IC Substrate Shortage Persists in 2026 – Can Alternative Suppliers Fill the Gap?
Jan 15,2026
Despite increased capacity, the global IC substrate shortage—especially for FCBGA and SiP packages—continues to bottleneck chipmakers. OEMs are now qualifying alternative suppliers with robust material certifications...
Kartain offers fully qualified IC substrates using Doosan, LG, and Hitachi laminates, with 4-week sampling and MSAP capability for PBGA, CSP, and LGA applications.


