ATLANTA – The electronic components sales sentiment dipped 3.6 points to 86.7 in September, but the industry continues to sustain a positive outlook with a projected sentiment of 94 in October, the highest level since July 2022 and only six points below the threshold of 100 indicating sales growth.

WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association released the following statement in response to the new export controls announced by the US Commerce Department. SIA represents 99% of the US semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-US chip firms.