60 SMT007 MAGAZINE I AUGUST 2018
5G Networks Have a Paramount Role in
Autonomous Vehicle Connectivity
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5G networks may be as much as 10 times more
efficient than 4G networks. With this new level
of network capability, communications service
providers can secure future market opportunities
with manufacturers of autonomous vehicles in
the fields of driver safety and data processing
and management, according to Gartner Inc.
Global Electronic Warfare Market to See
CAGR of 6.2% from 2017-2026
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The global electronic warfare market is expected
to reach $38.31 billion by 2026, growing at a
CAGR of 6.2% during the 2017-2026 period.
Micro LED & Mini LED Market Expects
Explosive Business Opportunities
E
Micro LED displays and mini LED backlight
technology have been the focus of spotlight in
this year's exhibitions of consumer electronics
and display technology.
Global Semiconductor Industry Down
3.4% to $115.8 Billion in Q1 2018
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Global semiconductor industry revenue
declined 3.4 percent in the first quarter of 2018
falling to $115.8 billion. Semiconductor industry
performance was negatively affected by the
declining sales and first-quarter seasonality in
the wireless communications market. according
to IHS Markit
Flexible Substrates Market Worth
$775.8 Million by 2023
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The flexible substrates market is projected to
grow from $402.9 million in 2018 to $775.8
million by 2023, at a CAGR of 14% from 2018
to 2023, according to MarketsandMarkets.
Right to Internet Access in Malaysia to
Positively Drive Digital Economy and
Country GDP
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International Data Corp. (IDC) believes that the
recent proposal in Malaysia to include the right
to internet access in the Federal Constitution
will create a positive impact in driving the
digital economy and GDP of the country.
Traditional PC Market Grows 2.7%
in Q2 of 2018
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Preliminary results for the second quarter of
2018 showed shipments of traditional PCs—
desktop, notebook, and workstation—totaled
62.3 million units, recording solid year-on-year
growth of 2.7%, according to the International
Data Corp. (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal
Computing Device Tracker.
Worldwide Smart Home Devices Market
Forecast to Ship 549.5 Million Units
in 2018
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The worldwide smart home devices market,
inclusive of smart speakers, digital media
adapters, lighting, thermostats, is forecast to
ship 549.5 million devices in 2018, growing
26.8% over the prior year.
Semiconductor Equipment Market to
Reach $62.7 Billion in 2018
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Releasing its mid-year forecast at the annual
SEMICON West exposition, SEMI reported
that worldwide sales of new semiconductor
manufacturing equipment are projected to
increase by 10.8% to $62.7 billion in 2018,
exceeding the historic high of $56.6 billion set
last year.
