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自研芯片再发力,江波龙兑现承诺
半导体行业观察· 2025-03-18 01:36
Core Viewpoint - Jiangbolong aims to break the "curse" of storage module operations by achieving over $2 billion in revenue and transitioning towards becoming a semiconductor storage brand [1][2]. Group 1: Self-Developed Chip Strategy - Jiangbolong has increased its investment in technology to support its transition to a semiconductor storage brand, focusing on algorithm and IP design [2]. - The company established a main control chip team in 2020 and launched eMMC and SD controllers last year, marking a significant milestone in its self-developed chip strategy [4][5]. - The self-developed main control chips allow for application innovation in storage technology, enabling high customization based on customer needs [4]. Group 2: New Product Launches - Jiangbolong introduced several self-developed main control chips at the flash memory summit, including WM7400 (UFS 4.1), WM7300 (UFS 3.1), and WM3000 (USB 3.2) [5][6]. - The UFS 4.1 main control chip WM7400 features advanced manufacturing processes and supports both TLC and QLC NAND Flash, achieving sequential read speeds of up to 4350MB/s [7][8]. - The eMMC Ultra product, equipped with the WM6000 main control chip, enhances bandwidth by 50% compared to the eMMC 5.1 standard, providing a theoretical speed of 600MB/s [9][10]. Group 3: Automotive Storage Solutions - Jiangbolong has developed a comprehensive automotive storage product matrix, including AEC-Q100 compliant UFS, eMMC, and LPDDR4x products [11]. - The company has established deep partnerships with over 20 OEMs and 50 Tier 1 automotive clients, with a projected market growth of nearly 100% in the automotive sector [12][18]. Group 4: Business Model Transformation - Jiangbolong is shifting its business model to include Technology Contract Manufacturing (TCM) and Product Technology Manufacturing (PTM) services, aiming to reduce costs and optimize inventory management [15][16]. - The PTM model provides comprehensive storage Foundry services, addressing industry homogenization and innovation bottlenecks [16][18]. - The company has successfully implemented the PTM model across various industries, including automotive, servers, and mobile devices, enhancing its market presence [18][19]. Group 5: Global Market Expansion - Jiangbolong is accelerating its global market strategy, particularly in the Americas and Europe, to deepen the implementation of TCM and PTM models [20][21]. - The company aims to leverage its self-developed chips and proprietary packaging to enhance its service capabilities and meet diverse customer needs [23][24].