Tag: chip prices

SK hynix Considers Building Memory Chip Factory in the U.S. to Address High Prices

SK hynix explores expanding memory production with a new U.S. facility aiming to ease ongoing high chip prices.

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Prices for Nvidia’s Sanctioned AI Chips More Than Double on China’s Black Market

Nvidia’s restricted AI accelerator chips have seen their prices surge over 100% on China’s black market amid ongoing US export controls.

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Smartphone Makers Face Rising Costs Amid Mobile DRAM Price Surge in Q2 2026

Contract prices for mobile DRAM saw a sharp increase in Q2 2026, adding cost pressure on smartphone manufacturers, according to TrendForce.

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Global Smartphone Display Shipments Expected to Decline by 7.3% in 2026 Due to Memory Chip Shortage

A memory chip shortage is pressuring smartphone makers to adjust strategies, leading to a forecasted 7.3% drop in global smartphone display shipments in 2026.

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Costs for Mature Process Chip Manufacturing Expected to Rise This Quarter

Chip production costs using mature lithography techniques are set to increase by up to 10% this quarter, impacting prices beyond advanced AI chips.

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