Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

Ingenuity

Our focus is exclusively on in-depth research & consulting in the broader semiconductor industry. We focus on the key players, namely Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, AMD, TSMC & Global Foundries - as well as some of the lesser known, but nonetheless critical, companies such as ASML (for EUV), Mellanox, Cavium, Xilinx etc. We specialise in their products, roadmaps, process technologies, competitive advantages & threats etc. We also help our clients understand the implications of new and emerging technologies, e.g. 3D X-Point, 3D NAND, Carbon Nanotubes, Autonomous Driving, Graphene, Silicon Photonics, Wafer-Level Optics, Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, GPU, ASIC etc. 

Semiconductor Analysis & Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Q125 revenues of $11.7 billion, up 18% YoY, up 15% QoQ and marginally above the high end of the guided range. This represented the company’s highest ever quarterly revenue</li>
<li>In December, Snapdragon X Series had more than 10% share of the greater than $800 Windows laptops in U.S. retail.</li>
<li>A recent hire suggests Qualcomm has an ace up their sleeve and that they are poised to launch yet another diversification gambit</li>
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Q125 revenues of $11.7 billion, up 18% YoY, up 15% QoQ and marginally above the high end of the guided range. This represented the company’s highest ever quarterly revenue
In December, Snapdragon X Series had more than 10% share of the greater than $800 Windows laptops in U.S. retail.
A recent hire suggests Qualcomm has an ace up their sleeve and that they are poised to launch yet another diversification gambit


Qualcomm Q125. Firing On All Cylinders & An Ace Up Their Sleeve...

Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>HTC and VIA are focusing on niche markets and expanding technological capabilities to stay relevant, while Japanese toolmakers turn to AI amid China market uncertainty.</li><li>Nvidia CEO highlights strategic partnership with China's robotics unicorns, as Acer expands into lifestyle products with Acerpure line.</li><li>Singapore and Malaysia remain optimistic despite US AI chip restrictions, while India's local EMS and semiconductor industries show growth in the technology sector.</li></ul>

HTC and VIA are focusing on niche markets and expanding technological capabilities to stay relevant, while Japanese toolmakers turn to AI amid China market uncertainty.Nvidia CEO highlights strategic partnership with China's robotics unicorns, as Acer expands into lifestyle products with Acerpure line.Singapore and Malaysia remain optimistic despite US AI chip restrictions, while India's local EMS and semiconductor industries show growth in the technology sector.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

United Microelectron Sp Adr / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>UMC Misses 4Q24 Expectations -- Gross Margin Dips with Flat QoQ Revenue</li>
<li>UMC Guides for 40% Reduction in Capex Budget -- We Believe Signals Strategic Shift to Less Capex Intensive Business Model</li>
<li>Intel 12nm Partnership Remains on Track and is Key Business Model for Future; UMC Sees Improvement in Consumer Electronics Industry Inventories</li>
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UMC Misses 4Q24 Expectations -- Gross Margin Dips with Flat QoQ Revenue
UMC Guides for 40% Reduction in Capex Budget -- We Believe Signals Strategic Shift to Less Capex Intensive Business Model
Intel 12nm Partnership Remains on Track and is Key Business Model for Future; UMC Sees Improvement in Consumer Electronics Industry Inventories


United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

<ul><li>Intel's Panther Lake chip set to drive growth in AI PC market and spark resurgence in semiconductor foundry industry by second half of 2025.</li><li>Rapidus to provide 2nm chip samples to Broadcom, highlighting advancements in semiconductor technology and potential for increased performance.</li><li>Taiwanese companies eye opportunities in expanding renewable energy market in the Philippines, showcasing interest in sustainable business practices. CES 2025 sees Nvidia unveiling robot collaborations while concerns emerge over South Korea's absence. Honda and Sony face uncertainty as Afeela 1 debuts, while Tata Elxsi and Qualcomm team up to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. UK-Taiwan tech partnerships strengthen as British Representative to Taiwan concludes term, reflecting deepening alliance between the two countries.</li></ul>

Intel's Panther Lake chip set to drive growth in AI PC market and spark resurgence in semiconductor foundry industry by second half of 2025.Rapidus to provide 2nm chip samples to Broadcom, highlighting advancements in semiconductor technology and potential for increased performance.Taiwanese companies eye opportunities in expanding renewable energy market in the Philippines, showcasing interest in sustainable business practices. CES 2025 sees Nvidia unveiling robot collaborations while concerns emerge over South Korea's absence. Honda and Sony face uncertainty as Afeela 1 debuts, while Tata Elxsi and Qualcomm team up to develop virtual models of Snapdragon Digital Chassis solutions. UK-Taiwan tech partnerships strengthen as British Representative to Taiwan concludes term, reflecting deepening alliance between the two countries.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Jan-2025): Intel's Panther Lake boosts AI PC growth, foundry recovery by 2H25.

<ul><li>Forecasted trends for AI server market by 2025 indicate a significant growth in the industry, with US targeting Tencent and examining the future of WeChat.</li><li>CES 2025 showcases a growing fascination with autonomous vehicles, with Nvidia and Qualcomm leading ecosystem competition, while Garmin's AI-driven Unified Cabin wins Innovation Award.</li><li>India's fab dream holds huge potential but faces significant challenges, as Nvidia and MediaTek surprise alliance disrupts supercomputer market, and Malaysia and Singapore agree on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.</li></ul>

Forecasted trends for AI server market by 2025 indicate a significant growth in the industry, with US targeting Tencent and examining the future of WeChat.CES 2025 showcases a growing fascination with autonomous vehicles, with Nvidia and Qualcomm leading ecosystem competition, while Garmin's AI-driven Unified Cabin wins Innovation Award.India's fab dream holds huge potential but faces significant challenges, as Nvidia and MediaTek surprise alliance disrupts supercomputer market, and Malaysia and Singapore agree on Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Jan-2025): Global AI server market trends by 2025.

Taiwan

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.

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Qualcomm Q125. Firing On All Cylinders & An Ace Up Their Sleeve...

A recent hire suggests Qualcomm has an ace up their sleeve and that they are poised to launch yet another diversification gambit. Now what could...

William Keating

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

HTC, VIA, and Asian tech companies are expanding into niche markets and embracing new technologies to remain competitive, while Samsung faces...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Jan-2025): Intel's Panther Lake boosts AI PC growth, foundry recovery by 2H25.

Intel's Panther Lake drives AI PC growth, Rapidus supplies 2nm chips to Broadcom, Taiwanese firms eye Philippines' renewable energy market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Jan-2025): Global AI server market trends by 2025.

2025 predictions for AI server market, US focuses on Tencent & Apple in China; CES sees interest in autonomous vehicles, Nvidia and Qualcomm...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

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Qualcomm Q125. Firing On All Cylinders & An Ace Up Their Sleeve...

A recent hire suggests Qualcomm has an ace up their sleeve and that they are poised to launch yet another diversification gambit. Now what could...

William Keating

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jan-2025): HTC and VIA's future?

HTC, VIA, and Asian tech companies are expanding into niche markets and embracing new technologies to remain competitive, while Samsung faces...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

United Microelectronics 4Q24 Results: Intel Partnership On Track and Is A Key Model for UMC's Future

​UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (11-Jan-2025): Intel's Panther Lake boosts AI PC growth, foundry recovery by 2H25.

Intel's Panther Lake drives AI PC growth, Rapidus supplies 2nm chips to Broadcom, Taiwanese firms eye Philippines' renewable energy market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (10-Jan-2025): Global AI server market trends by 2025.

2025 predictions for AI server market, US focuses on Tencent & Apple in China; CES sees interest in autonomous vehicles, Nvidia and Qualcomm...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

UMC's 4Q24 results disappoint with lower gross margin and flat revenue. Plans to reduce capex by 40% hint at shift to less capital-intensive...