TSMC sees chip shortage lasting into 2022
I found that the chips for a project that I am working on are no longer available and I got the lead time of 13 months, without guarantee. It essentially means that I have to redesign the project using different part which may take me few months and I have no guarantee the other chip I choose will be available.
The problem is, however, that I can see those chips available in their thousands on aliexpress and similar sites for 10x the price. I also read on forums that Chinese entrepreneurs buy all the chips and stockpile them.
Is this some new kind of war?