DRAM makers feel the pain – revenue drops up to 75%

Iria · Feb 9, 2009, 11:06 PM

By know we all know that the economy isn’t in a particular upbeat mood and it is no secret that memory makers have been taking hits for quite some time now. Recessional trends around the globe have made matters worse and are causing dramatic revenue drops for chip manufacturers. According to iSuppli, the top 10 DRAM makers recorded revenue drops of up to 75% in the fourth quarter of 2008. Even Samsung, which controls 30% of the market, isn’t immune to this situation and lost almost 40%.
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Source: TG Daily

Feb 9, 2009, 11:06 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 75	DRAM makers feel the pain – revenue drops up to 75% By know we all know that the economy isn’t in a particular upbeat mood and it is no secret that memory makers have been taking hits for quite some time now. Recessional trends around the globe have made matters worse and are causing dramatic revenue drops for chip manufacturers. According to iSuppli, the top 10 DRAM makers recorded revenue drops of up to 75% in the fourth quarter of 2008. Even Samsung, which controls 30% of the market, isn’t immune to this situation and lost almost 40%. _____________ Source: TG Daily

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