Which chip makers will rule in 2018?
Mark LaPedus, EE Times
(10/01/2009 1:13 AM EDT)
In 1978, Texas Instruments Inc. and Motorola Inc. were the top two chip companies, followed by NEC Corp. and Hitachi Ltd.. In 1988, Japanese companies occupied the top 3 spots. Ten years later, Intel Corp. was No. 1, where it remains today. (See chart below)
Which companies will be in the top 10 in 2018?
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