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Indium phosphide prices surge as China supply crunch hits AI data center optical modules

Indium phosphide, critical for laser-based optical modules in AI data centers, faces unprecedented price spikes due to China's dominance as a major producer.

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  1. SCMP Tech6H AGO
    www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3364327/next-silicon-ai-data-centre-material-faces-price-spike-amid-china-supply-crunch
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