The domestic semiconductor operations are based primarily in Arizona.

Fujitsu has cut more than 20,000 jobs since 2001 as part of a restructuring of its computer and semiconductor operations.

The company's loss in semiconductor operations was a rarity for the nation's major chip makers in the quarter.

He also maintained Thomson's semiconductor operations, because he saw them as essential building blocks for the two core areas.

To remain competitive, Digital would have to invest many more millions in its money-losing semiconductor operations with little hope of gaining much market share.

Three other business units, including multi-vendor customer services, Digital consulting and semiconductor operations, will be established.

It already has a tiny semiconductor operation.

We have our semiconductor operations, but no wafer fabrication plants there.

The semiconductor operations exist principally to serve the equipment divisions of their parent organizations.

Most new investment will go into semiconductor operations, a company spokesman said.