Microelectronics can be defined as "electronic devices manufactured using semiconducting materials". A chip is a "set of miniaturised electronic circuits composed of active discrete devices (transistors, diodes), passive devices (capacitors, resistors) and the interconnections between them,...

In 2024, the Dominican Republic declared the development of its domestic semiconductor ecosystem to be a "high national priority", aiming to capitalise on shifts in the global semiconductor supply chain towards greater diversification and resilience. This report examines the opportunities,...

The integrated circuit (IC) industry's role in promoting sustained economic growth makes it highly valued by governments worldwide. Based on the late-mover advantage and market failure theories, this study demonstrates the importance of government intervention in industrial technological...

Since the emergence of information technology, the integrated circuit industry has been a major contributor to sustained economic expansion. This paper proposes a theoretical model premised on the pertinent theories of technological progress in late-mover countries and concludes that it is...

The chapter is devoted to considering the aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic influence on the global and Russian electronics industry. The work aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the electronic industry in the world and Russia from various angles. As a result of the study, the...