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Sony Suspends SD and CFexpress Card Orders Amid Chip Shortage

3/29/2026

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Sony Group Corporation suspended orders for nearly all SD and CFexpress memory cards due to a persistent semiconductor shortage, effective March 27, 2026.
The suspension affects high-end and standard models across various capacities.
Sony cites increased demand from AI data centers as a key factor, driving significant price hikes and limited availability for consumer electronics.
The company will monitor the supply situation for a resumption and has provided no timeline.

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Sony Group Corporation suspended orders for nearly all SD and CFexpress memory cards due to a persistent semiconductor shortage, effective March 27, 2026.
The suspension affects high-end and standard models across various capacities.
Sony cites increased demand from AI data centers as a key factor, driving significant price hikes and limited availability for consumer electronics.
The company will monitor the supply situation for a resumption and has provided no timeline.