We have already talked about the drought in Taiwan in connection with TSMC, but it can be said that this is a problem for the whole island and all the companies there. Taiwan is already reducing water consumption so that supplies can last until the onset of the rainy months of May and June, followed by the typhoon season. Many manufacturers have already begun to prepare for the worst, that is, that they may have to supply water through tanks. TSMC has also been asked to reduce water consumption by at least seven percent, and there is now talk of endangering the production of SBC (Single Board Computer) computers such as PINE64 and the like. Why them? –
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Simply because they are on the website received information that SBC manufacturers such as PINE64, ODROID and Raspberry Pi will be affected by the lack of components, which is supposed to be caused by production problems (not only) at TSMC, and by drought, which has been added as another negative factor alongside overall high demand, which chip makers are generally no longer able to meet. –
However, according to Tom’s Hardware, Eben Upton himself, the creator of the Raspberry Pi, is still optimistic and claims that his company does not expect any impact of the drought in Taiwan or a general shortage in the semiconductor market, which sounds unbelievable in today’s situation. But Upton stands up and says the Raspberry Foundation enjoys very good support from its partners.
But Pine64 is already on She announced Twitterthat the lack of components definitely applies to her, which is reflected in the prices, and so she will only accept orders if she has demonstrably something to produce from. ODROID again, the chips for the new H2 + boards may be four to five months late.-
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