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Why There is a Global Programmable Device Shortage
When everything “closed,” Automakers canceled orders for parts and components that Automotive OEMs provide; this caused a cascade of cancellations that eventually made it back to the Semiconductor Manufacturers. While orders for automotive chips were cool, the demand for laptops, game consoles, and other consumer electronics became white-hot. Semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to high-demand inventory, and in many cases were at capacity.
Programmable Device Shortage Spreads to Consumer Electronics
No shutdowns reported in consumer electronics plants; Chip Shortage Demand driving up prices and lead-times
Programmable Device Shortage causes Auto Makers to Cut Output, Idle Plants
Canceled orders and lack of a backup plan leads to $61 Billion in losses so far in global programmable device shortage
Legacy Automated Programmers from BPM Microsystems
Hundreds Still Running Several hundred of our legacy Automated Programming Systems (defined as machines we no longer offer for sale) are still in operation; many 15 years and older. There may be some compelling reasons to upgrade (such as capacity issues, or slower...
Universal Device Programmers
Some solutions are more “universal” than others There are quite a few device programming solutions that describe themselves as “universal.” You would think everyone is using the term “universal” the same way. Think again. “Universal” as an adjective, means: “of,...
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Why There is a Global Programmable Device Shortage
When everything “closed,” Automakers canceled orders for parts and components that Automotive OEMs provide; this caused a cascade of cancellations that eventually made it back to the Semiconductor Manufacturers. While orders for automotive chips were cool, the demand for laptops, game consoles, and other consumer electronics became white-hot. Semiconductor manufacturers shifted production to high-demand inventory, and in many cases were at capacity.
Programmable Device Shortage Spreads to Consumer Electronics
No shutdowns reported in consumer electronics plants; Chip Shortage Demand driving up prices and lead-times
Programmable Device Shortage causes Auto Makers to Cut Output, Idle Plants
Canceled orders and lack of a backup plan leads to $61 Billion in losses so far in global programmable device shortage
About BPM Microsystems
BPM Microsystems is a global provider of device programming systems, test and measurement systems, factory integration software and solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 programming centers, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and semiconductor manufacturers in over 49 countries.