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DRAM and NAND Revenue to Top 2020 Integrated Circuit Sales Charts

Market analysts estimate that DRAM and NAND sales will top global electronic components sales with total revenue of over $120.3 billion.

2021-10-19

Google developing CPUs in-house for its 2023 Chromebook and tablets

Google is reportedly designing custom processors for its 2023 Chromebooks and tablet computers. But it might run into supply chain problems.

2021-10-16

Apple supplier Foxconn purchases $91M chip plant to further electric vehicle plans

Foxconn, Apple’s lead EMS provider, bought a $91 billion chip factory to bolster its position in the electric vehicle industry.

2021-10-16

Two Industry Disrupting Digitalization Tools for Tomorrow’s Supply Chain

The electronic components supply chain relies upon traceability and document security. Now, two new technologies will make this easier and more secure.

2021-10-15

Electronic Components Industry Trends in 2021: Gaming Consoles

As 2020 draws to a close, we take a look at driving factors in the electronic components industry for 2021. First up: gaming consoles.

2021-10-12

3 Reasons Manufacturers Should Digitalize Supply Chains in 2020

There's never been a better time to think about digitizing the electronic components supply chain. Pandemic aside, here are 3 reasons to do it now.

2021-10-09

Semiconductor industry kicks off 2022 with COVID production disruptions and rising chip prices

The electronic components industry is experiencing coronavirus-related supply chain disruptions and semiconductor price increases to kickoff 2022.

2021-10-07

Why the Global Chip Shortage Will Continue Into 2022

Gartner forecast that the worldwide semiconductor shortage will continue into 2022. It also offered three tips on navigating the crisis.

2021-10-06

China’s power crunch affects semiconductor companies with local facilities

China’s energy crisis has had a negative impact on firms that maintain component factories and chip packaging facilities in the region.

2021-10-06

Qualcomm reportedly inks six-year foundry services agreement with UMC

Qualcomm made a six-year deal supply deal with UMC, the world’s fourth-largest contract chipmaker. Read more here.

2021-10-05