Finance/Compliance Consultant
69395 Points
Posted on 30 June 2026
There is no universal economic life for a semiconductor. It is a trade-off:
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Consumer chips are built for short, high-intensity cycles (3–5 years).
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Industrial/Automotive chips are built for long-term durability (10–20+ years).
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Market relevance often dictates a much shorter life than physical durability, especially in fast-moving fields like AI.