A situation characterized by a significant shortage of Random Access Memory (RAM) chips, leading to supply chain disruptions and price volatility.
A RAM crisis occurs when the global supply of Random Access Memory (RAM) chips is insufficient to meet demand. This scarcity can be caused by various factors, including manufacturing issues, geopolitical events, or increased demand from burgeoning technological sectors. The consequence is typically a sharp increase in the price of RAM modules and products that rely on them, affecting industries from consumer electronics to data centers.