WASHINGTON — Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $23.62 billion in April , down 1.8% year-over-year. Sales were up 60 basis points from March, the Semiconductor Industry Association added.

TAIPEI -- Hon Hai will spin  off its connector business into a separate entity come July, according to a Reuters report.

TOKYO -- A joint venture among Juki, Sony Corp., and Sony's placement equipment business unit have been formalized and will become operational Aug. 1.

MANASSAS, VA – Zestron announced its sixth installment of Zestron @cademy’s free cleaning webinar series.