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Taiyo Yuden implements new part numbering system
By April 2022, Taiyo Yuden will have a new part numbering system on all series and product lines. With the expansion of Taiyo Yuden product lineup and entry into new markets, available letters will become exhausted in the near future.
The new part numbers will affect new and existing products. The system is based on a common rule, which will facilitate the understanding of part numbers and product usage and will allow customers to search for products more easily.
Demand for 5G applications causing DRAM pricing to increase
DRAM official pricing across Micron, Samsung and Hynix increased this month, and we are expecting the trend to continue due to the increasing demand on 5G applications and automotive.
In response, customers are shifting to Taiwan-based manufacturers, Winbond, Macronix and Nanya. There are a number of reasons including they are a cheaper alternative and have better delivery lead times than Micron, Samsung and Hynix; Samsung and Hynix are focusing more on the production of CMOS imaging sensors; and demand is increasing for 5G base stations.
Nanya’s official DRAM pricing is still quite stable – at least for now. It’s anticipated that the other Taiwan-based manufacturers will have stable prices as well.