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ECIA has released its annual Top 50 Worldwide Authorised Distributors report, and there are some surprises. Each year, Chief Analyst Dale Ford compiles this report from survey results, extensive research of public financial data, input from manufacturers and distributors, and web-based secondary research. Findings reflect both the research and Dale Ford’s deep understanding of the
The global semiconductor market looks set to grow 16% to $731.6 billion in 2025 according to Malcolm Penn, CEO of Future Horizons, in his September update. This is a 1% uptick on his January forecast. His bullish forecast comes in at 17%, his bearish forecast sees 15% growth. Penn cites signs of recovery in the
The RF front-end market is undergoing a massive transformation, according to Yole Group in its new report, ‘RF Front-End Module for Mobile 2025’. The RF front-end module market for mobile devices is at a critical juncture. Valued at $15.4 billion in 2024, the market is characterised by a delicate balance of growth drivers, including continued
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) recently announced global semiconductor sales were $62.1 billion during the month of July 2025, an increase of 20.6% compared to the July 2024 total of $51.5 billion and 3.6% more than the June 2025 total of $59.9 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organisation
At the time that World EV Day was first launched and observed, the world was in the midst of a global pandemic – one that had a significant impact on the sales of electric cars. Since then, major markets have emerged as dominant in electric vehicles (EVs) – with China, the US, and Europe leading
SEMI announced in its Worldwide Semiconductor Equipment Market Statistics (WWSEMS) report that global semiconductor equipment billings increased 24% year-over-year to $33.07 billion in the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2025 billings registered a 3% quarter-over-quarter expansion supported by the leading-edge logic, advanced high bandwidth memory (HBM) related DRAM applications, as well as increase in
The silicon photonics industry is entering a period of rapid growth and diversification, according to Yole Group’s new report. ‘Silicon Photonics 2025 – Focus on SOI, SiN, LNOI & InP Platforms’ shows that as AI continues to drive exponential demand for bandwidth, the sector is transitioning to higher data rates. 200G/channel links are expected to
From 2024 to 2025, the advanced packaging market reinforced its strategic role across markets. Once confined to specific high-end applications, it is now a pillar of mass adoption in consumer electronics and an enabler of emerging markets, including AR/VR, Edge AI, aerospace, and defence. At the same time, the telecom and infrastructure segment is experiencing
Silicon is rife in electronics. In fact, devices built on silicon account for roughly 94% of the semiconductor market. But why is it so popular? What is it that’s so great about silicon compared to other elements? First, let’s take a look at what a semiconductor actually is. According to Britannica Dictionary, a semiconductor is:
Yole Group announces the publication of its latest market and technology analysis, Thermal Imaging & Sensing 2025. This report provides a detailed review of the global infrared imaging ecosystem, its evolving applications, and the competitive environment shaped by geopolitical and regional shifts; Yole Group has been investigating imaging technologies for several years. This new report,