WASHINGTON – A pair of new reports on semiconductor sales show strong gains for 2020 and the promise of more to come.

FRANKFURT – The German area electronics industry expects 5% growth in 2021, after production fell 7% in 2020, according to ZVEI.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide smartphone market continued to improve in the fourth quarter of 2020, with 4.3% year-over-year growth, according to International Data Corp.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers closed the year with a flourish, setting a record in the process.