WALTHAM, MA -- Worldwide semiconductor revenues will fall nearly 20% this year to $199.2 billion, a drop that will take until at least 2012 to recover from, according to In-Stat. The rebound will be strong and will start next year, however, the research firm says.

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SMYRNA, GA, -- PCB Atlanta is a one-day trade show and free technical program taking place October 22, in the north Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, GA.

The event, one of a series sponsored by UP Media Group, is ideal for PCB designers, engineers, fabricators and purchasing managers. PCB Atlanta 2009 will be held at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, just minutes north of the city.

The to-be-announced technical program will include talks on HDI, routing and placement, surface finishes, board fabrication and other related topics.

The accompanying tabletop exhibition is expected to draw more than 40 leading suppliers from the printed circuit design and fabrication industry.

For more information about PCB Atlanta 2009, visit www.pcbshows.com or contact Show Manager Alyson Skarbek at 678-589-8865 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Germany’s PCB market continued to decline in 2008, experiencing its lowest November sales ever, according to the VdL and ZVEI.
 

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