From tablets and smartphones to connected refrigerators and fighter jets , the modern world is built on nearmicroscopic wafers of silicon . As the ongoing exponential expansion of the Internet of Things accelerates the need for microprocessors , and supply chain pain points continue to create shortages and disruptions around the

world , the semiconductor industry has never had a more vital role to play . Between 2019 and 2027 , the global semiconductor market is expected to grow from just over $ 513bn to almost $ 727bn , at a CAGR of 4.7 %.

This month , Mobile Magazine brings you our breakdown of 10 of the top semiconductor manufacturers around the world . mobile-magazine . com 161