With its importance significantly highlighted during the Russia-Ukraine war, low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications will usher in enormous business opportunities for III-V compound semiconductors suppliers, space electronic components analysis and verification services, and other related supply chain players, according to industry sources.
With Sony attempting to secure additional sensor chip orders for Apple s iPhones, Taiwan-based epitaxial wafer manufacturers and other III-V IC suppliers are optimistic about demand from the Japan-based IDM, according to industry sources.