The book-to-bill ratio was 0.78, down from a revised 0.79 for March.
"Instead of focusing on book-to-bill ratios for just one major market, people will get to review sales numbers from all four major markets."
The industry posted a book-to-bill ratio of 0.73, meaning $73 in new orders were received for every $100 in products shipped.
The book-to-bill ratio, which compares orders with shipments, is considered a leading indicator of the industry's performance.
The book-to-bill ratio compares orders with shipments and is considered an indicator of the industry's performance.
The book-to-bill ratio was above 1, a sign of a growing market, for the second consecutive quarter.
The book-to-bill ratio compares the rate of orders to shipments.
The semiconductor industry has recorded book-to-bill ratios exceeding 1.10 every month this year.
The book-to-bill ratio compares orders to shipments; thus, any number above 1 indicates continued growth.
The closely watched book-to-bill ratio, a measure of demand for the semiconductor industry, hit a record level not seen in nearly a decade.