Winbond Electronics and Macronix International have reported NT$2.34 billion (US$80.5 million) and NT$2.21 billion in August revenues, respectively, up 2% and 10% sequentially.
On an annual basis, Winbond and Macronix had revenue declines of 19.7% and 18.3%, respectively, compared to August 2010
Winbond has given a cautious outlook for the second half of 2011, citing uncertain demand due to the global economic slowdown. The company expects to post flat sequential growth in third-quarter revenues.
Macronix has estimated third-quarter revenues at NT$6.4-6.6 billion. Revenues for July and August totaled NT$4.21 billion, making up 64-66% of the target.
Winbond produces niche-market DRAM and NOR flash, while Macronix supplies NOR flash mask ROM chips.