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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87658, member: 27"]
Fresh rulemaking from the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council could cut YMTC, CXMT, and SMIC chips out of government-linked commercial products entirely.

What the proposed FAR rule actually does
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[*]Products and services using YMTC, CXMT, or SMIC semiconductors face a government ban.
[*]Subsidiaries, affiliates, and successors of all three firms get swept in.
[*]Off-the-shelf goods and commercial IT services priced at $15,000 or under are affected.
[*]It amends Section 5949 of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act.
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Key dates and review windows
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[*]Public comment stays open until April 20.
[*]Purchases made before December 23, 2027, dodge the new restrictions.
[*]FAR Council wants a full audit of electronics already in official use.
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Why DRAM shortages make this messier
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[*]Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are swamped with enterprise-side demand right now.
[*]Consumer-grade DRAM capacity is getting squeezed as a result.
[*]CXMT has been chatting with major PC makers about potential supply deals.
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Ripple effects on the consumer market
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[*]Banning Chinese chips in government gear makes manufacturers nervous about using them anywhere.
[*]Laptops, phones, and PCs could all feel the pinch from restricted sourcing options.
[*]Whether those CXMT collaboration talks actually go anywhere remains a big question mark.
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