Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the advancements in the **800V HVDC** technology and its implications for the **AIDC (Artificial Intelligence Data Center)** supply architecture, highlighting a significant opportunity for domestic suppliers in China to meet overseas demand [1][2][5]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Adoption of 800V HVDC**: Nvidia plans to gradually adopt 800V HVDC to address the increasing power density in AI computing, which will lead to energy savings and reduced copper usage [1][2][4]. - **Investment Trends**: Major tech companies like Meta and Alphabet are increasing capital expenditures, indicating a strong focus on AIDC investments. Meta's capital expenditure was raised from $64 billion to $66 billion, while Alphabet's was increased to $85 billion [5]. - **Advantages of HVDC**: HVDC systems eliminate the need for AC-DC and DC-DC conversions, resulting in energy savings and reduced losses compared to traditional UPS systems [3][4]. - **Solid-State Transformers (SST)**: SSTs are being developed as future power solutions, currently in pilot testing, with potential applications in data centers and renewable energy generation. Full-scale deployment is expected to take three years [1][7][8]. - **Solid-State Battery Development**: Focus on key components such as dry electrodes and insulation materials, with significant orders already placed for equipment [9][10]. - **Photovoltaic Industry**: The solar industry is in a transitional phase, with clear price recovery trends and a recommendation to focus on silicon materials and auxiliary materials [11]. Additional Important Content - **Investment Opportunities**: Companies like McMitter, Zhongheng Electric, and Shenghong Co. are highlighted as key players in the HVDC space. In the UPS sector, companies like Kstar and Kehua Data are also noted for their technological capabilities [6]. - **Future of SST**: SSTs are expected to play a crucial role in the evolution of power supply systems, particularly in high-power AIDC applications [8]. - **Wind Power Market**: The wind power sector is showing signs of recovery, with a focus on key components and offshore wind developments, indicating strong growth potential [14][15]. - **Investment Strategy**: Current investment strategies should prioritize IDC power systems, solid-state batteries, and the photovoltaic sector, as these areas present significant growth potential [18].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution of AIDC power architecture towards 800V HVDC and solid-state transformers (SST), highlighting a potential market explosion starting in 2026 as companies validate technologies and secure key customers [1] Group 1 - AIDC power architecture is gradually transitioning to 800V HVDC and SST, with a market explosion expected around 2026 [1] - SST heavily relies on key wide bandgap semiconductor devices (SiC, GaN) and specialized magnetic materials, with current production capacity concentrated among a few manufacturers [1] - High-frequency transformers are central to SST systems, and companies with traditional expertise in key subcomponents are likely to become indispensable partners for major players like Weidi and Delta [1]

Key Takeaways from the Taipei Computex Industry Overview - The report focuses on the Asia Tech Hardware industry, particularly highlighting developments from the Taipei Computex event held from May 20 to May 23, 2023. Key companies involved include Foxconn (2317 TT), Auras (3324 TT), Lite-on (2301 TT), Lotes (3533 TT), Winway (6515 TT), AVC (3017 TT), and Zhending (4958 TT) [1][1]. Core Insights - **GB300/B300 Display**: The GB300/B300 display was a focal point at the Computex, featuring computing trays with Cordelia interfaces and 20 sets of quick disconnect (NVQD). The GB300 is expected to adopt the Bianca design moving forward [2][2]. - **Component Shipments**: Component shipments for GB300 servers are anticipated to commence in Q3 2025, with limited rack shipments expected in Q4 2025. For the GB200, supply chain bottlenecks have been resolved, potentially increasing rack shipments to 7-8K in Q2 and reaching 10K in Q3 2025 [2][2]. - **Nvidia Collaboration**: Suppliers involved in the Cordelia design, such as Lotes, will continue to work with Nvidia to address issues in the new compute tray design planned for 2026 [2][2]. - **Market Confusion**: Investors expressed confusion regarding similar products from various suppliers at Computex. Inclusion in Nvidia's verified list (NVL) is crucial for securing orders, as CSPs ultimately determine key component suppliers [2][2]. - **Liquid Cooling Solutions**: Delta has gained significant traction among hyperscalers, with liquid cooling revenue expected to exceed NT$20 billion this year. Early entrants like AVC and Delta maintain healthy profitability despite competition [2][2]. Future Trends - **Datacenter Cooling Solutions**: Liquid-to-liquid (L2L) cooling and 800V HVDC are emerging as future solutions for datacenter cooling and power. New datacenters are increasingly adopting L2L solutions, while Nvidia collaborates with suppliers for 800V HVDC to support 1MW server racks by 2027 [2][2]. Investment Ratings - **Quanta Computer Inc (2382.TT)**: Rated Underperform with a target price of NT$240 [5][5]. - **Chroma ATE Inc (2360.TT)**: Rated Outperform with a target price of NT$480 [6][6]. - **Delta Electronics Inc (2308.TT)**: Rated Outperform with a target price of NT$490 [7][7]. - **Unimicron Technology Corp (3037.TT)**: Rated Outperform with a target price of NT$165 [7][7]. - **Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd (002475.CH)**: Rated Outperform with a target price of RMB47 [7][7]. Risks and Considerations - **Quanta Computer Inc**: Risks include higher-than-expected demand for AI servers and lower-than-expected demand for AI chips [49][49]. - **Chroma ATE Inc**: Risks include competition in the AI chip market and slower EV penetration [49][49]. - **Delta Electronics Inc**: Risks include competition in AI server power components and potential delays in the recovery of the automation market [55][55]. - **Unimicron Technology Corp**: Risks include weaker-than-expected demand for key products and margin pressures [55][55]. - **Luxshare Precision Industry Co Ltd**: Risks include competition and slower-than-expected market recovery [55][55]. Additional Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of securing orders through Nvidia's verified supplier list and highlights the competitive landscape among suppliers in the Asia Tech Hardware industry [2][2].

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry or specific companies [4][5][6]. Core Insights - The upcoming GTC 2025 is expected to reveal significant advancements in the GB300 architecture, including a 1.5x performance increase in single-card FP4 performance, memory capacity enhancement to 288GB, and upgraded networking capabilities [4]. - The GB300 cooling system is anticipated to shift from a large-area cold plate to individual liquid cooling plates for each chip, improving efficiency in heat dissipation [5]. - The Quantum 3400 X800 CPO version is set to begin mass production in Q3 2025, marking a significant milestone for NVIDIA's CPO product line [6]. - The introduction of 800V HVDC power systems is expected, with a new design integrating BBU and supercapacitors, significantly reducing size and weight while improving charging speed [7]. Summary by Sections Section: GB300 Architecture - The GB300 is projected to enhance performance with a 1.5x increase in FP4 performance and a memory upgrade to 288GB, utilizing 12-layer stacked HBM3E memory [4]. - Power consumption is expected to rise to 1.4kW for GB300, compared to previous models [4]. Section: Cooling Solutions - The cooling structure for GB300 may transition to individual liquid cooling plates for each chip, increasing the number of quick-connect fittings from 126 to 270 per cabinet [5]. Section: CPO Development - The Quantum 3400 X800 CPO will be NVIDIA's first mass-produced CPO product, featuring advanced multi-plane technology and a total switching capacity of 115.2T [6]. Section: Power Supply Innovations - The new power supply design for GB300 is expected to integrate supercapacitors and BBU, reducing the size by 50-70% and weight by 50-60%, while enhancing charging speed by five times [7].