存储大缺货，IDM也要找代工

Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant shortage in storage capacity, leading to soaring prices. Major companies like Micron and SanDisk are seeking partnerships with Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to quickly ramp up production capacity in response to high demand [1][2]. Group 1: Company Collaborations - Micron is in discussions with PSMC to utilize its newly completed facility, which has the potential to add 40,000 to 50,000 wafers per month, to meet urgent production needs [1][2]. - There are at least three collaboration models being discussed between Micron and PSMC: a pure foundry model, a technology transfer model, and a distribution model that allows PSMC to retain a portion of the produced wafers for its own sales [2][3]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The global semiconductor industry is intensifying competition, particularly among South Korean manufacturers like Samsung and SK Hynix, who are accelerating their storage production to meet the rising demand from AI servers [4]. - Samsung is increasing the utilization of its DRAM and NAND flash production lines and plans to resume construction at its Pyeongtaek plant, aiming for mass production by 2028 [4]. - SK Hynix is preparing to launch its new M15X plant focused on DRAM and AI-oriented storage products, with plans to complete a new wafer fab by 2027 [4]. - The global DRAM market is projected to reach $170 billion by 2026, up from $100 billion in 2024, highlighting the growing importance of production capacity as a competitive factor [4].