Expect flat capital spending by chip makers in 2006

摘要

Worldwide capital expenditures by semiconductor companies will be flat to slightly down this year and next year,according to a survey by researcher IC Insights.However,the amount of investment varies sharply by region.There will be 15% increase in capital spending by North American device makers in 2005 compared to 2004.Korean semiconductor manufacturers are now planning to increase capital spending by 19% in 2005.However,semiconductor companies based in Japan,Europe,and Taiwan are cutting capital spending in 2005 by 7%,18%,and 2%,respectively.