The global shortage of chips extends to toasters and washing machines
According to Asian suppliers, the deepening of the global chip is spreading to manufacturers of telephones, televisions and home appliances as they push the semiconductor storage required by companies.
Chip supply has hardened due to high demand for electronics in the Covid-19 pandemic interruptions in large production facilities.
But the shortage has skewed the punishments hit the Chinese team, which has made it difficult for some companies to secure components for everyday electronics, such as washing machines and toasters.
Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics of South Korea are among the groups affected by manufacturing delays expected by 2022.
LG Electronics of South Korea, one of the largest TV manufacturers in the world, has acquired a 60% stake in Alphonso, a California-based TV data and measurement firm, as it seeks to expand its streaming TV ad business.