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Taiwan confab to show innovations -- Advances in wireless tech, embedded systems, environmental design and miniaturization spur worldwide industry growth.

Publication: Electronic Engineering Times
Publication Date: 08-SEP-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: Celeste dela Torre

What is the next trend design engineers in Taiwan must grasp?

Despite the impact of the U.S. sub-prime mortgage crisis and soaring oil prices on the global economy, there is still good news. According to a report from World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), the global semiconductor market will achieve considerable growth in 2008.

The data released by WSTS shows that the global semiconductor market grew 9.2 percent in May, with market turnover reaching $20.53 billion. In April, the global semiconductor market achieved a turnover of $19.38 billion, a 5.5 percent increase over the same period in 2007. In terms of regions, Asia Pacific had outstanding performance, with market turnover reaching $10.35 billion, and a 17.5 percent increase in May, as compared with the same period last year.

China and India, the two...

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