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Nvidia secures component supply through purchase obligations and prepayments amid rising HBM and DRAM costs
Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 02:42 AM
Nvidia is reportedly utilizing purchase obligations and prepayments to secure a supply of components amid rising prices for HBM and DRAM.
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Nvidia has moved to secure critical semiconductor components as TSMC rapidly expands its CoWoS (Chip on Wafer on Substrate) packaging capacity. This strategic maneuver aims to alleviate supply bottlenecks that have historically limited the production of high-end AI chips like the H100 and the upcoming Blackwell series. By locking in priority access to advanced packaging and high-bandwidth memory, Nvidia is positioning itself to meet sustained demand from hyperscalers through 2025.
Current projections indicate TSMC will more than double its monthly CoWoS output, targeting a capacity of approximately 40,000 to 60,000 wafers by late 2025. This capacity surge is vital for Nvidia to accelerate shipments of its GB200 systems and maintain its dominant market share. For investors, this expansion signals a transition from supply-constrained growth to high-volume execution, enabling the company to capitalize on the massive backlog of global AI infrastructure orders.
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