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Product Coverage

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Product Use/s

The existing capabilities of the Philippine electronics industry can be summarized as follows:

1. Packaging of ICs and Special Products

Plastic Dual-in-Line Packages (PDIPs)
Plastic Leadless Chip Carriers (PLCC)
Flat Quad Pack
Small Outline ICs (SOICS)
Transistors
Ceramic Dual-in-Line Packages
Fine Pitch
Side Braze

2. Other Electronic Components

Transistors
Photo-diodes/Photo-transistor
Diodes
Integrated Circuits (Plastic/Ceramic)
Opto Devices
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
Transformers
Metal Can
Opto-coupler
Rectifier
Magnetic Head
Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

3. Product Assembly

Radios
Clock Radios
Heads and Components
Music Centers
Brushless Motor Boards
Alarm Controllers
DOT Matrix Display
Board Stuffing
Electronic ID cards
Radio Cassettes
Toys
Hard Disk Devices
Computer Modules
Clock Modules
Computers
Module Boards
Opto-coupler ICs

Proprietary Automotive Devices

Production Capacity
The production capacity of the industry is generally measured in terms of production floor space and the number of units per week. However, accurate data on the capacity of the industry is difficult to measure primarily because of the different devices and lead counts being handled by each company.
The capacity utilization of the industry is between 75% to 80%.

Factors of Production
a. Raw materials, intermediate goods, components inputs

Local

Porcelain Enamel
Cold Rolled Sheets
Cast Irons
Tape Heads
Pressed Metal Parts
Wires
Speakers
Plastic Parts
Cabinets

Imported

Gold wire
Aluminum wire
Ceramics
Plastic Packaging
Lead Frame
Fiberglass
High Quality Screws
Moulding Compound
Capacitors
Resistors
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Transformers
Transistors
Semiconductors
Quartz crystals antennas
Optical pick-ups
Digital tuners
Remote controls
Coils
Readouts
Compressors
Precision Metal Parts/Plastic Parts/Molds and Dies
Other Electronic Components

b. Labor
In 1999, the industry employed nearly 280,000 of which approximately 98,000 are employed in semiconductor manufacturing and 182,000 represent the rest of the electronics industry.

c. Packaging materials
Semiconductors devices are packed/packaged in plastic shipping tubes prior to shipment.

d. Appropriate Standards and Certification

LIST OF PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARDS DECLARED MANDATORY
As of 31 March 2000

PNS 02:1994 (IEC 81:1984) Amd. 5:1994	Tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting service - Specification
PNS 06:1987	Lead-acid storage batteries - Specification
PNS 12-1:1996 Amd. 2:1997 (IEC 920:1990) Amd. 01:1993 Amd. 02:1995	Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps - General and safety requirements
PNS 12-2:1996 Amd.1&2:1997 (IEC 921:1990) Amd. 01:1990 Amd. 02:1994	Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps - Performance requirements
PNS 13:1999 (UL 198B:1996)	Class H Fuses - Specification
PNS 35:1996	Electric wires and cables - PVC insulated electric copper wires and cables - Specification
PNS 38-1:1995 (IEC 432-1:1993) Amd. 01:1995	Safety specifications for incandescent lamps Part 1: Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes
PNS 38-2:1995 (IEC 64:1993)	Tungsten filament lamps for domestic and similar general lighting purposes Part 2: Performance requirements
PNS 56:1996 (ANSI/UL 512:1992)	Fuseholders - Specification
PNS 57:1996 (UL 20:1995)	Snap switches for general use - Specification
PNS 105:1986	Ballast for high pressure mercury vapor lamp - Specification
PNS 134-1:1994 (IEC 342-1:1981)	Safety requirements for electric fans and regulators Part 1: Fans and regulators for household and similar purposes
PNS 135-1:1997 (IEC 928:1995-02)	AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Part 1: General and safety requirements
PNS 135-2:1993 Amd.1&2:1997 (IEC 929:1990) Amd. 01:1994 Amd. 02:1996	AC supplied electronic ballasts for tubular fluorescent lamps Part 2: Performance requirements
PNS 189:1988 (BS 4647:1970)	Lighting sets using miniature and sub-miniature lamps for decorative purposes - Specification
PNS 214-1:1994 (IEC 335-2-7:1993	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for washing machine
PNS 219-1:1995 (IEC 335-2-24:1992)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for refrigerators, food freezers and ice-makers
PNS 253-1:1990 (UL 484:1986)	Household appliances - Room airconditioners - Safety requirements
PNS 254-1:1994 (IEC 335-2-3:1993)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for electric irons
PNS 396-1:1998	Household appliances - Energy efficiency ratio (EER) and labeling requirements Part 1: Non-ducted room airconditioners
PNS 396-2:1997	Household appliances - Energy efficiency ratio (EER) and labeling requirements Part 2: Refrigerators and freezers
PNS 519:1991	Circuit breakers - moulded case - Specification
PNS 603-1:1993 (IEC 968:1988)	Lamps - Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services Part 1 : Safety requirements
PNS 603-2:1993 (IEC 969:1988)	Lamps - Self-ballasted lamps for general lighting services Part 2: Performance requirements
PNS 1079:1994 (IEC 335-1:1991) Amd. 01:1994	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 1: General requirements
PNS 1169:1993 (IEC 335-2-2:1993)	Vacuum cleaners - Safety requirements
PNS 1244:1994 (IEC 335-2-14:1984)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances - Particular requirements for kitchen machines
PNS 1258:1994 (IEC 335-2-6:1986)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for cooking ranges, cooking tables, ovens and similar appliances for household use
PNS 1261:1995 (IEC 901:1992)	Single-capped fluorescent lamps - Performance Specification Section 1: General
PNS 1292:1995 (IEC 335-2-25:1993)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for microwave ovens
PNS 1485-1:1996 Amd. 1&2:1996 (IEC 669-1:1993) Amd. 1:1994 Amd. 2:1995	Switches for household and similar fixed - Electrical installations Part 1: General requirements
PNS 1486-1:1996 (IEC 884-1:1994)	Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes Part 1: General requirements
PNS 1558:1997 Amds. 1,2,3:1997 (IEC 335-2-21:1989/ Amd. 1,2:1990 / Amd. 3:1992)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for storage water heaters
PNS 1559:1997 (IEC 335-2-35:1991)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters
PNS 1572:1997 (IEC 83:1975)	Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standards
PNS 1573-2:1997 (IEC 947-2:1995)	Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 2: Circuit-breakers
PNS 1679:1998 (IEC 335-2-44:1987)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for electric ironers
PNS 1680:1998 (IEC 335-2-4:1993)	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances Part 2: Particular requirements for spin extractors
PNS 1289:1999 (JIS C 8336:1991)	Electrical Products - Boxes for rigid metal conduits

Export Performance

Please refer to http://tradelinephil.dti.gov.ph/betp/trade_stat.main for the current export performance.

Source: Bureau of Export Trade Promotion (BETP)