Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments came in around revised projections in 2007, squeaking back into positive growth territory by year's end, according to the latest data from SEMI's Silicon Manufacturers Group. Total area shipments rose 8.3% for all of 2007 to 8661 millions of sq. in. (MSI). Revenues maintained > 20% Y-Y growth for a second consecutive year to $12.IB, though slightly slower growth than in 2006. Robust demand and the ongoing ramp of 300mm chip manufacturing are expected to remain drivers in 2008.
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