What Is Die Banking?

By Logan Wamsley

Die banking is a process through which raw die and wafer is stored by a manufacturer until it is required for ASIC assembly. Because of its ability to keep manufacturers from continuously re-entering the marketplace, die banking is a great way to help avoid price increases, extended lead times, and many kinds of supply chain…

Are You Prepared to Store Electronic Inventory Long Term?

By Logan Wamsley

The inventory list for OEM products is more varied than at any point in history. Electronic inventory, for example, with the market’s continued emphasis on miniaturization, performance, and energy efficiency has gone through a drastic evolution that has necessitated the use of specialized storage strategies. Where basic climate-controlled warehousing infrastructure would once suffice, now strict…

Die and Wafer Banking Is Here to Stay. Is Your Supply Chain Ready?

By Logan Wamsley

According to a new report issued by MarketsandMarkets, the global thin wafer market is estimated to be valued at $10.8 billion by 2025, up from $7.6 billion in 2020 for a CAGR of 7.2%. Key to this remarkable trend is the rapidly increasing consumer demand for miniaturized electronic devices in a variety of industries ranging…

Die and Wafer Banking with Partstat Dry Cabinet Technology

By Logan Wamsley

Die and wafer banking, on a basic level, is a process that remains somewhat consistent from service provider to service provider. Essentially, when an OEM chooses to adopt ASICs or other similar electronic components into their product designs, but does not have the infrastructure in place to properly protect them from external climate conditions (particularly…