Malfunction in Taiwan causes DRAM shortage
 

A malfunction in a Taiwanese factory is causing a global DRAM shortage which could lead to further price increases.

Market watcher TrendForce claims that Inotera, also known as Micron Technology Taiwan, has suspended one of its fabrication plants after the malfunction of its nitrogen gas dispensing system contaminated equipment in the facility.

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