Semiconductor shipments in Europe in July reached $2.837bn, an increase of 0.4% from sales in June, according to the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA). However, when stated in Euros, sales were €2.55bn, down 0.3% compared to June, but 7.1% higher than July 2014.
The figures, based on the latest WSTS report, show the increase in revenues were mainly driven by what the organisation calls ‘solid demand’ for microprocessors and logic semiconductor devices. The memory segment was also said to have grown vigorously.
ESIA said that, consistent with the trend of the last three months, demand was particularly strong for semiconductor devices designed specifically for use in consumer, computer and wired communication applications.
Global semiconductor revenues were $27.88bn, a decrease of 0.4% from June and 0.9% down on July 2014.
Author
Graham Pitcher
Source: www.newelectronics.co.uk