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Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $20.1
billion in July, up
over 11.5% from July 2005, according to the monthly report by
the Semiconductor
Industry Association (SIA). July’s sales represent an increase of
1.8% from the $19.8 billion in sales reported in June 2006.
The worldwide semiconductor industry is on track to surpass $240
billion in sales this year, which represents a new record.
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- Growth continues to be strong across a broad range of end markets
and geographic regions as well, particularly Asia Pacific which is up
over 13% year on year, and the U.S. where sales increased almost 18%
over last year
- Capital spending in 2006 is expected to amount to approximately 22%
of semiconductor sales, which is in line with anticipated technology
requirements and anticipated sales growth.
- Capacity utilization edged up slightly in the second quarter of the
year, from 89% to 91%, with leading-edge capacity at 97%.
- July sales reflect the historical pattern for the industry with
growth in unit demand coupled with declining average selling prices.
For example the average selling price for a PC declined by
approximately 7% year over year.
- Computer products represent over 40 percent of demand for
semiconductors.
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