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SK Hynix to Pay ASML $4.3B Over Five Years for EUV Machines
SK Hynix is investing in extreme-ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines to fabricate its 1a nm DRAM products. With recent reports from TrendForce about the rise in DRAM pricing, this will be good news to the industry.
Server DRAM Prices Predicted to Rise by 10 to 15 Percent in Q2
As fallout from the pandemic and work-from-home realities continue to plague the industry, TrendForce predicts the next category to feel the crunch will be DRAM. Professional buyers should expect to see server DRAM prices rise as data center providers drive demand.
Passive, Reactive Component Lead Times Increase Amid Global Chip Shortage
The global chip shortage is affecting lead times in all categories. Now, passive and reactive components (capacitors, inductors) are seeing lead times increase. Get the latest information on manufacturers feeling the crunch.
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (AOS) Lead Times Provide Great Opportunity for OEMs
Reports have AOS lead times at almost half that of other semiconductor manufacturers. With chips in short supply right now, they might be the answer for both EMS and OEM companies.
TSMC to Establish $177M R&D Center in Japan, Raising Funds to Expand Production Capacity
TSMC will establish a new R&D facility in Japan to continue research on 3D integrated circuit (3DIC) technology. The state-of-the-art complex will be located in Tsukuba.
Samsung, Infineon, and NXP Halt Production in Texas due to Winter Storm
The severe winter storm in Texas has caused Samsung, Infineon, and NXP to halt all production. As Texans brace for another unprecedented cold front, the companies shuttered so electricity could be diverted to local residents.
EU Considers Partnership with TSMC or Samsung for Cutting-Edge Foundry
The European Union is considering establishing a state-of-the-art domestic foundry to support its semiconductor independence. Such a move would further solidify new supply chain routes for the semiconductor industry.
Global Semiconductor Shortage Affecting Solar Power, Cryptocurrency, and Consumer Electronics Sectors
The worldwide semiconductor shortage is spilling into and affecting other verticals beyond the automotive industry. Now, industries such as cryptocurrency and solar power are feeling the component squeeze.
Renesas Suspends Operations at Ibaraki Factory Following 7.3 Earthquake
Renesas shut down its Ibaraki Factory on Saturday after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan. Thankfully, no fatalities have been reported. However, the shutdown for safety measures is one more setback in the global semiconductor shortage.
Renesas Electronics Acquires Apple Supplier, Dialog Semiconductor, for $5.9B
In an unprecedented move, Renesas has successfully made a bid to acquire Dialog Semiconductor, a well-known Apple supplier, for $5.9 billion. How will this reshape the components market moving forward?
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