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The CHIPS and Science Act
Last month, the CHIPS+ Act was signed into law. CHIPS+ stands for Creative Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors and Science, and its goal is to boost US semiconductor R&D and manufacturing to further bolster America’s leadership role in the industry. Today, the USA produces only 10% of the global semiconductor chip supply and is heavily […]
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EOL Diagram
While new fabs are being announced across the globe, there is a concomitant effect playing out in the background: product obsolescence. Suppliers are recovering from the slowdown during the pandemic in part by focusing on new production lines driving an increasing number of components to End-of-Life (EOL). At the other end of the supply chain, […]
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Out of Stock
The electronics industry is in tumultuous waters. Similar to any other industry, lockdowns, border closures, the war in Ukraine, trade wars, and shifts in supply and demand have affected the industry. This year, 83% of semiconductor parts showed increased lead times according to IHS Markit. As demand continues to outpace chip supply, manufacturers have responded […]
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