[Gigabit L2 Switch Case Study] Eiden Electronics Co., Ltd. (Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment)

Domestic semiconductor manufacturing equipment incorporates D-Link's Gigabit L2 switch to address the global semiconductor shortage with a robust supply system.

In 2022, the global expansion of semiconductor demand led to a sharp increase in the shipment of "semiconductor manufacturing equipment." A problem that arose from this was the unprecedented delays in delivery for "embedded devices" used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The ongoing semiconductor shortage made it impossible to manufacture embedded devices, resulting in prolonged delivery times, with L2 switches being one of the seriously affected devices. On the other hand, D-Link's Gigabit Layer 2 Easy Smart Switch, the "DGS-1100V2 series," secured sufficient inventory through a global supply system and was adopted as an embedded device for domestic semiconductor manufacturing equipment. To discuss the transition from the previously delivered L2 switches to D-Link's L2 switch DGS-1100V2 series, we spoke with a representative from a major electronic components trading company, Sakae Denshi, which is one of the suppliers for a certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturer. [Key Points] - D-Link's global supply system responds to the surge in orders for embedded devices in semiconductor manufacturing equipment amid a severe semiconductor shortage. - L2 switches for semiconductor manufacturing equipment prioritize stable operation over a multitude of functions. - The product warranty system allows for long-term support without the need to register each unit's serial number.

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