During May 2025, Ming Qian upgraded the Amphion VPU firmware in the NVIDIA/linux-firmware repository, focusing on enhancing hardware compatibility and performance. He replaced the decoder firmware with version 1.10.0 and the encoder with version 1.4.5, performing binary-level updates that preserved all existing application logic and interfaces. The work involved careful validation using standard hardware tests to ensure stability and prevent regressions. Ming utilized skills in embedded systems, firmware management, and version control with Git to deliver a targeted, low-risk update. The depth of the work lay in maintaining seamless integration while improving the underlying VPU firmware functionality.