The Road to a Terrabuck–Opportunities and Speedbumps Along the Way
ABSTRACT
The semiconductor industry is poised to rebound from it’s current correction, and exciting new applications are driving growth towards new heights. But, there are some potential obstacles which must be navigated to reach the almost mythical terrabuck level. This presentation will look at Gartner’s latest semiconductor forecast and how it could continue through the end of the decade. It will also look at some emerging megatrends which will help shape the industry’s future.
BIOGRAPHY
Bob Johnson is a VP Analyst in Gartner's Technology and Service Provider Research organization, where he is part of the Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing team. He is responsible for research and analysis of market trends in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing area with specific focus on industry long term trends, and is the lead analyst for coverage of semiconductor capital spending and wafer fab equipment markets.
Mr. Johnson utilizes his over 40 years of experience in the Semiconductor Equipment industry to evaluate current trends in light of industry history and how that will impact future performance.