Silicon wafers are the fundamental building material for semiconductors, which in turn, are vital components of virtually all electronics goods, including computers, telecommunications products, and consumer electronics.
KUALA LUMPUR: Global silicon wafer shipments are set to increase by 2.4% year-on-year in 2020 to 11,957 million sq inches, according to the Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturers Industry (SEMI).
The US-based trade body said on Wednesday it expected growth to continue next year and shipments to reach a record high in 2022.
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