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TSMC increasing car chip output, but supply expected to remain tight until 2022

2021-11-21

TSMC is increasing its car MCU production to address the global chip shortage. But insiders believe the component crunch will last until 2022.

Electronic Components Industry Trends in 2021: Vehicle Cockpits

2021-11-20

We continue our look at the driving factors in the electronic components industry for 2021. Next up: vehicle cockpits and infotainment systems.

PC Building Blocks: Critical Components for Building Personal Computers in 2020

2021-11-14

PC builders are looking for best in class components as more people work from home. Let Sourcengine help you meet all your procurement needs.

TSMC to Establish $177M R&D Center in Japan, Raising Funds to Expand Production Capacity

2021-11-13

TSMC will build a $177M chip R&D facility in Japan. It is also expanding production capacity to counter the impact of the semiconductor shortage.

5G Applications and Required Electronics Components: What About Clocks?

2021-11-12

The impact of 5G on IoT, autonomous driving, Industry 4.0, and Massive MIMO. Learn about the

Chip lead times reach 22 weeks following Chinese power cutbacks

2021-11-11

The average lead time for microchips has risen to 22 weeks, a new record and up nine weeks from the same time last year.

Three Ways Procurement Specialists Can Create Agile Supply Chains in the Electronic Components Industry

2021-11-06

Supply chains are key to the electronic components industry; disrupt one and a domino effect occurs for manufacturers. Here's how to protect your company.

Texas Instruments to build 300mm multi-fab complex in home state next year

2021-11-05

Texas Instruments is establishing a sprawling 300mm chip manufacturing facility containing four fabs for around $30 billion in its home state.

Global chip shortage to constrict mature node capacity through mid-2022

2021-11-05

Industry insiders believe mature node production capacity will remain tight until the middle of 2022 due to the global chip shortage.

Best MRO Procedures for the Electronic Components Industry in a Post-Pandemic Era

2021-11-01

The electronic components industry should implement new best practices for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) procedures. Learn more.