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.
BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board orders in January increased 17.6% year-over-year, while orders decreased 9.2% sequentially, says IPC.
STAMFORD, CT – Global sales of smartphones to end-users declined 5.4% in the fourth quarter, according to Gartner, while smartphone sales declined 12.5% in 2020.
MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $3.04 billion in billings worldwide in January, the first time monthly billings have reached $3 billion, according to SEMI.
STAMFORD, CT – Apple remained the No. 1 semiconductor chip buyer in 2020, representing 11.9% of the total worldwide market, according to Gartner.
ATLANTA – A component distributors trade group says an automotive semiconductor shortage was predictable, but solutions are available.