The global outlook series on Semiconductors provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird’s eye view of the rapidly evolving, technology intensive, and cyclic semiconductor industry. Dotted with brief discussions on key product/technology areas, such as, Microprocessors, Digital Signal Processors, Application-Specific Integrated Circuits, Standard Logic Chip, Micro-Controllers, Optoelectronic Integrated Circuits, and Flash Semiconductor, the report offers a firm grasp on the industry’s changing dynamics. The discussions on the global, and the US markets are richly illustrated with 11 data rich tables, in addition to short commentaries on the industry’s outlook. Also provided is a recapitulation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and other noteworthy strategic corporate developments, and product launches. Regional markets discussed include the US, Canada, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, China, India, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil, among few others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 972 companies worldwide.