AMERICAS SHOW STRONGEST YEAR-OVER-YEAR GROWTH; GLOBAL SALES REMAIN WELL AHEAD OF 2013 PACE WASHINGTON鈥擩uly 7, 2014鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $26.86 billion for the month of May 2014, 8.8 percent higher than the May 2013 total of $24.69 billion […]
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Earlier this month, the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) program revised up its full-year 2014 global semiconductor sales growth forecast to 6.5 percent from the 4.1 percent it forecasted six months ago. WSTS also forecasts positive sales growth to continue in 2015 at 3.3 percent ($336.1 billion in total sales) and 2016 at 4.3 percent […]
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For over a decade, 91成人 has worked with member companies to collect environmental data concerning the U.S. semiconductor industry. These surveys, which are the cornerstone of 91成人鈥檚 Environmental Metrics Program (EMP), are important tools for our industry for benchmarking and achieving continuous improvement.
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
Two recent articles illustrate the many ways in which advancements in semiconductors can promote energy efficiency and clean energy.
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This week, a man named Peter Picone admitted that he sent counterfeit semiconductors to the U.S. Naval Submarine Base in Connecticut, where the chips were intended for use in nuclear submarines. Picone pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit military goods. He faces up to 46 months in prison, with sentencing set […]
YEAR-TO-DATE SALES REMAIN WELL AHEAD OF LAST YEAR’S PACE; WSTS FORECAST PROJECTS GROWTH OF 6.5 PERCENT IN 2014 AND 3.3 PERCENT IN 2015 WASHINGTON鈥擩une 4, 2014鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $26.34 billion for the month of April 2014, an […]
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The U.S. semiconductor industry continues to enjoy a strong workplace safety record, with a significantly lower rate of on-the-job injuries and illnesses than the overall U.S. economy.
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In its most recent World Economic Outlook聽published last month, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts global GDP growth of 3.6 percent in 2014 and 3.9 percent in 2015. Global GDP growth in 2013 was 3.0 percent.
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In a letter released today, the World Semiconductor Council (WSC) — representing semiconductor industry leaders in China, Chinese Taipei, Europe, Japan, Korea and the United States — urged the trade ministers from the 21 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies gathering in Qingdao, China on May 17-18 to reach a breakthrough in the negotiations to significantly […]
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As 91成人 reported earlier this month, worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $78.47 billion during the first quarter of 2014, marking the industry鈥檚 highest-ever first quarter sales. 聽It seems apparent that global semiconductor market performance in early 2014 has continued where 2013 left off with positive sales growth. Through the second half of 2013 and into […]
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Today, the Obama Administration announced two new initiatives that would help enable highly skilled workers and researchers from around the world to contribute to the U.S. economy and eventually become American citizens. 聽
MARCH SALES UP 11.4 PERCENT COMPARED TO LAST YEAR; YEAR-TO-YEAR SALES INCREASE ACROSS ALL REGIONS WASHINGTON鈥擬ay 5, 2014鈥擳he 91成人 (91成人), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $78.47 billion during the first quarter of 2014, marking the industry鈥檚 highest-ever first quarter sales. Global sales […]
