Hanmi Semiconductor Launches Essential Aerospace Equipment 'EMI Shield X' Series

Hanmi Semiconductor launched its essential process equipment series, 'EMI Shield 2.0 X,' on January 5, in response to the growing demand in the aerospace and low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication markets.

The EMI Shield 2.0 X series consists of five models: EMI Shield Vision Attach 2.0 X, EMI Shield Vision Detach 2.0 X, EMI Shield Micro Saw & Vision Placement 2.0 X, EMI Shield Tape Mounter 2.0 X, and EMI Shield Tape Laser Cutting 2.0 X.

Since first introducing EMI shield equipment in 2016, Hanmi Semiconductor has maintained the top market share in this segment. The company has been supplying equipment to global aerospace companies for three consecutive years since 2023. This new product line is the next-generation model, released for the first time in about three years since December 2022.

The EMI Shield 2.0 X series significantly enhances precision and user convenience. The 'EMI Shield Attach 2.0 X,' which attaches EMI shielding films, incorporates a proprietary 'Ball Grid Special Algorithm' to improve precision. Multiple patented technologies have been applied to strengthen process reliability. The new products are also equipped with an automatic device switching function, minimizing operator intervention and improving operational convenience.

EMI shield equipment is essential in the aerospace, low Earth orbit satellite communication, and defense drone markets. EMI shielding is a technology that prevents malfunction of other semiconductors or components caused by specific electromagnetic waves emitted from semiconductors. Low Earth orbit satellites communicate in high-frequency bands, and rockets have a high density of semiconductors packed in tight spaces, making them particularly vulnerable to electromagnetic interference. If communication or control systems malfunction due to electromagnetic waves, it can pose a critical risk to the safety of the entire satellite or rocket. Recently, as in-flight Wi-Fi usage by passengers has increased, demand for EMI shielding has been rising even more rapidly.

According to market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the low Earth orbit satellite communication (LEO) market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.9%, from $11.81 billion (17 trillion won) in 2025 to $20.69 billion (29 trillion won) in 2030. The number of LEO satellite launches is also projected to increase from 3,722 in 2025 to 5,175 in 2030.

EMI shield equipment is essential not only for aerospace, low Earth orbit satellites, and defense drones, but also for smartphones, wearables, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. As electronic devices become increasingly multifunctional and compact, the demand for EMI shielding processes is expected to grow further.

A Hanmi Semiconductor representative stated, "We launched the EMI Shield 2.0 X series to respond to the growth of the aerospace market and the trend toward high-performance electronic devices," adding, "We will further strengthen our position in the global market."

The roots of Hanmi Semiconductor trace back to the technical expertise accumulated by the late founder Kwak Nogwon, who spent 14 years at Motorola Semiconductor in the United States starting in 1967. Hanmi Semiconductor currently serves more than 320 customers worldwide and holds the number one global market share in the HBM TC bonder market-an essential component for AI semiconductors-at 71%, as well as the top position in the Micro Saw Vision Placement (MSVP) market.