Market Trend: For EOL Component

The spot market only bounced back a little at the end of the year.

In December, some hard-to-find chips became more popular, especially end-of-life. Microchip and TI were among the brands that people wanted more of in December.

Here are seven chips that were popular in December:

1. ATMEGA128A-AU is in high demand.
2. People are asking about the LAN9252I/ML controller more.
3. The price of the 'LM2662MX/NOPB' chip went up (EOL).
4. The 'STM32F103 series' is always in demand.
5. The 'ULN2803ADWR' chip (EOL) is still popular.
6. The 'KSZ8999I' chip, connected to the rise of AI, is getting attention.
7. The popularity of the 'TMS320F28335PGFA' chip is cooling off.

Understanding these trends is vital for making wise decisions in the semiconductor industry.

No.1 "Shortage Alert! ?? Is ATMEGA128A-AU running low?

In December, market prices for ATMEGA128A-AU saw a slight increase,

hovering around 19-20 yuan, showing a slight uptick. You might find prices ranging from 25 to 30 yuan on the platforms.

ATMEGA128A-AU is a high-performance, low-power CMOS 8-bit AVR microcontroller by Microchip. It boasts 128KB of programmable Flash, operates at voltages from 2.7V to 5.5V, and includes 4KB of EEPROM and 4KB of RAM. This model is suitable for temperatures ranging from -40 °C to +85°C, and it comes in a TQFP-64 package.

The Microchip official website indicates, 'Order today, and we can ship by March 14, 2024.'"

No.2 "LAN9252I/ML: Now Stabilizing

In December, the market price for LAN9252I/ML was over 30 yuan, excluding tax.

The original manufacturer's price is around $6 (approximately 42.73 yuan).

Microchip's LAN9252 is a dual-integrated Ethernet PHY controller for 2/3-port EtherCAT? communication. The applications are motor motion control, process, communication modules, sensors, and robotics.

In January 2022, the price hit 150 yuan and has been declining since. Recently, there's been an increase in inquiries due to renewed market demand.

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No.3 "Price Surge Alert! ?? LM2662MX/NOPB End-of-life

In December, LM2662MX/NOPB market prices are around 9-10 yuan. The official TI website lists the price at $0.696 (approximately 4.96 yuan).

Its applications are laptops, smartphones, medical instruments,

operational amplifier power supplies, interface power supplies, and handheld instruments.

The LM2662 series is End of Life. The recommended alternative on the official website is LM2660. A 100mA switch capacitor voltage converter with the same pin configuration. Only to find it in short supply again by the end of November, leading to repurchasing at double the cost."

No.4 ?? STM32F103 Series: Prices Continue a Slight Dip

The STM32F103 series remains a top contender, like STM32F103C8T6 and STM32F103RCT6.

The former saw a slight drop in December prices, settling at 5.3 yuan, while the latter remained steady at 7.1 yuan.

The STM32F103 series is a line of microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M3 core. STM32F103C8T6, one of the most common models in the series, is a low-density device with 16/32kb Flash and 6/10kb RAM.

No.5 "Hot Discontinued Item Alert! ?? ULN2803ADWR: Prices on the Decline

In December, the ULN2803ADWR price was around 13 yuan. With market quotes ranging from 12 to 14 yuan.

ULN2803ADWR is an 8-channel Darlington array chip from TI. It has high voltage and high current outputs. Its applications are relay drivers, hammer drivers, lamp drivers, display

drivers (LED and gas discharge), IP cameras, HVAC valves, and LED matrices.

On December 14, 2022, TI issued a discontinuation notice for this component.

Currently, the component is no longer searchable on the TI official website.

For discontinued items, the future price trend depends on suitable replacements.

No.6 "AI's Rising Star! ?? KSZ8999I: Who's the Celebrity User?

KSZ8999I had market quotes of around 4500 yuan, exclusive of tax, at the end of November. Third-party platforms show December prices ranging from 5500 to over 8000 yuan.

KSZ8999I is an Ethernet chip from Microchip. It features a 9-port 10/100 switch with PHY and a frame buffer.

KSZ8999I is no longer sold on the official website. Yet, it is registered through authorized distributors, requiring case approvals before shipments.

No.7 "Fading Interest in MCU! ?? TMS320F28335PGFA

In December, the price of TMS320F28335PGFA remained stable, holding at 60 yuan, with market quotes ranging from 55-75 yuan, maintaining a consistent price inversion.

TMS320F28335PGFA is a C2000? 32-bit MCU from TI. Its applications are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), industrial motor drives, photovoltaic inverters and digital power, electric vehicles, transportation, motor control, and sensing and signal processing.

This component was an 'internet sensation' in 2023. Its price has declined since March 2023.

"Why do end customers pay attention to the market and buy from us?"

1. Many end customers have more minor requests so they might get less favorable prices due to their limited volume.
2. Some end customers have small and diverse needs involving various brands. Instead of approaching each original manufacturer individually, they turn to us to help them consolidate their orders.
3. Sometimes, end customers have urgent projects, and the original manufacturers can't deliver quickly enough. This causes shortages, leading them to approach us to supplement their immediate stock needs.

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