Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the electronic cigarette industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The electronic cigarette market is experiencing a new trend with the introduction of disposable electronic cigarettes featuring oil and battery display screens, led by Elfbar's Funky Republic Ti7000 [3] - There are significant innovation trends in the areas of "display screens" and "microphones" within the electronic cigarette sector [3] Summary by Sections Electronic Cigarette Display Screens - The development of electronic cigarettes can be categorized into three stages: 1. No Screen Stage - Basic disposable e-cigarettes without screens, focusing on flavor variety and stylish design [3] 2. Screen Stage - Introduction of e-cigarettes with display screens showing battery and oil levels, becoming a standard feature [3] 3. Color Screen Stage - Manufacturers are now focusing on aesthetically pleasing designs with TFT-LCD color screens, leading to popular models overseas [3] - Investment opportunities are identified in the display screen supply chain, with recommended companies including Jun Cheng Technology for display screens, and various firms for MCU, NOR Flash, and DDIC components [3] Electronic Cigarette Microphones - The microphone segment includes traditional electret microphones and new MEMS microphones: 1. Traditional Electret Microphones - Established technology with stable production and low costs, but issues like oil leakage and poor heat dissipation [4] 2. New MEMS Microphones - Gaining popularity due to improved consumer experience, offering advantages in high-temperature resistance, waterproofing, and consistent performance [4] - The report suggests that MEMS microphones may gradually replace traditional electret microphones as the mainstream solution in the market, with a focus on companies like Sensing Microelectronics [4]
看好电子烟产业链“带屏化”和“mems咪头”的新趋势
Tebon Securities·2024-06-02 07:02