Cambricon(SH:688256) Huaxin Securities·2025-08-18 07:05Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for several companies, including Aojie Technology, SMIC, Tongfu Microelectronics, Yongxi Electronics, and others [11][22]. Core Insights - The domestic production of high-end AI chips is becoming imperative due to increasing geopolitical tensions and security concerns surrounding chip technology [4][17]. - The PCB industry is experiencing a surge in demand, driven by rising prices of upstream materials and the growing need for AI server components [7][19]. - The power requirements for AI data centers are expected to increase significantly, prompting upgrades to internal power systems [8][21]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - The electronic sector saw a 7.02% increase from August 11 to August 15, outperforming the broader market [2][28]. - The electronic industry's price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 61.03, indicating high investor expectations [28][33]. Chip Security and Domestic Production - The U.S. has introduced the "Chip Security Law," mandating tracking technology in high-end AI chips, which highlights the geopolitical struggle in the chip sector [4][17]. - Companies like Cambricon and Moore Threads are accelerating their penetration into the domestic AI chip market, with significant advancements in their GPU technologies [5][18]. PCB Industry Dynamics - Major PCB manufacturers are raising prices due to increased costs of raw materials, with companies like Jintao Group leading the price hikes [7][19]. - The demand for PCBs is expected to remain strong as AI infrastructure continues to develop, benefiting midstream PCB manufacturers and upstream material suppliers [7][19]. Power System Upgrades - The power demand for data center racks is projected to rise from 100kW to over 1MW, necessitating a shift to 800V high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems [8][21]. - Companies involved in high-power supply solutions, such as InnoSys and Megmeet, are recommended for investment as the industry transitions to these new power systems [9][21].