SAN MATEO, CA – As a result of the spread of Covid-19, there is nearly an 80% chance for significant contraction in worldwide semiconductor revenues in 2020, instead of a previously expected minor overall growth of 2%, according to a new report from International Data Corp.

LYON, FRANCE – Fan-out packaging adoption has grown in the past year, with TSMC the leader, according to a new report from System Plus Consulting and partner Yole Développement. Samsung subsidiary Semco is most likely second, say the firms, with PTI as a potential OSAT outsider in FO.

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – Taiwanese PCB manufacturers had 2019 revenues of NT$662.4 billion (US$21.4 billion), up 1.7% compared to 2018, according to the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association.

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Worldwide WLAN market revenues declined 6.5% year-over-year in the fourth quarter and 3.9% in 2019, according to International Data Corp.