This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by jasonliu112
As DDR4 and eMMC prices skyrocket due to production cuts and supply chain hoarding, the impact isn’t just on procurement — it’s on strategy.
What’s Happening?
eMMC 5.1 is in Short Supply
Several fabs that produced mid-range eMMC components have reduced output or pivoted to other memory types.Inventory is Being Controlled
Some midstream distributors have started holding back stock, driving prices up even further.
Why It Matters for Developers
If you’re in embedded product design, your choices of memory chips directly affect:
- PCB layout
- Power profile
- Bootloader compatibility (yes, even U-Boot gets impacted)
Keeping Track of Real-world Cases
For those looking to explore how teams adapt, this embedded hardware profile shares project notes and documentation on Linux-based SBCs and display integrations.
Supply chain strategy is now a core skill for every firmware and hardware engineer. Don’t ignore it — plan ahead.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by jasonliu112