Tag: supply-chain
FCC Targets Chinese Cellular Modules, Threatening Smart Device Supply Chains
The US FCC is intensifying restrictions on Chinese tech, moving to block cellular modules vital to smart devices and disrupting device testing processes.
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Global Chip Manufacturing Faces Helium Tank Shortage Amid Middle East Conflict
Chip production worldwide confronts new challenges as a Middle East conflict disrupts supply of specialized helium transport tanks.
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TSMC Plans Up to $250 Billion Investment for Expanding Arizona Tech Campus Amid Ongoing Challenges
TSMC aims to invest up to $250 billion to expand chip manufacturing in Arizona, despite facing persistent operational and logistical hurdles.
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Silicon Motion CEO Predicts Memory Shortage Will Persist Through 2028
Silicon Motion’s CEO expects NAND and DRAM memory shortages to continue until 2028 amid ongoing industry supply challenges.
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TSMC Plans to Ship Legacy 28nm Chip Production Equipment from Taiwan to Germany
TSMC is relocating older 28nm chip manufacturing equipment from Taiwan to Germany as part of its global expansion and modernization efforts.
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Tesla Semi Trucks Adopt Smaller Battery Packs Without Impacting Range
Tesla Semi trucks have been equipped with smaller battery packs than initially planned, yet their driving range remains unaffected.
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Nintendo Anticipates Decline in Switch 2 Sales Within a Year of Launch
Nintendo expects Switch 2 sales to drop by March 2027 amid ongoing memory chip shortages and industry-wide supply challenges.
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Intel and Apple Reach Preliminary Agreement for Chip Production at Intel Foundry
Intel is set to manufacture some Apple processors at its semiconductor fabs under a new preliminary agreement, according to WSJ sources.
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AMD Seeks Samsung Partnership to Boost Server Chip Production Amid Strong Demand
AMD faces server processor supply shortages and looks to Samsung’s 2-nm tech to expand production capacity in the near future.
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PlayStation 5 Sales Drop Nearly 50% Amid Memory Chip Shortages
Sony reports a 46% year-over-year decline in PlayStation 5 sales due to ongoing memory shortages affecting console production.
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TSMC Invests in Offshore Wind Farms to Address Energy Shortages for Chip Manufacturing
To mitigate Taiwan’s energy constraints affecting semiconductor output, TSMC partners with offshore wind energy providers.
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PC Motherboard Sales Face Sharp Decline Amid Rising Component Costs
Demand for PC motherboards is plummeting as consumers hesitate to upgrade amid soaring prices for key components like memory and storage.
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