3 6 Ke·2025-07-09 01:26Core Insights - The emergence of DeepSeek has propelled large models into the realm of edge AI, with companies like Lexin, Rockchip, and Allwinner making significant strides in this area, while JiaNeng has decided to cut its AI chip business [1][9]. Company Performance - Rockchip reported impressive half-year results, expecting revenue of approximately 204.5 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of about 64%. The net profit is projected to be between 52 million and 54 million yuan, reflecting a staggering growth of 185% to 195% [2]. - Lexin also announced strong performance, forecasting revenue between 122 million and 125 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 33% to 36%. The net profit is expected to rise by 65% to 78% compared to the previous year [4]. - Allwinner's 2024 annual report indicated a revenue of 2.288 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36.76%, and a net profit of 167 million yuan, reflecting a remarkable growth of 626.15% [7]. Product Development - Rockchip's RK3588 chip has become a staple for embedded engineers, with a projected shipment of 4 million units and revenue of 1.3 billion yuan in 2024. The company is also advancing in AI with the release of the RV1126B AI vision chip and RK2118G audio processing chip [3]. - Lexin is focusing on wireless connectivity innovations, with plans to mass-produce its first Wi-Fi 6E chip in the second half of 2025 and has already launched several popular ESP32 variants [5]. - Allwinner is enhancing its documentation and SDK offerings, aiming to regain its position in the single-board computer market by providing better support for its SoCs [8]. Market Challenges - Despite the growth in edge AI, the market remains challenging, as evidenced by JiaNeng's decision to terminate its non-core AI chip business due to poor performance and lack of innovation in its product line [9].