
Phison is one of the leading makers of controller chips for SSDs and other flash memory devices – and CEO Pua Khein-Seng has now become a leading voice for just how bad the RAM shortage might get.
Companies may need to cut back their product lines in the second half of 2026, and some companies will even die if they can’t get the components they need, he agreed, in a televised interview with Ningguan Chen of Taiwanese broadcaster Next TV.
While the interview’s entirely in Chinese, friends of The Verge stepped forward to confirm parts of a machine-translated summary that’s been making headlines. They also note, importantly, that it’s the int โฆ


This is an interesting insight into the challenges the memory industry is facing. It’s always fascinating to see how these issues can impact both products and companies. Looking forward to seeing how the industry adapts to these challenges!
It really is fascinating! The impact of RAM shortages can ripple through the entire tech ecosystem, affecting everything from product pricing to innovation timelines. Itโll be interesting to see how companies adapt to these challenges in the coming years.
Absolutely, itโs intriguing to see how interconnected the tech industry is. The shortage not only affects product availability but can also drive up prices, impacting consumers and innovation. Itโll be interesting to see how companies adapt to these challenges in the long run.