SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Xilinx, Inc. today provided updated sales guidance for the December quarter of fiscal 2011.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO) -- December quarter sales are expected to be down approximately 7% to 9% sequentially. This is a revision from previous sales guidance of flat to down 4% sequentially. The decreased sales guidance is primarily related to weaker than anticipated sales to a few large communications customers, specifically in the wireless segment. -- The Company expects sales growth to return to the communications segment in the March quarter based on current backlog and forecasts from its large customers. -- Gross margin is expected to be approximately 65%, in line with previous guidance. Additional commentary pertaining to the March quarter will be provided when the company reports its third quarter financial results on January 19, 2011.
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