Memory outlook in 2006 remains good, says research firm
Although NAND flash memory sales will rise more slowly than expected in 2006, the DRAM market will show surprising strength, causing the combined segments to expand by nearly 13% for the year, iSuppli predicts. This is good news for memory companies!
DRAM and NAND, which represent the two largest segments of the semiconductor memory market, together are expected to achieve revenue of US$40.2 billion in 2006, up 12.9% from US$35.6 billion in 2005. This compares to a 7.5% growth in 2005. Furthermore, growth in unit shipments will continue at a blistering pace this year. Although iSuppli has cut its forecast for 2006 NAND flash unit growth to 187%, down from 207% previously, this explosive expansion in shipments will drive the market?s rise once again this year.
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