What are the challenges to MAXSCEND's technological innovation in the field of communication base stations?

MAXSCEND's technological innovation in the field of communication base station may face the following challenges:

1. International competition pressure: Skyworks, Qorvo, Broadcom and other international manufacturers have strong strength in technology, brand, market and other aspects, and occupy a large market share in the field of communication base station RF devices. MAXSCEND needs to continuously improve its technical level and product quality in order to occupy a place in the international market.
2. Difficulty of technical research and development: the research and development of communication base station RF devices need to have a high technical threshold, including RF chip design, manufacturing process, packaging and testing. For example, the precise combination of RF filter design and manufacturing process requires not only theoretical knowledge of design, but also rich manufacturing experience to cope with the impact of subtle changes in process parameters on filter performance. MAXSCEND needs to continue to invest a lot of resources in technology research and development to meet the market demand for high-performance and high-reliability RF devices.
3. Breakthrough in core technology: In the context of high-frequency communication such as 5G, filter technologies applicable to high-frequency bands, such as BAW filters, have certain advantages, while MAXSCEND's current core product, SAW filters, may have limitations in high-frequency applications. Therefore, MAXSCEND needs to make breakthroughs in its core technology and develop RF devices that are more suitable for high-frequency communication environments in order to cope with the competition from technologies such as BAW filters.
4. Patents and Intellectual Property Rights: Although MAXSCEND has accumulated certain patents in RF front-end technology, with the rapid development of technology and the intensification of market competition, the company needs to continue to innovate and protect its intellectual property rights to avoid patent disputes, and also needs to pay attention to the patent layouts of competitors in order to ensure the uniqueness and competitiveness of its own technology.
5. Supply Chain Management: The production of RF devices relies on stable foundry and packaging testing capacity. MAXSCEND needs to maintain a good relationship with wafer manufacturers and packaging and testing factories to ensure the stability and security of the supply chain. However, in the event of fluctuating market demand or industry supply constraints, the supply chain may face challenges such as wafer capacity constraints and unstable raw material supply, which may affect product delivery and production schedules.
6. Technology Iteration and Market Changes: Communication technology is constantly iterating, and the construction and demand for 5G base stations are also evolving. MAXSCEND needs to closely track market dynamics and technology trends, and promptly adjust its R&D direction and product strategy to meet customers' changing needs. Failure to keep up with the pace of technology iteration may lead to a decline in product competitiveness.
7. Talent competition: Technological innovation in the RF field requires highly qualified and experienced professionals. MAXSCEND needs to attract and retain excellent R&D talents and form a team with innovative capabilities to drive continuous technological progress. However, the competition for such talents in the industry is fierce, and it is a challenge to attract and retain them.

In order to cope with these challenges, MAXSCEND needs to continuously increase its investment in research and development, enhance its technological innovation capability, strengthen cooperation with the upstream and downstream of the industry chain, and focus on intellectual property rights protection and talent cultivation in order to improve its competitiveness in the field of communication base stations. Meanwhile, it pays close attention to market changes and adjusts its strategy in time to adapt to the rapidly developing communication base station market.