Hanmi Semiconductor Launches Tape Micro Saw

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyungsoo] Hanmi Semiconductor, a global semiconductor equipment company, announced on the 17th that it has launched the Tape Micro Saw (micro SAW T2101), an essential process equipment for automotive semiconductor packaging, and has started supplying it to semiconductor customers.

Hanmi Semiconductor released its first ‘Dual Chuck Micro Saw (micro SAW P2101)’ in June last year, followed by the development of the second model, the ‘20-inch Micro Saw for Jumbo PCB (micro SAW P1201)’ in October. In December last year, the third model, the ‘12-inch Micro Saw (micro SAW P1121),’ was unveiled. The Tape Micro Saw is the fourth model. The Tape Micro Saw is equipment that attaches semiconductor packages to tape and cuts them (SAW).

Hanmi Semiconductor Vice Chairman Kwak Dongshin explained, "In addition to general semiconductor packages, it is possible to saw specialized automotive semiconductor packages such as power packages and sensors that must not come into contact with water or are large and thick in form," adding, "It will be introduced into automotive semiconductor production lines."

He continued, "Currently, an unprecedented severe shortage of automotive semiconductors is occurring worldwide," emphasizing, "We expect a significant increase in demand for Tape Micro Saw equipment."

Hanmi Semiconductor is the second in the world to apply a dual chuck, improving productivity by more than 40% compared to competitors. Based on a full automation system rather than competitors’ semi-auto methods, it has greatly enhanced precision and customer convenience. With this competitiveness, it is expected that there will be replacement demand from customers who currently own manual equipment.

Hanmi Semiconductor decided to split its par value from 200 won to 100 won per share to mitigate daily stock price volatility and improve general shareholders’ trading accessibility due to an increase in the number of outstanding shares. The new shares will be listed on the 6th of next month. For the fiscal year 2021, which recorded the highest performance since its founding, a cash dividend of 600 won per share will be paid. The company is actively pursuing shareholder value enhancement and proactive shareholder return policies.

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