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Press Release: 07/18/23

Erik Hadland Joins Semiconductor Industry Association as Director of Technology Policy

Hadland joins SIA from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, where he served as AAAS science and technology policy fellow and advisor to the director WASHINGTON—July 18, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced Erik Hadland has joined the association as director of technology policy. In this role, Hadland will lead SIA’s research, development, […]

Press Release: 07/17/23

SIA Statement on Potential Additional Government Restrictions on Semiconductors

WASHINGTON—July 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement regarding potential additional government restrictions on semiconductors. “Recognizing that strong economic and national security require a strong U.S. semiconductor industry, leaders in Washington took bold and historic action last year to enact the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen our industry’s global competitiveness […]

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Press Release: 07/06/23

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 1.7% Month-to-Month in May

Worldwide chip sales down 21.1% year-to-year WASHINGTON—July 6, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $40.7 billion during the month of May 2023, an increase of 1.7% compared to the April 2023 total of $40.0 billion but 21.1% less than the May 2022 total of $51.7 billion. Monthly sales are […]

Market Data
Press Release: 06/20/23

SIA Welcomes Progress Toward Selection of National Semiconductor Technology Center Leadership

WASHINGTON—June 20, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the Commerce Department’s appointment of a committee that will select the board of trustees of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), a critical entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote […]

Research
Press Release: 06/06/23

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 0.3% Month-to-Month in April

Worldwide chip sales down 21.6% year-to-year; latest industry forecast projects annual downturn of 10.3% in 2023 followed by growth of 11.9% in 2024 WASHINGTON—June 6, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales were $40.0 billion during the month of April 2023, an increase of 0.3% compared to the March 2023 total […]

Market Data
Press Release: 05/01/23

Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 8.7% in First Quarter; March Sales Tick Up Month-to-Month for First Time Since May 2022

WASHINGTON—May 1, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $119.5 billion during the first quarter of 2023, a decrease of 8.7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2022 and 21.3% less than the first quarter of 2022. Sales for the month of March 2023 increased 0.3% compared to February 2023. […]

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Press Release: 04/25/23

SIA Welcomes Commerce Department Action to Advance National Semiconductor Technology Center

WASHINGTON—April 25, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer welcoming the Commerce Department’s release of a white paper advancing implementation of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), an entity established by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to promote semiconductor research and development. “Today’s […]

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Press Release: 04/18/23

SIA Applauds House Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Immediate Deductibility of R&D Investments

WASHINGTON—April 18, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending the introduction in the House of Representatives of bipartisan legislation to restore full tax deductibility of R&D investments. The legislation, the American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act, was introduced in the House today by Reps. […]

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Press Release: 04/06/23

Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 4% Month-to-Month in February

Worldwide chip sales down 20.7% year-to-year WASHINGTON—April 6, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced global semiconductor industry sales totaled $39.7 billion during the month of February 2023, a decrease of 4.0% compared to the January 2023 total of $41.3 billion and 20.7% less than the February 2022 total of $50.0 billion. Monthly sales are […]

Market Data
Press Release: 03/29/23

New SIA Map Highlights Broad U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem

The semiconductor ecosystem in the United States is broad and diverse, as illustrated by SIA’s new U.S. Semiconductor Ecosystem Map, a first-of-its-kind tool that allows users to explore industry activities across the country, including nearly 500 locations in 42 states. This expansive ecosystem is comprised of semiconductor manufacturing, chip design, intellectual property and chip design […]

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Press Release: 03/24/23

SIA Mourns the Loss of Gordon Moore

WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer on the passing of Gordon Moore. “SIA mourns the loss of one of the greatest pioneers and innovators in history, Gordon Moore. His iconic vision, embodied by Moore’s Law, helped propel chip technology to new heights and inspire […]

Press Release: 03/17/23

SIA Commends Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Immediate Deductibility of R&D Investments

WASHINGTON—March 17, 2023—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today released the following statement from SIA President and CEO John Neuffer commending the introduction in Congress of bipartisan legislation to restore full tax deductibility of R&D investments. The legislation, the American Innovation and Jobs Act, was introduced in the Senate by Sens. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Todd […]

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