Demand from 5G Handsets, BEVs is Increasing Lead Times for Passives 

Lead times are increasing for multiple types of passive electronic components in 2021.Figure 1 below is from Paumanok’s latest market research report titled “Passive Electronic Components: World Market Outlook: 2021-2026.” It reveals that we are about to enter a new level of value in the passive component supply chain.  The index, which follows 53 types and configurations of passive component (capacitors, resistors and inductors) show a spike in lead times reminiscent of recent spikes that demonstrated shortages and price increases.

Source: Demand from 5G Handsets, BEVs is Increasing Lead Times for Passives | TTI, Inc.