Shortages, Challenges Engulf Packaging Supply Chain
Shortages, Challenges Engulf Packaging Supply Chain Innovative business models emerge, but so does possibility of consolidation. A surge in demand for chips is impacting the IC packaging supply chain, causing shortages of select manufacturing capacity, various package types, key components, and equipment. Spot shortages in packaging surfaced in late 2020 and have since spread to other sectors. There are now a variety of choke points in the supply chain. Wirebond and flip-chip capacity will remain tight throughout 2021, along with a number of different package types. In addition, critical comp...
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