TAIPEI – Global DRAM revenue reached $17.7 billion in the fourth quarter, up 1.1% year-over-year, according to TrendForce.

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – The 2020 output of the cross-strait Taiwanese PCB industry increased 5.1% year-over-year to NT$696.3 billion (US$25.1 billion), according to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association, a new high of positive growth for four consecutive years. US dollar growth increased 10.2%.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales were $40 billion for January, an increase of 13.2% year-over-year and 1% sequentially, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – The global economy continues to improve, in many ways recovering better than anticipated, according to a new report by IPC. Meanwhile, the electronics industry is looking at a prolonged recovery, says Shawn DuBravac, Ph.D., chief economist, IPC.