by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
The sound regulation of chemicals essential to semiconductor manufacturing is a key issue for the continued success of the U.S. semiconductor industry. 91成人 is encouraged that both houses of Congress have developed bipartisan bills (S. 697; House Discussion Draft) to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), including positive reforms on many issues of interest […]
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Earlier this year, 91成人 Chairman and Intel CEO Brian Krzanich made a major announcement launching Intel鈥檚 Global Diversity and Inclusion initiative. The initiative provides $300 million for support of women and under-represented minorities (URM), a strong leadership move and financial commitment to increase the number of women and URMs in tech. While it鈥檚 not a […]
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Last week, 91成人 participated in sessions hosted by the World Customs Organization (WCO) to develop anti-counterfeiting resources for customs officers around the world. The meetings covered a broad range of counterfeit products, including semiconductors. Experts representing rights holders and customs agencies participated in the week-long development series, including customs officials from the United States, Hong […]
GLOBAL INDUSTRY POSTS 23RD CONSECUTIVE MONTH OF YEAR-TO-YEAR SALES INCREASES; MARCH SALES IN AMERICAS INCREASE 14.2 PERCENT YEAR-TO-YEAR TO LEAD ALL REGIONS WASHINGTON鈥擬ay 4, 2015鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $83.1 billion during the first quarter of 2015, an increase of […]
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Next Monday, 91成人 will release its March 2015 global sales report (GSR), which will include sales totals for the first quarter (Q1) of 2015. With two-thirds of Q1 sales already in the books, how should we assess semiconductor sales thus far and what questions should we be thinking about ahead of next week鈥檚 GSR release?
by John Neuffer, President and CEO
This week, House and Senate committees are considering the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015), legislation that would enable free trade agreements, strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry, and promote job creation and growth throughout the U.S. economy. The Senate Finance Committee approved the bill late yesterday with bipartisan support, and the […]
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The House Science Committee today will consider legislation to authorize federal funding for key research and technology programs. The America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 1806)聽would allow for needed investments in agencies that drive growth and innovation in the semiconductor industry and throughout our economy, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute […]
WASHINGTON鈥擜pril 16, 2015鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today applauded bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.). The 91成人 board of directors, led by Intel […]
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April 19 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Gordon Moore鈥檚 seminal article聽in Electronics Magazine, which laid out the pace at which semiconductor technology advancement would occur. This observation, which has come to be known as 鈥淢oore鈥檚 Law,鈥� states that the number of transistors on a semiconductor would double every two years, thereby rapidly […]
WASHINGTON鈥擜pril 8, 2015鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that Jimmy Goodrich has joined the association as Vice President, Global Policy. Goodrich will oversee 91成人’s international policy initiatives, promoting the U.S. semiconductor industry鈥檚 interests globally and working closely with 91成人 member companies, the Administration, Congress, domestic and […]
FEBRUARY MARKS GLOBAL MARKET’S 22ND STRAIGHT MONTH OF YEAR-TO-YEAR GROWTH; AMERICAS POST STRONGEST GROWTH AMONG REGIONAL MARKETS WASHINGTON鈥擜pril 6, 2015鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $27.8 billion for the month of February 2015, an increase of 6.7 percent from February 2014 […]
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When it comes to America鈥檚 high-skilled immigration system, demand for talent far exceeds supply. That unfortunate fact will be reinforced this week as the U.S. government begins accepting applications from employers for H-1B visas for highly educated workers who are needed to fill open jobs in the U.S. Since U.S. businesses demand far more skilled […]
