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SytechSytech(SH:600183)2025-07-02 15:49

Summary of Conference Call on CCL and Glass Fiber Demand Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the Copper Clad Laminate (CCL) industry and the demand for low DK glass fiber materials, particularly in the context of AI technology and ASIC applications [1][2][4]. Key Points and Arguments 1. Increased Demand for Low DK Glass Fiber: The demand for low DK glass fiber is expected to exceed 7-8 million square meters in 2025, primarily for ASIC and GPU applications [1][4]. 2. Material Shortages: There is a significant shortage of both low DK glass fiber and 马 8级别 (Level 8) materials, which are crucial for AI accelerator cards [2][5]. 3. Market Share of Glass Fiber Types: The CCL industry predominantly uses first-generation glass fiber, which holds an 80% market share in AI accelerator cards. Second-generation glass fiber is mainly used in Ethernet switches, while third-generation glass fiber is anticipated for future products but currently has limited capacity [1][8]. 4. Price Sensitivity Among Customers: Different customers exhibit varying sensitivity to material prices. North American clients prioritize performance over cost, while others focus on cost-effectiveness [10]. 5. Production Capacity Expansion: The CCL industry is expected to expand production capacity by 30%-40% in 2026, with an increase in the number of product layers, such as the potential increase from 26 to 34 layers for Google's next-generation TPU [11][12][32]. 6. Performance Differences in Domestic vs. Imported Materials: Domestic low DK glass fiber has shown performance improvements but still lags behind Japanese and Taiwanese products in terms of stability [6][21]. 7. Certification Process: The certification process for new low DK glass fiber typically takes about one year, depending on company strategies and customer requirements [7]. 8. Future of Second-Generation Glass Fiber: Second-generation glass fiber has limited applications primarily in specific areas like Google's TPU, and its future depends on cost reductions and increased production capacity [9]. 9. Production Statistics: South Korean suppliers produce approximately 1.4 million square meters of CCL monthly, with 700,000 square meters being Level 8 materials [14]. 10. Price Gradients of Glass Fiber: The price of first-generation glass fiber is around $6 per square meter, with second-generation being approximately 30% more expensive, and third-generation costing about 30% more than the second [15]. Additional Important Insights - Market Gaps: There is a potential gap in production capacity if market demand increases significantly [19]. - Testing and Development: Chinese companies are actively testing third-generation glass fiber, while Japanese firms are more conservative in their approach [18]. - Material Composition: CCL typically consists of four layers of copper foil, three layers of glass fiber, and three layers of resin, adhering to a 433 ratio [23]. - Profit Margins: The profit margins for different types of CCL vary, with Level 9 materials expected to be priced at double that of Level 8 materials upon mass production [28][29]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights from the conference call, highlighting the current state and future outlook of the CCL and glass fiber industry.