Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Jim Handy of Objective Analysis has over 35 years in the electronics industry including 20 years as a leading semiconductor and SSD industry analyst. Early in his career he held marketing and design positions at leading semiconductor suppliers including Intel, National Semiconductor, and Infineon. A frequent presenter at trade shows, Mr. Handy is known for his technical depth, accurate forecasts, widespread industry presence and volume of publication. He has written hundreds of market reports, articles for trade journals, and white papers, and is frequently interviewed and quoted in the electronics trade press and other media.  He posts blogs at www.TheMemoryGuy.com, and www.TheSSDguy.com.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Pure Storage (PSTG): Market Leader Facing Commoditization of Its Products

Western Digital. Spinning Out Either HDD Or SSD Divisions Makes No Sense.

Potential WDC Breakup, Positive Implications

SK Hynix Expects Good Year to Get Even Better!

Battle Lines Drawn As BABA Builds Out First/Last-Mile Capacity; But Who Will Fund 75+ Bn CNY CapEx?

Objective Analysis

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Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

Equity Bottom-Up

<p>In its most recent earnings call WDC reported higher HDD revenues than its flash revenues.  Is this a long-term trend?  This Insight explains why flash revenues are likely to regain first place, and gives an indication of how that might impact total revenues in the future. </p>

In its most recent earnings call WDC reported higher HDD revenues than its flash revenues.  Is this a long-term trend?  This Insight explains why flash revenues are likely to regain first place, and gives an indication of how that might impact total revenues in the future. 

Western Digital

WDC: An HDD or an SSD Company?