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Summary of Conference Call for He Sheng New Material and Yi Zhi Electronics Company and Industry Overview - Company: He Sheng New Material - Industry: AI Chip and Electronics Key Points and Arguments 1. He Sheng New Material achieved steady growth through high capacity utilization and optimization of downstream customers, including Panasonic, Hitachi, LG, Samsung, and Midea, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency rather than large-scale expansion to support the long-term development of the chip industry [2][3] 2. The company strategically invested in Yi Zhi Electronics to deepen its involvement in the AI chip sector, planning to empower Yi Zhi Electronics and establish a foothold in the chip industry [2][3] 3. Yi Zhi Electronics specializes in server and CPU development, having mass-produced two generations of chips, with the third generation design nearing completion and entering the tape-out and mass production phase [2][4] 4. The CPU from Yi Zhi Electronics integrates NPU functionality, targeting three main customer categories: major telecom operators and financial institutions (Category A), leading internet companies (Category B), and inspection robots and factory AI applications (Category C), with approximately 8,000 computing nodes delivered this year for cloud gaming, cloud mobile, and video transcoding [2][4] 5. Yi Zhi Electronics has open-sourced a complete computing framework compatible with the CUDA ecosystem and major domestic GPU manufacturers, achieving compatibility with around 40 hardware and software vendors without requiring special versions [2][5][6] 6. The chips from Yi Zhi Electronics offer unique advantages in the AI inference era, integrating neural network computing with general computing to enhance data flow processing efficiency and reduce power consumption, suitable for electric vehicle factories and large-scale automation industries [2][7] 7. The third-generation product is expected to be mass-produced in 2026, with a projected performance improvement of 30% [2][7] 8. Yi Zhi Electronics' future strategy focuses on generalization and AI integration, aiming to create a broadly compatible ecosystem and develop multi-functional processors to adapt to large models and changing computing frameworks [2][8][9] 9. HiSilicon Technology plans to shift from the x86 ecosystem to the ARM ecosystem, emphasizing collaboration with Yi Zhi Electronics to support vertical applications and overall business development [2][10] 10. Yi Zhi Electronics has received three repeat orders from last year to this year, indicating strong market competitiveness and customer recognition, with further growth potential anticipated for the next year [2][11] 11. The company maintains its competitive edge through technological innovation, including self-developed NPU units and an open-source computing framework, ensuring user-friendly product compatibility [2][12][13] 12. The next-generation chip is expected to launch in mid-2026, utilizing advanced technology and targeting the high-end market [2][14] 13. Among the three customer categories (A, B, C), the internet customer segment is currently experiencing the fastest growth, prompting significant resource investment for product optimization [2][14] 14. Yi Zhi Electronics plans to continue promoting AI integrated machines while not ruling out the possibility of standalone chip sales [2][15] 15. Following the change in control, the company will increase investments in the chip industry, particularly in Yi Zhi Electronics, and will comprehensively arrange capital, talent, and strategic direction towards AI chips as a key development focus [2][16] Additional Important Information - The strategic investment in Yi Zhi Electronics reflects He Sheng New Material's commitment to transforming its business model and adapting to the evolving technology landscape [2][3][10] - The collaboration with major internet companies and telecom operators indicates a strong market presence and potential for future growth in the AI chip sector [2][4][15]