉÈË applauds Senate passage of this bill and urges the House and Senate to work together on final […]

WASHINGTON—Oct. 11, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, released the following statement from 91³ÉÈË president & CEO John Neuffer regarding the “phase one” U.S.-China trade agreement announced today. “The ‘phase one’ agreement announced today is welcome news for the semiconductor industry, and we look forward to seeing […]

Rudd, Australia’s 26th prime minister and president of the Asia Society Policy Institute, to offer perspectives on U.S.-China trade tensions and the overall geopolitical landscape WASHINGTON—Oct. 3, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced The Honorable Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia and current president […]

Year-to-year sales decrease across all major regional markets, but month-to-month sales increase globally for second consecutive month WASHINGTON—Sept. 30, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors were $34.2 billion in August 2019, a decrease of 15.9 percent from the August 2018 total of $40.7 billion but 2.5 percent more than the […]

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Given the well-documented economic research linking historical semiconductor innovation to productivity growth, policymakers should consider federal investments in semiconductor technology as a no-brainer and a very wise investment for boosting productivity and driving economic growth. A newly released ITIF report underscores this point. The report argues federal R&D investment in areas related to semiconductor technology […]

Pederson to work with Congress, Administration to advance industry’s policy priorities WASHINGTON—Sept. 10, 2019—The 91³ÉÈË (91³ÉÈË) today announced Erik Pederson has joined the association as government affairs director. In this role, Pederson will work with Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to advance the semiconductor industry’s policy priorities, particularly those related to […]