Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-09-15 01:17Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor sector, particularly the analog chip segment, is currently lagging behind but is expected to see a fundamental uptrend driven by industry and policy trends, with a focus on domestic manufacturers benefiting from a better market environment [1] Group 1: Anti-Dumping Investigation - The Ministry of Commerce of China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into imported analog chips from the United States, specifically targeting general interface and gate driver products [1] - The investigation covers products such as 40nm and above general interface chips and gate driver chips, including CAN, RS485, I2C, and digital isolator chips used in automotive and industrial applications [1] - The investigation period is from September 13, 2025, to September 13, 2026, with the dumping investigation period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and the industry damage investigation period from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024 [2] Group 2: Market Impact and Domestic Replacement - The anti-dumping investigation is expected to accelerate the domestic replacement of analog chips, as recent tariff events have increased domestic customers' willingness to switch to local products [3] - Major foreign manufacturers like Texas Instruments (TI) have been aggressively expanding and adjusting pricing strategies to regain lost market share, which has previously slowed the pace of domestic replacement [3] - The anti-dumping investigation is anticipated to create a more favorable market environment for domestic manufacturers, potentially improving their profitability as they benefit from the focus on general interface and gate driver chips [3]