Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

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<li>The AI GPU market has been exploding, and this has turned the DRAM market's downturn into a strong upturn</li>
<li>With this growth, DRAM manufacturers have seen their business turn around, thanks to increased use of HBM</li>
<li>Two questions concern us: Will AI growth last? Will increased competition in HBM DRAM create a price collapse?</li>
</ul>


The AI GPU market has been exploding, and this has turned the DRAM market's downturn into a strong upturn
With this growth, DRAM manufacturers have seen their business turn around, thanks to increased use of HBM
Two questions concern us: Will AI growth last? Will increased competition in HBM DRAM create a price collapse?


The Big Question: Can Today's AI Surge Last?

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>Mediatek Top Performer; Showcasing New AI Capabilities at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona</li>
<li>Memory Monitor: Competition Is Hotting Up for Key Memory Chips Nvidia Depends On; Nanya Left Out?</li>
<li>Novatek (3034.TT): It Has Been Qualified by the IPhone 16 for OLED Driver IC</li>
</ul>


Mediatek Top Performer; Showcasing New AI Capabilities at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
Memory Monitor: Competition Is Hotting Up for Key Memory Chips Nvidia Depends On; Nanya Left Out?
Novatek (3034.TT): It Has Been Qualified by the IPhone 16 for OLED Driver IC


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Mediatek Surges After Showcasing Breathtaking AI Capabilities; Novatek; Nanya

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<li>Competition in the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) space is intensifying; Micron shares have rallied after it announced HBM3e mass production; SK Hynix has outperformed since its earnings release.</li>
<li>Nvidia's H200, its most advanced chip for generative AI, leans heavily on HBM3e memory for its increased performance vs. the previous H100 generation. Memory leaders are key for Nvidia's success.</li>
<li>Taiwan's Nanya Tech appears to be watching HBM competition between Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung from the sidelines; can its shares get back into the game?</li>
</ul>


Competition in the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) space is intensifying; Micron shares have rallied after it announced HBM3e mass production; SK Hynix has outperformed since its earnings release.
Nvidia's H200, its most advanced chip for generative AI, leans heavily on HBM3e memory for its increased performance vs. the previous H100 generation. Memory leaders are key for Nvidia's success.
Taiwan's Nanya Tech appears to be watching HBM competition between Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung from the sidelines; can its shares get back into the game?


Memory Monitor: Competition Is Hotting Up for Key Memory Chips Nvidia Depends On

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<ul><li>NVIDIA Corporation reported a robust Q4 with significant year-on-year growth, marking a strong finish to the fiscal year 2024.</li><li>The company generated a 265% year-on-year increase in revenue, standing at $22.1 billion, exceeding the projected figure of $20 billion.</li><li>The fiscal 2024 revenue was $60.9 billion, a 126% increase from the previous year.</li></ul>

NVIDIA Corporation reported a robust Q4 with significant year-on-year growth, marking a strong finish to the fiscal year 2024.The company generated a 265% year-on-year increase in revenue, standing at $22.1 billion, exceeding the projected figure of $20 billion.The fiscal 2024 revenue was $60.9 billion, a 126% increase from the previous year.

NVIDIA Corporation: What Are The 3 Biggest Challenges That Could Halt Its Dream Run? - Major Drivers

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<li>Semiconductor chips are essential building blocks of innovation and technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, electrification, and cloud computing.</li>
<li>The global shortage of semiconductor chips has affected industries beyond high-tech products, such as the automotive industry where chips are vital for various functions like safety features, infotainment systems, and driver assistance technologies.</li>
<li>Understanding the significance of semiconductor chips can provide valuable insights for investors looking to capitalize on opportunities in the growing semiconductor industry.</li>
</ul>
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Semiconductor chips are essential building blocks of innovation and technological advancements in areas such as artificial intelligence, electrification, and cloud computing.
The global shortage of semiconductor chips has affected industries beyond high-tech products, such as the automotive industry where chips are vital for various functions like safety features, infotainment systems, and driver assistance technologies.
Understanding the significance of semiconductor chips can provide valuable insights for investors looking to capitalize on opportunities in the growing semiconductor industry.

This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Chipping Away at the Semiconductor Market

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NVIDIA Corporation designs, develops, and markets three dimensional (3D) graphics processors and related software.  The Company's products provide interactive 3D graphics to the mainstream personal computer market.

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The Big Question: Can Today's AI Surge Last?

Today there's a surge in AI spending, and this has led to a recovery for DRAM makers. This Insight questions where this money is coming from, and...

Jim Handy

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Mediatek Surges After Showcasing Breathtaking AI Capabilities; Novatek; Nanya

​Mediatek top performer as it debuts new AI capabilities at the Mobile World Congress; Competition hotting up for memory chips Nvidia depends on;...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Memory Monitor: Competition Is Hotting Up for Key Memory Chips Nvidia Depends On

​Memory competition is intensifying with Micron and Samsung's latest HBM3e production announcements. Nvidia's GPUs lean heavily on performance...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

NVIDIA Corporation: What Are The 3 Biggest Challenges That Could Halt Its Dream Run? - Major Drivers

NVIDIA Corporation reported a robust Q4 with significant year-on-year growth, marking a strong finish to the fiscal year 2024. The company...

Baptista Research

Chipping Away at the Semiconductor Market

The Magellan in the Know episode discusses the growth and importance of the semiconductor industry, highlighting its role in technological...

MAGELLAN - IN THE KNOW

Mediatek top performer as it debuts new AI capabilities at the Mobile World Congress; Competition hotting up for memory chips Nvidia depends on;...

Memory competition is intensifying with Micron and Samsung's latest HBM3e production announcements. Nvidia's GPUs lean heavily on performance...