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Posted by York1 on Saturday, February 20, 2021 3:09 PM

JPS1

 

 
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 Quite a few - latest problem is that the power problems in Texas have caused several chip fabs to shut down, may take weeks to fully recover. 

 

What percentage of the chips are actually made in Texas?

 

 

I've been a little surprised that the U.S. manufactures so many chips.  I guess I thought that was China.

Actually, China is the number one importer of U.S. made chips.

I couldn't find any numbers about Texas.

Note:  I'm far from knowledgeable about this, so if I'm wrong which is likely, have some mercy.

 

https://www.ustradenumbers.com/export/Computer-chips/

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Posted by JPS1 on Saturday, February 20, 2021 2:59 PM

Erik_Mag
 Quite a few - latest problem is that the power problems in Texas have caused several chip fabs to shut down, may take weeks to fully recover. 

What percentage of the chips are actually made in Texas?

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Posted by Erik_Mag on Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:30 AM

Getting back to the original topic, producing a packaged integrated circuit involves more than the production of the die (piece of silicon wafer) as it also includes packaging. Any foulup in the supply chain can cause a slowdown in delivery. Also keep in mind that the car manufacturers use "Automotive Qualified" components which require special processing.

The real shortage isn't so much chips as in IC's, but chips as in MLCC's (Multi Layer Ceramic Capacitors), which some have close to a year of lead time. This is particularly bad for the car makers as "Automotive Qualified" require dielectrics good for a very wide temperature range.

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Posted by NKP guy on Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:21 AM

Interesting idea, but poor branding in 2021.

You couldn't call it MANpower; it would have to be HUMANpower, or PERSONpower.

At least horsepower is gender neutral.

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, February 19, 2021 3:30 PM

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Exciuses Excuses Excuses The world has become nothing but excuses.  Excuses for inept management, operations, planing and maintenance of facilities. 

"MANPOWER"

MANPOWER

Which leads to the question, why do we measure work in horsepower rather than manpower.  I am certain somewhere along the line someone has measured the amount of WORK a man can do in one hour, just like the amount of work a horse can do in one hour has been defined.

Wouldn't a 100 Horsepower vehicle sound more impressive if it was 1000 or 1500 Manpower?

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Posted by zugmann on Friday, February 19, 2021 3:10 PM

BaltACD
Exciuses Excuses Excuses The world has become nothing but excuses.  Excuses for inept management, operations, planing and maintenance of facilities.

"MANPOWER"

It's been fun.  But it isn't much fun anymore.   Signing off for now. 


  

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, February 19, 2021 3:05 PM

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There were shortages before freezing that were blamed on Covid-19. The freeze in Texas will probably make matters worse.

Exciuses Excuses Excuses

The world has become nothing but excuses.  Excuses for inept management, operations, planing and maintenance of facilities.

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Posted by Erik_Mag on Friday, February 19, 2021 9:50 AM

There were shortages before freezing that were blamed on Covid-19. The freeze in Texas will probably make matters worse.

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Posted by BaltACD on Friday, February 19, 2021 8:48 AM

Erik_Mag
Quite a few - latest problem is that the power problems in Texas have caused several chip fabs to shut down, may take weeks to fully recover.

Seems that the claims of chip shortages were coming out prior to Texas freezing,

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Posted by Erik_Mag on Thursday, February 18, 2021 11:09 PM

Quite a few - latest problem is that the power problems in Texas have caused several chip fabs to shut down, may take weeks to fully recover.

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Posted by BaltACD on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 8:41 AM

How many chips are being made in the USA?

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Posted by rdamon on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 7:27 AM

Seeing lead times improving in the communications area.

This may be the next impact.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-16/china-eyes-rare-earth-export-curbs-for-u-s-defense-sector-ft-kl7l9uxb

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Sloid state chip shortages ?
Posted by blue streak 1 on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 9:52 PM

Many industries are reporting lack of chips to finish constructing their various products.  The auto industry is actually shutting down a few assembly lines.  Has anyone heard if these shortages are affecting various rail car builders as well ?  Siemens so far does not seem to be having any problems ?

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