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  1. RESEARCH · Tom's Hardware English(EN) ·

    SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann

    Silicon Motion (SMI) is experiencing record sales for its SSD controllers, driven by high demand from AI data centers and increased sales of enterprise-grade controllers. Despite a general drop in consumer SSD demand due to rising prices, SMI's controller shipments surged in Q1 2026. The company's SVP, Nelson Duann, noted that NAND supply for consumer devices will remain tight for years, with AI data centers consuming a significant portion of the available NAND flash. AI

    SMI's PCIe 6.0 SSD controller for consumer SSDs coming next year, but severe NAND shortages will get even worse in 2027 as AI data centers swallow supply — An interview with Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann

    IMPACT AI data center demand is creating NAND shortages, impacting consumer SSD availability and driving sales of high-end controllers.

  2. SIGNIFICANT · Mastodon — fosstodon.org English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    Silicon Motion increases sales of SSD controllers amid NAND shortage, but expects NAND shortages to get worse in 2027 — 'supply conditions will become even wors

    Silicon Motion has seen a significant increase in SSD controller sales, driven by demand for high-end PCIe 4.0, 5.0, UFS 3.1, and eMMC 4.1 controllers, particularly from the data center sector. Despite this revenue growth, the company anticipates that NAND memory shortages will worsen, especially for consumer applications, with 2027 projected to be the most challenging year for supply. This imbalance is expected to lead NAND suppliers to prioritize the data center market, potentially impacting the availability and capacity of consumer-grade SSDs. AI

    IMPACT Worsening NAND shortages could impact the cost and availability of storage for AI infrastructure and consumer devices.