WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) has reported a strong second quarter for global semiconductor sales, totaling $179.7 billion, up 7.8% from the first quarter. For June alone, sales reached $59.9 billion, reflecting a 1.5% increase from May and a 19.6% year-over-year jump compared to June last year.

ATLANTA -- Sales sentiment among component vendors remains strong in July across all product segments and end-markets, a new survey by ECIA revealed.

ATLANTA -- Sales sentiment among passive component manufacturers leapt 28.4 points sequentially in June, the ECIA said.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American PCB shipments in June fell 8.6% on a 90-day moving basis versus a year ago.