4 posts and columns on chip sales

January Chip Sales Up 47 Percent Year-Over-Year

in News on March 1, 2010 at 7:23 am PT

The Semiconductor Industry Association’s prediction of healthy growth for chip demand in 2010 seems to be panning out. Though January is typically a weak month, global semiconductor sales rose slightly thanks to solid demand for personal computers, cellphones and other consumer electronics.

Global Chip Sales Down 9 Percent in 2009–Not 11 Percent

in News on February 1, 2010 at 7:30 am PT

Global chip sales fell nine percent in 2009, beaten down by the econalypse, which hamstrung demand for all manner of consumer electronics. A nasty drop, but not nearly as bad as it could have been or, indeed, what was expected. Because at $226.3 billion, total chip sales for the year were far better than the $219.7 billion the Semiconductor Industry Association had been expecting.

We're Doomed…

in News on November 21, 2008 at 2:34 am PT

What an abundance of ugly statistics we’ve seen this past week. An increase in tech sector layoffs and people talking about them. A decrease in chip sales. A decrease in online spending. And now a decrease in corporate IT spending as well.

We’re Doomed…

in News on November 21, 2008 at 2:34 am PT

What an abundance of ugly statistics we’ve seen this past week. An increase in tech sector layoffs and people talking about them. A decrease in chip sales. A decrease in online spending. And now a decrease in corporate IT spending as well.