Samsung has announced that it will manufacture Qualcomm's next-generation 5G mobile chip using its 7nm LPP process, incorporating EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography technology. This collaboration is expected to last for at least a decade, with the upcoming flagship Snapdragon processor set to leverage Samsung’s advanced 7nm LPPEUV process and support 5G network capabilities. The new chip is likely to be the Snapdragon 855, as previously leaked. Compared to the current 10nm FinFET process, the 7nm technology promises a 40% smaller die size, a 10% performance boost, and a 35% reduction in power consumption.
On the same day, Qualcomm Technologies and Huawei announced they had successfully completed a 5G NR interoperability test (IODT) based on the 3GPP Release 15 standard. The test used Qualcomm’s UE prototype and Huawei’s commercial 5G system, marking a significant milestone in the development of the 5G ecosystem. This achievement is expected to accelerate the commercial deployment of 5G networks globally, making it an important event for investors to watch closely.
The PCB industry is currently experiencing a strong growth phase. According to data from "Jidoo Bang," a global PCB prototyping service brand, the global PCB production value reached $54.2 billion in 2016. China’s PCB output value in the same year was $27.1 billion, accounting for 50% of the world total. Asia as a whole generated $495.62 billion in PCB output, representing 91.43% of the global total. This shift shows the industry moving from a Western-dominated model to one led by Asian countries, particularly mainland China, which now leads in both capacity and product diversity.
Since 2017, major PCB manufacturers have been expanding their production capacities and enhancing their technical processes. As the industry operates on a production-by-sales model, this expansion reflects optimism about future demand. Meanwhile, environmental regulations are pushing out smaller, less efficient PCB manufacturers. Companies like Shenan Circuit and Jingwang Electronics have gone public, helping them secure more funding and strengthen their market positions. Currently, the top five domestic PCB manufacturers hold less than 10% of the market share, but this is expected to grow steadily over time.
In terms of recent performance in the electronics sector, the overall market rose this week, with the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index increasing by 2.63%. The Shenwan Electronic Index rose 2.01%, underperforming the broader index by 0.62 percentage points, while the CITIC Electronic Components Index climbed 1.97%, lagging behind by 0.66 percentage points. This highlights the mixed performance across different segments of the electronic industry.
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