The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization revised upward the three-month rolling average number previously reported for January. Data released last month indicated a slight sequential decline in sales, but the revised data indicates that January sales were essentially flat with December sales.

(April 5, 2005) Palo Alto, Calif. &#8212 Innovation’s slow rate in the recovering telecom market is holding back the rapid expansion of the micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS)-based components market. Although MEMS technology is important, time-based value engineering in a potentially high-demand industry compels vendors to adopt different strategies to stay active in a price-sensitive market.