Rising Foundry and OSAT Costs Prompt DDIC Suppliers to Consider Price Increases, Says TrendForce

Rising semiconductor foundry and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) costs since 2025, along with continued increases in precious metal prices, are placing growing cost pressure on display driver IC (DDIC) suppliers, according to the latest research from TrendForce. In response, some vendors have recently begun discussions with panel makers to evaluate the possibility of adjusting DDIC pricing.