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Thailand Flooding Causes Disruptions in Electronics Supplies |
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To date, more than 600 people have died during three-months of catastrophic flooding in Thailand. Some 5.3 million residents are still suffering as monsoon rains and back-to-back tropical storms have hit 64 out of 77 provinces since late July. |
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Power Management Semiconductors Market Growth Slows in 2011 |
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| The market in 2011 for power management semiconductors will grow more slowly than expected, stymied by a general slowdown in consumer spending and the disruption caused by the March Japanese earthquake, according to an IHS iSuppli Power Management Market Tracker report from information and analysis provider (NYSE: IHS). |
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IHS Reduces 2011 Semiconductor Forecast |
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IHS has reduced its global semiconductor market forecast for 2011—but still predicts a slight rise in revenue compared to 2010 because of continued growth in the third quarter. Global semiconductor revenue in 2011 now is expected to rise by 1.2 percent compared to 2010, according to a preliminary forecast. This is down from the previous IHS forecast of 2.9 percent issued in September. |
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Thailand Flooding Impact on Semiconductor Test and Assembly Operations |
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November 4, 2011 -- Numerous global semiconductor suppliers maintaina ssembly and test operations in Thailand. Many of these facilities have been affected by the disaster. IHS iSuppli pulled together a list of those affected, and those that have thus-far escaped damage. |
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