Global Ultracapacitors Market to Reach $261 Million By 2015

The world market for Ultracapacitors is projected to reach $260.7 million by 2015. Significant opportunities from large-scale energy storage systems and consumer electronics, substantial cost benefits offered by ultracapacitors in comparison to other alternative energy storage solutions, and fast paced R&D projects for expanding product usability are among factors that are expected to fuel the Ultracapacitors market in future.

Global USB Flash Drives Market to Reach 568.98 Million Units by 2015

The world market for USB Flash Drives, by volume sales is projected to reach 568.98 million units by 2015. The market currently witnesses challenges manifested in the form of the ongoing recession and resulting erosion in consumer confidence.

Global Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) Market to Reach $76.2 Billion by 2015

The world market for PCBs is projected to register about $76.2 billion by the year 2015. Though tempered by the economic recession in the last two years, the market is expected to register a substantial increase in its revenue post recession, ably supported by growing demand in Automotive Electronics and the rapidly growing Asian market.

Worldwide PC Microprocessor Unit Shipments and Revenues Rise in the Second Quarter Compared to the First Quarter
Worldwide PC microprocessor unit shipments and revenues in the second calendar quarter of 2010 (2Q10) increased 3.6% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest PC processor study.

ESD training DVD targets Electronics Assembly Operators
This product offers the most up-to-date, technically accurate ESD control video training currently available. Covering all the basics of ESD awareness and prevention training, it provides a unique opportunity to obtain ‘ESD Safe’ certification from both IPC and ESDA.

Highlights of the May 2010 Edition of the Fab Databases
The May 2010 edition of the World Fab Forecast, FabFutures, World Fab Watch, and the Opto/LED Fab Watch databases have been published and is available to our existing subscribers.

Global Market For Semiconductor Memory To Be Worth $79 Billion In 2014
According to a new technical market research report, Semiconductor Memory: Technologies and Global Markets, the value of the global semiconductor memory industry was nearly $46.2 billion in 2009, but is expected to increase to nearly $79 billion in 2014, for a 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%.

Global Market For Thermal Management Technologies To Be Worth $10.2 Billion In 2015
Thermal management technologies are an important part of the electronics industries' drive to develop ever higher-performance applications. This report examines the entire range of thermal management products and solutions in the market today or likely to enter the market in the next 5 years.


Worldwide Semiconductor Market Decreased 9% to $225 Billion in 2009

Worldwide semiconductor revenues decreased 9% year over year in 2009 to $225.1 billion. The industry was hit especially hard in the first half of 2009 due to the global economic downturn. Despite the economic recession, industry leaders held strong and some even eked out gains in revenues and market share compared to 2008, thanks to a sharp snapback in chip demand in the latter half of 2009.

Worldwide Electronic Manufacturing Services Will Return to Steady, But Uneven Growth in 2010
The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry contracted by 11% in 2009, less than expected due to a resurgence of consumer spending late in the year. According to a new forecast avilable from Electronics.ca Publications, the EMS industry will enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 8% for the 2010-2014 forecast period. But the recovery is still on shaky ground, with periods of weakness expected into 2011.