(May 3, 2006) San Jose, CA &#8212 Worldwide semiconductor sales of $59.1 billion in Q1 2006 showed 7.3% growth over Q1 2005’s $55.1 billion, reports the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). However, Q1 sales declined 1.3% from Q4 2005’s $59.9 billion in sales, reflecting normal seasonal patterns, according to the SIA.

(May 4, 2006) San Jose, CA &#8212 SEMICON West, to take place July 11–13, 2006, in San Francisco, CA, will feature a Test, Assembly, and Packaging TechXPOT exhibit area, located in the Moscone Center’s West Hall, Level 2. The Test, Assembly, and Packaging TechXPOT will focus on strides in test, assembly, and packaging, with exhibits, displays, and exhibitor presentations. Presentations from select winners of the fourth annual Technology Innovation Showcase (TIS), as well as two detailed roadmap sessions, will highlight the exhibit.