Are Widespread Chip Shortages Ahead?

摘要

The current rebound has a decidedly mixed feeling to it. unlike the downturn, which hit like a ton of bricks last year. Things have been bad. This year, the worldwide economy will shrink (-0.8%), going backwards for the first time since 1946 - a 63-ycar period, according to Bill McClean of IC Insights. Next year, world economic growth will likely get back on track, and IC revenues are expected to reflect that. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is predicting 10% growth in IC sales next year and 8.5% in 2011. Semico Research is more optimistic, calling for a 20% increase in chip sales next year.