格隆汇APP·2025-06-21 08:11Core Viewpoint - The technology sector is experiencing a surge in demand driven by the North American computing power chain, particularly in the ASIC industry, with expectations for significant growth in AI-related PCB and optical module markets [1][2]. Group 1: Market Trends and Performance - The "three musketeers" of optical modules, namely Zhongji Xuchuang, New Yisheng, and Tianfu Communication, have seen cumulative stock price increases of over 20% since June [2]. - Victory Technology, closely tied to Nvidia, has become the new PCB market leader, with its stock reaching an all-time high, while Huadian shares have increased by 12% this week [2]. - The ASIC and GPU-driven AI PCB market is expected to double this year and grow by 65% next year due to increased investments from major tech companies [2]. Group 2: ASIC Market Developments - Major cloud providers are accelerating their ASIC chip projects to reduce customization costs, with Google, Meta, and Amazon all planning significant launches in 2024 [4][10]. - Broadcom's recent earnings call highlighted a robust demand for AI processing chips, projecting revenues of $5.1 billion from AI-related products, a 60% year-over-year increase [5][6]. - Marvell has raised its market expectations for AI custom chips, projecting a potential market size of $94 billion by 2028, up from $75 billion, with a target market share of 20% [8]. Group 3: Supply Chain and Production Capacity - Meta plans to upgrade its ASIC-based server clusters significantly, aiming to ship between 1 million to 1.5 million chips between 2025 and 2026, which could strain wafer production capacity [12][13]. - The ASIC market's complexity requires higher performance PCB materials, with Meta's designs featuring 36 to 40 layers, indicating a shift towards advanced manufacturing capabilities [24][25]. - Companies like Huadian and Shenghong Technology are positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for high-end PCBs, with margins significantly higher than industry averages due to their focus on advanced technology [26][29]. Group 4: Future Outlook - The ASIC narrative is expected to quadruple the value of the AI PCB industry by 2025-2026, presenting substantial growth opportunities for suppliers [30][31]. - The increasing share of AI-related orders is a major catalyst for valuation improvements in high-end PCB companies [29].