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Research Report | Estimated 13-18% Quarterly Increase in NAND Flash Contract Prices for Q2, Highest Increase for Enterprise SSDs

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Research Report | Estimated 13-18% Quarterly Increase in NAND Flash Contract Prices for Q2, Highest Increase for Enterprise SSDs

TrendForce indicates that, apart from Kioxia and Western Digital (WDC) increasing their capacity utilization rates since the first quarter of this year, other suppliers have generally maintained a low production strategy. Although NAND Flash procurement volume in the second quarter has slightly decreased compared to the first quarter, the overall market atmosphere continues to be … Read more

Research Report | Samsung Expands Production Cuts Starting September! NAND Flash Prices Expected to Stabilize and Rise in Q4

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Research Report | Samsung Expands Production Cuts Starting September! NAND Flash Prices Expected to Stabilize and Rise in Q4

Recently, Samsung announced that in response to the continued weakening of demand, it will expand its production cuts to 50% starting in September, primarily focusing on processes below 128 layers. According to TrendForce, other suppliers are also expected to follow suit and increase their production cuts in Q4, aiming to accelerate inventory reduction. It is … Read more

NAND Flash Prices Rise for the First Time in 16 Months

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NAND Flash Prices Rise for the First Time in 16 Months

Due to increased demand from SSDs and servers, the price of NAND Flash memory has risen for the first time in 16 months. However, the market anticipates that this increase may be temporary, with a potential decline as early as next year. According to a report by Nikkei News on the 23rd, the wholesale price … Read more

In-Depth: The Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Unisoc’s NAND Flash Team Downsizing

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In-Depth: The Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Unisoc's NAND Flash Team Downsizing

Unisoc has recently found itself in the spotlight again. Amid the severe global pandemic, it successfully overcame challenges and secured a substantial investment of 2.25 billion yuan from a major fund, warming up for its debut on the Science and Technology Innovation Board in 2021. However, at the same time, there are rumors that the … Read more

NAND Flash Prices Expected to Drop Further, While DRAM Approaches Bottom

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NAND Flash Prices Expected to Drop Further, While DRAM Approaches Bottom

Source: Content from the Industrial and Commercial Times, thank you. TrendForce’s research indicates that the production cuts by manufacturers are continuing to expand, with actual demand remaining unclear. The NAND Flash market is still experiencing oversupply in the third quarter. Although there is seasonal demand support in the second half of the year, buyers are … Read more

Micron’s 1α Process DRAM and 176-Layer NAND Flash Enter Mass Production! DRAM Supply Shortage Expected to Last Until Next Year

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Micron's 1α Process DRAM and 176-Layer NAND Flash Enter Mass Production! DRAM Supply Shortage Expected to Last Until Next Year

On June 3, Micron Technology’s CEO Sanjay Mehrotra announced a series of products based on 176-layer NAND Flash and 1α (1-alpha) process DRAM at the COMPUTEX 2021 Virtual event held on June 2, showcasing Micron’s strength in innovation. Micron stated that the first PCIe Gen4 SSD products (Micron 3400 and Micron 2450 SSD) utilizing the … Read more

NAND Flash Supply Remains Tight in 2017, Intel: SSDs Will Prioritize Data Center Applications

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NAND Flash Supply Remains Tight in 2017, Intel: SSDs Will Prioritize Data Center Applications

In 2016, the transition from 2D to 3D technology by flash manufacturers led to a tight supply of NAND Flash throughout the year. By the end of the year, the price of NAND Flash per GB had risen back to the levels seen at the end of 2014. It is expected that the market will … Read more

Significant Increase in NAND Flash Prices

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Significant Increase in NAND Flash Prices

Source: Content from Semiconductor Industry Observation (ID: icbank) comprehensive, thank you. During China’s Double Eleven shopping festival, most terminal product sales were flat. However, due to significant production cuts and output control by the three major memory manufacturers, including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron, the spot prices of memory continue to rise. Among them, NAND … Read more

Key Trends in NAND Flash Applications: Four Major SSD Trends to Watch in 2021

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Key Trends in NAND Flash Applications: Four Major SSD Trends to Watch in 2021

The global “pandemic” in 2020 drove the growth of the home economy, with online meetings, online videos, and online education leading to a continuous increase in laptop shipments. At the same time, the demand for storage performance and capacity in data center systems of internet companies is also on the rise. SSDs not only meet … Read more

Rational Analysis: NAND Flash Shortages and Price Increases Will Continue Until Year-End

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Rational Analysis: NAND Flash Shortages and Price Increases Will Continue Until Year-End

China Flash Market Network | Analysis Report In the first half of 2016, the upstream Flash manufacturers faced challenges with the mass production of 3D technology and production line transitions, resulting in limited output of 3D NAND and reduced capacity supply of 2D NAND. In late March, driven by the stockpiling of Apple’s iPhone SE … Read more