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More Than 10 Years in Semiconductor Innovation — The Journey to the Stars Begins

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An Interview with Tang Dongliang, Founder of CESTAR Kinghelm Team Interviews Mr. Tang Dongliang Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen’s legendary hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and opportunity, is where countless dream journeys begin. The road to pursuing a vision is never truly “easy,” yet every determined step brings one closer to the stars. For the past 13 years, Mr. Tang Dongliang has rooted himself in Huaqiangbei. Through persistence, resilience, and continuous exploration, he has overcome challenges and steadily forged a path toward independent Chinese “core” innovation. On January 31, 2026, several companies under his leadership — Shenzhen Daoyi Venture Capital (Limited Partnership), Shenzhen CESTAR Technology Co., Ltd., Beichen Star Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen ASK Semi Technology Co., Ltd. — officially relocated to a new office at 15/F, Dongming Building, 284 Minkang Road, Longhua District, Shenzhen. In this edition, the Kinghelm ( www.kinghelm.net ) team sits down with...

Slkor SL8402: A High-Reliability Smart Power Switch Alternative to DIODES ZXMS6005DGQ and onsemi NCV8402

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Category: Smart Power Switches | Package: SOT-223 | Voltage: 42V | Input Voltage: 7V | RDS(ON): 0.28Ω | IIN: 20mA High-Performance Replacement Solution Slkor introduces the SL8402, a high-reliability Smart Low-Side Power Switch engineered as a drop-in alternative to DIODES ZXMS6005DGQ and onsemi NCV8402.  Featuring closely matched electrical specifications and comprehensive built-in protection, the SL8402 delivers excellent pin-to-pin compatibility, stable long-term performance, and a more cost-effective, dependable supply option — ideal for both new designs and seamless replacements. Key Features & Protections Low input current consumption for energy-efficient designs  Short-circuit protection with fast voltage clamping response  Integrated current limiting for enhanced device safety  Thermal shutdown with automatic recovery  Overvoltage protection during inductive switching events  Built-in ESD protection on the input pin  RoHS compliant, s...

From One to Infinity: Reading Chinese Classics Through Numbers (Part I)

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Friends of the Zhike Study Club, good evening! This is a true feast of ideas and a sanctuary for learning—a space where dialogue sparks insight and growth takes root. Before anything else, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Teacher Huang and Teacher Yujiang for creating this platform and giving me the opportunity to share and exchange thoughts with all of you. Song Shiqiang, General Manager of Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd. I am Song Shiqiang , General Manager of Shenzhen Kinghelm Electronics Co., Ltd. . Our company is a leading player in China’s Beidou ecosystem ( www.kinghelm.net ). Another major project I am deeply involved in focuses on silicon carbide power devices. In this field, through Slkor ( www.slkoric.com ), I have long worked and am recognized as an industry practitioner and researcher. I once had two wishes in life. The first was to find a wife—because in my early years, I was simply too poor. The second was to teach at a university—because I have alway...