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| peter-h:
This came in early July 2023. I don't know about germanium (obviously straight germanium semis are old now) but gallium is used in LEDs and I see prices having doubled on some parts. The only LEDs I use are certain Osram (Siemens) types but presumably those are not made in Germany :) Also China makes 90% of the world's supply of gallium. Can LEDs be made from other materials? It appears the answer is Yes but is anyone doing it? |
| themadhippy:
Nice way of sticking 2 fingers up to the rest of the world who have banned exporting to china |
| peter-h:
You may say that but one disti's entire LED stock has just vanished. |
| SiliconWizard:
--- Quote from: themadhippy on July 24, 2023, 03:29:44 pm ---Nice way of sticking 2 fingers up to the rest of the world who have banned exporting to china --- End quote --- We expect banning and sanctioning others and still get what we want from them. That's how it works, right? ;D |
| peter-h:
One doesn't come to EEVBLOG for a lecture of ethics, etc :) I posted it as a heads-up for anyone using LEDs, but it looks like everybody here has either bought lots of LED stock or nobody is using LEDs ;) |
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