Memory prices could leap even higher as the supply of helium, crucial to making chips, is now impacted by the conflict…
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the global supply of helium, a critical component for semiconductor manufacturing. Major chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix are facing instability in sourcing helium, which is a byproduct of liquefied natural gas production. This disruption, particularly affecting South Korea's imports from Qatar, could lead to increased memory prices and potential production cuts for less profitable chips.
- Entities
- Topic: Geopolitics
- Company: SK Hynix
- Topic: Memory Prices
- Topic: Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Company: TSMC
- Company: Samsung
- Topic: Supply Chain
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