Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the performance and future prospects of Aojie Technology, highlighting that the company's performance is expected to improve gradually from the second half of this year, with profitability anticipated by next year [3]. Group 1: Business Performance - The core business segment, cellular baseband chips, has shown outstanding performance, with revenue contribution exceeding 85%. Sales volume increased by over 50%, revenue grew by over 30%, and gross profit rose by over 60% compared to the same period last year [5]. - In the Cat.1 bis sector, the company has achieved nearly 50% market share, with 4G Cat.1 main chip shipments increasing by over 50% year-on-year. The second quarter's shipments grew by over 40% compared to the first quarter, indicating a sustained high growth trend [5]. - The 4G Cat.4 main chip shipments increased by approximately 35% year-on-year, with the company expanding into more automotive applications [6]. - The 5G Redcap sector has seen successful progress with the ASR1903 series, which has passed certifications from major operators and has over 30 products in testing or commercial release [6]. - The first 4G octa-core smartphone chip has been successfully commercialized, with significant market feedback and a projected substantial increase in shipments for 2025 [8]. Group 2: Future Developments - The second-generation 4G octa-core smartphone chip is in the tape-out phase, utilizing a 6nm process and featuring a large NPU, with mass production expected in the first half of next year [8]. - The first 6nm 5G octa-core smartphone chip is in the late R&D stage, with expectations for tape-out in the second half of this year and customer onboarding in the second half of next year [9]. - The company is developing three new projects, including high-performance WiFi6 chips and Redcap chips for automotive applications [10]. Group 3: Custom Chip Business - The decline in revenue from the custom chip business in the first half of the year is attributed to a previous focus on smartphone chips. However, the company has received numerous projects since late last year, including those related to AI and cloud computing [11]. - The custom chip business is expected to generate significant revenue next year, with estimates suggesting tens of millions in revenue due to new client projects [11].