AI Demand Causes PC Circuit Board Shortage and 12x Costs
Demand for AI has created a big shortage of printed circuit boards, the green boards that hold computer parts together. PC makers now face order books reportedly full until 2030, with lead times stretching to 30 months and material costs rising up to 12 times. This may affect what everyday buyers pay for laptops and desktops.
Quick glossaryPCB, lead times
- PCB
- A printed circuit board is a thin green board with wiring that connects and holds the parts of an electronic device.
- lead times
- Lead time is the total wait between placing an order for parts and actually getting them delivered.
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