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Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the growth and potential of Jichuang North, a leading player in the display chip industry, driven by trends such as high-resolution demands, the rise of automotive displays, and opportunities for domestic replacements in the market [2][4][5]. Company Overview - Jichuang North was founded in 2008 by Zhang Jinfang with initial funding of 4 billion RMB from his father, the actual controller of Shanxi Jiaochangping Energy Industry Group [5]. - The company specializes in display driver chips, covering technologies such as LCD, OLED, LED, AR/VR, and automotive displays, with a focus on panel driving (DDIC), power management, and SoC integration [5][6]. - Jichuang North holds a global market share of 18.8% in smartphone LCD driver chips, ranking first globally, and over 45% in LED driver chips [5][6]. Industry Trends - The display chip industry is experiencing a surge due to three main trends: 1. Visual Revolution: Enhanced algorithms and high refresh rates are improving low-quality visuals [3]. 2. Automotive Display Competition: The global automotive chip market is growing at an annual rate of 6.5%, driven by increasing screen quality and quantity in vehicles [4][12]. 3. Domestic Replacement Opportunities: The market has historically been dominated by foreign firms, but domestic players are emerging [4][15]. Market Dynamics - The demand for high resolution and refresh rates is increasing, with products exceeding 8K resolution and refresh rates potentially reaching 300Hz to 480Hz in the coming years [8][9]. - Low power consumption is becoming crucial, especially for wearable devices and smartphones, prompting significant R&D investments in low-power display chips [10][11]. - The automotive display market is projected to grow significantly, with the average number of displays per vehicle expected to rise from 2.5 to 3.5 by 2026 [12]. Competitive Landscape - The automotive display driver chip market presents substantial opportunities for new entrants, with the global automotive chip market valued at approximately 164.5 billion RMB in 2022, expected to reach 273.3 billion RMB by 2029 [13]. - Historically, the market has been led by Taiwanese firms, but domestic companies like Jichuang North are beginning to capture market share [15][16]. - Jichuang North has launched automotive-grade display chips, filling gaps in the domestic market and achieving mass production [16].