Semiconductor industry and market

Which is an appropriate example of an issue facing the semiconductor industry in recent years?

  1. ADemand for semiconductors has disappeared
  2. BShortages of engineers and technicians accompanying the construction of new fabs
  3. CTechnology development is no longer necessary
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Answer: B. Shortages of engineers and technicians accompanying the construction of new fabs

With new fabs being built one after another around the world, securing people such as process engineers, equipment engineers and skilled production workers has become a major issue. Countries, companies and universities are working together to develop talent.

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