Special Report

After a five‐day exhibition, Electronica, Munich's international trade fair for electronic components, assemblies, related measuring devices and testing systems, has demonstrated for the 15th time that it continues to maintain its leadership function as an important trade event. The international range of semiconductor components and subsystems as well as equipment for development and quality assurance, which was presented by a total of 2,218 exhibitors and 577 additionally represented firms, met with the interest of some 90,000 trade visitors from 72 countries. Once again, strong participation and high demand are a clear indication that Electronica completely reflects market and base‐technology developments.