Memory price surge leaves CPI stable but hits consumer electronics hardest

Soaring memory prices have pushed some IC design firms to develop their own SRAM as a substitute for DRAM. Electronics assemblers and brand manufacturers still needing DRAM struggle to pass on higher costs and secure supply.

• Some IC design firms are developing in-house SRAM to replace DRAM
• Assemblers and brands struggle to pass higher costs to buyers
• Consumer price index remains stable despite the memory surge