Chapter 2. COST PER WAFER - Smithsonian - The Chip Collection
Chapter 2. COST PER WAFER - Smithsonian - The Chip Collection
Chapter 2. COST PER WAFER - Smithsonian - The Chip Collection
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Index: 1978 =- 1.0<br />
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17.0<br />
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11.0<br />
10.0<br />
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Mfg. Cost of<br />
Goods Sold<br />
S, G&A<br />
Depreciation<br />
R&D<br />
Sales Index<br />
1.0<br />
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995<br />
Year<br />
Note: U.S. merchant semiconductor manufacturers only.<br />
Source: SIA 19783B<br />
Depreciation as a Percent of Sales Revenue<br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
Figure 2-4. Annual Expenditures for Major Cost Components<br />
4<br />
1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995<br />
Note: U.S. merchant semiconductor manufacturers only.<br />
Source: SIA<br />
Cost Per Wafer<br />
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT ENGINEERING CORPORATION 2-5<br />
Year<br />
Median<br />
Mean<br />
Figure 2-5. Depreciation Expenses Rise More Rapidly Than IC Revenues<br />
19784B