EL SEGUNDO, CA – Excess semiconductor stockpiles in the global electronics supply chain are likely to nearly triple this quarter, says iSuppli Corp. The research firm projects excess semiconductor inventories could balloon up to $10.2 billion in value, up 268% sequentially. This rise is having a deleterious impact on chip pricing, revenue and profitability, and could delay the semiconductor industry's recovery from the current downturn – even when demand rebounds, the firm says.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – According to recent data from CCID Consulting, China’s smartphone market experienced an increase in sales during the third quarter. Total sales came in at 18.17 billion yuan (US$2.54 billion). This marks a 4.5% increase in revenue. A 0.6% increase over the second quarter resulted from 7.47 units being sold. Sales volume made up 19.3% of total handset sales in China. Nokia and Motorola made up 89.15% of the total market share.