Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alphabet-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33361:1" rel="noopener">Alphabet (GOOGL US)</a> Pixel 10 will use the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> T9000 modem.  </li>
<li>The shipment quantity to the smartphone market is small, and we see this as a small triumph for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> is facing a 3nm process issue and lacks the capacity to support its own smartphone CPU Exynos 2400.</li>
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Alphabet (GOOGL US) Pixel 10 will use the Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) T9000 modem.  
The shipment quantity to the smartphone market is small, and we see this as a small triumph for Mediatek Inc (2454 TT).

Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) is facing a 3nm process issue and lacks the capacity to support its own smartphone CPU Exynos 2400.


MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

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<li>Report -- Google Drops QCOM, Shifts to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G Modems</li>
<li>Strong "Double" Indication for Mediatek's Competitiveness -- Combined with Recent Reports that Mediatek Won Apple to Provide Modems for the Apple Watch</li>
<li>Mediatek's Opportunity to Deliver a Big Win for Google; Maintain Our Structural Long Rating for Mediatek.</li>
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Report -- Google Drops QCOM, Shifts to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G Modems
Strong "Double" Indication for Mediatek's Competitiveness -- Combined with Recent Reports that Mediatek Won Apple to Provide Modems for the Apple Watch
Mediatek's Opportunity to Deliver a Big Win for Google; Maintain Our Structural Long Rating for Mediatek.


Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

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<li>Although the outlook for 1Q25 might be somewhat negative, we believe that it is a reasonably typical result.</li>
<li>We understand that MediaTek did not succeed in qualifying its Apple iPad and iWatch CPUs originally, but we believe it is now preparing for a re-qualification process.</li>
<li>Looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate a more favorable outlook for MediaTek.</li>
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Although the outlook for 1Q25 might be somewhat negative, we believe that it is a reasonably typical result.
We understand that MediaTek did not succeed in qualifying its Apple iPad and iWatch CPUs originally, but we believe it is now preparing for a re-qualification process.
Looking ahead to 2025, we anticipate a more favorable outlook for MediaTek.


MediaTek (2454.TT): D9400 Success Will Extend into 2025. Prepare to Re-Qualify IPad and IWatch.

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<li>Mediatek's Apple Watch Win Highlights Smartwatch Market Opportunity; Breakthrough Into Apple's Supply Chain</li>
<li>MediaTek's Role in Apple Watch Connectivity; Mediatek's TSMC Relationship to Provide a Lasting Advantage</li>
<li>Mediatek Rallied But Remains Below Highs; Significant Upside Remains -- Maintain Structural Long</li>
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Mediatek's Apple Watch Win Highlights Smartwatch Market Opportunity; Breakthrough Into Apple's Supply Chain
MediaTek's Role in Apple Watch Connectivity; Mediatek's TSMC Relationship to Provide a Lasting Advantage
Mediatek Rallied But Remains Below Highs; Significant Upside Remains -- Maintain Structural Long


Mediatek: Apple Watch Win Highlights Smartwatch Market Opportunity; Apple Supply Chain Breakthrough

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<ul><li>IC design firms remain positive about 2025 outlook despite uncertainties for 1Q25, showing resilience in the industry.</li><li>Taiwan evaluates consequences of Trump's potential revocation of China's trade status, highlighting potential geopolitical impacts.</li><li>JSR's construction of new EUV photoresist plant in S. Korea demonstrates commitment to meeting semiconductor demand in the region and globally.</li></ul>

IC design firms remain positive about 2025 outlook despite uncertainties for 1Q25, showing resilience in the industry.Taiwan evaluates consequences of Trump's potential revocation of China's trade status, highlighting potential geopolitical impacts.JSR's construction of new EUV photoresist plant in S. Korea demonstrates commitment to meeting semiconductor demand in the region and globally.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

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MediaTek Inc. is a fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company provides SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, DVD and Blu-ray products.

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MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): D9400 Success Will Extend into 2025. Prepare to Re-Qualify IPad and IWatch.

Despite setbacks with Apple products, MediaTek is expected to see a more positive outlook in 2025 after a typical 1Q25 dip.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Apple Watch Win Highlights Smartwatch Market Opportunity; Apple Supply Chain Breakthrough

Mediatek's breakthrough into Apple's supply chain for the Apple Watch highlights a significant opportunity in the smartwatch market, with...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

IC design firms optimistic for 2025, Taiwan monitors trade impact, JSR builds EUV plant, Japan cuts APB funding, MediaTek aims at Indian market,...

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MediaTek (2454.TT): Google Pixel 10 Will Use MediaTek's Modem

​Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Google Reportedly Dropping QCOM & Adopting Mediatek for Pixel 10 Modem; Structural Long

​Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): D9400 Success Will Extend into 2025. Prepare to Re-Qualify IPad and IWatch.

​Despite setbacks with Apple products, MediaTek is expected to see a more positive outlook in 2025 after a typical 1Q25 dip.

Patrick Liao

Mediatek: Apple Watch Win Highlights Smartwatch Market Opportunity; Apple Supply Chain Breakthrough

​Mediatek's breakthrough into Apple's supply chain for the Apple Watch highlights a significant opportunity in the smartwatch market, with...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (23-Nov-2024): IC design firms optimistic for 2025, cautious about 1Q25.

IC design firms optimistic for 2025, Taiwan monitors trade impact, JSR builds EUV plant, Japan cuts APB funding, MediaTek aims at Indian market,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Alphabet's Pixel 10 to use Mediatek T9000 modem, a small win for Mediatek. Samsung faces 3nm process issue for Exynos 2400 CPU.

Google is reportedly switching from Qualcomm to MediaTek for Pixel 10's 5G modems, showing Mediatek's competitiveness and potential for to deliver...

Despite setbacks with Apple products, MediaTek is expected to see a more positive outlook in 2025 after a typical 1Q25 dip.

Mediatek's breakthrough into Apple's supply chain for the Apple Watch highlights a significant opportunity in the smartwatch market, with...