The Circuit
The Circuit
Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg
Episode 116: Earnings (AAPL, QCOM), Intel's Chiplet Bet, AI Factory Thesis
52 minutes Posted May 6, 2025 at 3:53 am.
Earnings Overview: Apple and Qualcomm
Supply Chain Resilience and Manufacturing Shifts
Qualcomm's Diversification and Market Positioning
Cost Management and Economic Pressures
Intel's Foundry Strategy and Technological Advancements
Competitive Landscape: Intel vs. TSMC
Power Via and Cost Efficiency in Chip Design
The Future of Chiplet Architecture
Redefining AI Factories and Profit Centers
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In this episode, Ben and Jay discuss the latest earnings reports from Apple and Qualcomm, focusing on the implications of tariffs, supply chain resilience, and the shifting landscape of semiconductor manufacturing. They explore Apple's confidence in its business despite uncertainties, the significant manufacturing shift to India, and Qualcomm's diversification strategy in the IoT and automotive sectors. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities both companies face in a rapidly evolving market. In this conversation, Jay Goldberg and Ben discuss the current state of the semiconductor industry, focusing on cost management strategies, Intel's advancements in foundry technology, and the competitive landscape with TSMC. They explore the implications of new technologies like Power Via and the shift towards chiplet architecture. Additionally, they delve into the concept of AI factories and how they represent a new approach to data center infrastructure, transforming it from a cost center to a profit center.