WASHINGTON — Global semiconductor industry sales were $45.5 billion in November, a decrease of 2.9% compared to October's total of $46.9 billion and 9.2% less than the November 2021 total of $50 billion, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced a fourth conference day has been added for the annual PCB East conference and exhibition, the electronics industry’s East Coast trade show.

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide shipments of used smartphones, including officially refurbished and used smartphones, will reach 282.6 million units in 2022, according to estimates by the International Data Corporation. The unit growth represents an 11.5% increase over the 253.4 million units shipped in 2021. This growth is expected to continue as IDC forecasts used smartphone shipments will reach 413.3 million units in 2026 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% from 2021 to 2026.

JASPER, IN — Kimball Electronics has announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Donald D. Charron will retire on Feb. 28 after nearly 25 years with the company.