2012 semiconductor market decline likely

The worldwide semiconductor market in 2Q 2012 was $73.1 billion, according to WSTS data released by the SIA. 2Q 2012 was up 4.7% from 1Q 2012 but down 2.0% from 2Q 2011. Major semiconductor companies are generally expecting slower revenue growth in 3Q 2012 versus 2Q 2012. The table below shows revenue estimates for calendar 3Q 2012 for the largest semiconductor suppliers which provided guidance. TSMC, the largest wafer foundry company, is included since its business is a key indicator of the outlook for many fabless companies.

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