东兴证券：掘金AI创新周期 看好半导体存储等三大方向

Core Viewpoint - The report from Dongxing Securities highlights the strengthening AI logic, driven by rapid growth in computing power demand, the rise of AI chips, and the exponential increase in AI workloads, suggesting investment opportunities in the semiconductor sector, particularly in storage, testing equipment, and magnetic components [1] Semiconductor Storage - The storage industry is entering an upward cycle driven by AI, with explosive demand for AI infrastructure leading to a super cycle in prices, particularly for high-performance storage like HBM and DDR5 [2] - AI servers require significantly more storage than traditional servers, causing a surge in demand for high-performance storage solutions [2] - Major manufacturers are prioritizing production for high-margin products, leading to a supply squeeze for traditional storage products [2] - Beneficiaries include storage module companies like Shannon Microelectronics and Jiangbolong, and storage chip companies like Zhaoyi Innovation and Lanke Technology [2] Semiconductor Testing Equipment - The development of AI computing power is increasing the complexity and time required for testing, driving growth in the testing equipment market [3] - The global testing equipment market is expected to exceed $13.8 billion by 2025, with SoC testing machines and storage testing machines being core categories [3] - Domestic manufacturers with high-precision measurement and efficient parallel testing capabilities are accelerating breakthroughs in high-end testing [3] - Recommended companies include Jingzhida and beneficiaries like Changchuan Technology and Huafeng Measurement and Control [3] Magnetic Components - The power requirements of AI servers are increasing significantly, leading to a shift towards 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) architecture, which presents challenges for traditional power supply systems [4] - The SST (Solid State Transformer) solution is expected to accelerate the demand for magnetic components, with costs accounting for 15%-20% of the total [4] - The growth in server magnetic components is driven by the need for efficient power conversion and high-performance computing [4] - Beneficiaries include companies like Keliqi, Jingquan Technology, and Mingpu Optical Magnetics [4]