Highlights of the day: DRAM pricing to stay sturdy
DIGITIMES employees
Strong demand from varied product sectors and tight provide from chip distributors, DRAM pricing is predicted to remain sturdy by way of third-quarter 2021 earlier than correction happens in th elast quarter of the yr. Tight capability is troubling the semiconductor ecosystem throughout completely different sectors. GaAs foundry AWSC is seeking to elevate quotes for its 6-inch fab quotes to replicate robust demand amid tight provide. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly will improve the digital camera specs for its next-generation iPhones to be launched this yr. All new iPhone fashions for 2021 are mentioned to be coming with sensor-shift stabilization know-how.
DRAM costs to rise by way of 3Q21: DRAM costs are anticipated to rise by way of the third quarter of 2021 earlier than heading for a correction within the fourth quarter, in keeping with trade sources.
GaAs foundry AWSC raises quotes: GaAs foundry Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Company (AWSC) has notified its purchasers about an round 10% hike in its 6-inch foundry quotes, in keeping with trade sources.
Next-gen iPhones to all function sensor-shift stabilization know-how: Apple’s next-generation iPhones slated for launch within the second half of 2021 will all include sensor-shift stabilization know-how, in keeping with trade sources.
