The Year Chip Shortages Changed the World
Sold-out products and rising geopolitical tensions defined 2021 for the chip industry.
Hi, it’s Debby in Taipei. This year will have long-lasting impacts on the chip world. But first…
In 2021, users of everything from iPhones and PlayStations to cars and ultrasound machines were jolted awake to a new reality: All these things need silicon chips, and there aren’t enough of them.