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Articles tagged with: Isuppli
Results Reveal Healthy Inventory Positions for Major Chip Suppliers
Most major global semiconductor suppliers that have reported second-quarter results are currently holding lean levels of chip inventory, putting them in a strong competitive position as demand begins to recover, according to isuppli. more
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Shipments of Cell Phones Return to Growth in Q2
Global shipments of cell phones in the second quarter climbed 4.7 percent compared to the first, marking the first sequential increase for the market since the third quarter of 2008, according to isuppli Corp. Worldwide shipments amounted to 265 million units in the second quarter, up from 253 million in the first. more
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One-Two Punch Knocks Wireless Semiconductor Market Back to 2003
The combination of the global recession and excess inventory has set back the wireless semiconductor market to levels not seen since 2003, according to isuppli Corp. Global revenue for wireless semiconductors, the majority of which are used in mobile handsets, is set to decline to $39.4 billion in 2009, down a stunning 26.7 percent from $53.8 billion in 2008. This is the lowest level of annual revenue for the wireless semiconductor industry since it generated $34.7 billion in 2003. more
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iSuppli Trims 2009 Chip and Electronics Forecasts - Sees Second-Half Rebound
Amid lingering economic woes and continuing poor visibility into future demand trends, isuppli is reducing its forecasts for global semiconductor and electronic equipment revenue in 2009. Worldwide electronic equipment revenue is set to decline to $1.38 trillion in 2009, down 9.8 percent from $1.53 trillion in 2008. isuppli's previous forecast in April predicted a 7.6 percent decline in revenue. more
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No Escape for Global Chip Suppliers in Miserable First Quarter
From Paris to Tokyo, from the biggest broad-line suppliers to the most modest boutiques, from high-fliers serving hot markets to low-profile players plodding away in slow-growth segments - virtually no semiconductor company was immune from the miserable conditions in the global semiconductor industry during the first quarter, according to isuppli Corp. more
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Handset OEMs Get Inventories Under Control
Global inventories of mobile handsets currently held at Handset OEM's is 75 million units. Given current revenue levels, we believe this is indicative of a global wireless supply chain that has reduced its stockpiles to an appropriate, supply/demand equilibrium. more
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Is Moore's Law Becoming Academic?
The high cost of semiconductor manufacturing equipment is making continued chip-making advancements too expensive to use for volume production, relegating Moore's Law to the laboratory and altering the fundamental economics of the industry, according to isuppli Corp. more
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TI, Qualcomm, Sony, and Samsung Score Key Design Wins in New Palm Pre
Texas Instruments, Qualcomm, Sony and Samsung Electronics are the leading component suppliers for Palm's new Pre, providing the key semiconductor and display technologies that give the smart phone its competitive differentiation, according to dissection conducted by isuppli's Teardown Analysis Service. more
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Foundry Semiconductor Market to Rise in the Second Quarter
After three quarters of contraction, the pure-play foundry semiconductor manufacturing industry will enjoy robust growth in the second quarter - but how long will the good times last? more
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Palm Pre Stands to Shake Up Smart Phone Status Quo
Palm's new Pre smart phone holds strong potential for robust sales growth, and may have a major influence on other platforms as well as the technology supply chain, according to isuppli Corp. Palm Pre shipments could amount to 1.1 million units in 2009. However, if Palm quickly introduces a new Pre that supports the 3G GSM standard, sales could rise to 1.3 million during the year. Furthermore, if Palm opens up the licensing of its webOS operating system used in the Pre, the software could have a wider influence beyond the company's own products. more
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