Semiconductors Power the Modern World

Semiconductors enable the systems and products that we use to work, communicate, travel, entertain, harness energy, treat illness, make new scientific discoveries, and more.

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45%
The U.S. semiconductor industry is the worldwide leader with about half of global market share.
1,250,000+
The industry directly employs nearly 250,000 people in the U.S. and supports more than 1 million additional U.S. jobs.
#4
Semiconductors are America's fourth-largest export after airplanes, refined oil, and automobiles.
1/5
The U.S. industry invests about one-fifth of revenue in R&D, among the most of any sector.

Latest SIA News

Semiconductors Surpass Cars as a Top U.S. Export in 2018, Remain #4 Overall

Blog: 03/15/19

Global Semiconductor Sales Down 5.7 Percent Year-to-Year in January

Press Release: 03/04/19

White House Report Highlights Importance of Protecting IP

Blog: 02/22/19

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