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Chip test equipment makers hit by FPGA, CPU supply crunch

Semiconductor test-equipment manufacturers are grappling with severe component shortages, with lead times for FPGAs, CPUs, GPUs, and driver ICs extending as AI and data-center demand strains the broader chip supply chain, according to The Elec. The situation signals tighter downstream production for chipmakers and equipment vendors alike, potentially pressuring pricing and delivery schedules in the near term. Other related coverage notes ongoing demand in AI chips, HBM-related packaging, and regional capacity adjustments, such as Global PMX’s Vietnam expansion to boost AI server component capacity. While demand remains robust in AI and data-center segments, resilience will depend on supplier diversification, fast-track capacity additions, and geopolitical and regulatory factors affecting semiconductor manufacturing ecosystems.