2010 Fab Spending Expected To Grow 65%

摘要

In november 2009, leading market researchrnfirms changed their forecasts dramatically. VLSI Research pointed out that lower capacity, combined with low inventory, is likely to keep chip prices high next year. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) adjusted its sales forecast to be more optimistic, projecting about $242 billion in 2010, or 10.2% growth. Gartner also recently revised its forecast for 2010 revenue to bounce back to $255 billion (an increase of 13%). Future Horizon even talks about explosive growth for the total IC industry over the coming couple of years, believing th industry will grow 22% in 2010.