Global semiconductor market to hit $676B by year-end
Pressure is easing on the chronically strained semiconductor market as analyst firm Gartner forecasts 13.6 per cent growth to US$676 billion for the end of 2022.
Pressure is easing on the chronically strained semiconductor market as analyst firm Gartner forecasts 13.6 per cent growth to US$676 billion for the end of 2022.
Supply chain and talent retention issues were cited as top priorities for a semiconductor industry seeing huge and growing demand for its products, according to a new KPMG report.
The ongoing semiconductor shortage is forecast to last through 2022, with the potential for capacity improvement to take place later in the year.
US President, Donald Trump, has blocked semiconductor maker Broadcom’s proposed takeover of Qualcomm on grounds of national security.
Company allegedly receiving financial support from tech giants in bidding for the semiconductor business.
"Their decisions have considerable technology and pricing implications for the whole semiconductor industry."