2004 has been a strong growth year for the semiconductor industry; however, a new round of uncertainty has surfaced as the industry enters the fourth quarter. That’s why it’s more important than ever for semiconductor companies to find the right potion for that magical production win. Many people in the industry today feel that innovative new products and collaboration between links in the supply chain are the best way to achieve this.
(November 2, 2004) San Jose, Calif.—Global semiconductor sales rose to $18.4 billion in September 2004, a sequential increase of 1% from the $18.2 billion sales in August 2004, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reports.