Despite dip in optimism, positives do emerge, according to a report by iSuppli.
Gartner Research says a minor correction in semiconductor sales is needed in the near future to rebalance chip sales with system sales.
However, market research firm In-Stat identified key semiconductor opportunities within the segment.
However, the recent downturn is likely to thin the ranks of the top-tier pure-play suppliers down to just three major players in the future, says research firm iSuppli.
The worldwide semiconductor market for portable media players (PMPs) is poised to drop significantly from US$7.5 billion ($10.1 billion) in 2008 to US$4.6 billion ($6.2 billion) in 2013, representing a negative compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9%, according to a new forecast from analysts IDC.
The current global economic slump will be felt broadly across all semiconductor end-use market segments, reports analysts In-Stat.
Microprocessor maker AMD says it has done a deal with Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) and Mubadala Development Company of Abu Dhabi, setting the stage for the launch of the world’s only US-headquartered semiconductor foundry, temporarily called “The Foundry Company”.
The global recession will wreak havoc on semiconductor sales this year, reports analyst In-Stat.
Following a slight revenue decline of 2 percent in 2008, analysts IDC expect a further revenue decline of 22 percent in 2009, due to double digit declines in unit shipments of key system markets, low utilisation rates and price erosion.
The nanoelectronics research centre, IMEC and Panasonic have signed a joint research contract on advanced technologies in the semiconductor, networks, wireless and biomedical fields.