Micron Technology Inc stated its output of some pc reminiscence can be hit by the closing of the Chinese metropolis of Xi’an aimed at limiting a recent outbreak of the Covid-19 virus.
The US firm makes use of a check and meeting facility positioned in Xi’an. The chipmaker stated it will likely be in a position to meet most of its buyer demand, however new provide preparations might trigger delays.
“We are additionally working with native authorities officers to determine options that can allow us to minimise influence of the state of affairs and keep operations at the location safely,” the Boise, Idaho firm stated in an announcement. “We are tapping our world provide chain, together with our subcontractor companions, to assist service our clients for these DRAM merchandise.”
Micron’s announcement follows comparable information earlier from a bigger rival, South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co, which stated its manufacturing within the Chinese metropolis additionally can be affected. The two corporations are among the many largest makers of chips that present storage and short-term reminiscence in all the pieces from smartphones to supercomputers.
Micron stated it’s taking “acceptable measures” to minimise the chance of the virus at the plant, together with on-site testing, bodily distancing and quickly decreasing the “workforce density.” – Bloomberg
