Jon Gruber's questions to Vicor Corp (VICR) leadership • Q3 2024
Question
Jon Gruber of Lagunitas Investments asked for a timeline on the financial impact of the new Gen 5 products, specifically questioning when Gen 5 might constitute over 10% of quarterly revenue and begin contributing 'serious revenue' to the company.
Answer
CEO Patrizio Vinciarelli emphasized the revolutionary nature of Gen 5 technology, citing a nearly order-of-magnitude advantage in volumetric density over competitors. He explained that the ramp will begin with a lead customer and will take the better part of next year to expand to other customers, with significant traction expected further into 2025. He noted Vicor has been cautious about engaging with multiple customers prematurely.