Press Releases
November
November 14, 2007
SIA Forecast: Global Chip Sales Will Surpass $321 Billion in 2010
Forecast projects 3.8 percent increase for 2007 to $257 billion
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SIA Forecast: Global Chip Sales Will Surpass $321 Billion in 2010
Forecast projects 3.8 percent increase for 2007 to $257 billion
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October
October 23, 2007
SIA Lauds Plan to Combat Counterfeiting
Pledges support for international cooperation against fake chips
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SIA Lauds Plan to Combat Counterfeiting
Pledges support for international cooperation against fake chips
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October 1, 2007
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Up Sharply in August
Sales increased by 4.9 percent from 2006
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Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Up Sharply in August
Sales increased by 4.9 percent from 2006
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September
September 4, 2007
July Chip Sales Grew by 2.2 Percent from 2006
Sales increased by 3.2 percent from June
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July Chip Sales Grew by 2.2 Percent from 2006
Sales increased by 3.2 percent from June
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August
September
September 1, 2006
Semiconductor Sales Exceed $20 Billion in July
Worldwide microchip sales up 11.5 percent from July 2005
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Semiconductor Sales Exceed $20 Billion in July
Worldwide microchip sales up 11.5 percent from July 2005
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July
July 25, 2006
SIA Urges Restart for Stalled Trade Talks
SIA Hopeful WTO Progress Can Be Made
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SIA Urges Restart for Stalled Trade Talks
SIA Hopeful WTO Progress Can Be Made
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July 3, 2006
May Semiconductor Sales up 9.4 Percent over 2005
Cell phones and consumer electronics fuel growth
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May Semiconductor Sales up 9.4 Percent over 2005
Cell phones and consumer electronics fuel growth
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June
June 15, 2006
SIA applauds Congressional funding for key agencies and Focus Centers
House champions realize importance of basic research
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SIA applauds Congressional funding for key agencies and Focus Centers
House champions realize importance of basic research
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June 15, 2006
China Semiconductor Industry Association to Apply for World Semiconductor Council Membership
SIA says CSIA membership would strengthen world body
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China Semiconductor Industry Association to Apply for World Semiconductor Council Membership
SIA says CSIA membership would strengthen world body
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June 7, 2006
SIA Raises Forecast for Chip Industry Growth
Worldwide semiconductor sales will grow by 9.8 percent in 2006
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SIA Raises Forecast for Chip Industry Growth
Worldwide semiconductor sales will grow by 9.8 percent in 2006
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June 1, 2006
April Semiconductor Sales up 8.1 Percent from 2005
Wireless handsets drive strong analog product sales
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April Semiconductor Sales up 8.1 Percent from 2005
Wireless handsets drive strong analog product sales
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May
May 25, 2006
SIA Hails Passage of Legislation to Retain Highly Skilled Workers
Reforms in Senate bill will help U.S. technology companies
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SIA Hails Passage of Legislation to Retain Highly Skilled Workers
Reforms in Senate bill will help U.S. technology companies
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May 11, 2006
World Semiconductor Council Calls for Elimination of Levies and Chip Tariffs, Pledges to Curtail Use of PFOS-based Compounds
International organization holds 10th anniversary meeting in San Francisco
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World Semiconductor Council Calls for Elimination of Levies and Chip Tariffs, Pledges to Curtail Use of PFOS-based Compounds
International organization holds 10th anniversary meeting in San Francisco
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May 11, 2006
SIA Applauds Bills to Promote Careers in Math and Science
House Science Committee offers three bills to implement programs to support early research careers
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SIA Applauds Bills to Promote Careers in Math and Science
House Science Committee offers three bills to implement programs to support early research careers
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May 2, 2006
SIA Urges Support for "SKIL Bill"
Cornyn bill would help high-tech industries facing shortage of scientists and engineers
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SIA Urges Support for "SKIL Bill"
Cornyn bill would help high-tech industries facing shortage of scientists and engineers
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May 1, 2006
First Quarter Semiconductor Sales up 7.3 Percent over 2005
Strong cell phone sales drive growth
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First Quarter Semiconductor Sales up 7.3 Percent over 2005
Strong cell phone sales drive growth
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April
April 3, 2006
SIA Reports February Chip Sales of $19.2 Billion
Sales decline by 2.2 percent from January
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SIA Reports February Chip Sales of $19.2 Billion
Sales decline by 2.2 percent from January
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March
March 23, 2006
Semiconductor Industry Association Launches Competitiveness Web Site
New online tool highlights importance of U.S. leadership
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Semiconductor Industry Association Launches Competitiveness Web Site
New online tool highlights importance of U.S. leadership
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March 16, 2006
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION HONORS CONGRESSMAN JOHN SWEENEY AND DARPA DIRECTOR ANTHONY TETHER
Leaders recognized for support of education and research
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SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION HONORS CONGRESSMAN JOHN SWEENEY AND DARPA DIRECTOR ANTHONY TETHER
Leaders recognized for support of education and research
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March 2, 2006
January Chip Sales up 7 Percent Over 2005
Sales decline by 1.5 percent from December
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January Chip Sales up 7 Percent Over 2005
Sales decline by 1.5 percent from December
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February
February 9, 2006
CHIP EXECUTIVE LINKS U.S. STANDARD OF LIVING TO BETTER CLIMATE FOR INNOVATION AND COMPETITION
AMD Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz Supports American Competitiveness Initiative - States Fair and Open Competition Vital to Innovation
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CHIP EXECUTIVE LINKS U.S. STANDARD OF LIVING TO BETTER CLIMATE FOR INNOVATION AND COMPETITION
AMD Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz Supports American Competitiveness Initiative - States Fair and Open Competition Vital to Innovation
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February 2, 2006
Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds Launching U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Agreement has potential to eliminate trade barriers
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Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds Launching U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Agreement has potential to eliminate trade barriers
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February 2, 2006
Global Chip Sales Hit Record $227.5 Billion in 2005
SIA says worldwide industry grew by 6.8 percent last year
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Global Chip Sales Hit Record $227.5 Billion in 2005
SIA says worldwide industry grew by 6.8 percent last year
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January
January 31, 2006
BUSH SPEECH WAS A HOME RUN
SIA calls for bipartisan support for American Competitiveness Initiative
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BUSH SPEECH WAS A HOME RUN
SIA calls for bipartisan support for American Competitiveness Initiative
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January 23, 2006
CAPITOL HILL VETERAN TO HEAD GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FOR CHIP INDUSTRY
W. Patrick Wilson joins SIA staff
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CAPITOL HILL VETERAN TO HEAD GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FOR CHIP INDUSTRY
W. Patrick Wilson joins SIA staff
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January 3, 2006
Global Chip Sales Continue on Record Pace in November
SIA says consumer products continue to drive sales
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Global Chip Sales Continue on Record Pace in November
SIA says consumer products continue to drive sales
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December
December 22, 2005
Congress Increases Funding for Advanced Semiconductor Research
SIA says Focus Centers are Critical to U.S. Leadership
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Congress Increases Funding for Advanced Semiconductor Research
SIA says Focus Centers are Critical to U.S. Leadership
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December 15, 2005
SIA Supports National Innovation Act of 2005
Ensign-Lieberman proposal would spur innovation
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SIA Supports National Innovation Act of 2005
Ensign-Lieberman proposal would spur innovation
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December 2, 2005
Global Chip Sales Surpass $20 Billion in October
SIA says record sales driven by consumer purchases
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Global Chip Sales Surpass $20 Billion in October
SIA says record sales driven by consumer purchases
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November
November 16, 2005
SIA Forecast: Chip Sales Will Surpass $300 Billion in 2008
Semiconductor sales to reach $245 billion in 2006
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SIA Forecast: Chip Sales Will Surpass $300 Billion in 2008
Semiconductor sales to reach $245 billion in 2006
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November 15, 2005
SIA CONGRATULATES IBM ON WINNING NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION
White House recognizes strategic importance of semiconductors
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SIA CONGRATULATES IBM ON WINNING NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION
White House recognizes strategic importance of semiconductors
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November 9, 2005
SIA APPLAUDS INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Basic research funding essential to U.S. competitiveness
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SIA APPLAUDS INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Basic research funding essential to U.S. competitiveness
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October
October 31, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 5.2 percent in September
SIA says consumer demand drove strong growth
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Global Semiconductor Sales Up 5.2 percent in September
SIA says consumer demand drove strong growth
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October 26, 2005
SIA Urges Improved Intellectual Property Protection in China
Better IP protection would spur innovation in China
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SIA Urges Improved Intellectual Property Protection in China
Better IP protection would spur innovation in China
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October 10, 2005
SIA APPLAUDS EFFORTS TO BREAK LOGJAM IN TRADE TALKS
Resolution of agriculture dispute would help progress on technology issues
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SIA APPLAUDS EFFORTS TO BREAK LOGJAM IN TRADE TALKS
Resolution of agriculture dispute would help progress on technology issues
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October 3, 2005
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP SHARPLY IN AUGUST
SIA says 3.2 percent increase driven by PCs and consumer products
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GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP SHARPLY IN AUGUST
SIA says 3.2 percent increase driven by PCs and consumer products
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September
September 1, 2005
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES ROSE NOMINALLY IN JULY
SIA says 0.3 percent increase reflects fierce competition
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GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES ROSE NOMINALLY IN JULY
SIA says 0.3 percent increase reflects fierce competition
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August
August 17, 2005
NSF AND SIA JOIN FORCES TO INITIATE LONG-TERM NATIONAL NANOELECTRONIC RESEARCH EXPLORATION
Program to Tap National Network of U.S. Research Universities
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NSF AND SIA JOIN FORCES TO INITIATE LONG-TERM NATIONAL NANOELECTRONIC RESEARCH EXPLORATION
Program to Tap National Network of U.S. Research Universities
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August 2, 2005
SIA SELECTS VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT CHIP INDUSTRY WORKER HEALTH STUDY
Industry-funded study will assess cancer risk to semiconductor workers
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SIA SELECTS VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT CHIP INDUSTRY WORKER HEALTH STUDY
Industry-funded study will assess cancer risk to semiconductor workers
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August 1, 2005
WORLDWIDE SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP BY 6.5 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2005
Global Sales Decline by 0.5 Percent in June
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WORLDWIDE SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP BY 6.5 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2005
Global Sales Decline by 0.5 Percent in June
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