ATLANTA – Governments in several areas have started to ease quarantine orders, according to a recent ECIA survey. However, conflict between governments, citizens and businesses has resulted in some localized turbulence. A sense of urgency to reopen the economy continues to build, and additional funding has been approved after the initial round of funding to support businesses, especially small businesses, was exhausted quickly.

WASHINGTON — Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $104.6 billion during the first quarter, up 6.9% year-over-year and down 3.6% sequentially, says the Semiconductor Industry Association.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Before the global pandemic took hold in the first quarter, IC Insights was forecasting a 14% increase in the total memory market in 2020. The total memory market in 2020 is now expected to be flat with 2019.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB orders for March increased 10.1% year-over-year and 8.7% sequentially, says IPC.