Imagine a world where the conveniences of smartphones, microwaves, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, online booking systems, precise navigation with Google Maps, contactless payments, and seamless phone calls cease to exist. If this scenario seems unsettling, you’re not alone. Our lives are intricately intertwined with the digital realm, and this interconnectedness hinges on an extraordinary miniature marvel—a semiconductor chip, measuring just one-billionth of a meter. The semiconductor chip has historically served as the cornerstone of technological innovation, and it stands poised to drive a future teeming with cutting-edge advancements. As an investor seeking opportunities in the semiconductor and computer chip sector, this chip is your gateway to a world enriched with augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and much more on your smartphone and myriad other smart devices.

The ASX is home to many small-cap companies making big moves in the semiconductor space. In this special report, we look at some of the most high-potential ones worth watching based on their inventions, progress and finances.

Companies covered include Archer Materials (ASX: AXE), Brainchip Holdings (ASX: BRN), 4DS Memory (ASX: 4DS), and Weebit Nano (ASX: WBT).