HYC(688001)2024-04-29 08:36Product Development and Technological Innovation - Product T7600 has achieved mass production, with DP128 digital board reaching 128 channels and a maximum speed of 400MHz. The next-generation product DP256 digital board has completed engineering verification and is under further development. The MIX32 high-speed audio+video mixed-signal board card (maximum speed 250MHz) supporting IPTVSOC chip testing has been successfully developed[1] - The company has accumulated multiple proprietary core technologies in signal and image algorithms, with strong independent innovation capabilities in high-speed, high-frequency, and high-precision signal board cards, machine vision image algorithms for flat panel display detection, and high-precision automation and precision connection components[3] - The company's R&D investment accounted for 21.34% of operating revenue, an increase of 3.25 percentage points compared to the previous year[6] - The company's R&D investment continues to focus on technological innovation, aiming to develop more competitive high-tech products[35] - The company has increased its technical reserves in next-generation display detection technologies such as MiniLED, Micro-LED, and Micro-OLED, applying for 110 new intellectual property rights and obtaining 90 authorized patents[19] - The company has developed second-generation SOC testers with improved performance parameters and added mixed-signal boards, meeting the testing needs of high-end MCUs, high-pixel CIS, and complex SOC chips, with some indicators comparable to leading models from Advantest and Teradyne[171] - The company has launched a Sub-6G RF-specific tester based on the PXIe architecture and a system module tester supporting 128Site parallel testing, becoming the first domestic manufacturer with such capabilities[171] - The company's SIP advanced packaging module testing system continues to receive customer orders, with its RF-specific tester capable of testing all 5G RF front-end chips and supporting up to 10GHz RF signal transmission and analysis[171] - The company has completed the development of a fully automatic acoustic passive noise reduction technology with a total investment of 52.5 million yuan, achieving a domestic leading level in technology[195] - The company has completed the development of ultra-large-scale mixed-signal testing technology with a total investment of 120 million yuan, expected to reach international standards and domestic leading level[195] - The company's new generation of soundproof boxes with ultra-low background noise meets the demand for automated production line sound quality evaluation in consumer electronics[195] - The ultra-large-scale mixed-signal testing technology is expected to fill the domestic market gap and contribute to the localization of equipment and cost reduction in the CP and FT testing industry[195] Financial Performance - Operating revenue in 2023 was 1.86 billion yuan, a decrease of 19.78% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 239.67 million yuan, a decrease of 27.60% year-on-year[4] - Basic earnings per share in 2023 were 0.54 yuan, a decrease of 28.00% year-on-year. Diluted earnings per share were 0.54 yuan, also a decrease of 28.00% year-on-year[6] - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were 5,567.11 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.36%[35] - Net assets at the end of the reporting period were 3,935.41 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.57%[35] - Operating revenue for the reporting period was 1,861.04 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.78%[35] - Net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was 239.67 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 27.60%[35] - The company's operating cash flow decreased by 50.77% in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to a decline in revenue and increased cash payments for employee incentives[52] - Basic earnings per share (EPS) and diluted EPS decreased by 28.00% and 37.68% respectively in 2023, driven by a decline in net profit[52] - Quarterly revenue for 2023 was RMB 358.69 million in Q1, RMB 527.64 million in Q2, RMB 451.21 million in Q3, and RMB 523.50 million in Q4[53] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 26.80 million in Q1, RMB 103.68 million in Q2, RMB 60.39 million in Q3, and RMB 48.80 million in Q4[57] - Non-recurring gains and losses in 2023 included RMB 19.69 million from disposal of non-current assets and RMB 33.69 million from government subsidies[58] - The company received RMB 5.17 million in government subsidies related to VAT deductions[60] - The fair value of trading financial assets decreased by RMB 170.64 million, impacting profits by RMB 2.69 million[61] - Other non-current financial assets increased by RMB 88.80 million, resulting in a negative impact of RMB 1.54 million on profits[61] Business Segments and Market Strategy - The company has formed four main business segments: flat panel, semiconductor, smart wearables, and new energy vehicle electronics, supporting rapid and healthy development[1] - The company's new energy vehicle testing business has gained recognition from several new energy vehicle manufacturers in the US and China[1] - The company adjusted its business strategy to cope with market fluctuations, achieving stable growth in total assets and net assets[35] - The company's sales process involves identifying customer needs, providing quotes, receiving orders, and coordinating production, with a focus on high-tech industries like flat panel displays and smart wearables[104] - The company has established a comprehensive supplier management and evaluation system, conducting regular assessments based on quality, delivery time, and other factors like price and after-sales service[128] - The company adopted a "sales-to-production + reasonable inventory" production model, ensuring timely delivery by maintaining communication with customers and preparing for potential orders[128] - The company's R&D strategy combines demand response and proactive reserves, focusing on customer needs and market trends, including upgrades to existing projects and development of semiconductor testing equipment[130] - The company has formed close partnerships with leading global companies such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, and LG, leveraging its strong R&D capabilities and comprehensive service offerings[172] - The company's non-standard semiconductor testing equipment strategy focuses on securing large orders from major global clients, while its standard semiconductor equipment targets SOC, RF, and SIP testing markets dominated by overseas manufacturers[171] Intellectual Property and R&D Investment - The company and its subsidiaries applied for 311 domestic and foreign intellectual property rights and obtained 263 new intellectual property rights. R&D investment was 397.14 million yuan, accounting for 21.34% of operating revenue[3] - The company has accumulated 311 intellectual property applications and 263 newly approved intellectual properties in 2023, with significant achievements in signal and image algorithm technologies[190] Dividend Policy and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.70 yuan per 10 shares, totaling 74.98 million yuan, accounting for 31.28% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[40] - Including the amount used for share repurchases, the total cash dividend for 2023 is 83.79 million yuan, accounting for 34.96% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[40] - The company's cash dividend policy reflects its commitment to shareholder returns, with a significant portion of net profit allocated to dividends[40] Industry Trends and Market Opportunities - The display panel industry is transitioning from LCD to OLED and Mini/Micro-LED, with OLED offering advantages like self-emission, thinness, and faster response times[108] - The global Mini-LED market is projected to reach $5.9 billion by 2025, with a CAGR of 86.60% from 2019 to 2025, while the Micro-LED market is expected to grow rapidly with a CAGR of 99.00% by 2026[108] - The display panel testing industry is driven by the increasing demand for higher resolution (8K, 16K) and refresh rates (120Hz), with new video data transmission protocols requiring advanced FPGA IP and high-speed signal processing systems[106] - Global wearable device market shipments increased by 1.7% YoY in 2023, with an estimated growth of 10.5% in 2024, driven by small brands and emerging categories like smart rings[116] - The domestic display panel market is growing steadily, driving the development of the flat panel display testing industry, with opportunities arising from technological upgrades and new display technologies[133][134][135] - The semiconductor equipment manufacturing industry is crucial for the integrated circuit sector, with high technical barriers in testing equipment, especially in terms of precision, speed, and customization[137] - The government has introduced policies to support the integrated circuit industry, including tax incentives and subsidies to promote high-quality development[138] - Wearable electronics like smartwatches and wireless earphones combine traditional accessory functions with smart terminal capabilities, representing a growing market segment[141] - The global VR/AR headset shipments reached nearly 10 million units in 2023, and are expected to reach 20 million units by 2025, driving demand for Mini/MicroLED and MicroOLED display technologies[153] - China's new energy vehicle penetration rate has exceeded 10% and is expected to surpass 30% by 2025, with varying technical routes across regions (pure electric in China, plug-in hybrid in Europe)[157] - MicroLED and MicroOLED technologies are expected to become mainstream solutions for high-end TVs, VR/AR headsets, and automotive HUDs within 2-3 years[152] - The global semiconductor testing equipment market is dominated by foreign manufacturers, with domestic companies making progress in analog testing but lagging in SOC and memory chip testing[155] - China has become the world's third-largest market for chip testing equipment, with domestic demand expected to grow steadily due to supply chain security concerns[160] - The smart wearable device industry in China is supported by national policies, with significant development potential[162] - OLED technology is expected to drive new investments in 8.6-generation OLED production lines, creating demand for related testing equipment[152] - SIP (System in Package) technology is gaining traction in the semiconductor industry, offering performance and space optimization benefits[156] - The global new energy vehicle testing equipment market is rapidly growing due to the steady increase in new energy vehicle ownership and the continuous improvement of new energy vehicle standards[167] - SIP technology is being applied in the consumer electronics field, with Apple leading the adoption in TWS earphone chip modules and Wifi modules[198] - The market for wearable devices and 5G smartphones is expanding, which will drive broader application of SIP technology[198] Production and Procurement Models - The company's procurement model involves selecting multiple suppliers for key, general, and auxiliary materials, with strict qualification and evaluation processes to ensure quality[101] - The production model includes both mature product orders and new product development, with a focus on technical pre-assessment and sample testing before mass production[103] Awards and Recognitions - The company was awarded the "Suzhou Mayor Quality Award" in 2023 and recognized as a "National Enterprise Technology Center" by the National Development and Reform Commission[35] New Energy Vehicle Testing - The company has developed mature solutions for new energy vehicle testing, including in-vehicle computer testing, body controller testing, and ADAS sensor testing[150] - The company launched several new energy vehicle electronic testing equipment, including ADAS-related FCT/EOL testers, autonomous driving onboard computer testers, BMS test systems, and high-voltage relay test lines[122] - The company has established a strong position in the new energy vehicle testing market, leveraging its US branch to become a supplier to the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the US[171] Advanced Testing Equipment - Z series flat panel display detection equipment achieves a high adjustment success rate with real-time data sharing and a complex structure[64] - PCBA3DAOI detection equipment utilizes self-developed 3DAOI technology for high-definition 2D+3D imaging, detecting PCBA process defects[64] - OQC functional inspection line achieves a mating and film tearing success rate of over 99%[64] - Aging90UP series supports 90 channels for high-temperature aging and electrical testing of MicroOLED products[64] - OffLinegamma&Demura equipment has a comprehensive detection rate of 97% and can be used flexibly in combination or separately[67] - OLED color defect automation detection equipment achieves a defect detection rate of over 99.5%[67] - LCD vehicle series black spot detection equipment complies with European automotive standards and can accommodate two 700mm×150mm products simultaneously[67] - OLED image defect detection equipment achieves a defect detection rate of over 99.5% using advanced sub-pixel level optical imaging technology[67] - Wireless earphone online airtightness testing equipment includes a Macmini, PLC, robotic arm, industrial computer, and leak detector for precise measurements[67] - MicroLed optical inspection equipment detects wavelength deviation within ±2nm and brightness value within <3% for MicroLed products[68] - E Series SOC Tester supports 64 digital channels plus 16 DPS channels with a digital channel frequency of 200MHz, primarily used for CIS, TOF, and fingerprint recognition chip testing[70] - T Series SOC Tester T7600 offers three test heads (T7600S, T7600M, T7600H) supporting up to 768, 1536, and 2304 digital channels respectively, with a digital channel frequency of 400MHz[70] - TS Series RF Tester utilizes PXIe architecture for testing 5G RF front-end chips, including switches, LNAs, PAs, filters, and tuners, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips[70] - PXIe Series Tester includes 14 different boards, supporting low-power chip and passive device testing, suitable for SIP and advanced packaging system/module testing[71] - T60 Tester, based on PXIe architecture, is designed for small chips like AD/DA, RF front-end, small SoC, sensors, and PMIC, maintaining high maintainability and flexibility[71] - EP-3000 Handler supports 128-site testing with a capacity exceeding 10K units per hour even for tests longer than 30 seconds[71] - Gemini — mp1000 Wafer Defect Inspection Equipment offers bright and dark field imaging with a resolution of 0.5um for defect inspection in chip manufacturing and packaging processes[72] - EP-5000 Three-Temperature Handler supports 8-site parallel testing with a temperature control range of -55℃ to 175℃ and precision of ±1℃[72] - Automotive Navigation Communication Chip Test System integrates FCT testing, programming, and packaging for automotive positioning chips[72] - Laser Radar Test System uses laser beam imaging and CCD lens capture to calculate and calibrate the angle error of laser radar sensors[72] - The company's H Series 8K/5G signal inspection machine supports up to 16K ultra-high resolution and 5G wireless communication, with flexible signal board card replacement[85] - The H Series TSP inspection device can test TSP parameters for matrix capacitive screens under 24 inches, with a single-point capacitance test time of 5ms and a relative accuracy of 0.02pF[85] - The micron-level crack detection equipment uses AI algorithms to detect 0.5-micron-level micro-cracks and rainbow patterns caused by laser cutting[85] - The six-angle spectrometer MVAS-6 can collect spectral data from six different angles, such as color coordinates and brightness, with high precision and automatic zero calibration[85] - The ICM-61M series brightness/colorimeter has high resolution and can measure brightness, color, and optical uniformity, with low brightness measurement capabilities[88] - The BFGXCHAMBER series aging detection equipment provides high-temperature environments for aging tests, with large capacity and real-time MES communication[88] - The Veridian-BMS series detection equipment is designed for BMU testing, featuring high precision, wide voltage range, and large current power supply[88] - The ET1 and ET2 series OLED display detection equipment are fully automated, with AGV feeding and automatic testing of signals, display, and touch functions[88] - The HITS series TSP detection equipment is designed for OLED touch detection, with flexible application across different testing fields[88] - The SPUC series Demura detection equipment is designed for MicroOLED products, featuring fully automated loading/unloading and testing, with a dedicated Demura testing software and SPI data burning process, significantly reducing TT time[92] - The OC series Gamma detection equipment is a fully automated system for MicroOLED products, including automatic film removal and Gamma tuning, with temperature control to overcome self-heating issues during testing[92] - The InlineOQC automation system is a 28-meter-long line for smartwatch screen functionality testing, offering comprehensive, unmanned, and highly integrated detection capabilities[92] - The Q-Panel testing equipment is used for AMOLED 6.5G line touchscreen defect detection, capable of handling 1-220 AMOLED screens per glass sheet, with high-precision imaging for defect localization[92] Digital Transformation and Smart Manufacturing - The company completed the construction and operation of its second-phase smart manufacturing factory, achieving significant digital transformation in R&D, supplier collaboration, smart warehousing, logistics, production, and quality coordination[118] Government Subsidies and Support - The government has introduced policies to support the integrated circuit industry, including tax incentives and subsidies to promote high-quality development[138] Wearable Electronics and Smart Devices - The company has entered Apple's supplier system and continues to provide testing and assembly equipment for wearable electronics[164] - The smart wearable device industry in China is supported by national policies, with significant development potential[162] SIP Technology and Applications - SIP technology is being applied in the consumer electronics field, with Apple leading the adoption in TWS earphone chip modules and Wifi modules[198] - The market for wearable devices and 5G smartphones is expanding, which will drive broader application of SIP technology[198] Investment in Technology Projects - The company has invested 66.688 million yuan in the current period and 360.265 million yuan cumulatively in the fully automatic acoustic passive noise reduction technology project[195] - The company has invested 101.748 million yuan in the current period and 1.08514 billion yuan cumulatively in the ultra-large-scale mixed-signal testing technology project[195]