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Introduction

The semiconductor universe consists of integrated circuits (ICs) and optoelectronic, sensor, and discrete (O-S-D) components. Although smaller and oftentimes overlooked, the O-S-D market plays a vital role in the overall health and advancement of the semiconductor and electronic systems industries.

IC Insights' 2009 O-S-D Report uncovers little-known, but revealing trends in this marketplace and sheds light on the rapidly increasing importance of these devices. For example, the O-S-D Report shows that, in 2008, for the first time in history optoelectronics exceeded the traditional discrete semiconductor product type as the industry's largest market segment behind ICs.

Other important changes are also underway in semiconductors outside of mainstream ICs. Solid-state sensors and actuators—driven by MEMS technology—will be the industry's fastest growing product segment coming out of the 2008-2009 industry recession! Moreover, fiber-optic transmission devices have staged a dramatic recovery since the last telecom recession and have become the fastest growing product category in optoelectronics. These are only some of the many facts to be discovered in the 2009 edition of the O-S-D Report.

Quickly Locate Information with a Fully Indexed Report on CD-ROM
The O-S-D Report is available in a three-ring binder or on CD-ROM. The CD-ROM makes finding information in the report easier; it contains a fully indexed copy of the report that is searchable using Adobe's Reader software (included on the CD). The CD-ROM also contains color graphics files of report's charts, graphs, table and illustrations for use in presentations.

Internet access to the report is also offered
The O-S-D Report is also accessible over the Internet. Using the provided password, the valuable market data in the O-S-D Report can be viewed with any computer connected to the Internet. Documents are keyword searchable and include color graphs, tables, and illustrations. This is a great solution for those times when you're traveling.