The Market Definition the world famous semiconductors and electronic components

The world famous semiconductors and electronic components or electronic parts and Ic components or Ic parts market consists of the global semiconductor market and the global electronic components market. The semiconductor market is valued as the revenue accrued from the manufacture and sale of semiconductor devices, both integrated (IC) and discrete, and related products. The electronic components market includes: passive components, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and passive filters; light-emitting diodes (LEDs) including laser diodes; printed circuit boards (PCBs); connectors; batteries; and similar products. It excludes active devices classed under the semiconductor market. This market is valued in terms of consumption. All currency conversions are calculated at constant average annual 2009 exchange rates.