Wait Times for Chips Grow Again in March as Shortages Drag On

Chip Makers Scramble to Keep Up With Soaring Demand
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The wait times for semiconductor deliveries rose slightly in March, reaching a new high, after lockdowns in China and an earthquake in Japan further hampered supply.

Lead times -- the lag between when a chip is ordered and delivered -- increased by two days to 26.6 weeks last month, according to research by Susquehanna Financial Group.