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2020 SiliconExpert Software Releases
SiliconExpert team launched a record number of new products and features in 2020. We have been fortunate to partner with many industry leaders, manufacturers, and OEMs to ensure the best quality product design. 1. P5 Platform New Releases Home Page IMPROVEMENT TO LOOK AND…
The Coronavirus Impact
on the Supply Chain
Our team is actively working with suppliers for any announcements or impact statements regarding Coronavirus, and refreshing our report on a weekly basis. Check out our free up-to-date report below for the full list of impacted suppliers. Download the Supplier Impact Report Here is a partial list of…
Semiconductor Manufacturers Raise Prices & Indicated Product Line Price Increases
As a direct impact from COVID-19, the semiconductor industry supply chain, including semiconductor wafers, foundry, and packaging, is facing a shortage of raw materials that is directly impacting production capacity. Several Semiconductor manufacturers have been forced to raise their prices to complete product production. Such…
Impacts of a Taiwan Offshore Earthquake
According to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), on Thursday, December 10 at 9:19 p.m. a magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck northeastern Taiwan. The epicenter of the temblor was 27.2 kilometers east of Yilan County Hall at a focal depth of 76.8 km. Tremors lasted approximately 15…
Micron Plant Goes Offline for One Hour – Will DRAM Price Increase?
A manufacturing plant owned by Micro in Taiwan recently suffered a 1-hour power outage. This factory accounts for almost 10% of the world’s DRAM production capacity. Disruptions such as this could limit the industry’s supply and therefore drive up its price. “Micron experienced a power…
Murata Closes “Sheng Long TOKO Tech” Coil Factory
November 24, 2020, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. announced that Saitama Murata Manufacturing (formerly: TOKO, INC.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereafter: The Company), is closing its production subsidiary Sheng Long TOKO Tech in December 2020. Saitama Murata Manufacturing Group (formerly: TOKO Group)…
New! Supply Chain Risk Management Services
Keeping pulse on current global, industry and economic conditions – SiliconExpert recognized very early on that the nuances of 2020 from global pandemic, to riots, to acquisitions would have direct impacts on supply chain. In response to a need for insights and forecasted impacts, SiliconExpert…
U.S. adds Additional China based Companies to the Defense Blacklist, Including SMIC!
In June 2020 The Department of Defense released its initial list of companies that would be blacklisted to prevent U.S. investors from buying those firm’s securities. The Department of Defense has recently added additional names of “Communist Chinese military companies” operating directly or indirectly in…
AKM Factory Fire: Delays Expected
On October 21, 2020, Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM) issued a press release that a fire broke out at 4:45 pm at their Nobuoka semiconductor Plant “Fab2”. This factory mainly produces large-scale integrated circuits (LSI) used in audio equipment, home appliances, TCXO oscillator, and other products. …
Regulation and Compliance updates
Starting January 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH Will Operate Independently – Using UKCA Mark After Brexit
Starting January 1, 2021, UK REACH and EU REACH regulations will operate independently from each other. Companies that are supplying and purchasing substances, mixtures, or articles to and from the EU/EEA/Northern Ireland and Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) will need to ensure that the…