The global chip shortage explained: Effect on buyers, counterfeit concerns and when it could end

Network World | Jun 15, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic stressed the semiconductor supply chain, and manufacturers are feeling the pinch. Semiconductors power many enterprise and consumer electronics, from smartphones to cars, and the shortage affects availability and price. Mario Morales, Program Vice President for Enabling Technologies and Semiconductors at IDC joins Juliet to explain the chip shortage, including its timeline, its effect on the technology industry, counterfeit concerns and whether or not the end is in sight.

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