Qian Zhan Wang·2025-07-07 03:08Industry Overview - The Internet of Things (IoT) chip industry has a comprehensive supply chain, with upstream suppliers providing raw materials and equipment, midstream manufacturers handling design, production, and testing, and downstream application service providers integrating chips into various devices [1][2]. Key Players - Major upstream suppliers include SMIC, Zhonghuan, Nanda Optoelectronics, and others, while midstream manufacturers consist of ZTE, Tailin Microelectronics, and others. Downstream service providers include Alibaba Cloud, China Mobile IoT, and Xiaomi [2]. Regional Distribution - Key IoT chip companies are concentrated in economically developed regions such as Jiangsu, Guangdong, Beijing, and Shanghai, with Jiangsu and Shanghai showing rapid development in the IoT chip sector [4]. Business Layout Comparison - Companies like Silan Micro, SiTewave, and Allwinner Technology focus primarily on the domestic market, while Beijing Junzheng, Zhaoyi Innovation, and Ankai Micro target international markets. Tailin Microelectronics has a significant focus on IoT chips, with 90.62% of its revenue coming from this sector [6][8]. Investment Trends and Business Plans - Companies are increasing R&D investments to enhance chip performance. For instance, Ruixin Micro plans to launch a new AI vision chip by May 2025, while Allwinner Technology is focusing on low-power designs for its IoT Bluetooth audio chips [9][10].