Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA)

Hanwha Systems is developing an Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) leveraging its high-tech communication, sensor, and ICT capabilities. This ESA is crucial for realizing high-speed space internet service, providing 5G/LTE equivalent connectivity by facilitating signal transmission and reception with communication satellites orbiting the Earth. The company is actively entering the space market through investments in Hanwha Phasor, which possesses ESA technology. By securing this cutting-edge technology, Hanwha Systems aims to support global connectivity, ensuring people can access fast internet services from anywhere in the world. The ESA technology, featuring Hanwha Phasor’s unique ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) technology, can be installed in various platforms such as aircraft, ships, trains, and vehicles, adapting to customer performance requirements. It enables high-speed internet access without performance degradation while on the move. This high-speed space internet service, realized through ESA, promises stable communication globally, including at sea, in the air, and in remote areas where internet access is typically challenging. Key technologies include in-house ASIC chip design capability, a unique chip design technology, and a flat-type active phased array antenna for fast beam steering. The modular and scalable structure allows mounting on diverse platforms.