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To: John Rieman who wrote (40042)	4/21/1999 6:38:00 PM
From: BillyG	Respond to of 50808

Survey Says: Chip growth is back Optimism regarding a return to industry growth over the next one to two years has taken root among semiconductor industry executives, according to a survey released today by Ernst & Young. The survey, conducted by telephone involving 312 senior industry executives, found that 84 percent of respondents expect the industry to return to its historic growth rate within two years while nearly half, or 49 percent, expect the market to bounce back in the next 12 months. Asked what would be the chief competitive advantage going forward, forty two percent of the respondents thought technological innovation, 22 percent expected partnerships and 19 percent believe being first to market would be the decisive factor. Ninety-eight percent expect demand for increased processing speed to continue over the next five years. According to 38 percent of respondents, telecommunications infrastructure is expected to serve as a key impetus for semiconductor industry expansion over the next five years. Internet infrastructure was expected to lead the way in this segment. Meanwhile, 17 percent of respondents said that either consumer and information appliances (such as DVD and digital phones) or industrial applications would represent the key drivers of future growth for the semiconductor industry. Ernst & Young: 212 773-5299. sumnet.com