Press Releases | Semiconductor Industry Association

January, 2009

January 2, 2009
Semiconductor Sales Slow in November
Industry Sales up 0.2% year to date through November

December, 2008

December 15, 2008
America's Semiconductor Industry Applauds President-elect Obama's Pick for Secretary of Energy
Dr. Steven Chu Will Champion Innovation as the Key to Energy Security

December 1, 2008
October Semiconductor Sales Decline 2.4 Percent Year-on-Year

November, 2008

November 19, 2008
SIA Forecast: Semiconductor Sales Slowing
Financial Turmoil Dampens Spending

November 18, 2008
Morris Chang Awarded Semiconductor Industry's Highest Honor
TSMC Founder Wins Robert N. Noyce Award

November 5, 2008
America's Semiconductor Industry Congratulates President-elect Obama

October, 2008

October 30, 2008
September Semiconductor Sales Up 1.6 Percent Year-on Year
Sales Up 4 Percent in First Nine Months of 2008

October 7, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds Announcement of U.S. Foundry
New facility will boost U.S. leadership in semiconductor technology

October 3, 2008
SIA Hails Enactment of Financial Services Rescue Package and Two-Year R&D Tax Credit Extension
Semiconductor Industry Leaders Cite Rescue and Extension as Necessary and Critical Boost to U.S. Economy and Innovation Leadership

October 2, 2008
August Semiconductor Sales Up 5.5 Percent Year-on-Year
SIA cautious about near-term industry outlook

October 1, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Association Urges Passage of Economic Stabilization Legislation This Week
SIA Says Congress Must Act to Restore Consumer Confidence

September, 2008

September 24, 2008
SIA Praises Senate Approval of R&D Tax Credit Extension, Urges Immediate House Action
Industry Calls Permanent Extension of Strengthened Credit Essential to U.S. Innovation Leadership

September 18, 2008
SIA Honors Senator Pete Domenici
New Mexico Senator Recognized for Strengthening U.S. Innovation Capabilities

September 16, 2008
SIA Applauds Presidential Candidates for Engaging in Science Debate
Leadership in Technology Critical to Economic Growth and National Security

September 12, 2008
SIA Hails 50th Anniversary of the Integrated Circuit
Jack Kilby?s Nobel Prize winning invention demonstrated on September 12, 1958

September 8, 2008
End of an Era: Bell Labs Halts Basic Research
SIA: Bell Labs Launched Microelectronics Industry

September 2, 2008
July Chip Sales up 7.6 Percent Year-on-Year
SIA says sales of consumer electronics, PCs and cell phones driving demand

August, 2008

August 18, 2008
SIA Supports USTR Call for Dispute Panel to Investigate EU Tariffs on High-Tech Products

August 4, 2008
Worldwide Chip Sales Up 5.4 Percent in First Half of 2008
June sales rose by 8 percent year-on-year

June, 2008

June 30, 2008
Worldwide Chip Sales Up 7.5 Percent in May
Chip sales up 2.8 percent from April

June 30, 2008
SIA Welcomes Research Funding in Supplemental Spending Bill
Industry Calls on Congress and President to Make Science and Engineering Research Funding a Higher Priority for FY 2009 Spending Measures

June 26, 2008
SIA Commends House Appropriations Committee for Supporting U.S. Innovation
Significant Increases for Science and Engineering Research will Help Keep America Competitive and a World Leader in Innovation

June 25, 2008
SIA Commends House Appropriations Committee for Supporting U.S. Innovation
Significant Increases for Science and Engineering Research will Help Keep America Competitive and a World Leader in Innovation

June 19, 2008
SIA Applauds House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees for Bold Action in Support of U.S. Innovation
Funding for Basic Science and Engineering Research Is Critical to Future U.S. Competitiveness

June 13, 2008
SIA Praises House Appropriations Subcommittee for Action in Support of U.S. Innovation
Industry Calls Funding for Science and Engineering Research Critical to Future U.S. Competitiveness

June 12, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Urges for Passage of Three Bills to Help U.S. Employers Retain Critical Highly Educated Workers
In Testimony, SIA Says Bipartisan Legislation Would Make Needed Adjustments to Employment-based Green Card System

June 10, 2008
SIA Forecast: Semiconductor Sales on Record Pace Despite Slower Growth
Memory Price Erosion Slows Industry Growth

June 6, 2008
SIA Praises House Passage of Nanotechnology Initiative Reauthorization by Vote of 407 to 6
New Emphasis on Nanoelectronics Research Will Ensure Continued U.S. Innovation Leadership

June 6, 2008
Senators Boxer and Gregg Realize Critical Need to Retain Extraordinary Talent in the United States
Bipartisan Legislation Would Exempt Highly Educated Students from Annual EB Green Card Limits

June 3, 2008
Semiconductor Industry CEOs Call on House Leaders to Fund Critical Science and Engineering Research
Join Other Business, Higher Education and Scientific Leaders to Urge Adoption of Senate-passed Funding Levels

June 2, 2008
April Semiconductor Sales Up 6 Percent Year-on-Year
Sales essentially flat with March 2008

May, 2008

May 28, 2008
SIA Backs Trade Action Against European Tariffs
USTR says duties on electronic products violate trade pact

May 23, 2008
SIA Applauds Senate Approval of Research Funding in Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Industry Calls Research the Driver of U.S. Innovation

May 18, 2008
SIA Applauds Senate Appropriators for Including Research Funding in Supplemental Spending Bill
Industry Calls Research One Critical Component of U.S. Innovation Agenda

May 15, 2008
Bipartisan Legislation Will Help U.S. Employers Retain Critical Highly Educated Workers
Three Bills Would Make Needed Adjustments to Employment-based Green Card System

May 1, 2008
First-Quarter Semiconductor Sales Show 3.8 Percent Year-on-Year Gain
Sales grow by 3.4 percent from February

April, 2008

April 29, 2008
Wake-up Call: U.S. Falls to Third Place in Exports
SIA Says Complacency Stalls Action on Competitiveness Policy Initiatives

April 23, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Launches Anti-Counterfeiting Campaign
Campaign targets illicit suppliers of components

April 16, 2008
SIA Applauds Senator Alexander's Efforts to Press for Bipartisan Congressional Action on U.S. Competitiveness Agenda
Basic Research Funding, Highly Educated Immigration Reform, and R&D Tax Credit Extension Essential to Competitiveness

April 9, 2008
SIA Urges Constructive Consideration of U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement

March, 2008

March 31, 2008
February Semiconductor Sales Show Modest Year-on-Year Gain
Sales decline by 4.9 percent from January

March 27, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Hails Nano Research Center at Notre Dame University
Midwest Academy for Nanoelectronics and Architectures will be a magnet for investment by high-tech companies

March 19, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Recognizes Professor Mark Kushner and Professor David Allstot
SIA University Researcher Awards Recognize Academics for Outstanding Contributions to Semiconductor Research

March 18, 2008
Semiconductor Industry Honors Champions of Science and Technology
Congressional Leaders and Research Organizations Contribute to U.S. Leadership in Innovation

March 3, 2008
January Semiconductor Sales Essentially Flat with 2007
Sales decline by 3.6 percent from December

February, 2008

February 1, 2008
Global Chip Sales Hit $255.6 Billion in 2007
Chip Sales Rise for Sixth Consecutive Year

January, 2008

January 28, 2008
SIA Supports President's Call for Renewed Push on Competitiveness Agenda
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today called for a renewed bipartisan effort to enact legislation designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. industry.

January 16, 2008
SIA Urges China to Take Early Action to Eliminate Discrimination in Value Added Tax
-SIA: WTO certain to find China's VAT is a clear violation of rules-

January 3, 2008
Revised Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Figures for 2007
$1.35 Billion Upward Revision Year To Date

December, 2007

December 30, 2007
November Chip Sales Up 2.3 Percent Year-on-Year

December 18, 2007
SIA: Lots of Rhetoric but Little Action on Bipartisan Competitiveness Agenda

December 13, 2007
SIA Hails 60th Birthday of Microelectronics Industry

December 3, 2007
October Chip Sales Rose 5 Percent Year-on-Year

November, 2007

November 14, 2007
Xilinx Chief Willem Roelandts Elected SIA Chairman

November 14, 2007
SIA Forecast: Global Chip Sales Will Surpass $321 Billion in 2010
Forecast projects 3.8 percent increase for 2007 to $257 billion

August, 2007

August 20, 2007
Fairchild Semiconductor Celebrates 50th Anniversary in October
Fairchild Luminaries and Alumni Gather to Honor and Explore Company's Lasting Impact on the World

August 9, 2007
President Bush Signs Landmark Legislation That Will Boost U.S. Economic Competitiveness

August 3, 2007
Worldwide Chip Sales Grew by 2.1 Percent in First Half of 2007

August 3, 2007
SIA Cheers Senate Passage of H.R. 2272

August 2, 2007
SIA Praises House Passage of H.R. 2272

July, 2007

July 27, 2007
Semiconductor Research Corporation Honored at White House Ceremony

July 2, 2007
Worldwide Chip Sales in May Grew by 2.4 Percent from 2006

June, 2007

June 13, 2007
SIA Forecast: Semiconductor Industry Sales Will Grow by 1.8 Percent in 2007

June 4, 2007
April Chip Sales Grew by 1.6 Percent from 2006

May, 2007

May 10, 2007
SIA Applauds Progress on Free Trade

May 3, 2007
SIA Lauds House Passage of H.R. 1867

May 3, 2007
SIA Commends House Passage of H.R. 1868

April, 2007

April 30, 2007
First Quarter Global Chip Sales Grew by 3.2 Percent from 2006

April 25, 2007
SIA Lauds Senate Passage of S. 761

April 25, 2007
SIA Lauds House Passage of H.R. 362 and H.R. 363

April 2, 2007
February Chip Sales Decline by 6.5 Percent from January

March, 2007

March 8, 2007
Semiconductor Industry Recognizes Professors Andrew R. Neureuther and Paul S. Ho

March 8, 2007
Semiconductor Industry Honors Spellings, Cornyn and Miller

March 5, 2007
January Chip Sales Up by 9.2 Percent from 2006

February, 2007

February 2, 2007
Global Chip Sales Hit Record $247.7 Billion in 2006

January, 2007

January 31, 2007
SIA Praises House for taking Crucial Step to Promote American Competitiveness

January 2, 2007
November Chip Sales Up 11.3 Percent

December, 2006

December 9, 2006
SIA Praises Passage of R&D Tax Credit Extension

December 5, 2006
SIA says Consensus Should Lead to Action

December 1, 2006
Semiconductor Sales at Record Levels for Fourth Consecutive Month

November, 2006

November 16, 2006
SIA Forecast: Microchip Industry Will Reach $321 Billion in 2009

November 3, 2006
SIA Hails Passage of Legislation to Retain Highly Skilled Workers
Reforms in Senate bill will help U.S. technology companies

November 2, 2006
September Chip Sales Remained Strong at $21.4 Billion

October, 2006

October 10, 2006
SIA Applauds Efforts to Break Logjam in Trade Talks
Resolution of agriculture dispute would help progress on technology issues

October 2, 2006
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Hit Record $20.5 Billion in August
Global Sales Up by 10.5 Percent from August 2005

September, 2006

September 1, 2006
Semiconductor Sales Exceed $20 Billion in July
Worldwide microchip sales up 11.5 percent from July 2005

August, 2006

August 3, 2006
Second Quarter 2006 Sales Up 9.4% Over 2005
Results Reflect Mixed End Product Markets, but Outlook Remains Positive

July, 2006

July 25, 2006
SIA Urges Restart for Stalled Trade Talks
SIA Hopeful WTO Progress Can Be Made

July 3, 2006
May Semiconductor Sales up 9.4 Percent over 2005
Cell phones and consumer electronics fuel growth

June, 2006

June 15, 2006
SIA applauds Congressional funding for key agencies and Focus Centers
House champions realize importance of basic research

June 15, 2006
China Semiconductor Industry Association to Apply for World Semiconductor Council Membership
SIA says CSIA membership would strengthen world body

June 7, 2006
SIA Raises Forecast for Chip Industry Growth
Worldwide semiconductor sales will grow by 9.8 percent in 2006

June 1, 2006
April Semiconductor Sales up 8.1 Percent from 2005
Wireless handsets drive strong analog product sales

May, 2006

May 11, 2006
SIA Applauds Bills to Promote Careers in Math and Science
House Science Committee offers three bills to implement programs to support early research careers

May 2, 2006
SIA Urges Support for "SKIL Bill"
Cornyn bill would help high-tech industries facing shortage of scientists and engineers

May 1, 2006
First Quarter Semiconductor Sales up 7.3 Percent over 2005
Strong cell phone sales drive growth

April, 2006

April 3, 2006
SIA Reports February Chip Sales of $19.2 Billion
Sales decline by 2.2 percent from January

March, 2006

March 23, 2006
Semiconductor Industry Association Launches Competitiveness Web Site
New online tool highlights importance of U.S. leadership

March 16, 2006
SIA Honors Congressman John Sweeney and DARPA Director Anthony Tether
Leaders recognized for support of education and research

March 2, 2006
January Chip Sales up 7 Percent Over 2005
Sales decline by 1.5 percent from December

February, 2006

February 9, 2006
CHIP EXECUTIVE LINKS U.S. STANDARD OF LIVING TO BETTER CLIMATE FOR INNOVATION AND COMPETITION
AMD Chairman and CEO Hector Ruiz Supports American Competitiveness Initiative - States Fair and Open Competition Vital to Innovation

February 2, 2006
Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds Launching U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Agreement has potential to eliminate trade barriers

February 2, 2006
Global Chip Sales Hit Record $227.5 Billion in 2005
SIA says worldwide industry grew by 6.8 percent last year

January, 2006

January 31, 2006
BUSH SPEECH WAS A HOME RUN
SIA calls for bipartisan support for American Competitiveness Initiative

January 23, 2006
CAPITOL HILL VETERAN TO HEAD GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FOR CHIP INDUSTRY
W. Patrick Wilson joins SIA staff

January 3, 2006
Global Chip Sales Continue on Record Pace in November
SIA says consumer products continue to drive sales

December, 2005

December 22, 2005
Congress Increases Funding for Advanced Semiconductor Research
SIA says Focus Centers are Critical to U.S. Leadership

December 19, 2005
WTO Talks Yield Modest Results
SIA Members Hopeful Work Will Continue

December 15, 2005
SIA Supports National Innovation Act of 2005
Ensign-Lieberman proposal would spur innovation

December 2, 2005
Global Chip Sales Surpass $20 Billion in October
SIA says record sales driven by consumer purchases

November, 2005

November 16, 2005
SIA Forecast: Chip Sales Will Surpass $300 Billion in 2008
Semiconductor sales to reach $245 billion in 2006

November 15, 2005
SIA CONGRATULATES IBM ON WINNING NATIONAL MEDAL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR SEMICONDUCTOR INNOVATION
White House recognizes strategic importance of semiconductors

November 9, 2005
SIA APPLAUDS INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Basic research funding essential to U.S. competitiveness

November 3, 2005
SIA APPLAUDS AGREEMENT ON TARIFFS

October, 2005

October 31, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 5.2 percent in September
SIA says consumer demand drove strong growth

October 26, 2005
SIA Urges Improved Intellectual Property Protection in China
Better IP protection would spur innovation in China

October 3, 2005
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP SHARPLY IN AUGUST
SIA says 3.2 percent increase driven by PCs and consumer products

September, 2005

September 1, 2005
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES ROSE NOMINALLY IN JULY
SIA says 0.3 percent increase reflects fierce competition

August, 2005

August 17, 2005
NSF AND SIA JOIN FORCES TO INITIATE LONG-TERM NATIONAL NANOELECTRONIC RESEARCH EXPLORATION
Program to Tap National Network of U.S. Research Universities

August 2, 2005
SIA SELECTS VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT CHIP INDUSTRY WORKER HEALTH STUDY
Industry-funded study will assess cancer risk to semiconductor workers

August 1, 2005
WORLDWIDE SEMICONDUCTOR SALES UP BY 6.5 PERCENT IN FIRST HALF OF 2005
Global Sales Decline by 0.5 Percent in June

July, 2005

July 28, 2005
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF DR-CAFTA
Agreement removes barriers to U.S. high-products

July 13, 2005
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY SEES GLOBALIZATION AS GROWTH OPPORTUNITY

July 2, 2005
GLOBAL SEMICONDUCTOR SALES DECLINE BY 0.5 PERCENT IN MAY
Chip sales up by 4 percent from May 2004

June, 2005

June 21, 2005
SIA Mourns Passing of Jack Kilby, Co-Inventor of the Integrated Circuit
Kilby's invention changed the world and launched an industry

June 20, 2005
Semiconductor Executives Electted to SIA Board
Chip group welcomes leaders of NVIDIA and QUALCOMM

June 16, 2005
SIA Says R&D Tax Credit Extension is Vital to U.S.
R&D tax credit should be broadened and made permanent

June 8, 2005
SIA Projects 6 percent Growth for Global Semiconductor Sales
Revised forecast now projects record sales of $226 billion for 2005

May, 2005

May 31, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Show Slight Decline in April
Chip sales up by 7 percent from April 2004

May 24, 2005
Engineering Schools Push Stay-In-School Programs
SIA grants support innovative Stay-Tech retention effort

May 3, 2005
Semiconductor Executives Urge Support for University Research Program
SIA says Focus Center Research Program is vital to US tech leadership

May 2, 2005
First Quarter Global Semiconductor Sales Up 13 Percent From 2004
March chip sales rose by 2 percent from February 2005

April, 2005

April 14, 2005
Moore's Law Still Going Strong After 40 Years
SIA says progress can continue for another 15-20 years

April 4, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Strong in February
Chip sales up 16 percent from February 2004

March, 2005

March 29, 2005
SIA Says Stock Option Expensing Rule Still Unworkable
SEC Accounting Bulletin Won't Fix a Fatally Flawed Rule

March 17, 2005
SIA Recognizes Four Leaders for Contributions to U.S. Semiconductor Industry
Office of USTR, Congressman Lamar Smith, Professor Robert Dutton and Professor Mark Lundstrom receive honors

March 16, 2005
Semiconductor Industry Association Says U.S. Could Lose Race for Nanotechnology Leadership
U.S. standard of living, national security linked to leadership

March 3, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Show Modest Sequential Decline in January

March 1, 2005
UC Berkeley Professor Dr. Paul R. Gray Receives SRC University Researcher Award

January, 2005

January 31, 2005
Global Semiconductor Sales Hit Record $213 Billion in 2004
Fourth-quarter sales meet expectations

January 10, 2005
SEMI and SIA Announce Nanoelectronics Market Study

January 3, 2005
SIA Mourns Passing of Congressman Matsui
Late Congressman was a champion of US technology industries

December, 2004

December 31, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Surpass $19 Billion in November

December 16, 2004
SIA Says Stock Option Expensing Rule Unworkable

December 1, 2004
SIA Launches Nanoelectronics Research Initiative

November, 2004

November 26, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Surpass $18.8 Billion in October

November 16, 2004
SIA Outlines steps for Improved Intellectual Property Protection In China

November 10, 2004
Beijing Seminar to Focus on Intellectual Property Protection

November 3, 2004
SIA Forecast: Record Chip Sales of $214 Billion 2004, Sales Flat at Record Level in 2005

November 3, 2004
Micron CEO Steven Appleton Elected SIA Chairman

November 1, 2004
Global Chip Sales Rise Slightly in September to $18.4 Billion

September, 2004

September 30, 2004
SIA Reports Higher Global Chip Sales

September 30, 2004
Dr. Pushkar Apte Joins SIA as Vice President of Technology Programs

September 29, 2004
SIA Applauds Extension of R&D Tax Credit

September 14, 2004
U.S. Leadership in Nanoscience Should Be A Government Priority, Say Survey Respondents

September 2, 2004
Global Chip Sales Growth Moderates

August, 2004

August 19, 2004
SIA Seeks Proposals for Worker Health Study

August 2, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 40.3% Year-Over-Year
-Corporate IT and Consumer Spending Drive Strong Chip Sales-

July, 2004

July 20, 2004
SIA Praises Passage of Stock Option Reform Act
-FASB can still avoid confrontation with Congress -

July 8, 2004
SIA Praises US-China Accord on PRC Value Added Tax
- Elimination of tax rebate assures level playing field -

July 2, 2004
Global Chip Sales Show Continued Strength
-Sales up 36.9 percent year-over-year-

June, 2004

June 29, 2004
Expiration of R&D Tax Credit Would Weaken Economic Prospersity and National Security, Says SIA
-Semiconductor Industry Association calls for immediate action to extend credit -

June 24, 2004
SIA Says Proposed Accounting Rule on Stock Options is a Step Backwards
-FASB rule will not bring clarity; field tests must be done before imposing any change-

June 9, 2004
U.S. Must Accelerate Nanoelectronics Research
-SIA calls for creation of Nanoelectronics Research Institute -

June 9, 2004
SIA Projects 28.6% Growth for 2004 Global Semiconductor Sales
-Record sales of $214 billion now forecast-

June 1, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 36.6% Year-over-Year
-Chip sales highest since July 2000-

May, 2004

May 17, 2004
SIA Urges China to Take Early Action to Eliminate Discrimination in Value Added Tax
-SIA: WTO certain to find China's VAT is a clear violation of rules-

May 13, 2004
World Semiconductor Council Meets in Busan, Korea
--Group recommends actions to promote continued semiconductor industry growth--

May 3, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 32.3% Year-over-Year
--Strong Corporate IT Spending Drives Growth--

April, 2004

April 21, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association says Proposed FASB Rule Endangers Employee Stock Plans
-Proposed rule raises more questions than answers-

April 21, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association Says Action Urgently Needed To Make R&D Tax Credit Permanent
-Current credit set to expire on June 30 -

April 21, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association Applauds China's Decision to Delay Wireless LAN Standard
-Working with international standards bodies will benefit IT industry and consumers-

April 2, 2004
February Semiconductor Sales Up More Than 30 Percent Year-Over-Year
-Year-on-year growth rate is highest since October 2000 -

March, 2004

March 31, 2004
SIA Opposes FASB Plan for Expensing Stock Options
-Proposed rule would cripple employee stock option and stock purchase plans -

March 19, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association Presents Congressional Leadership Award to Representative Boehlert

March 19, 2004
Deputy NSF Director Bordogna Receives 2004 SIA Administration Leadership Award

March 18, 2004
SIA to Conduct Worker Health Study

March 18, 2004
SIA Strongly Supports USTR WTO Action to End China's Discriminatory Value Added Tax on Foreign Chips
-China's VAT Stifles Competition, Distorts Investment-

March 18, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association Honors MIT Professor Dimitri A. Antoniadis

March 16, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Expands Multi-million dollar University Research Program for Future Technologies
-UCLA to Lead Newest Research Focus Center on Nanoscale Materials-

March 1, 2004
Semiconductor Sales up 27.4% Year-Over-Year
-January sales follow cyclical pattern - down 2.4% from December-

February, 2004

February 24, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Calls Upon China to Remove Proprietary Wireless LAN Network Requirements
- China Should Instead Adopt International Standards -

February 1, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Up 18.3% in 2003
-11% Fourth Quarter Sequential Gain, 28% Year-Over-Year Rise-

January, 2004

January 21, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Association Releases 2003 International Technology Roadmap For Semiconductors

January 12, 2004
Semiconductor Industry Reaches the Lowest Injury and Illnesses Rate Ever Recorded
-U.S. Semiconductor Workers Rated Among the Nation's Safest in 2002 BLS Survey-

January 5, 2004
Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 4.5% in November
-Broad-based Demand Drives 25.7% Year-Over-Year Growth-

December, 2003

December 1, 2003
Global Semiconductor Sales Rise Record 6.8% in October
23.3% Year-Over-Year Growth

November, 2003

November 19, 2003
Semiconductor Industry Applauds Passage of the Nanotechnology R&D Act of 2003
Industry helps to seek resolutions for technology "grand challenges"

November 6, 2003
NSF and SRC Form Partnership to Research Nanoelectronics
Federal Funding Helps Drive the Semiconductor Technology of Tomorrow

November 5, 2003
SIA Projects Robust Growth for Semiconductor Industry
15.8% Growth in 2003 and projected 19.4% Growth in 2004 Comes with Fundamental Changes in the nearly $200B Industry

November 5, 2003
LSI Logic's Wilf Corrigan Elected New Chairman of SIA
Micron's Steve Appleton to serve as 2004 SIA Vice Chairman

November 2, 2003
Third Quarter Global Chip Sales Up 17.5% Year-Over Year
6.5% Monthly Increase Propels Growth

November 2, 2003
NY Governor George E. Pataki to Receive 2003 Noyce Award from Semiconductor Industry Association

October, 2003

October 28, 2003
SIA Report Details Growth of China Chip Industry
Tax on Semiconductor Trade Penalizes Importers, Distorts Investments

September, 2003

September 29, 2003
Global Chip Sales Reach $13.42 Billion in August 2003
Revenues up 12.5% Year-over-Year

September 14, 2003
U.S. High Technology Community Disappointed By Breakdown in Trade Talks

September 2, 2003
Global Chip Sales Reach $12.90 Billion in July 2003
Revenues up 10.5% Year-over-Year

August, 2003

August 3, 2003
Global Chip Sales Reach $12.5 Billion in June 2003
3.2% Second Quarter 2003 Sales Gain, 10.4% Year-over-Year

July, 2003

July 9, 2003
SIA Sponsors High School Teachers to a Two-Day Educational Summer Camp on Semiconductors
Semiconductor Industry Values Educators Learning About Chips

June, 2003

June 29, 2003
Global Chip Sales Total $12.5 Billion in May 2003
9.9% Year-over-Year Revenue Rise

June 11, 2003
SIA Projects 16.8% Growth for 2004 Global Semiconductor Sales
Compound Annual Growth of 9.8% for 2003-2006

May, 2003

May 30, 2003
Global Chip Sales Total $12.1 Billion in April 2003
9.7% Year-over-Year Revenue Rise

May 15, 2003
World Semiconductor Council Meets in Nice, France
Group Issues Strong Policy Recommendations for Global Semiconductor Industry

April, 2003

April 27, 2003
Global Chip Sales Reach $12.1 Billion in March 2003
First Quarter Sales $36.4 Billion + 13% Year-over-Year

March, 2003

March 31, 2003
Global Chip Sales Total $11.8 Billion in February 2003
18% Year-over-Year Increase

March 19, 2003
SIA University Research Award Presented to University of California, Berkeley Professor, Dr. William Oldham

March 19, 2003
SIA Awards Legislators for Leadership on Technology Policies
Sen. Allen, Representatives Lewis and Tauscher Honored by Semiconductor Industry

March 18, 2003
SIA Applauds Nanotechnology R&D Act of 2003
Industry Sends Letter to Congressmen Boehlert and Honda Supporting Nanotechnology

March 7, 2003
SIA Calls on International Body to Reject Inaccurate Accounting Standards
Rank & File Employees Most Adversely Affected by IASB's Proposed Standards

March 3, 2003
Worldwide Chip Sales Total $12.2 Billion in January 2003
22% Year-over-Year Increase

February, 2003

February 20, 2003
SIA Lauds FCC Action to Deregulate New, Last Mile Broadband Facilities

February 12, 2003
SIA Environmental Initiatives Recognized by Bush Administration

February 4, 2003
SIA Applauds President's Economic Growth and Jobs Plan Spur for Durable Economic Growth

February 3, 2003
Global Chip Sales Up 1.3% in Recovery Year
1.9% Fourth Quarter Sequential Gain, 23% Year over Year

January, 2003

January 31, 2003
SIA Supports Administration's Intentions to Enter Free Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore

January 30, 2003
The Semiconductor Industry Association Calls for Continued Ability to Grant Employee Stock Options
SIA Submits Comments to FASB

January 23, 2003
The Semiconductor Industry Association Opposes Technology Mandates
SIA Joins Alliance for Digital Progress

January 20, 2003
Altera Joins Semiconductor Industry Association's Board of Directors
SIA Welcomes Altera's John Daane to Board

December, 2002

December 30, 2002
Continued Growth for Worldwide Chip Sales
Global Sales Up 1.3% in November - 19.6% Year on Year Increase

December 19, 2002
SIA Applauds Doubling of National Science Foundation Budget
Key to Continuing U.S. Science and Technology Innovation

December 13, 2002
SIA Urges China to Eliminate Discriminatory Application of VAT, Fully Implement Intellectual Property Protections for Semiconductors
Calls for Full Observance of China's WTO Commitments

November, 2002

November 29, 2002
Worldwide Chip Sales Continue Growth
Global Sales Up 1.8% in October - 20% Year on Year Increase

November 21, 2002
SIA 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book, 'Beyond Imagination'

November 6, 2002
Intersil's Gregory Williams Elected New Chairman of Semiconductor Industry Association
LSI Logic Chairman and CEO Wilf Corrigan to serve as 2003 SIA Vice Chairman

November 6, 2002
Gordon E. Moore to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award from Semiconductor Industry Association

November 6, 2002
2002-2005 FORECAST: SIA Projects Double-Digit Growth for Global Semiconductor Sales
19.8% Growth Rate Fuels Industry Advance in 2003 - -$200 Billion Chip Industry Forecast by 2004

November 1, 2002
Global Chip Industry Records 8.2% Third Quarter Growth, Sales Up 21% from 2001 September Quarter

October, 2002

October 1, 2002
Worldwide Chip Sales up 2.2% in August from July
14% Year-over-Year Increase - Solid Industry Growth

September, 2002

September 3, 2002
Worldwide July Chip Sales up 2.9% from June
8% Year-over-Year Increase, First Since February 2001

August, 2002

August 2, 2002
Chip Sales Grow 5.8% in June Quarter
Strong Wireless and Consumer Sectors Lead June Sales

July, 2002

July 17, 2002
High Tech Associations Say FCC Should Act Swiftly to Spur Broadband Deployment and Provide Boost to U.S. Economy

July 9, 2002
Semiconductor Industry Applauds House Passage of Technology Talent Act

July 1, 2002
May Chip Sales Reach $11.37 Billion for Worldwide Semiconductor Industry
Broad-based Growth Leads Chip Sales Increase of 2.8%

June, 2002

June 27, 2002
Semiconductor Industry Congratulates House for Moving Forward with TPA Legislation

June 24, 2002
SIA Congratulates Intel's Gordon Moore for Receiving Presidential Medal of Freedom

June 5, 2002
Recovery Projected for Global Semiconductor Market
2002 Semiconductor Sales Grow 3% to $143 Billion; Forecast Calls for Strong Sequential Growth with Sales Reaching $177 Billion in 2003 and $213 Billion in 2004

May, 2002

May 31, 2002
April Chip Sales Reach $11.07 Billion for Worldwide Semiconductor Industry
April Sales led by Wireless Sector

May 23, 2002
Semiconductor Industry Congratulates the Senate for Passing TPA Legislation
SIA Looks to House for Passage of Critical Trade Legislation

May 16, 2002
Sixth World Semiconductor Council Issues Key Policy Recommendations
WSC Issues Statement on Trade, Environmental Policy Issues

May 10, 2002
SIA: Trade Promotion Authority Will Further Open World Markets
Ability to compete in open foreign markets vital to semiconductor industry

May 7, 2002
SIA Commends Effort to Increase NSF Budget by 15%
IT Advances Require Increased Spending at our Nation's Universities

May 2, 2002
Downward Trend Continues in March 2001 for Worldwide Semiconductor Sales
SIA reports across-the-board decreases in semiconductor product sectors

May 2, 2002
Chip Industry Sales Reach $10.75 Billion in March 2002
First Quarter Sales Up 5.6% to $32.25 Billion Driven by DRAM Demand

March, 2002

March 29, 2002
SIA Reports $10.01 Billion in Worldwide Chip Sales for February 2002
Growth in the Americas and Asia-Pacific Market Leading the Recovery

March 20, 2002
Semiconductor Industry Association To Implement Health And Safety Review For Fabrication Workers - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF SAC REPORT AVAILABLE HERE
Industry To Act On Scientific Panel's Recommendations

March 5, 2002
SIA Reports $10.01 Billion in Worldwide Chip Sales for January 2002
Usual Seasonal Patterns Prevail

February, 2002

February 6, 2002
Scalise Testifies Before Senate Hearings on Trade
SIA Identifies Key Trade Priorities

January, 2002

January 14, 2002
U.S. Semiconductor Workers Rated Among the Nation's Safest
Bureau of Labor Releases 2000 Survey Rates

January 2, 2002
Semiconductor Industry Sales Increase in November
SIA Reports $10.6 Billion in Worldwide Sales For November

December, 2001

December 18, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Congratulates Congress for Passing Critical Education Reforms
Math, Science and Technology Key areas of Reform

December 6, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Encouraged By House of Representatives Passage of TPA Bill
SIA Urges Senate to Pass TPA

December 3, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Sales Increase in October
SIA Reports $10.43 Billion in Worldwide Sales for Octobe

November, 2001

November 28, 2001
International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors Accellerates Pace to Smaller Chip Dimensions

November 8, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Honors Analog Devices' Ray Stata with 2001 Noyce Award
Stata Recognized for Commitment to Education

November 8, 2001
Intel's Dr. Craig Barrett Named New Semiconductor Industry Association Chairman
Intersil's Gregory Williams to serve as SIA Vice Chairman

November 7, 2001
FORECAST: Semiconductor Industry Association Forecasts Semiconductor Recovery for 2002-2004
Annual Forecast Reveals Chip Market to Total $218 Billion in 2004

November 1, 2001
$10.22 Billion in Sales for Worldwide Semiconductor Markets in September 2001
Sales Expected to Grow in Fourth Quarter

October, 2001

October 11, 2001
SIA Applauds President Bush's Economic Stimulus Plan

October 1, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Slow to $10.49 Billion in August 2001

September, 2001

September 25, 2001
International Symposium on Semiconductor Manufacturing (ISSM) Proceeds As Planned
Industry Leaders to Present Visions For Revitalizing The Semiconductor Industry

September 4, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Slow to $10.86 Billion in July 2001

August, 2001

August 2, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Slow to $11.60 Billion in June 2001

July, 2001

July 11, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Co-Sponsors SECME Summer Institute for Graduate Training in Math, Science and Technology

July 2, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales in May 2001 Continue to Reflect Excess Inventory

June, 2001

June 14, 2001
Trade Promotion Authority Gaining Momentum in Congress

June 14, 2001
Ag-High Tech Coalition Advocates Normal Trade Relations with China

June 6, 2001
Global Semiconductor Market to Rebound in 2002

June 4, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Decrease 10.2% in April 2001

May, 2001

May 17, 2001
Joint Statement on the Fifth Meeting of World Semiconductor Council (WSC)
**European Semiconductor Industry Association of the European Electronic Component Manufacturers Association (EECA/ESIA)** **Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)** **Korea Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA)** **U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA)** **Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA)**

April, 2001

April 6, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Increased 33.4% from February 1999

April 3, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales for February 2001 Continue to Experience Decrease
Sales up 5.8% this February from last year

March, 2001

March 18, 2001
Senior U.S. Officials Honored By Technology Industry
Sales up 5.8% this February from last year

March 14, 2001
U.S Semiconductor Industry Doubles Research
And Doubles Development Efforts at Nation's Leading Universities

March 14, 2001
Stanford Professor Dr. James Plummer Receives SRC University Researcher Award

March 13, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Association Announces PFC Reduction And Climate Partnership With USEPA

March 8, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Grow 32.9% from January 1999;January Sales Provide Solid Outlook for 2000
January Sales Provide Solid Outlook for 2000

March 5, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales for January 2001 13.7% higher than January 2000
Recent Sales Reflect Inventory Overhang, Deceleration of Demand

February, 2001

February 5, 2001
Semiconductor Industry Association Reports Global Semiconductor Market Tops $200 Billion Mark for First Time
Internet Infrastructure, Networking, Communications Continue to Drive the Worldwide Semiconductor Industry

January, 2001

January 3, 2001
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales for 2000 Expected to Reach Forecasted Growth of $205 Billion
Chip sales in November increase more than 28% over November 1999

December, 2000

December 20, 2000
Bureau of Labor Statistics 1999
-Survey Rates U.S. Semiconductor Workers Among the Nation's Safest-

December 5, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Awards 53 Research Intern Assistantships Totaling $318K

December 4, 2000
In October, Chip Sales Reach $18.66 Billion

November, 2000

November 29, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Co-Hosts Phoenix based High-Tech, Multi-media Teacher Training Seminar on December 2nd
-High Tech Industry Association and ASSET/KAET/KUAT's NTTI Encourages Teachers to Attend Workshops to Learn to Use Internet, Video, and Multimedia in the Classroom-

November 29, 2000
Dr. John Kelly, III, IBM, named new Semiconductor Industry Association Chairman
-Intel's Dr. Craig Barrett to serve as SIA Vice Chairman-

November 2, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Set Another Industry Record in 2000; Driven by Internet and wireless technologies, sales in September soar more than 45% over September 1999
-Driven by Internet and wireless technologies, sales in September soar more than 45% over September 1999-

November 1, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Association Reports Global Semiconductor Market Tops $200 Billion Mark for First Time
-Annual Forecast Reveals Chip Market to grow 37 percent in 2000, 2003 sales to reach $319 billion -

October, 2000

October 18, 2000
Press Statement on H-1B Visas
-H1B Visas -

October 11, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Association Commends Jack Kilby on receiving the Nobel Prize for Physics

October 5, 2000
SIA Names Members of Science Advisory Committee
-Dr. David Wegman, University of Massachusetts, Selected to Head Group-

October 4, 2000
House Approves Key H-1B Legislation
-Workforce Legislation Gains Congressional Support, Industry Urges Swift Action by White House-

October 3, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach New Industry High for 2000
-Driven by Internet and wireless technologies, sales for August 2000 reflect a 52% increase over August 1999-

October 3, 2000
H-1B Passage in Senate A Win for Semiconductor Industry
-Industry urges House to pass legislation and send to White House for signature--- (#64)-

October 2, 2000
SIA Sponsors Nationwide Campaign to Attract, Prepare Teens for Tomorrow's Tech Jobs
---Education & Workforce, Top Priority for Semiconductor Industry---

September, 2000

September 19, 2000
Senate Passage of PNTR Legislation Opens Up Global Markets For U.S. Semiconductor Companies
---China, World's Fastest Growing Semiconductor Market, Opening Fair & Free Trade---

September 5, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach Record High of $17.32 Billion in July 2000
---Over 50% growth in year-to-year chip sales ---

August, 2000

August 10, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Sponsors MOSIS Education Program
---Engineering Students and Industry Benefit From Hands-On Education Program---

August 3, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach Record High of $16.6 Billion in June 2000
--Growth in Internet infrastructure and wireless communications fuels demand for semiconductors--

July, 2000

July 25, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Association & Thirteen/WNET New York's National Teacher Training Institute to Hold High-Tech Teacher Training Seminars
- High Tech Industry Association Encourages Teachers to Attend Workshops to Learn to Use Internet, Video, and Multimedia in the Classroom To be Held in Manhattan, NY on July 25-26 & July 27-28 -

July 19, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Co-Sponsors SECME Institute

June, 2000

June 30, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach Industry High Totaling $15.8 Billion in May 2000

June 8, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Consortia Strives to fulfill High Tech Jobs in Northeastern States

June 7, 2000
Global Semiconductor Market To Grow 31% in 2000
-- 2000 Sales to Reach $195 Billion, Increasing to $312 Billion in 2003 --

June 2, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Total $15.2 Billion in April
---Robust growth due to cellular communications explosion---

May, 2000

May 24, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Hails U.S. House Approval of China PNTR

May 9, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach Industry High, Totaling $14.9 Billion in March

April, 2000

April 28, 2000
World Semiconductor Council Releases Joint Statement and Internet Policy White Paper

April 28, 2000
Fourth Meeting of the World Semiconductor Council to be Held in Korea on April 28, 2000

April 16, 2000
SIA Announces 2000 Annual Report and Directory

April 11, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Statement on China PNTR
- George Scalise, President of the Semiconductor Industry Association, released the following statement today at the China Coalition press conference urging Congressional Approval of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China (PNTR) for China. -

February, 2000

February 7, 2000
Global Semiconductor Sales Surge to $14.7 Billion in December; 1999 Year-End Sales Reach All Time High of $149 Billion
--- 1999 Year-End Sales Reach All Time High of $149 Billion ---

January, 2000

January 27, 2000
Semiconductor Industry Applauds President Clinton's State of the Union Address Promoting China's Trading Status and Increased Technology Funding

January 4, 2000
Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Skyrocket to $14.2 Billion For November; Industry sales increase 24.8% from one year ago
--Industry sales increase 24.8% from one year ago--

December, 1999

December 2, 1999
SIA Calls on WTO Members to Oppose Attempts to Reopen Antidumping Laws

November, 1999

November 23, 1999
SIA to Appoint Independent Scientific Panel of Experts to Review Industry Data on Potential Health Issues

November 22, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Releases 1999 International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors
-Industry Identifies and Addresses Technical Challenges for the Future -

November 15, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Applauds U.S. - China World Trade Organization Announcement

October, 1999

October 27, 1999
Worldwide Semiconductor Market to Grow 15 Percent
-1999 Chips Sales to Top $144 Billion Increasing to $234 Billion by 2002-

October 27, 1999
Leading Health and Safety Experts from Chip Industry, Government and University Community to Participate in Worker Health Conference Nov. 3-5

October 27, 1999
Erich Bloch receives Semiconductor Industry's Highest Honor, 1999 Robert N. Noyce Award
-1999 Robert N. Noyce Award-

October 27, 1999
Dr. T.J. Rodgers of Cypress is named new SIA Chairman
-IBM's John Kelly will serve as Vice Chairman-

October 21, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Applauds Europe-U.S. High Tech Workforce Project

August, 1999

August 2, 1999
SIA Announces Xilinx CEO Willem Roelandts to Join SIA Board of Directors

August 2, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Co-Sponsors SECME Institute on Science, Math, Engineering and Technology with Howard University

July, 1999

July 27, 1999
U.S. High-Tech Industry Coalition on China
-- AMERICAN ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION - BUSINESS SOFTWARE ALLIANCE -- ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE -- COMPUTER SYSTEMS POLICY PROJECT -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COUNCIL - SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION -- SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL -- SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION -- TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION - UNITED STATES INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OFFICE --

July 21, 1999
Chip Industry Applauds Congress, White House, for Action on Y2K Legislation; New Y2K Law Will Help Curb Frivolous Lawsuits
-New Y2K Law Will Help Curb Frivolous Lawsuits-

June, 1999

June 18, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Statement on Y2K Liability Legislation
-George Scalise, President of the Semiconductor Industry Association released the following statement today regarding the Senate passage of S. 1138, "The Y2K Act." -

June 18, 1999
Semiconductor Companies Conclude International Environmental Health and Safety Conference
-President Clinton and USEPA commend environmental practices of the industry-

June 16, 1999
Kudos from Clinton regarding strategy to reduce PFC Emissions
-Letter from President Clinton-

June 10, 1999
New World Semiconductor Council Unveiled in Brussels, SIA Applauds New Government Trade Deal, Announces Industry Agreement

June 8, 1999
1999 is the Year of Recovery for the Global Semiconductor Industry; Industry Gains Double Digit Growth
-Industry Gains Double Digit Growth -

June 3, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Encouraged by President Clinton's Decision to Extend China's Trading Status

May, 1999

May 11, 1999
High Tech Industries Push for Y2K Legislation

April, 1999

April 26, 1999
Successful World Semiconductor Council Concludes in Italy & Trade Associations Agree to Reduce Emission

April 8, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Encouraged by U.S.-China WTO Accession Announcement

March, 1999

March 16, 1999
Semiconductor Producers and Suppliers Welcome Tax Depreciation Legislation; Measure Would Accurately Reflect Life of Semiconductor Equipment

March 11, 1999
Congressional Leaders to Address Semiconductor Industry at SIA Awards Dinner in Washington

February, 1999

February 24, 1999
Semiconductor Industry Applauds Measures to Resolve Year 2000 Issues
Also included: The Y2K Challenge - A Semiconductor Industry Perspective

January, 1999

January 25, 1999
Dr, Juri Matisoo Joins SIA as Vice President of Technology Programs