How is the probe shaping the future trends?

Date:2019-06-20| Author:

As technology continues to evolve, especially with the advent of the 5G era, electronic products are increasingly prevalent, broadening their applications. Among these products, chips, circuit boards, and a series of electronic components are indispensable. The probe industry falls into this category as well.

Chips are a true reflection of a country's technological development. It is well-known that China has the world's largest semiconductor market and has now soared to become the second-largest market for integrated circuits globally. However, at present, our market share for high-end chips is relatively low, with the占有率 exceeding 10% only in mobile terminals and network devices.

In the first half of this year, our country has significantly accelerated the research and development pace and progress of products such as microelectronics and integrated circuits. This is not only evident from the increased attention of leaders, but also from the intensified investment in chip development for technology companies. This includes both human and financial investments. In terms of numbers, the total investment has grown by 43.6%, which is actually a qualitative leap compared to the past.

We all know that in recent years, artificial intelligence technology has begun to be utilized in numerous industries, and the chip sector is no exception. Many companies have integrated AI elements into their chip research and development. However, whether it's the CPU, GPU, or FPGA at that time, in terms of the essence of AI chips, they are actually not yet true AI chips. They often fail to meet AI requirements.

The development of chips and the change in architecture reflect a nation's innovative status in science and technology. Once a breakthrough is achieved in this field, it will lead to a significant enhancement of the country's overall strength. Many industry experts indicate that we are currently in the golden stage of processor chip development. Therefore, we should seize this opportunity to accelerate investment and research efforts, and develop chip products that truly cater to the needs of the domestic market and its growth.

As the semiconductor industry continues to evolve, so does its ancillary sector. The development of chips necessitates a testing phase, which in turn requires the use of probes. This has also spurred the advancement of the probe industry, with demand gradually increasing. Probes have a promising future, at least in the near term, with excellent development prospects in the coming years.