--- title: Low Capacity Utilization Rates for Frequency Control Devices May Create Sourcing Challenges description: Low Capacity Utilization Rates for Frequency Control Devices May Create Sourcing Challenges image: https://pages.supplyframe.com/hubfs/Blog/4-1.png --- [![large-Supplyframe-Logo-web](https://pages.supplyframe.com/hs-fs/hubfs/large-Supplyframe-Logo-web.png?width=204&height=44&name=large-Supplyframe-Logo-web.png)](https://supplyframe.com/) [![Contact](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/7283073/ca0536c0-b32a-42e2-8621-61c35fb59ad0.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/7283073/ca0536c0-b32a-42e2-8621-61c35fb59ad0) # IQ Insider *Powered by Commodity IQ* [![Subscribe to IQ Insider](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/7283073/68076d51-a4ec-43f5-9244-024375c6873b.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/7283073/68076d51-a4ec-43f5-9244-024375c6873b) ## [Low Capacity Utilization Rates for Frequency Control Devices May Create Sourcing Challenges](https://pages.supplyframe.com/ciq/low-capacity-utilization-rates-for-frequency-control-devices-may-create-sourcing-challenges) Dec 1, 2023, 12:16:30 PM / by [Supplyframe](https://pages.supplyframe.com/ciq/author/supplyframe) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Crystal and oscillator minimum capacity utilization rates declined into Q4 from 85% to 70%, though utilization is over 90% for smaller-size and auto-grade products. Low capacities and production rates for frequency control devices limit flexibility to respond to sudden upsides in demand. Additionally, With an increasing number of products going obsolete due to maturity, profitability concerns, or unavailability of raw materials, supply chain professionals must design end products in alignment with the latest supplier technology roadmaps. #### Written by [Supplyframe](https://pages.supplyframe.com/ciq/author/supplyframe) supplyframe --- - [**Recent**](https://pages.supplyframe.com/ciq/low-capacity-utilization-rates-for-frequency-control-devices-may-create-sourcing-challenges#tab-1) # About Us Use this little footer to reinforce your message about who you are and why people love working with you. And since this is a global module, you only have to edit it once to make the changes across every page it appears on. [Learn More](https://www.hubspot.com) # Links # Contact Us (626) 793-7732 [yourname@company.com](mailto:yourname@company.com) 61 S Fair Oaks Ave Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91105 Copyright © 2026 [Supplyframe](https://supplyframe.com/) Accessibility [Privacy Policy](https://sfcomdev.wpengine.com/privacy-policy/) [Terms of Service](https://sfcomdev.wpengine.com/terms/) ![](https://px.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=1972124&fmt=gif)