Chipmakers rush to secure equipment for 2029 as lead times top two years

AI-driven fab expansion has pushed some semiconductor equipment lead times beyond two years, prompting chipmakers to negotiate deliveries as far ahead as 2029.

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2026-11-05 05:00 · DigiTimes Asia
Chipmakers rush to secure equipment for 2029 as lead times top two years

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