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To: Paul Engel who wrote (106837)	8/3/2000 10:53:52 AM
From: Road Walker	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Worldwide Semiconductor Sales Reach Record High of $16.6 Billion in June 2000 Growth in Internet Infrastructure and Wireless Communications Fuels Demand for Semiconductors SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2000--Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached an all time record high of $16.6 billion in June 2000, increasing from $11.2 billion in June 1999, a 48.1% year-to-year increase, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported today. ``June's numbers exceeded our expectations and affirm our forecast for a strong 2000,'' said George Scalise, president of the SIA. ``These record-high numbers reflect the growth in the Internet infrastructure and wireless communications markets.'' Semiconductor product sectors that experienced significant year-to-year growth in June 2000 included Flash with 167% growth, Field Programmable Logic Devices (FPLDs) with 106% growth, Digital Signal Processors (DSP) at 51% growth, and Standard Linear (Analog) and Optoelectronics at 70% and 65% growth, respectively. ``The consumer applications that these semiconductors are found in include wireless telephones, personal digital assistants, and set top boxes,'' said Scalise. ``The semiconductor industry is critical to the advancement of these markets.'' In addition to semiconductor products used to fuel the communications revolution, the DRAM and Microprocessor markets, commonly found in personal computers, also exhibited significant growth from last year. In June 2000, the DRAM market grew 75%, while the microprocessor market grew 36%. Semiconductor sales were strong in all geographical regions. The Asia Pacific and Japan markets grew 52.8% and 50.8%, respectively, from last year. The Americas market was up 42.7% from last year, and Europe's sales grew 48.1%. The SIA's Global Sales Report (GSR) is a three-month moving average of sales activity. The GSR is tabulated by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization, which represent some 70 companies. About the SIA The SIA is the leading voice for the semiconductor industry and has represented US-based manufacturers since 1977. SIA member companies comprise more than 90 percent of US-based semiconductor production. Collectively, the chip industry employs a domestic workforce of 284,000 people. June, 2000 Billions Month-to-Month Sales Market Last Month Current Month % Change --------------------------------------------------------------- Americas 4.85 5.23 7.8% --------------------------------------------------------------- Europe 3.38 3.44 1.8% --------------------------------------------------------------- Japan 3.53 3.71 5.1% --------------------------------------------------------------- Asia Pacific 4.05 4.26 5.1% --------------------------------------------------------------- Total 15.81 16.64 5.2% --------------------------------------------------------------- Year-to-Year Sales Market Last Year Current Month % Change --------------------------------------------------------------- Americas 3.67 5.23 42.7% --------------------------------------------------------------- Europe 2.33 3.44 48.1% --------------------------------------------------------------- Japan 2.46 3.71 50.8% --------------------------------------------------------------- Asia Pacific 2.78 4.26 52.8% --------------------------------------------------------------- Total 11.24 16.64 48.1% --------------------------------------------------------------- Three-Month-Moving Average Sales Market Last 3 Months Current 3 Months % Change --------------------------------------------------------------- Americas 4.54 5.23 15.2% --------------------------------------------------------------- Europe 3.28 3.44 4.9% --------------------------------------------------------------- Japan 3.35 3.71 10.6% --------------------------------------------------------------- Asia Pacific 3.82 4.26 11.3% --------------------------------------------------------------- Total 15.00 16.64 10.9% --------------------------------------------------------------- biz.yahoo.com

To: Paul Engel who wrote (106837)	8/3/2000 12:04:16 PM
From: Amy J	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

OT Re: "Still pretty low. Since Intel tends to promote VPs from within, one aspect of the solution could be to modify the corporate culture a tad. You hit the CRUX of the issue." ---------- Hi Paul, Retaining and attracting employees through a modified culture could help Intel's internal promotion pool of talent. Amy J PS Intel 0-+-> Sun, but no Sun 0-+-> Intel. Why?

To: Paul Engel who wrote (106837)	8/3/2000 12:10:41 PM
From: dmf	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 186894

RE: Now I ask you AGAIN - what per cent of the graduating engineers from US universities at the BS, MS and PHD levels are female ? Wish I knew the answer. An excerpt from MIT's Tech Talk: web.mit.edu A hundred years ago, MIT had 58 female students. In 2000, the Institute has 1,768 female undergraduates (41 percent of the total) and 1,519 graduate students who are women (27 percent). These numbers are for the entire Institute and not just engineering students. They are enrollment numbers, not degrees granted. Still, MIT works to make each and every student succeed. Even total enrollment of female students isn't up to 50%. Takes time to change, doesn't it? dmf BTW I hope someone is able to answer your question!