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Wafer Utilization
by Semiconductor International Capacity Statistics
Semiconductor Wafer Fab Capacity and Utilization
A quarterly report reflecting the Semiconductor International Capacity Statistics (SICAS) on capacity and utilization of the total wafer start capacity of the integrated circuit manufacturing industry. Wafer utilization is considered a leading indicator for future printed circuit board and electronics assembly sales.
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