2020-2022 expected to be the first 3-year period of double-digit capex growth since 1993-1995.
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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 26.8% Year-to-Year in January
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $50.7 billion in the month of January 2022, an increase of 26.8% over the January 2021 total of $40.0 billion and 0.2% less than the December 2021 total of $50.9 billion.
Ferroelectric Devices Forge Ahead
At IEDM 2021 the new star of the emerging memory firmament was ferroelectric memories, either in 1T/1C (FeRAM) or 1T (FeFET) structures.
Microprocessor Growth Will Slow in 2022 after Cellphone MPU Surge
Total MPU sales are expected to rise 7% this year with cellphone processors increasing 10% following a 31% jump in 2021; modest growth is seen in computer CPUs and embedded MPUs, says new 1Q update.
Surging Automotive Semiconductor Industry to Grow at 12.3% CAGR through 2025
The automotive semiconductor industry is set to surge at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% through 2025 on the heels of a strong comeback from the pandemic, according to a new report from Omdia.
Semiconductor Sales To Rise at 7.1% CAGR Through 2026
Moderating growth rate from 2021-2026 follows strong 2016-2021 CAGR of 11.0%.
Intel Launches $1 Billion Fund to Build a Foundry Innovation Ecosystem
Intel today announced a new $1 billion fund to support early-stage startups and established companies building disruptive technologies for the foundry ecosystem.
Sensor/Actuator and Discrete Sales Surge in 2021, Not So for Opto
Shortages, tight supplies, and higher prices drive up most O-S-D products in the economic rebound while CMOS image sensor sales are muted by U.S.-China disputes and softness in some systems, says report.
The Real Reason Behind the Automotive Industry IC Shortage — A Step-Function Surge in Demand
After years of moderate increases, IC suppliers blindsided by automotive IC demand spike in 2021.
IC Sales Seen Growing by Double-Digits for Third Year in a Row
First three-year period of double-digit gains in 25 years, based on IC Insights’ forecast.
