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<ul><li>AI server cooling options include liquid &amp; air solutions to improve efficiency and performance.</li><li>India is set to introduce a new chip incentive package to boost its semiconductor industry.</li><li>Apple's supply chain expansion in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, has been significant, while MediaTek aims for 30% market share in China with upcoming flagship SoC.</li></ul>

AI server cooling options include liquid &amp; air solutions to improve efficiency and performance.India is set to introduce a new chip incentive package to boost its semiconductor industry.Apple's supply chain expansion in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam, has been significant, while MediaTek aims for 30% market share in China with upcoming flagship SoC.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (30-Apr-2024): AI server cooling: liquid & air solutions

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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<li>Mediatek Enjoying a Massive Rebound for its Mobile Phone Segment; Most Optimistic About High-End Smartphone Demand</li>
<li>New AI Data Center Growth Driver on the Horizon; Recent Investment in U.S. AI Server Chip Startup</li>
<li>Recent Share Price Dip is an Accumulation Opportunity; We Rate Mediatek as a Structural Long</li>
</ul>


Mediatek Enjoying a Massive Rebound for its Mobile Phone Segment; Most Optimistic About High-End Smartphone Demand
New AI Data Center Growth Driver on the Horizon; Recent Investment in U.S. AI Server Chip Startup
Recent Share Price Dip is an Accumulation Opportunity; We Rate Mediatek as a Structural Long


Mediatek Seeing Massive Rebound in Mobile; Major AI Data Center Driver on the Horizon

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Patrick Liao

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<li>In 2Q24F, customer demand has slowed down in the traditional low season, as inventory levels normalize.  </li>
<li>In summary, sales in USD are expected to grow in the mid-teens YoY in 2024F. Smartphone growth will be the strongest driver of this growth. </li>
<li>MediaTek is a leader in the Wi-Fi 7 market and aims to gain significant market share with its diverse product portfolio this year.</li>
</ul>


In 2Q24F, customer demand has slowed down in the traditional low season, as inventory levels normalize.  
In summary, sales in USD are expected to grow in the mid-teens YoY in 2024F. Smartphone growth will be the strongest driver of this growth. 
MediaTek is a leader in the Wi-Fi 7 market and aims to gain significant market share with its diverse product portfolio this year.


MediaTek (2454.TT): 1Q24 Results Beat; 2Q24F Revenue Outlook Shows a Flat to Downward Scenario.

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<li>Mediatek is advancing full speed with recent industry collaborations for automotive chips, data center connectivity solutions, and AI memory solutions.</li>
<li>In particular, the company has entered the market for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), with partnerships announced with Foxconn and Ranovus.</li>
<li>While the stock has rallied and re-rated, consensus forward estimates do not appear overly demanding and could still have room to increase further.</li>
</ul>


Mediatek is advancing full speed with recent industry collaborations for automotive chips, data center connectivity solutions, and AI memory solutions.
In particular, the company has entered the market for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), with partnerships announced with Foxconn and Ranovus.
While the stock has rallied and re-rated, consensus forward estimates do not appear overly demanding and could still have room to increase further.


Mediatek: Accelerating Momentum in Automotive, Data Center, and AI Memory Solutions

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> Dimensity 9400 is expected to be released in September 2024F.  </li>
<li>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trending topic, and MediaTek is adapting by emphasizing Generative AI functionality in its Dimensity 9300 and 9400 smartphone models.  </li>
<li>The smartphone market is expected to recover in 2024F, with MediaTek's revenue in the second quarter potentially surpassing the first quarter.</li>
</ul>



Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) Dimensity 9400 is expected to be released in September 2024F.  
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a trending topic, and MediaTek is adapting by emphasizing Generative AI functionality in its Dimensity 9300 and 9400 smartphone models.  
The smartphone market is expected to recover in 2024F, with MediaTek's revenue in the second quarter potentially surpassing the first quarter.


MediaTek (2454.TT): Dimensity 9400 Unveiled in Sep; 2Q24F Sales Could Be a Bit Higher than 1Q24F.

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MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company provides SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products.

Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)

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Patrick Liao

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): Dimensity 9400 Unveiled in Sep; 2Q24F Sales Could Be a Bit Higher than 1Q24F.

Dimensity 9400 is expected to be released in September 2024F. Generative AI in its Dimensity 9300 and 9400. MediaTek's revenue in the second...

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (30-Apr-2024): AI server cooling: liquid & air solutions

AI server cooling with liquid & air solutions, India's new chip incentive package, Apple's Southeast Asia supply chain growth, MediaTek aims for...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Mediatek Seeing Massive Rebound in Mobile; Major AI Data Center Driver on the Horizon

​Mediatek is enjoying strong growth in its mobile phone segment; with notable strength in high-end smartphones. The company could re-rate as its...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): 1Q24 Results Beat; 2Q24F Revenue Outlook Shows a Flat to Downward Scenario.

​Customer demand has slowed in 2Q24F. Sales in USD are expected to grow in the mid-teens YoY and Smartphone growth will be the strongest driver in...

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Accelerating Momentum in Automotive, Data Center, and AI Memory Solutions

​Mediatek is expanding rapidly with collaborations in automotive, data center, and AI, including new partnerships for Co-Packaged Optics,...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): Dimensity 9400 Unveiled in Sep; 2Q24F Sales Could Be a Bit Higher than 1Q24F.

Dimensity 9400 is expected to be released in September 2024F. Generative AI in its Dimensity 9300 and 9400. MediaTek's revenue in the second...

Patrick Liao

Mediatek is enjoying strong growth in its mobile phone segment; with notable strength in high-end smartphones. The company could re-rate as its...

Customer demand has slowed in 2Q24F. Sales in USD are expected to grow in the mid-teens YoY and Smartphone growth will be the strongest driver in...

Mediatek is expanding rapidly with collaborations in automotive, data center, and AI, including new partnerships for Co-Packaged Optics,...