The Rise of Big 4 in the Semiconductor Industry
Introduction: Since the time semiconductors were invented they have changed the course of technological advancement in the world. For years after its invention the semiconductor market trend was in favor of the US. Even today the USA contributes to 47% of total revenue in the semiconductor industry. But in the last 20 years, the semiconductor industry transformed into a battlefield among the US and the 4 rising countries of East Asia. These countries were South Korea, Japan, China, and Taiwan. As these countries used modern methods to manufacture semiconductors, the cost per chip reduced and the American companies bleeded. It is to be understood that the US still holds the major share in both revenue and market size in the semiconductor industry. But it is facing tough competition from these 4 countries. How these 4 countries have changed the dynamics of the semiconductor industry is discussed below. South Korea: The Boss Among the Four South Korea is the leading country among