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NEW YORK – The global printed circuit board market was valued at $63.1 billion in 2017 and is expected to reach $76.9 billion by 2024, a CAGR of 3.1%, says Energias Market Research.

Read more: Global PCB Market to Witness CAGR of 3.1% during 2018-2024

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.09 billion in billings worldwide in September on a 90-day average basis.

Read more: Sept. N. American Semi Equipment Billings Up 2%

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- Sales of automotive electronic systems are forecast to increase 7% in 2018 and 6.3% in 2019, the highest growth rate in both years among the six major end-use applications for semiconductors.

Read more: Outlook Remains Bright for Automotive Electronic Systems Growth

ATLANTA – Distributor component sales for North America grew 14.8% in the third quarter versus a year ago, the Electronic Components Industry Association reported. Sales were down 1.5% sequentially, ECIA added.

Read more: Q3 North American Distribution Component Sales Up 15%

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Smartphone vendors shipped 355.2 million units during the third quarter, resulting in a year-over-year decline of 6%, says International Data Corp. It was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year declines for the global smartphone market.

Read more: Q3 Smartphone Shipments Down 6% YoY

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The worldwide tablet market declined 8.6% during the third quarter of 2018, as global shipments fell to 36.4 million, says International Data Corp.

Read more: Q3 Global Tablet Shipments Down 9%

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