The survey forecast results show silicon shipments reaching 6,313 million square inches in 2004, 6,596 million square inches in 2005, 6,784 million square inches in 2006, and 7,201 million square inches in 2007.
(October 12, 2004) Austin, Texas—American communities can hold onto high-tech manufacturing if they become creative in partnering with companies and give employers solid financial reasons to stay in town, a key Texas Instruments (TI) executive will tell the International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) Symposium later this month.