For some 20 months, the analog IC market has seen negative growth, making it the lowest-performing semiconductor commodity. While higher semiconductor prices have propelled the active component market recovery, analog ICs like converters and amplifiers have fallen 2%, compounded annually through August on the Commodity IQ Price Index. Consequently, analog IC sub-commoditised in August dropped on average by 5%. Cautious about demand recovery, some analog manufacturers continue to wrestle with oversupply, presenting further negotiation opportunities for buyers as suppliers seek to maintain and expand market share while sustaining production levels.