View Results of the Latest ChangeWave Research Semiconductor Industry Trends - 1st Half 2007 (January 2007).DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49333) has announced the addition of Semiconductor Industry Trends - 1st Half 2007 to their offering. This report presents the latest ChangeWave Research findings on the semiconductor industry - including the outlook for first half 2007. The survey was conducted between December 26, 2006 and January 2, 2007. A total of 195 semiconductor industry members participated. Key Questions Answered in this Report: -Will there be double-digit growth for the semiconductor industry in the 1st half of 2007? -Which semiconductor sub-segments will perform the best over the next six months? -What will be the key driver of the semiconductor industry for the next six months? -What are latest trends in fab capacity utilization Capacity Utilization measures the rate at which a firm makes use of their capital productive capacities, such as factories and machinery. Capacity Utilization generally rises when the economy is healthy and falls when demand softens. ? -Which manufacturer is most likely to pick up market share over the next 6 months in Flash Memory Chips, -Graphics/Video Chips, and Communication Chips? -Which semiconductor companies will gain the most market share in DVI (1) (Digital Video Interactive) An earlier compression technique that provided up to 72 minutes of full-screen video on a CD-ROM. Acquired by Intel in 1988 from RCA's Sarnoff Research labs, Princeton, NJ, DVI never caught on. (Digital Video Interface) and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) A digital interface for audio and video signals designed as a single-cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment. (High -Definition Multimedia Interface) technologies over the next 12 months? -Will Intel or AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. gain the most microprocessor market share over the next six months? -Which Semi Equipment sub-segments will perform the best over the next six months? -Which company is best-positioned to outperform in the semiconductor equipment industry over the next 12 months? Top Reasons to Purchase this Report: -Find out about the semiconductor growth rate for the first half of 2007 -Learn the best-performing semi sub-segments -Identify the semi manufacturers most likely to gain market share during the first half of 2007 -Discover the key industry drivers in the semiconductor market place Content Overview: Overview Summary of Key Findings The Findings Overall Industry Trends - Growth for the semiconductor industry - Fab capacity utilization - Key drivers of the semiconductor industry - Consumer electronics sales growth - Semiconductor sub-segments - Inventory buildup/shortages Semiconductor Manufacturing Companies - Graphics/Video Chips - Memory Chips - Communication Chips for Cell Phones - Communication Chips for Telecom and Data Networking Gear - Digital Video Interface (DVI) and High Def Slang for "high definition." See HDTV. ignition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) markets - Intel and AMD Semi Equipment - Semi Equipment sub-segments ChangeWave Research Methodology About ChangeWave Research Companies Mentioned: Applied Materials Applied Materials, Inc. NASDAQ: AMAT (HKSE: 4336 ) is the global leader in nanomanufacturing technology solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel solar displays, solar KLA Tencor KLA-Tencor (NASDAQ: KLAC) is a semiconductor company which manufactures inspection equipment for wafers and reticles. KLA Tencor headquarters is in San Jose and offices are in Milpitas. KLA-Tencor was formed in May 1997 when KLA Instruments and Tencor Instruments merged. Lam Research Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) engages in the design, manufacture, marketing, and service of semiconductor processing equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. Novellus Systems Novellus Systems develops, manufactures, sells, and services semiconductor equipment used in the fabrication of integrated circuits. It is a leading supplier of chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), electrochemical deposition (ECD), chemical mechanical Amkor FEI Company For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c49333 |
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