The MCU Market in 2026: Are Microcontroller Lead Times About to Surge Again?
After the 2023 correction cleared excess MCU inventory, microcontroller lead times are tightening again in 2026. Automotive-grade, AI-capable, and high-performance industrial MCU families from STM32, NXP, and Renesas are all showing signs of supply pressure. Here's what procurement teams should do before it becomes a crisis.