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The Sourcengine Team is a group of writers, engineers, and industry experts with decades of experience within the electronic component industry from design to distribution. Their combined expertise regarding industry trends, market shifts, and procurement strategies gives readers a comprehensive perspective on breaking news within the electronic component industry.
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SMIC to nearly double production capacity with $11.28B expansion plans
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), the world’s fifth-largest foundry service provider, will nearly double its overall production capacity by 2025. Notably, the company will significantly grow its revenue without advancing its technology.
TSMC to build $8.8B chip plant in Japan with government support
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced plans to build an $8.8 billion chip fab in Japan with financial support from its government. While the new factory will bolster the foundry’s production capacity, it will also likely increase component prices.
Chip lead times reach 22 weeks following Chinese power cutbacks
DigiTimes reported that the average lead time for integrated circuits had reached a record 22 weeks. In addition, industry leaders and market watchers expect the global chip shortage could persist past 2022.
Sourcengine Q4 2021 lead time report highlights
Every quarter, Sourcengine releases new comprehensive lead time reports detailing availability and pricing changes for a wide selection of electronic components. Its Q4 2021 offering reflects the impact of multiple disruptions on the worldwide supply chain.
China’s power crunch affects semiconductor companies with local facilities
China is dealing with an energy crunch due to constrained coal supplies and carbon emission-related power cuts. As a result, semiconductor companies with facilities in the region have dealt with operational disruptions.
Wayward balloon causes brief power outage affecting multiple European chipmakers
Last month, a foil balloon temporarily knocked out power across Dresden, Germany. As a result, facilities maintained by Infineon Technologies, Bosch, and GlobalFoundries in the area were affected.
Chipmakers ramp up development of SiC, GaN parts amid global EV push
Industry analysts expect the electric vehicle market to expand to $725 billion by 2026, up from $171 billion last year. Chipmakers are working to fuel the segment’s explosive growth by developing new silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) components.
COVID-19 outbreak in Southeast Asia exacerbates global chip shortage
A recent surge in coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia has exacerbated the global chip shortage, especially within the auto industry. As a result, the reconfiguration of the global electronic components supply chain has been affected.
Google developing CPUs in-house for its 2023 Chromebook and tablets
Google is reportedly developing Arm-based custom processors to power the next generation of its Chromebooks and tablet computers, which are set for release in 2023. However, the Big Tech giant’s strategy might be affected by changing the electronic components industry.
European Union wants Chips Act to bolster domestic semiconductor sector
The European Commission declared its intention to support an advanced domestic semiconductor ecosystem via the European Chips Act. Recently, Intel, TSMC, and Samsung have expressed interest in establishing capacity in the region.
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