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In Mid-June, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) Cut Its 2007 Global Sales Forecast for Microchips to a 1.8% Growth Rate - Down From Prior Estimates of 10%

Posted on: Thursday, 16 August 2007, 15:23 CDT

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65893) has announced the addition of Semiconductor Industry Update Report to their offering.

Semiconductor manufacturers are expected to deliver faster and better chip performance in smaller packages every year. The drumbeat of progress today is driven by a mature industry that will generate hundreds of billions in revenue during 2008.

With that maturity, however, comes fierce competition at all levels. The chip market share battles are brutal, and those companies that control costs and manage inventories and pricing tend to win out.

In mid-June, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) cut its 2007 global sales forecast for microchips to a 1.8% growth rate -- down from prior estimates of 10%. Despite strength in such end markets as PCs, music players, cell phones, and digital cameras, the SIA pointed to "price attrition" as the main culprit behind lower projected growth.

So how do analysts reconcile these differing indicators to know if chip companies will be up or down for the 2nd half of 2007?

First, see what our ChangeWave Alliance's Semiconductor Industry group is saying.

Key Questions Answered in this Report:

- How are semiconductor companies doing with regard to meeting sales plan revenue objectives for the 2nd quarter?

- Will semiconductor companies come in above plan or below plan in the 3rd quarter?

- Which industry sub-segments will perform best and worst in 2007?

- With the price of flash memory steadily decreasing, how long will it take before flash memory almost completely replaces traditional hard drives in many electronic devices such as MP3 Players, PDAs, cell phones and other handhelds?

- Which semiconductor sub-segments -- if any -- are currently exhibiting signs of a shortage/buildup?

We survey our proprietary intelligence-gathering network of 10,000 accredited members on a wide range of research topics and convert the findings into valuable business intelligence reports. These credentialed technology professionals and business executives work in over 20 vertical industries -- and spend their everyday lives on the frontline of technological change. Nearly 3 out of every 5 members (58%) have advanced degrees (e.g., Master's or Ph.D.) and 94% have at least a four-year bachelor's degree.

Our research provides a real-time view of companies, technologies and business trends in key market sectors, along with an in-depth perspective of the macro economy - well in advance of other available sources.

Top Reasons to Purchase this Report:

- Discover the outlook for chip manufacturers

- Uncover what's in store for semi equipment manufacturers

- Identify winning and losing sub-segments

Content Outline:

Overview

Summary of Key Findings

The Findings

- Chip Manufacturers

- Semiconductor Equipment

- Winning and Losing-Sub Segments

- Inventory Buildups and Shortages

ChangeWave Research Methodology

About ChangeWave Research

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c65893

Source: Business Wire

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