introduction the semiconductor industry data in status 1996 is analyzed and presented using two different methods one describes market for semiconductors while other examines semicon ductor production or sales of device manufacturers ice s analysis total worldwide equals consumption any given year figure 1 shows some assumptions definitional guidelines to which will adhere throughout 2 lists economic these expectations are bases estimates forecasts as shown ic growth be about equally influenced by rising asps 10 percent increased unit ship ments forecasted discussed greater detail later this section integrated circuit engineering corporation update forecast all figures that include title considered equal north american what sold within geographical borders america sum individual companies exceeds world a company could its whether produced internally externally
