AEM Technology: Innovative Pioneer in the Field of High Frequency Components
Brand genes and technological inheritance
AEM Technology (Advanced Energy Materials) was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China. It is a global technology innovator in the field of high-frequency components. The company focuses on the research and development of high-frequency inductors, power inductors, and integrated modules. Through material innovation and process breakthroughs, it has successfully broken the monopoly of international giants in the high-end inductor market and become Huawei OPPO、 Strategic suppliers for terminal brands such as DJI.
Construction of core technology barriers
1. Electromagnetic Materials Science
AEM Technology has built three major technology platforms in the field of materials:
High frequency composite materials: By combining nanoscale powders with polymer materials, the synergistic optimization of dielectric constant (ε r) and magnetic permeability (μ r) is achieved. Its HF series inductors have a Q value exceeding 60 and a loss tangent (tan δ) as low as 0.001 in the 1GHz frequency band.
Low temperature co fired ceramics (LTCC): Developed high-density wiring LTCC substrates that integrate inductors, capacitors, and transmission lines, suitable for 5G millimeter wave modules.
Piezoelectric material: By optimizing the polarization process of lead zirconate titanate (PZT) material, the sensitivity of ultrasonic sensors can reach 0.1Pa level, empowering smartphone fingerprint recognition and medical ultrasound imaging.
2. Precision manufacturing process
The manufacturing system of AEM technology integrates semiconductor level precision control:
Thin film deposition technology: Using atomic layer deposition (ALD) process, more than 1000 layers of dielectric stacking are achieved on a 0.2 × 0.1mm chip, and the capacitance of 008004 size (0.25 × 0.125mm) exceeds 0.1 μ F.
Laser resistance adjustment technology: By using femtosecond laser to nanoscale adjust the resistance layer, the accuracy of 0402 size resistance can reach ± 0.1%, meeting the strict requirements of spacecraft attitude control system.
3D packaging technology: Developed WLP (wafer level packaging) process, integrating inductors, capacitors, and resistors into a 0.9 × 0.5mm module, promoting the evolution of TWS earphones towards lead-free and miniaturization.
Analysis of Star Product Matrix
1. HF series high-frequency inductor: the core component of the 5G era
Technical parameters: Achieve 1nH inductance in 01005 size, Q value>60 (1GHz), and DC resistance (DCR) as low as 0.1 Ω.
Application scenarios: RF front-end module of Huawei Mate 60 Pro, DJI drone image transmission system.
Competitive advantage: Within the temperature range of -55 ℃ to+125 ℃, the rate of change in inductance is controlled within ± 1.5%, far exceeding industry standards.
2. SPM series integrated inductors: a revolution in power density
Technical parameters: Metal composite magnetic core is used, with a saturation current of 10A and an inductance coverage of 1 μ H-100 μ H.
Application scenarios: Xiaomi 14 Ultra fast charging module, Tesla Model 3 car charger.
Innovation point: By using three-dimensional winding technology, DCR is reduced to 0.05 Ω, improving power conversion efficiency.
3. Integrated module solution: a model of system level optimization
Power Management Module: Integrated with inductors, capacitors, and MOSFETs, reduced in size to 3 × 3mm, suitable for TWS headphone charging case.
EMI filtering module: using LTCC substrate to achieve 40dB noise suppression in the 100MHz-6GHz frequency band, meeting the stringent EMC requirements of medical equipment.
Market position and industrial layout
1. Global market landscape
Market share: 8% in the high-frequency inductor market and 12% in the integrated inductor field.
Customer structure: Covering top 10 smartphone manufacturers such as Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, as well as industrial giants such as DJI and Hikvision.
Supply chain resilience: Through the "localized production+global research and development" model, we have established 5 production bases in China and Southeast Asia to ensure a 48 hour response time for critical materials.
2. Strategic mergers and acquisitions and ecological construction
Collaboration dynamics: Jointly establish a joint laboratory with the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences to develop the next generation of high-frequency materials.
Ecological Cooperation: Join SparkLink to promote standardization of short-range wireless communication technology.
Standard setting: Participated in drafting the national standard GB/T 39560 "Reliability Test Methods for Electronic Components" to promote high-quality development of the industry.
Future Strategy and Industry Impact
1. New energy technology roadmap
In the field of photovoltaics, we have developed a 1500V DC inductor that is compatible with centralized and string inverters and has obtained UL 1741 certification.
Energy storage system: Introducing BMS specific inductors with integrated voltage detection and balancing functions to enhance the safety and lifespan of the energy storage system.
Electric vehicles: Research and development of 800V high-voltage platform inductors, supporting super fast charging requirements, with a saturation current of up to 20A.
2. Layout of Industry 4.0
Intelligent factory: Deploying AI visual inspection system at Suzhou base, increasing the efficiency of appearance inspection of inductors by 5 times and reducing the missed detection rate to less than 0.01%.
Digital twin: By optimizing the magnetic circuit design of inductors through simulation technology, the research and development cycle is shortened by 40%.
Predictive maintenance: embed health monitoring chips in the power module to provide real-time feedback on device lifespan and achieve planned replacement.
As an innovative pioneer in the field of high-frequency components, AEM Technology continues to define the performance boundaries of electronic components through three-dimensional innovation in materials science, precision manufacturing, and system integration. In the wave of AIoT and new energy revolution, its technological reserves and ecological layout are driving the industry to evolve towards higher frequencies, intelligence, and greenness.