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Recent #RF Chip news in the semiconductor industry

weixin
6 months ago

Surprise! A RF Chip Public Company in China Announces Major Layoffs, Research and Development Staff Cut by 40%, All Out in One Day!

➀ Guangzhou Huizhiwei Microelectronics Co., Ltd., a listed company on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, has been reported to start major layoffs with a 40% cut in research and development staff, with compensation following the N+1 formula.

➁ The company, founded in 2011, specializes in the design of RF frontend chips for smartphones and IoT, with its main business being the research, development, and sales of RF frontend chips and modules.

➂ The layoffs are mainly affecting the Shanghai office, with the广州 office to follow. The company is facing financial challenges, including a decline in gross margin and negative net interest.

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seekingalpha
9 months ago

Qualcomm Is Here To Stay

1. Qualcomm is a leading RF chip company with a strong history in phone technology and is currently supporting the 5G build-out. 2. The company's growth is driven by its QCT and QTL segments, focusing on RF chip design and IP licensing, respectively. 3. Despite some concerns, including potential competition from Apple and IP challenges, Qualcomm's future growth may be powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), which could lead to significant RF sales.
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