Industry Investment Rating - The report maintains a Leading Market-A rating for the high-speed copper connection industry, indicating strong growth potential [1] Core Viewpoints - GB200 drives high-speed copper connection growth: GB200's innovative use of copper cable backplane interconnects has drawn significant attention, making copper interconnects the most cost-effective solution for AI Scaleup scenarios [1] - Market expansion: The high-speed copper cable market is expected to grow significantly, with GB200 contributing nearly $6 billion in new market demand by 2025 [1] - Concentrated competitive landscape: The high-speed copper interconnect component market is highly concentrated, with significant barriers in upstream materials and connectors [1] Detailed Summary by Section 1. GB200 Drives High-Speed Copper Connection Growth - GB200's innovative design: GB200 uses copper cable backplane interconnects, which are cost-effective for AI Scaleup scenarios, especially in NVL72 and NVL36 systems [1][8] - Market potential: The high-speed copper cable market is expected to reach $6 billion by 2025, driven by GB200's adoption [1] - Cost efficiency: Copper interconnects in NVL72 systems save 6x the cost compared to optical modules, with NVL72 requiring 5,184 high-speed differential copper cables per cabinet [1] 2. High-Speed Copper Cable Market: Expanding Applications - Diverse applications: High-speed copper cables are used in various scenarios, including chip-to-chip interconnects, server internal wiring, and external IO connections [20] - Market segmentation: The market is divided into high-speed backplane interconnects, near-chip jumpers, server internal wiring, and external IO cables, with significant growth expected in each segment [20] - Component manufacturing: High-speed cable components involve complex processes, including material processing, insulation, weaving, and assembly, with high barriers to entry [20] 3. Investment Logic and Focus Areas - Focus on NVIDIA's upstream supply chain: Domestic companies are focusing on supplying components to NVIDIA, with potential growth in high-speed cable and connector manufacturing [2] - Domestic alternatives: The report highlights the potential for domestic companies to replace international players in the high-speed copper interconnect market, particularly in connector manufacturing [2] - Key companies to watch: Companies like Luxshare Precision, Wolong Electric, and Shenyu Co are identified as leaders in high-speed copper connection solutions [3] 4. Industry Chain Company Profiles - Luxshare Precision: Offers a full suite of high-speed copper connection solutions, with significant potential in the data center and AI server markets [38] - Wolong Electric: A leader in high-speed cable manufacturing, with strong partnerships with international clients like Amphenol [41] - Shenyu Co: Specializes in coaxial cable products, with a growing presence in the high-speed data center market [42] - Xinya Electronics: Focuses on server internal wiring, supplying high-frequency PCIe cables to major server manufacturers [42] - Dingtong Technology: Supplies high-speed IO housings and backplane connector components, with a strong presence in the data center market [43] - Zhaolong Interconnect: A leading domestic player in data communication components and cabling, with a focus on high-speed cable assemblies [44] - Huafeng Technology: A pioneer in domestic high-speed backplane connectors, benefiting from the growth of domestic computing power [45]
高速铜连接行业深度报告:GB200引爆高速铜互连,探寻AI时代短距高密通信“最优解”
Shanxi Securities·2024-08-05 12:00