Worldwide chip sales increased about 47 percent from January 2009 to January 2010, according to the latest SIA report. The report found that demand for PCs, smartphones and automobiles helped drive the semiconductor market during the first few weeks of 2010.
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While
many businesses are still dealing with the aftermath of the global recession,
the semiconductor industry is poised for a rebound as demand for PCs and cell
phones drives chip sales.
Worldwide
chip sales increased 47.2 percent from January 2009 to January 2010, according
to …