Gartner recently released preliminary statistics, in 2014 the total global semiconductor revenue is $ 339.8 billion, with $ 315 billion in 2013 compared to an increase of 7.9%. The top twenty five semiconductor manufacturers consolidated revenue growth of 11.7%, better than the industry's overall performance. The top twenty five vendors accounted for 72.1% of the overall market revenue, higher than 2013's 69.7%. Andrew Norwood, vice president of Gartner Research, said: "Just look at groups, DRAM manufacturers outperformed other manufacturers in the semiconductor industry this trend started in 2013 to reduce the DRAM market due to supply and price stabilization dual factors booming and continues today. 2014 revenue growth of 31.7% and thus also. Unlike 2013 some important types of equipment revenues have declined, such as application specific integrated circuits, discrete components and micro-elements, etc., 2014 for all types of equipment are to achieve growth, but memory market is particularly impressive, up by 16.9% in 2014. If memory revenue excluded, the growth rate of the rest of the market was 5.4%, still significantly better than 2013's 0.8%. "By 2014, major manufacturers of mergers and acquisitions among significantly more enthusiastic than the previous year, which was undoubtedly the most impressive technology acquisitions Avago LSI, and the Corporation for the first time aboard the top twenty five semiconductor manufacturers list. In addition, Morningstar and Mediatek semiconductor finally merged after experiencing a lengthy process, in addition to ON Semiconductor acquisition Aptina Imaging. After the acquisition by adjusting the top twenty five vendors in revenue growth of more than 10.0%.