Description
The data is published by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). This index is used to measure the production output of electronic components and devices in Japan, covering data from various Japanese manufacturers and summarizing the total production value up to the current month. It serves as a benchmark for evaluating the health and growth of Japan's electronic components manufacturing sector.
Electronic components are primarily used to control the flow of electrical currents for information processing and system control. They are the smallest units that make up circuits and are typically simple with a single function, such as capacitors and resistors.
Electronic devices, on the other hand, are more complex functional units composed of multiple components, each having a specific function.
The accumulated value is the sum of data from January of each year up to the reported month, allowing for an assessment of growth trends and future projections. The data is updated monthly.