Home entertainment technology places unique demands on memory components based on unique product release and replacement cycles, impacting component selection.
Smart TVs that support only streaming content hit a record high of 61% in 2024. More streaming means more memory to support the high-resolution content.
The past year has been challenging for memory suppliers. Independent analysts report that customer inventory levels have been depleting while demand has been increasing. Supplier production levels and capacity investments have been cut back.
Additionally, a new post-COVID supply/demand balance has been reached with price stabilization after price declines not seen in 15 years.
The Changing Market
Industry pundits forecast that suppliers will be slow to increase capacity as they need time to recover. DDR4 supply is expected to tighten as mainstream demand shifts to DDR5. And eMMC growth is expected to continue. Price increases are projected to resume and accelerate as we enter a period of undersupply by 2024.
Now is the time to ensure your supply is stable for the period ahead. Qualify SMARTsemi DRAM, eMMC, and Flash Cards today.
The gift-giving holiday season is fast approaching with Black Fridays already announced! And that means more gadgets for the home that need memory.
A century ago, early analog electronic entertainment devices that families huddled around, like broadcast radio and television, set the stage for the immersive, integrated, sophisticated, and connected products in our homes today.
Those digital devices, with their long life and frequently always-on operation, require DRAM and Flash memory to function.
#1 Smart TVs
#2 Home Theaters
#3 Digital Assistants/Speakers/Displays
#4 Gaming Systems and Accessories
#5 AR/VR Gear
#6 Streaming Media Devices
#7 Soundbars
A broad selection of analysts concur that the future for home electronics is bright. As the market grows over the next several years, the memory capacity in each device is also growing. This puts the spotlight on finding a memory supply chain partner that understands your needs and is there, with you, to capture your share.
Find a SMARTsemi DRAM, Flash, or SD Card and start a design with the data sheet and ECAD model.
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