Demand recovery driven by components related to next-generation 5G standards
First written in FY2019. 1 of 3 entries say "Softened", first in FY2020. Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 2 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
0 other companies' latest entry also says "Other".
- FY2021Component demand is stabilizing as 5G moves toward practical implementationAnnual report
「The electronic components industry in which our group operates saw component demand remain on a stable trend, supported by the practical implementation of 5G mobile communications systems and a recovery in the automotive market. In the Components segment, smartphone-related components and automotive electrical components continued to perform well.」
Regarding the outlook for a recovery in 5G demand, which had weakened due to COVID-19 in the previous fiscal year, the company described the practical implementation of 5G mobile communications systems and stable component demand. - FY2020SoftenedAnnual report
「Some believe that products compatible with the next-generation 5G communications standard could stimulate demand, but the spread of COVID-19 has made it impossible to present an optimistic outlook.」
The spread of COVID-19 has weakened the optimistic view that 5G-compatible products could provide a foothold for a recovery in demand. - FY2019First statedAnnual report
「We believe that components related to next-generation 5G standards, for which expansion is expected going forward, could provide a foothold for a recovery in demand, and we are closely monitoring developments.」
The company has newly indicated the potential for expansion in components related to next-generation 5G standards as a foothold for a recovery in demand for smartphone-related components.