Even as the networking and communications chipset supply-demand imbalance has lessened, lead times from top manufacturers like Broadcom, Marvell, and Qualcomm remain extended beyond 40 weeks. With 62% of MPNs quoted over 36 weeks for Q3, at-volume chipset lead times showed less improvement than anticipated from the previous quarter. Taiwanese manufacturers MediaTek and Realtek are taking advantage of the situation, offering more attractive lead times, and should be considered.