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The global semiconductor shortage might have a negative impact on the 2021 holiday season. Popular vehicles, home electronics, white goods, computer components, and smartphones could be in short supply this year.

Since April, Taiwan has been dealing with a major surge in coronavirus infections. Recently, the new COVID-19 wave has been causing disruptions among the island’s many semiconductor manufacturers, a development with potentially global implications.

AMD recently announced it would supply Tesla with in-car infotainment system CPUs and GPUs for its next generation of Model S and X luxury vehicles. The company is also developing 3D packaged chiplets with TSMC.

TSMC and the Japanese government are co-funding a $337.4 million semiconductor research and development project. The initiative aims to create potentially revolutionary 3DIC manufacturing technologies.

Bosch recently opened a state-of-the-art chip factory in Dresden, Germany, with European Union and local government support. Starting in September, it will fabricate automotive components to help address the global semiconductor shortage.

Analog Devices’ innovative development and production methodologies have been tested by recent industry-disrupting events. Thankfully, many of its most popular industrial and automotive components are readily available for purchase.

Large technology companies across the world have started developing their own semiconductors. Here’s a look at why that’s happening and how it could impact smaller OEMs.

Samsung recently revealed it would establish a new 5nm production line in its Pyeongtaek, South Korea fab to address the global chip crisis. It also made a deal to develop next-generation automotive semiconductors with Hyundai.

Qualcomm reportedly inked a six-year foundry services agreement with United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a Taiwanese contract chipmaker, to bolster its supply chain. However, the deal might create long-term problems for small and midsized OEMs.

Sourceability Founder and CEO Jens Gamperl and Sr. Vice President Yashar Shahabi appear on Real Talk with Rob Tavi to discuss the company’s origins and how it helps buyers succeed in the ever-changing electronic components marketplace.