The shortage of MCU chips has intensified, such as the increase in the price of shortage and the extension of delivery time.

Published: Nov 3, 2021 08:13
[shortage price increase, extended delivery time, etc. MCU chips, etc.] it is reported that there were obvious price increases and extended delivery periods in the first three quarters, including MCU, power management and discrete devices, and related companies still maintained strong performance in the third quarter. Prior to this, on Mae, ST Italian and French, Sailings and other original chip manufacturers all planned to raise prices in the fourth quarter, and the smart wear product line of the local exhibition sharp also announced a 25% price increase.

It is reported that, including MCU, power management and discrete devices, there were obvious price increases and extended delivery in the first three quarters, and the relevant companies still maintained a strong performance in the third quarter. Prior to this, on Mae, ST Italian and French, Sailings and other original chip manufacturers all planned to raise prices in the fourth quarter, and the smart wear product line of the local exhibition sharp also announced a 25% price increase.

According to media reports, the global chip shortage has been going on for nearly a year. At present, many customers are facing the problem of further extension of delivery time and loss of sales, and the waiting time for chip delivery has been higher than the reasonable threshold of 9-12 weeks. 'Purchasing chips is already like buying lottery tickets, and the resulting overordering has further exacerbated the supply crunch,'an industry expert said.

According to the theme database of the Financial Associated Press, among the relevant listed companies:

Force Core Micro has laid out the field of automotive electronic chips, and existing products have been sold in small quantities.

National technology general safety MCU chip has been widely used in vehicle afterloading industry.

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