The global digital signal processor market will grow 15% in 2010 as revenue rises from $5.6 billion in 2009 to $6.4 billion, according researcher Forward Concepts in Tempe, Ariz.

"Compared to 2008, 2009 was not very good year for DSPs, although sales improved over the last several months of the year," says Will Strauss, president of the research firm. "DSPs mirrored the overall semiconductor market, which also declined," he says.

Are you uncertain about the 2010 IC industry recovery? It may help to consider these actual data points and current expectations that offer support for an increasingly positive outlook for the IC industry this year.

The 10 points listed should provide the reader with some encouragement with regard to the IC industry and its suppliers in 2010. Is it clear skies and smooth sailing for the rest of the year? Not, quite. Some potential "pot holes" on the road to 2010 success include: a possible spike in oil prices to greater than $100 barrel; a major terrorist attack that weakens consumer confidence and the economy along with it; and/or, another major shock to the financial system like a major collapse of a country's economy.

The Exhibition - a tradeshow that portrays the industry’s installed capacities and capabilities of the electronic manufacturing companies and its allied and support industry.

1. SEIPI members and non-members are invited to participate as EXHIBITORS
2. Two (2) exhibition ha

As the industry’s welcome for the New Year, SEIPI 99th General Membership Meeting will start with a Eucharistic celebration and customary fellowship with the following activities:

3:00 - 5:00PM          SEIPI TOUR OF FORT SANTIAGO (optional)
A leisurely afternoon walks