Next-Generation timing innovator set to power the future of AI infrastructure
The tech innovator is strengthening its Hong Kong presence to deepen production collaboration, expand sales across mainland China, and further optimise its world-first technology.
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A new wave of industrial growth is taking shape as the manufacturing of AI infrastructure products enters a period of rapid expansion. Fuelled by the rollout of next-generation data centres and high-performance computing systems, specialised production is expected to accelerate through 2030, transforming global supply chains and elevating technological capabilities worldwide. With AI infrastructure investments projected to reach US$7.8 trillion between 2025 and 2030, manufacturers are scaling capacity, diversifying operations, and forging deeper ties with local engineering ecosystems.
At the heart of this transformation are advanced timing integrated circuit (IC) solutions. Often described as the ‘heartbeat’ of electronic systems, these components generate the precise clock signals required to synchronise data processing and communication across devices. A malfunction in a smartphone’s clock, for instance, can cause the entire device to fail.
Pearl has 27 patents protecting its unique technology to deliver state-of-the-art timing solutions and highly differentiated MEMS-based clocks
Pearl Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company, is dedicated to developing timing solutions for next-generation AI infrastructure. Its proprietary and patented technologies include SpurFreeTM, a technology used to develop a family of solutions that deliver unprecedented low noise and high programmability – capabilities essential for next-generation data-centre connectivity, AI, optical communication and high speed networking.
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Supported by its presence in Hong Kong, Pearl is now setting its sights on mainland China – both as a manufacturing base for its technologies and as a rapidly expanding market. “China accounts for nearly 45 percent of the overall market,” Ahmed says. “Hong Kong is an ideal place for us to get direct access to the country.”
Beyond sales and market access, Hong Kong’s advanced I&T ecosystem and strong pool of English-proficient technical talent make it an ideal location for Pearl to expand its research and development capabilities.
“Anchored on our existing technologies, we will be rolling out many innovative products,” Ahmed says.
Pearl is now establishing a dedicated R&D team in the city to advance its world-first “chiplet” technology for SingleDieTM solutions. This pioneering ‘packaging’ approach integrates all essential timing components into a single integrated circuit chip (single-chip). “This is poised to be an ultra-differentiated technology, highly attractive for next-generation AI applications,” Ahmed adds.
“Keep Up” to be trendsetter
“‘Keep Up’ means continuous trial,” Ahmed reflects. “We continuously lead and drive in innovation. Our most important asset – our engineers – are dedicated to this goal. We are expanding our product portfolio built on our SpurFree™ technology. This includes a wide range of solutions such as high-performance reference clocks, flexible multi-output clock generators, and advanced jitter attenuators that support the full spectrum of Communications, Enterprise, and Data-centre (CED) applications. We are also developing future programmable options for our SingleDie™ reference clock technology.”
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