IHS iSuppli analytical agency published new forecast, in the fourth quarter 2011 the market of semiconductor devices will grow only by 1.2%, after 3.5% gain in the third quarter. In September analysts' forecasts were more optimistic and estimated growth of 4.8%, but taking into account the difficult economic situation and other circumstances, experts were forced to adjust the data. In 2012, projected to grow by 3.2%.
Many large manufacturers of semiconductor devices, including Intel, Samsung, Renesas, Qualcomm and AMD company, have yielded positive results forecasts for their operations in the fourth quarter. But up to 2011 was recorded a decline of the semiconductor industry, the total corporate income should be reduced by not less than 7%.
However, the devastating earthquake in Japan drags down the industry. According to analysts, this was the cause of reduced performance by 2.5% in the second quarter.
Analysts believe that the productivity of the industry will decrease by 15% in 2011 and in 2012 will decline by the same amount. Related Products :
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