Apple's Bid to Use Chinese Chipmaker as Leverage Backfires
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It is reported that Apple entered into supply negotiations with Changxin Memory (CXMT), China's largest DRAM manufacturer, to replace the high-priced DRAM from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, but the deal fell through as they failed to narrow their differences over pricing. Apple [seeks] 'cheaper memory'
Chinese RAM supplier denies Apple's bid for cheaper RAM
Apple has been testing memory made by China's CXMT as a lower-cost supplier as its regular suppliers hike up prices, but CXMT is demanding what Samsung gets paid for RAM.A Samsung LPDDR5X memory chip - Image Credit: SamsungIt was an idea that would help Apple in the short term at best, and it was one that got it repeated criticism from US senators and memory firms. But with the global chip shortage only getting worse because of demands from AI f…
Apple's Bid to Use Chinese Chipmaker as Leverage Backfires
Apple's attempt to use Chinese memory maker CXMT as leverage against Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has backfired, with the two Korean chipmakers ending up with more pricing power rather than less, DigiTimes reports, citing South Korean and Chinese trade press. This year, Apple has explored CXMT and fellow Chinese chipmaker YMTC as potential DRAM suppliers, and had progressed to testing CXMT's chips as memory shortages pushed up the cost of al…
Apple's CXMT play reportedly backfires on DUV limits, giving Samsung and SK Hynix more DRAM leverage
Apple's attempt to use China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) as leverage against Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has backfired. The two Korean chipmakers now hold stronger, not weaker, negotiating power over DRAM supply, according to South Korean and Chinese trade press.
Apple (AAPL) Explores Partnership with Chinese Chipmaker CXMT Amid Cost Pressures
Key Highlights Apple has initiated testing of CXMT memory chips from China for potential integration in iPhones and MacBooks The tech giant requires White House clearance before finalizing any supply agreement with CXMT U.S. export restrictions prohibit technology collaboration with CXMT, restricting Apple to standard product purchases Apple stock is currently trading at $313.33, carrying a “Moderate Buy” consensus with analysts targeting $330.…
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