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The fabless image sensor startup ‘EyeReenIC’ announced on the 13th that it has officially begun its project to localize TDI (Time Delay Integration) image sensors for satellites. The company has completed the formation of a consortium and is preparing a proposal, with the goal of commercialization by 2031. This sensor will incorporate radiation-hardened technology to ensure stable operation in space radiation environments and can be widely used in national security fields such as reconnaissance satellites.
EyeReenIC is currently focusing on development with the aim of launching an industrial TDI image sensor by 2026. The sensor will feature Hybrid CMOS technology, low-power design, high-speed line rates, and multi-level pixel support, making it suitable for various high-speed and high-precision environments like industrial inspection and machine vision. In the future, the company plans to expand its technology to include Area Sensors, SWIR sensors, and medical image sensors. Based on this, EyeReenIC aims to capture 5% of the global market share by 2031.
Although EyeReenIC is still in its early stages as a startup, it aims to establish Gyeongsangnam-do as a hub for space semiconductors. Gyeongsangnam-do is already a core region for Korea’s aerospace industry, hosting key entities such as the Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), and Hanwha Aerospace, with well-established industrial infrastructure.
EyeReenIC plans to leverage these regional advantages to build a system for developing and mass-producing space semiconductor technologies, using Gyeongsangnam-do as its base. Through this strategy, the company aims to achieve two goals: boosting regional economic growth while strengthening global competitiveness in the space industry.
Kwang-Jun Yu, CEO of EyeReenIC, stated, “Through technological self-reliance, we will pave the way for the future of Korea’s space and defense industries.” He added, “EyeReenIC will grow into a globally recognized leader in image sensor technology based on performance.”
无晶圆厂图像传感器初创公司“EyeReenIC”于13日宣布，正式启动国产化卫星用TDI（时间延迟积分）图像传感器项目，并已完成组建联合体，正在准备项目提案书，目标是在2031年实现商业化。该传感器将应用抗辐射技术，以确保在宇宙辐射环境中稳定运行，可广泛应用于侦察卫星等国家安全领域。
EyeReenIC目前正集中精力开发，目标是在2026年推出工业用TDI图像传感器。这款传感器采用Hybrid CMOS技术、低功耗设计、高速线速率和多级像素支持等差异化技术，适用于工业检测、机器视觉等各种高速高精度环境。未来，公司计划扩展技术至面阵传感器（Area Sensor）、短波红外传感器（SWIR Sensor）以及医用图像传感器，并以此为基础，目标在2031年前占据全球市场5%的份额。
尽管EyeReenIC仍处于初创阶段，但其目标是将庆尚南道打造成航天半导体的核心枢纽。庆尚南道是国内航空航天产业的核心区域，韩国航空宇宙研究院、韩国航空宇宙产业（KAI）、韩华Aerospace等主要企业和机构均坐落于此，相关产业基础设施已十分完善。
EyeReenIC计划利用这一地域优势，以庆尚南道为据点，建立航天半导体技术研发及量产体系。通过这一战略，公司希望同时促进地区经济发展并提升全球航天产业竞争力，实现“一箭双雕”的目标。
EyeReenIC首席执行官柳光俊（Kwang-Jun Yu）表示：“通过技术自主化，我们将开启韩国宇宙与国防产业的未来。”他还表示：“EyeReenIC将成长为一家凭借性能获得认可的全球图像传感器技术领导者。
