Spending on semiconductor R&D last year hit record levels - both in absolute terms and as a % of sales - despite a flat market, reports IC Insights.
In 2012 semiconductor R&D spending rose 7% while Intel's spending on R&D climbed to 20% of sales in 2012; Samsung's held steady at 8%.
2012 spending on R&D by semiconductor companies reached a record $53bn, even though the market declined 1% to $317.6bn.
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http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2013/02/05/55504/semi-rd-at-record-levels-despite-flat-market.htm
