Asia is hurt the most by a dragging DRAM market

Article Abstract:

The dynamic random access memory market is enduring a record slump, as prices have fallen 90% over the past year and sales are expected to drop 56% to $14 billion in 2001. The industry increased production even as demand fell, and most Asian DRAM companies are posting losses due to chip price decreases.

Commodity & service prices, Asia, Random Access Memories, Supply and demand, RAM (Random access memory), Dynamic random access memory, DRAM (Dynamic random access memory)

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Chip makers see uplift

Article Abstract:

Top Taiwan semiconductors are reporting some signs of life in the personal computer market, indicating the computer makers may have worked through their inventory. However, the market for semiconductors used in other devices is expected to continue suffering.

Forecasts and trends

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Nanya proves smaller size can be a boon in chip industry: Maker of next-generation semiconductors rides high, leaving bigger rivals in the dust

Article Abstract:

Nanya Technology Corp. is currently the only chip-maker to produce DDR, or double data rate chips. The price for these computer memory chips, and the company's share prices, have been skyrocketing since November.

Market share, DDR SDRAM, DDR SDRAM (Computer memory), Nanya Technology Corp.

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