Semiconductor Industry Posts Record Sales in 2013
GLOBAL SALES INCREASE 4.8 PERCENT IN 2013, REACHING HIGHEST-EVER TOTAL OF $305.6 BILLION; SALES IN AMERICAS INCREASE 13.1 PERCENT WASHINGTON—Feb. 3, 2014—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide semiconductor sales for 2013 reached $305.6 billion, the industry’s highest-ever annual total and an increase of 4.8 […]
S.1600: A Proactive Approach to Supply Chain Security
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
Trade Promotion Authority Legislation Will Help Deliver Economy-Boosting Trade Agreements
by Semiconductor Industry Association
Last week, a bipartisan group of leaders from the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee introduced Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation that re-establishes strong rules for the negotiation and congressional approval of trade agreements. The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 (S.1900 in the Senate and H.R. 3830 in the House), […]
New Research Collaboration Will Help Combat Potential Semiconductor Security Threats
by Semiconductor Industry Association
The potential threat of security-compromised semiconductors is of growing concern to the Department of Defense, U.S. national security, and our industry. While the threat may be minimal, given the magnitude of the potential impacts, it makes sense to take steps to try to reduce these risks. SIA and the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) have taken […]
Global Semiconductor Sales Continue to Climb in November
WORLDWIDE SALES INCREASE FOR NINTH STRAIGHT MONTH; AMERICAS CONTINUE TO LEAD GROWTH WASHINGTON—Jan. 3, 2014—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $27.24 billion for the month of November 2013, an increase of 6.8 percent over November 2012 when sales were $25.51 […]
Government’s DNA Marking Requirement Increases Risks of Counterfeit Chips
by Semiconductor Industry Association
America runs on semiconductors, the tiny chips that enable all electronics. But like many products, semiconductors can be counterfeited, and these counterfeits can end up in critical consumer, industrial, medical, and military devices. The potential failure of these products could undermine our public safety and national security.
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase in October; Industry on Track for Highest-Ever Annual Sales in 2013
WORLDWIDE SALES INCREASE FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT MONTH AND TOP $27 BILLION FOR FIRST TIME EVER IN OCTOBER; WSTS FORECAST PROJECTS GROWTH OF 4.4 PERCENT IN 2013 AND 4.1 PERCENT IN 2014 WASHINGTON—Dec. 4, 2013—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $27.06 […]
Global Semiconductor Industry Posts Highest-Ever Monthly and Quarterly Sales
SALES INCREASE FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT MONTH GLOBALLY IN SEPTEMBER; SALES IN AMERICAS INCREASE BY 24.3 PERCENT COMPARED TO LAST SEPTEMBER WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nov. 4, 2013—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $80.92 billion during the third quarter of 2013, the industry’s highest-ever […]
Restoring Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals Will Strengthen U.S. Semiconductor Industry
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
Last month, the semiconductor industry and many other sectors breathed a collective sigh of relief when Congress approved legislation to secure the supply of helium, a gas that is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, and a range of other applications. With that near-crisis in mind, SIA supports the idea of developing a plan for […]
SIA Commends Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Abusive Patent Litigation
by David Isaacs, Vice President, Government Affairs
In a statement released today, SIA commended House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) for his leadership in introducing the “Innovation Act” (H.R. 3309), legislation to reduce abusive patent litigation:
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase for Sixth Straight Month in August
SALES IN AMERICAS INCREASE BY 23.3 PERCENT COMPARED TO LAST AUGUST WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oct. 4, 2013—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and design, today announced that worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $25.87 billion for the month of August 2013, an increase of 6.4 percent compared to August 2012, marking the industry’s […]
Enactment of Helium Legislation Strengthens American Manufacturing
by Semiconductor Industry Association
Today is National Manufacturing Day, a time to shine a light on the critical role that manufacturing plays in boosting America’s economic strength, job creation, and global competitiveness. It’s also a day to take stock of the challenges facing U.S. manufacturing – including skilled labor shortages, non-competitive tax structures, and burdensome regulatory obstacles, among others […]
