new briefing
        According to an analysis by ISTI of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (IRTI), next year will mark the first year for the commercialization of the low-orbit broadband satellite. The top 5 satellite holders around the world currently include the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Japan, of which the United States holds as much as 63%. Since we anticipate a lot of business opportunities in the realm of low-orbit satellite communications, Taiwanese manufacturers are actively deploying supply chains for components and are making strides in the field of semiconductor packaging as well as its materials.
impact analysis
        At present, components of the satellite industry can be classified into the satellite body and ground equipment. Manufacturing of related satellite components include PCB, antennas, solar cells, remote sensors, propulsion motors, heat sinks, and so on. Components related to ground equipment include PCB, antennas, radio frequency components, low-frequency downconverters, cables and power supply, system assembly, and others.
        Low-orbit communication satellites are mostly small satellites, and are, based on satellite manufacturing costs, comprise high-frequency communication and cooling system functions, launch costs, product life cycle and other factors. Major satellite operators have lately been focusing on satellite deign between 100 to 300 kilograms for the most part, therefore miniaturization, modularization, and price parity are a key focus of low-orbit communication satellites. Furthermore, the development of the current satellite industry in Taiwan has been concentrated on ground equipment, such as small-sized ground receiving stations (VSAT) and satellite broadcasting antennae. To accommodate product requirements such as high-frequency, high-speed, and signal integrity, future PCB products like HLC and HDI have not only adopted favorable low-loss and heat-dissipation materials, but also focused on the compatibility of hybrid materials (materials of different properties mixed for utility).
        In addition, no matter whether a satellite body or a component supplier of ground equipment, manufacturers must be AS 9100 Aerospace Quality Management System certified – a necessary consideration for aerospace customers to conduct procurement. The AS 9100 series of quality standards are implemented based on ISO 9001, and is a special quality management system standard for the aerospace industry and requires special considerations of safety, reliability, and quality of products.