EP 159: MediaTek and the Evolving Custom ASIC Business, More Memory Pain, and More

About this episode

Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the latest developments in the semiconductor industry, focusing on MediaTek's strategic shift into ASICs and related challenges.

Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss the latest developments in the semiconductor industry, focusing on MediaTek's strategic shift into ASICs, memory shortages, supply chain constraints, and Intel's recent acquisitions. They analyze market dynamics, technological advancements, and future trends shaping the industry.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ben Bajarin, Jay Goldberg

Topics covered

• semiconductor industry
• ASICs
• memory shortages
• supply chain
• market dynamics
• technological advancements

Keywords

• MediaTek
• ASICs
• memory shortages
• Intel
• supply chain
• semiconductors
• technology

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Organizations: MediaTek, Intel

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