The truth about global chip shortage: 38 original MCUs control the automotive industry chain

In fact, in June 2020, the domestic epidemic situation had just stabilized, and a serious chip shortage crisis broke out in the security supply chain. The industry reported "3559A has risen to 3500RMB! It will be out of stock soon! I must find an alternative now, otherwise the box No way out!” At that time, the entire manufacturer of smart hardware solutions for the security edge was worried about the Hi3559A material.

Previously, the market price of the highest-end chip 3559A at the edge was normally around 500RMB. The price soared at the beginning of June last year. Manufacturers that are cost-sensitive can no longer use it as a core chip to make complete products. For manufacturers that don’t care about hardware costs, We also have to face the situation of out of stock a few months later. The "chip ban" issued by the US can be said to be the cause of everything. In a short period of time, TSMC and SMIC are unable to produce chips for the largest local Fabless company.