Which chip makers will rule in 2018?

Mark LaPedus, EE Times
(10/01/2009 1:13 AM EDT)

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- There have been a number of changes in the top 10 chip rankings over the last 30 years.

In 1978, Texas Instruments Inc. and Motorola Inc. were the top two chip companies, followed by NEC Corp. and Hitachi Ltd.. In 1988, Japanese companies occupied the top 3 spots. Ten years later, Intel Corp. was No. 1, where it remains today. (See chart below)

Which companies will be in the top 10 in 2018?

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