October is a scary time of the year with Halloween around the corner challenging us to face our fears. And if you have been following our updates, you might be scared of the looming price increases in DRAM and NAND memory. But fear not, we help you conquer those fears.
The recent spot price increase for NAND flash and DRAM appears to indicate that the toughest part of the downturn is over, and that the semiconductor market is returning to health as a whole.
For the last six months, this market has experienced an upturn, indicating that demand is coming back to healthy levels. So yes, prices are increasing. But from a very low level. And while there are also indications that we are headed into the next “boom and bust cycle”, there’s no need to panic.
But the time is just right to plan ahead, assess your demand for the next months and speak with us to secure your supply at the current price.
What else is new? ReRAM might be an alternative for NOR, and hybrid bonding could be a way to increase DRAM capacity. Samsung has introduced a roadmap for its automotive eMRAM products, and Intelligent Memory explains why writing and reading NAND flash at different temperatures can cause bit errors.
We also held a session on the DRAM tester from Neumonda Technology beginning of the month that you shouldn’t miss. After all, the Rhinoe Tester is shortlisted for an Elektra Award as Innovative Test Product of the Year!
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