Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Ambiq's Low-Power Chips Gain Wall Street's Favor
Aug 1, 2025
Scott Hanson, Founder and CTO of Ambiq Micro Inc., dives into the company's impressive IPO success, with shares soaring 61% in their debut. He discusses how Ambiq’s ultra-low power chips are revolutionizing AI applications and enhancing battery life in wearables like those from Garmin and Google. Scott also highlights the impact of U.S.-China tensions on their strategy and explores new opportunities in the U.S. and Europe, ensuring the company remains competitive in the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.
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Vision of AI Everywhere
- Ambiq's vision is to embed intelligence in billions of devices with ultra-low power chips.
- Investors support this as AI moves out of data centers to energy-efficient edge devices.
Ambiq's Unique Tech Moat
- Ambiq's moat is its patented circuit platform, offering chips 2 to 5 times more efficient than competitors.
- This power-optimized technology is unique and continuously evolving.
Ultra-Low Power Chips
- Ambiq's chips operate at microwatt and milliwatt scales, much lower than traditional semiconductors.
- This enables ultra-low power devices like smartwatches and health trackers.