“We are excited to pass on the cost savings from producing these documents in digital formats to our customers and to our industry,” commented David Bergman, IPC vice president of standards, technology and international relations. “This should allow more companies to purchase standards in the format of their choice.”

(September 3, 2004) San Jose, Calif.&#8212The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported this week that worldwide sales of semiconductors rose to $18.0 billion for the month of July. Although this number is below forecasted sales of $18.2 billion, it represents an increase of 37.9 percent from the $13 billion reported in July 2003.