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The global outlook series on Semiconductors provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird’s eye view of the rapidly evolving, technology intensive, and cyclic semiconductor industry. Dotted with brief discussions on key product/technology areas, such as, Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processors, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits, Standard Logic Chip, Micro-Controllers, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits, and Flash Semiconductor, the report offers a firm grasp on the industry’s changing dynamics. The discussions on the global, and the US markets are richly illustrated with 11 data rich tables, in addition to short commentaries on the industry’s outlook. Also provided is a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments, and product launches. Regional markets discussed include the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, China, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil, among few others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 972 companies worldwide.

SEMICONDUCTORS GOS-034 A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, SEPTEMBER 2008

CONTENTS

1. Semiconductor Industry - An Introduction 1 Overview 1 Outlook 1

Table 1: Global Semiconductor Revenues in US$ billion (2006-2011) 1 Global Semiconductors Industry to Witness Marginal Growth 1 Factors Steering Growth 2 Industry Structure 2 Advent of Fabless-Foundry Model Reinvent SC Industry Composition 2 Shift from IDM to Fabless-Foundry Model 2 Key Industry Participants 2 Independent Device Manufacturers 2 Fabless Chip Company 2 Foundries 3 Material Suppliers 3 Distributors 3

2. Market Analysis 3 By Regional Market 3

Table 2: World Market for Semiconductors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 3 By Product Category/Segment 4

Table 3: World Market for Semiconductors by Product Group/Segment - Discrete, Analog ICs, MOS Memory (DRAM, and Flash), MOS Micro Devices (Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, and Digital Signal Processors), MOS Logic and Optoelectronics Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 4 By End-Use Segment 5

Table 4: World Market for Semiconductors by End-Use Segment - Computer, Communication, Consumer, Automotive and Others Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 5 Key Players 5

Table 5: Leading Players in the Global Semiconductor Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown by Value Sales for Intel, Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments, Toshiba, STMicroelectronics, Renesas Technology, AMD, Hynix, NXP, Freescale, and Others 5

Table 6: Leading Players in the Global NOR Flash Memory Market (2006): Sales in US$ Million for Spansion, Intel, STMicroelectronics, Samsung, and Silicon Storage Tech 6

Table 7: World Market for Analog ICs (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Leading Players by Revenues - Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, Infineon Technologies, NXP Semiconductors, Analog Devices, National Semiconductor, Freescale Semiconductor, Maxim Integrated Products, Linear Technology, and Others 6

Table 8: Leading Players in the Global Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) Market (Q1 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Samsung, Hynix, Qimonda, Elpida, Micron, Powerchip, Nanya, ProMos, and Others 6

Table 9: Leading Players in the Global Automotive Semiconductor Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Freescale Semiconductor, Infineon Technologies, STMicroelectronics, Renesas Technology, NEC Electronics, and Others 7 Production Scenario 7 Table 10: Global Semiconductor Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Production by Geographic Region - Asia-Pacific/ Rest of World, Japan, North America, and Europe 7

3. Factors Influencing the Market 7 Cyclical Nature of Industry 7 Rapidly Changing Technology 7 End Market Demands 8 Increasing Semiconductor Content 8 Capacity Utilization 8 Globalization 8 Incompatibilities 8 Product Life Cycles 8 Environmental Concerns 9 Economic and Political Uncertainties 9

4. Growth Drivers 9 Consumer Electronics Drives Semiconductor Market Growth 9 Digital Home to Trigger Future Market Expansion 9 Wireless Communications Boosts Sales 9 Personalization - A Key Factor Driving Automotive Semiconductors 9 Increasing Demand for LCD Semiconductors 10 Increasing Role of e-Commerce in Semiconductor Sales 10

5. Issues & Trends 10 Relocation to Low Cost Centers 10 Fast Pace of Changing Technology 10 Chipmakers Explore New Materials for Improved Performance 10 Technology Convergence to Fetch Business for Semiconductor Industry 10 Industry Paints Glum Semiconductor Equipment Landscape 11 Design Services Gain Steam 11 How Feasible is 450mm? 11

6. Prominent Trends by Product Category 12 Semiconductors (OEM) 12 Investments & Expenditure 12 Semiconductor Devices 12 Market Stand & Regional Rankings 12 Silicon Foundries & Investments 12 Microprocessors 12 Capital Expenditure & Consumer Needs 12 Market Leaders & Supply Slack 12 Digital Signal Processor 13 DSP Market Stance 13 Application-Specific Integrated Circuits 13 Technical Advancements 13 Standard Logic Chip 13 Market Requirements 14 Micro-Controllers 14 8-bit Micro-controllers Market 14 Micro-Controller Unit 14 Demand & Industrial Spending 14 Quality Microprocessors and DSPs - The Focal Point 14 Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits 14

7. Mergers and Acquisitions 15

8. Strategic Corporate Developments 38

9. Product Launches/Innovations 48

10. United States - A Market Perspective 61 Overview 61

Table 11: US Market for Semiconductors by Product Group/Segment - Discrete, Analog ICs, MOS Memory (DRAM, and Flash), MOS Micro Devices (Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, and Digital Signal Processors), MOS Logic and Optoelectronics Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 61 Leadership in Innovation 62 Key Challenges 62 Technological Challenges 62 Shift to Overseas Production 62 Competition 62 Fundamental Research &Development 62 Declining US Exports 62 Heavy Reliance on Imports 62 US Education System 62 Investment Climate 63

11. Canada 63 Overview 63 Factors Contributing to the Growth of Semiconductor Market 63

12. A Japanese Market Perspective 63 Evolution of the Japanese Semiconductor Industry 63 Current Market Scenario 64 Leading Players 64 Vulnerabilities in the Japanese Semiconductor Market 64 Opportunities for Foreign Suppliers in Japan 64 Memory Market - An Analysis 65 Semiconductor Assembling and Packaging 65

13. European Market Perspective 65 Overview 65 Integrated Circuits 66 Research & Development Initiatives 66 Growth Potential 66 Communications & Wireless Set-up 66 Rating Factors & Feature Integration 66

13a. Germany 66 Overview 66 Current & Future Analysis 67 Table 12: German Market for Semiconductors by Product Group - Discrete, Analog ICs, MOS Memory, MOS Micro Devices, MOS Logic, and Optoelectronic Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 67 End-Use Analysis 67 Table 13: Semiconductor Market in Germany (2005): Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Segment - Data Technology, Automotive Electronics, Telecommunications, Industrial Electronics, and Consumer Electronics 67

13b. United Kingdom 68 Overview 68 Table 14: UK Market for Semiconductors by Product Group - Discrete, Analog ICs, MOS Memory, MOS Micro Devices, MOS Logic, and Optoelectronic Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2005 through 2008 68

14. Asia-Pacific 68 Overview 68

14a. China 69 A Rapidly Growing Regional Market 69 Measures Initiated by China to Speed Up Industry Growth 69 Highlights 69 Table 15: Revenues (in US$ billion) for the Chinese Semiconductor Industry (2004-2010) 70 Factors Driving Chinese Semiconductor Market 70 Low Labor Costs 70 Potential Market for New Entrants 70 Distribution of Semiconductors in China 70 Technological Developments 70 Outlook 71 IC Industry Breakdown 71 Regional Concentration of IC Industry 71 Table 16: Integrated Circuits Market of China (2004 & 2005): Imports in Value (US$ Billion) and Volume (Billion Units) 72 Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Industry 72 Domestic Production 72 Semiconductors - Capital Investments and Expansion Strategies 72 Integrated Circuits - Labor Costs and Outsourcing Stance 72

14b. Taiwan 73 A Hot Spot Market 73 Taiwanese ODMs - On Top of the World 73 Semiconductor Contract Manufacturing 73 Fabless IC Companies 73

Table 17: Leading Fabless Semiconductor Companies in Taiwan (2005): Ranked by Revenues in NT$ Million for Mediatek, Novatek, VIA Technologies, Sunplus, Himax, Silicon Integrated Systems, Realtek, Etron, Philson, and Faraday 74 Fabrication Companies 74

Table 18: Leading Fabrication Companies in Taiwan (2005): Ranked by Revenues in NT$ Billion for TSMC, UMC, Powerchip Semiconductor, Nanya Technology, ProMOS Technologies, Winbond Electronics, Inotera Memories, Macronix International (MXIC), Mosel Vitelic, and Vanguard International Semiconductor Company 74

14c. Singapore 75 A Distribution Hub for Asia 75

14d. South Korea 75

14e. India 75 Overview 75 India’s New Semiconductor Policy Seems Attractive76Semiconductor Consumption 76 Semiconductor Production 76 Semiconductor Design 76 Opportunities for Foreign Players in India 77 Challenges Ahead 77

15. A Latin American Perspective 77

15a. Brazil 77 Present and Futuristic Market Scenario 77

GLOBAL DIRECTORY

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