Microcontroller unit specialist Holtek Semiconductor is anticipated to see its 32-bit MCU shipments for wi-fi Bluetooth headsets surge and certain hit the 5 million mark in 2019, in keeping with market sources.
Holtek reportedly could have two extra prospects engaged within the wi-fi headset discipline later in 2019, stated the sources, including that the brand new contracts shall be a serious driver of the agency’s complete 32-bit MCU cargo progress this 12 months.
Holtek has reportedly entered the provision chains of Huawei and Xiaomi for his or her true wi-fi stereo (TWS) headsets. The arrival of Apple’s AirPods has performed a catalyst for the wi-fi Bluetooth market.
In response, Holtek spokesperson Armstrong Tsai stated the corporate doesn’t touch upon particular prospects and orders.
Holtek’s gross sales might have hit backside for 2019 within the first quarter, Tsai indicated. Sales will begin choosing up within the second quarter, because of rising demand for end-market functions together with well being measurement, safety, DC brushless motors and wi-fi Bluetooth headsets, Tsai continued.
Market watchers count on Holtek to publish a 15-20% sequential improve in second-quarter revenues, citing not solely a ramp-up of buyer demand but additionally enough assist from its foundry companion United Microelectronics (UMC).
Holtek reported revenues decreased 12.7% sequentially and 4.4% on 12 months to NT$1.04 billion (US$33.6 million) within the first quarter of 2019, whereas gross margin slid 0.3pp on quarter to 48.5%. The firm generated web revenue of NT$203 million through the quarter, down 22.8% sequentially and 9.9% from a 12 months earlier, with EPS coming to NT$0.90.
