Ilitek, a Taiwan-based DDI maker, said its first-quarter 2026 results were hit by seasonal softness and rising memory prices, which prompted Chinese smartphone brands to become more cautious on inventory. General manager Tai-Yuan Chen said business will recover broadly in the second quarter of 2026, with smart mobile, IT equipment, industrial control, and automotive all set to grow sequentially, while order visibility now extends into the third quarter of 2026.