Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net revenue for Q3 2025 was $3.2 million, up from $2.2 million in the prior quarter and down from $3.8 million in Q3 2024 [19] - GAAP gross margin increased to 56.2% in Q3 2025 from 48.3% in the prior quarter and 47% in the same quarter a year ago [21] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q3 2025 was also 56.2%, compared to 48.3% in the prior quarter and 61.7% in Q3 2024 [22] - GAAP operating expenses for Q3 2025 were $3 million, down from $4.5 million in Q3 2024 [22] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q3 2025 was $1.7 million or a loss of $0.28 per share, compared to a loss of $2.7 million or $0.98 per share in the prior quarter [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from millimeter wave products was $3 million in Q3 2025, compared to $2.2 million in the prior quarter and $0.1 million in Q3 2024 [20] - The increase in revenue was primarily driven by a favorable revenue mix of millimeter wave products and solutions [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a steady recovery in market demand and customer orders for its 60 GHz wireless solutions, particularly in the fixed wireless access market [6][7] - The company highlighted significant wins in fixed wireless access, including partnerships with Tachyon Networks and WeLink Communications [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its millimeter wave solutions into new markets, including tactical communications for military applications [11][12] - The management emphasized the versatility of its technology, which can support high-bandwidth video for edge AI applications [14][15] - The company is committed to disciplined expense management while driving growth in its millimeter wave product lines [19] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of the renewed momentum in the fixed wireless access market [7] - The company expects total net revenue for Q4 2025 to be in the range of $2.8 million to $3.1 million based on current backlog [25] Other Important Information - The company had approximately $1.9 million in cash as of September 30, 2025, compared to $1.8 million as of June 30, 2025 [24] - The strategic review process is ongoing, with no new updates provided during the call [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the new OEM announced? - The new OEM is a significant player in the space, and the company is optimistic about the opportunity, although specifics cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality [26][27] Question: What is the expected timeline for customer production schedules? - The typical engagement to mass production timeline is 9-12 months for fixed wireless, while new markets like military may take 12-15 months [29] Question: How should the market view the increase in inventory and accounts receivable? - The increase in accounts receivable was due to timing of sales, and inventory was built to meet anticipated demand for Q1 and Q2 [30][31] Question: What is the outlook for gross margin going forward? - The company aims to maintain gross margins around 50%, with some fluctuations based on product mix and inventory sales [32][33] Question: How long does it typically take for pre-production customers to contribute to revenue? - Once a customer reaches pre-production, it typically takes about three months before they start contributing meaningfully to revenue [34]

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for fiscal Q1 2026 was $292.5 million, reflecting a 14% year-over-year increase, driven by strong performance in core IoT products [15][16] - Non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 35% year-over-year to $1.09 [5][16] - Non-GAAP gross margin for Q1 was 53.2%, consistent with guidance [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core IoT portfolio revenue grew by 74% year-over-year, contributing significantly to overall revenue growth [5][15] - Enterprise and automotive product revenues remained flat year-over-year, with strength in the enterprise segment offset by softness in automotive [15][16] - Mobile touch product revenues were lower than expected due to supply chain constraints [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix for Q1 was 35% from core IoT, 51% from enterprise and automotive, and 14% from mobile touch products [15] - The company is seeing increasing customer commitments in various markets, including home security systems and AI-enabled wearables [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on capturing opportunities in edge AI, with the launch of the next-generation Synaptics Astra edge AI processors [6][10] - The Astra processors are designed to enable a wide range of applications, including industrial systems and consumer devices, emphasizing a scalable architecture [8][10] - The company aims to integrate processing, wireless connectivity, and mixed-signal capabilities to provide comprehensive solutions [6][11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the growth potential of the AI-inference compute opportunity, with a healthy pipeline of customer engagements [10][14] - The company anticipates initial revenue contributions from the Astra SL2600 devices to begin in the second half of calendar year 2026 [9][10] - Management highlighted the importance of maintaining a disciplined execution strategy to drive long-term growth [14][74] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with approximately $459.9 million in cash and short-term investments, reflecting a $7.4 million increase from the previous quarter [16] - Capital expenditures for Q1 were $12.2 million, primarily for R&D efforts [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Metrics to track Astra platform success - Management indicated that design wins for the Astra platform are ahead of expectations and will provide updates on the pipeline in the future [22][24] Question: Intersegment volatility and guidance implications - Management noted supply constraints in mobile touch products and strong growth in core IoT, maintaining confidence in guidance for Q2 [26][30] Question: Strength in specific end markets - Management highlighted the potential for significant growth in AI applications at the edge, particularly in consumer and industrial markets [34][36] Question: Growth expectations in enterprise, PC, and automotive - Management expects sequential growth in enterprise and automotive segments, driven by recovery in enterprise and ongoing design wins [37][70] Question: Opportunities in mobile market - Management acknowledged the potential for mobile OEMs to build their own app processors, presenting opportunities for Synaptics in wireless connectivity [40][41] Question: Update on high-volume shipments for MCU and combo chip products - Management confirmed that the SL2600 series will enter production in the second half of calendar 2026, with revenue expected to ramp up thereafter [43][44] Question: Expansion into industrial markets - Management is actively engaging with customers in industrial applications, although consumer markets are expected to ramp up faster [52][55] Question: Core technologies needed for edge AI portfolio - Management emphasized a strategy focused on open-source solutions and partnerships, while remaining open to acquisitions to enhance capabilities [61][65] Question: Signs of improvement in enterprise and automotive business - Management noted improving channel inventories and market share gains in the enterprise segment, with expectations for continued growth [68][70]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for fiscal Q1 was $292.5 million, up 14% year over year, driven by strength in core IoT products [18] - Non-GAAP earnings per share increased by 35% year over year to $1.09 [7][20] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 53.2%, in line with guidance [19] - Non-GAAP operating margin improved to 17.6%, up approximately 110 basis points sequentially [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core IoT product revenues grew by 74% year over year, primarily due to increased demand for processors and wireless connectivity [6][19] - Enterprise and automotive product revenues were flat year over year, with strength in the enterprise portfolio offset by softness in automotive [19] - Mobile touch product revenues were lower than expected due to supply chain constraints [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The revenue mix for Q1 was 35% from Core IoT, 51% from Enterprise and Automotive, and 14% from Mobile Touch products [18] - The company is seeing increasing customer commitments in home security systems, Matter-enabled IoT hubs, and AI-enabled wearables [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on capturing opportunities in Edge AI, with the successful launch of the next-generation Tenaptics Astra Edge AI processors [7][8] - Astra processors are designed to enable a wide range of applications, including multimodal human-machine interfaces and AI inference [9][10] - The company is committed to an integrated approach to high-performance solutions, combining processing, wireless connectivity, and mixed-signal capabilities [8][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to strengthen leadership in the Edge AI market, with a healthy pipeline of customer engagements [11] - The company expects initial revenue contributions from Astra products to start in the second half of calendar year 2026 [11] - Management anticipates continued growth in the core IoT segment, projecting 25% to 30% growth for fiscal year 2026 [33] Other Important Information - The company ended Q1 with approximately $459.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, up $7.4 million from the prior quarter [20] - Capital expenditures for Q1 were $12.2 million, driven by lab build-outs to support R&D efforts [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Metrics to track the success of the Astra platform - Management indicated that design wins have been secured ahead of schedule and will provide updates on the pipeline and awarded designs in the coming quarters [25][26][29] Question: Intersegment volatility and guidance implications - Management noted supply constraints in mobile touch products and strong growth in core IoT, maintaining confidence in guidance for the second quarter [31][32] Question: Strength in end markets and future growth - Management highlighted strong interest in AI applications at the edge and expects significant growth in markets such as robotics and home automation [38] Question: Opportunities in mobile and potential for more OEMs - Management acknowledged the opportunity presented by mobile OEMs building their own application processors, which could enhance demand for Synaptics' wireless connectivity products [43] Question: Status on high volume shipments for MCU and combo chip products - Management confirmed that the SL2600 series is in the sampling stage and expected to go into production in the second half of calendar 2026 [47][48] Question: Growth drivers in enterprise and automotive segments - Management noted strength in the enterprise segment and anticipated a rebound in automotive, driven by upgrade cycles and market share gains [75]

Financial Performance - Q1 2026 revenue reached $292.5 million, a 14% year-over-year increase[5] - Core IoT revenue experienced substantial growth, increasing by 74% year-over-year[5,6] - Non-GAAP EPS grew by 35% year-over-year, reaching $1.09[5,18] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 53.2%[6,16] - Cash flow from operations amounted to $30 million[16] Revenue Breakdown - Q1 2026 revenue distribution: Mobile contributed $41 million, Core IoT $104 million, and Enterprise & Auto $148 million[15] - Core IoT revenue accounted for 35% of the total revenue in Q1 2026[23] Q2 2026 Guidance (Non-GAAP) - Revenue is projected to be $300 million, with a variance of ± $10 million[31] - Gross margin is expected to be 53.5%, with a variance of ± 1.0%[31] - Operating expenses are estimated at $106 million, with a variance of ± $2 million[31] - EPS is forecasted to be $1.15, with a variance of ± $0.15[31] - Revenue mix forecast: Core IoT 31%, Enterprise & Auto 53%, and Mobile 16%[31]

Core Insights - GSI Technology, Inc. has introduced the Gemini-II APU, which offers ultra-low power consumption and industry-leading performance for real-time drone workloads, targeting a market projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030 [1][3]. Company Strategy - GSI Technology is focusing on high-growth AI edge processor markets, particularly in drones, where its architecture provides significant advantages in performance and power efficiency [1][3]. - The company has raised $50 million in equity to advance its roadmap for capturing opportunities in edge markets, emphasizing improvements in power efficiency, latency, and on-device intelligence [3]. Market Potential - The global edge AI processor market is expected to grow to $9.6 billion by 2030, driven by the transition of AI from data centers to purpose-built workloads at the edge [3]. - GSI Technology aims to leverage its established relationships with defense agencies and contractors to prioritize early edge AI deployment in drone and military vehicle markets [3]. Product Performance - The Gemini-II APU delivers GPU-class performance at only 15W, significantly lower than competitors, making it suitable for power- and size-constrained environments [2][3]. - A Cornell University study confirmed that GSI's APU architecture achieves GPU-class performance with over 98% lower energy consumption and can reduce total processing time by up to 80% compared to conventional CPUs [4].

Core Insights - STMicroelectronics has launched the ISM6HG256X, a compact three-in-one motion sensor designed for industrial IoT applications, enhancing edge AI capabilities [2][3] - The sensor uniquely combines low-g (±16g) and high-g (±256g) accelerations with a gyroscope, ensuring comprehensive motion detection [2][3][4] Product Features - The ISM6HG256X integrates accelerometer capabilities with dual full-scale ranges, simplifying system design and reducing complexity [3][4] - It features embedded edge processing and self-configurability for real-time event detection, essential for applications like asset tracking and worker safety [3][4] - The sensor operates in harsh environments, with a temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, and is available in a compact 2.5mm x 3mm package [7] Technological Advancements - The sensor includes a machine-learning core and adaptive self-configuration, enabling low-latency performance and ultra-low power consumption [6] - It supports advanced sensing and IoT integration, aligning with the demand for smart, connected devices [4][8] Market Position - STMicroelectronics is a leader in MEMS technology, holding over 600 patents and ensuring supply-chain resilience [5] - The ISM6HG256X is part of ST's longevity program, guaranteeing availability for at least 10 years to support industrial product ranges [9] Pricing and Availability - The pricing for the ISM6HG256X starts at $4.27 for orders of 1000 pieces, available through the eSTore [7]

Core Insights - GSI Technology has introduced the Gemini-II APU, which offers ultra-low power consumption and industry-leading performance for real-time drone workloads, targeting a market projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030 [1][3]. Company Strategy - GSI Technology is focusing on high-growth AI edge processor markets, particularly in drones, where its architecture provides significant performance and power efficiency advantages [1][3]. - The company has raised $50 million in equity to advance its roadmap in edge markets, emphasizing the need for power-efficient solutions in compact environments [3]. Product Performance - The Gemini-II APU operates at 15W, significantly lower than competitors, which typically consume around 2kW per GPU in data centers [2]. - The APU architecture achieves GPU-class performance with over 98% lower energy consumption compared to traditional designs, and it can reduce total processing time by up to 80% [4]. Market Potential - The global edge AI processor market is expected to grow to $9.6 billion by 2030, driven by the transition of AI from data centers to purpose-built edge applications [3]. - GSI Technology is leveraging established relationships with defense agencies to prioritize early deployment of edge AI in drone and military vehicle markets [3]. Future Developments - The next-generation APU, Plato, is expected to further enhance GSI's position in embedded edge AI applications, building on the foundation established by Gemini-II [4].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Fiscal Q4, the company reported revenues of $11.3 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share of $3, both exceeding the high end of guidance [4] - Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP revenues reached $44 billion, up 13% year over year, with record QCT annual revenues of $38.4 billion, reflecting a 16% year-over-year growth [4][16] - The company generated record free cash flow of $12.8 billion and returned nearly 100% to stockholders through repurchases and dividends [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - QCT revenues were $9.8 billion, up 9% sequentially, driven by strong demand for Snapdragon-powered premium-tier Android handsets and automotive solutions [4] - Automotive revenue surpassed $1 billion for the first time in a quarter, achieving 17% year-over-year growth [15] - IoT revenues grew 7% year-over-year to $1.8 billion, driven by strength in industrial and networking products [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong end customer demand for Snapdragon-powered devices across various markets, including automotive and IoT [4][5] - The Snapdragon Insiders community grew to over 20 million members worldwide, indicating increased brand visibility and engagement [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its presence in the data center market, with plans to provide updates on its roadmap and performance in early 2026 [12][26] - The company aims to achieve its long-term revenue commitments for Fiscal 2029, targeting $8 billion in automotive and $14 billion in IoT revenues [18][19] - The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform was introduced, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation in mobile processors [5][7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to lead the expansion of AI to the edge and develop power-efficient cloud inferencing solutions [13] - The company anticipates strong business momentum continuing into the next fiscal year, driven by new flagship Android handset launches [38] Other Important Information - The enactment of the One Big Beautiful tax bill is expected to lower cash tax payments and maintain the non-GAAP tax rate in the 13%-14% range [15] - The company completed the acquisition of Arduino, enhancing its IoT development ecosystem [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the data center business and AI200/250 specs - Management highlighted the competitive, power-efficient CPU as a strategic asset for data centers and expressed excitement about the upcoming AI200 and AI250 products [25][26] Question: Handset market visibility and share expectations - Management confirmed a strong relationship with Samsung, maintaining a baseline assumption of 75% share for new Galaxy models, with expectations of continued growth in the premium tier [30][31] Question: Revenue implications for the Humane engagement - Management indicated that data center products are expected to start leading to a revenue ramp beginning in fiscal 2027, potentially pulling forward due to the Humane engagement [34] Question: Concerns about handset market share changes - Management noted strong business momentum and did not provide guidance beyond the first quarter, emphasizing the positive consumer reaction to new device launches [38] Question: Update on negotiations with Huawei for a license - Management stated that discussions with Huawei are ongoing, with no substantive updates available at this time [42] Question: Drivers of handset revenue growth - Management attributed handset revenue growth to a mix shift towards premium devices and increased content per device, indicating a long-term trend [45][52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Fiscal Q4, Qualcomm reported revenues of $11.3 billion and non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $3, both exceeding the high end of guidance [5][15] - Fiscal 2025 non-GAAP revenues reached $44 billion, up 13% year-over-year, with record QCT annual revenues of $38.4 billion, reflecting a 16% year-over-year increase [5][18] - The company generated record free cash flow of $12.8 billion and returned nearly 100% to stockholders through repurchases and dividends [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - QCT revenues were $9.8 billion, up 9% sequentially, driven by strong demand for Snapdragon-powered premium-tier Android handsets and automotive solutions [5][16] - QCT handset revenues increased by 14% year-over-year to $7 billion, reflecting increased demand for premium Android handsets powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform [16] - QCT IoT revenues grew 7% year-over-year to $1.8 billion, driven by strength in industrial and networking products [16] - Automotive revenues surpassed $1 billion for the first time in a quarter, achieving 17% year-over-year growth [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Qualcomm's Snapdragon ecosystem saw significant engagement, with over 1,100 partners and tech influencers attending the Snapdragon Summit, generating over 547 million social media impressions [7][8] - The company debuted at 39 on the Interbrand Top 100 Global Brands list for 2025, reflecting the strength of Snapdragon [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Qualcomm is focused on expanding its presence in the automotive and IoT sectors, with a long-term revenue commitment of $22 billion by Fiscal 2029 [20][21] - The company aims to lead the expansion of AI to the edge and develop power-efficient cloud inferencing solutions [14][20] - Recent acquisitions, including Arduino, are intended to enhance Qualcomm's edge AI development platform [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving long-term revenue targets, citing strong demand for Snapdragon-powered devices and the expansion of the premium tier in the handset market [20][21] - The company anticipates a strong performance in the first fiscal quarter, with revenues expected to range from $11.8 billion to $12.6 billion [19] Other Important Information - A non-cash charge of $5.7 billion was recorded in Q4 due to the enactment of the One Big Beautiful tax bill, impacting GAAP results but excluded from non-GAAP metrics [16] - Qualcomm's strategy includes a disciplined approach to entering the data center market, focusing on competitive, power-efficient CPUs and architectures for inference workloads [26][27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights on the data center business and AI200/250 specs - Qualcomm is excited about the data center opportunity, focusing on competitive, power-efficient CPUs and a new architecture dedicated to inference [26][27] Question: Handset market visibility and share expectations - Qualcomm maintains a baseline assumption of 75% share with Samsung, with expectations for continued growth driven by the premium tier [30][32] Question: Revenue implications for the Humane engagement - Data center products are expected to start leading to a revenue ramp beginning in fiscal 2027, with material revenue anticipated earlier due to the Humane engagement [35] Question: Concerns about handset market share changes - Qualcomm is not guiding beyond the first quarter but expects strong business momentum to carry forward into the fiscal year [38] Question: Update on negotiations with Huawei for a license - Discussions with Huawei are ongoing, with no substantive updates available at this time [43] Question: Trends in non-Apple QCT revenue growth - The growth in non-Apple QCT revenue is driven by a mix shift towards premium devices and increased content per device [44][52]