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MILPITAS, CA — Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments rose 6.9% year-over-year but were down 0.5% sequentially to 3,135 million sq. in. in the third quarter, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Global tablet shipments rose 24.9% year-over-year to 47.6 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC.

FRAMINGHAM, MA -- The worldwide smartphone market showed signs of improvement in the third quarter as shipments declined just 1.3% year-over-year, according to preliminary data from IDC.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — North American printed circuit board shipments rose 7% year-over-year in September and 21.3% sequentially, IPC announced today.

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – Taiwan’s PCB industry output in 2021 is expected to grow 2-3% to NT$690 billion (US$24.1 billion) because of 5G, according to Taiwan Printed Circuit Association chairman Li Changming. The automotive and space industries will be the next growth drivers.

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.75 billion in billings worldwide in September, up 40.3% year-over-year and 3.6% sequentially, according to SEMI.