Samsung to delay its planned DDR4 end-of-life due to signing a long-term 'non-cancellable, non-returnable' contract with key customer ā agreement will not alleviate consumer shortage, supply earmarked for server clients
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Verdict: Samsung is delaying the discontinuation of its DDR4 memory production to fulfill a large, non-cancellable contract with a key server client, which won't alleviate consumer shortages.
ā” Quick Hits
- Samsung extends DDR4 production due to high demand.
- Production is prioritized for a major client with a non-cancellable contract.
- Consumer DDR4 supply shortages are expected to persist.
Samsung has decided to postpone its previously planned end-of-life for its DDR4 memory production line. This decision comes in response to heightened demand, primarily driven by a significant, long-term contract with a key customer.
The agreement, characterized as 'non-cancellable, non-returnable' (NCNR), ensures that the client is committed to purchasing a substantial quantity of DDR4 memory. As a result, Samsung will dedicate its DDR4 output to fulfilling this contract.
Unfortunately, this move is not expected to improve the current consumer shortage of DDR4 memory. The supply secured under the NCNR agreement is specifically earmarked for server clients, leaving the broader consumer market unaffected.
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