2019-06-04
RF IC firm Rafael Micro (6568) posted record H1 2019 results on strong STB and satellite shipments. Analysts note 8K/4K silicon tuners have entered major brands, with volume expected in Q3 alongside continued STB and satellite strength.
Jan–Apr 2019 consolidated revenue reached NT$386 million, up 12.9% YoY. Design wins via Broadcom into Russia and US STB markets, plus passive-component price declines aiding satellite inventory restocking, drove growth.
Tokyo Olympics-related pull-in and Japan’s ISDB-S3 8K/4K satellite standard are set to lift TV demand; Rafael Micro’s ISDB-S3 wins at Korean TV brands are expected to ramp in Q3 across 49–80-inch sets.
