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The Norwegian government's random inspection of electrical appliances found that many products contained excessive levels of heavy metals and hazardous substances.

The Norwegian government aims to reduce the levels of hazardous substances affecting public health and the environment in various products through regulations governing chemical substances. Annually, it conducts random audits of products on the market for compliance with regulations such as EU RoHS, EU REACH, and EU POPs. This year's audit results show... The Norwegian Environment Agency conducts annual random audits of products sold to consumers and private and public enterprises to prevent the import of products containing regulated substances that are harmful to health and the environment. This audit investigated kitchen utensils and appliances for the presence of regulated substances that are harmful to health and the environment. To identify relevant products and companies, the Norwegian Environment Agency searched customs import lists for products with relevant customs codes and, based on product import data, selected companies from originating and exporting countries outside the EU for audit. A total of 47 products were purchased for inspection, including blenders, electronic thermometers, smart weighing spoons, and paper cake cups. After screening with a handheld XRF gun to check the heavy metal content in the products and understand the material type, the 36 products that were screened were sent to an external laboratory for chemical analysis for the following items: Exceeding the standard items and content and violating regulations. The chemical analysis results showed that 13 of the 36 products

2025-07-14

Perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts and related compounds

These substances belong to a broad class of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS). They can be used as surfactants, exhibiting excellent hydrophobic and oleophobic properties, and are used in a variety of industrial applications. However, these substances pose health and environmental risks, leading international market regulators to gradually regulate them. Perfluorocarboxylic acids (PFCAs), their salts, and related compounds are compounds with the general formula CnF(2n+1)-COOH, CnF(2n+1)-COOX', or CnF(2n+1)-X, where X' = any group and X = any group other than F, Cl, and Br. Their chemical structure primarily consists of carbon atoms bonded to fluorine atoms. The strong carbon-fluorine bond contributes to the extreme stability of these substances. This type of substance belongs to a large class of per- and polyfluorinated alkylated substances (PFAS). It can be used as a surfactant and has good hydrophobic and oleophobic properties. It is used in a variety of industrial applications. However, these substances are harmful to humans and the environment. Therefore, the competent authorities of various markets around the world have gradually included them in the regulation.

2025-07-14

EU Packaging Directive upgraded to regulations

Published: 2025-02-05 Views: 1973 On January 22, 2025, the European Union officially announced the new Packaging Materials Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR), which will take effect on February 11 and will be applicable from August 12, 2026. The Packaging Materials Directive 94/62/EC (PPWD) will be phased out from this date. Reference links: [Regulation text] [Packaging Materials official website]

2025-07-08

Beware! 280 illegal consumer goods seized in Sweden

A Swedish Chemicals Agency investigation revealed that three-quarters of products on 81 online shopping websites contained banned substances such as lead and cadmium. These products did not comply with EU RoHS, REACH, and POPs regulations, primarily from dropshipping stores. The EU will impose fines and remove these products from shelves. The Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) released a survey finding that as many as three-quarters of products purchased from 81 well-known online shopping websites contained banned hazardous substances such as lead, cadmium, and phthalates. The illegal products identified in the investigation included toys, jewelry, electronic devices, and soft plastics. Importers of these products, which do not comply with EU RoHS, REACH, POPs, and other directives, may face legal action. Are your products frequently found to contain excessive levels of these substances? Statistics show that 77% of the illegal products come from dropshipping stores, 42% from e-commerce platforms without physical stores, and the remaining 33% from online stores with physical locations. Common violations include excessive lead content in electronic devices, excessive cadmium content in jewelry, and excessive short-chain chlorinated paraffin and plasticizer content in soft plastics. Taking electronic devices as an example, excessive lead content is often found in solder joints. If you are not careful, it will be taken off the shelves. The relevant authorities pointed out that after several inspections, it was found that online products sold in the EU often contain a large number of banned harmful chemicals. According to the investigation, the illegal products mainly violate the RoHS Directive, followed by REACH, POPs and other regulations. EU

2025-07-07

South Korea spot-checks e-commerce platforms, finds many consumer products fail to comply with regulations on banned or restricted substances

Several products on South Korean overseas shopping platforms contain excessive levels of banned or restricted substances. Relevant authorities have halted sales and are launching follow-up investigations. A recent survey of popular products on overseas online shopping platforms frequently used by South Korean consumers revealed that many products contained hazardous substances exceeding legal limits. The survey found that approximately 16% of children's products contained excessive levels of banned or restricted substances, while 7% of everyday household products also failed to meet relevant regulations. Consumer product compliance is gaining increasing attention. In the current market environment with increasingly stringent compliance requirements, these products undoubtedly face serious sales risks. The illegal substances detected in this investigation include heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, phthalate plasticizers, nonylphenol, and formaldehyde, all of which are specifically restricted by regulations such as RoHS, SVHC, and Annex XVII. Some products exceeded the legal limit by as much as 400 times. Relevant authorities have taken swift action to halt the sale of these illegal products and restrict their distribution. Reference: National Agency for Technology and Standards > News > Press Release (kats.go.kr)

2025-07-07

California to ban plasticizers in IV bags and tubing

California will ban the use of phthalates in IV bags and tubing, bringing plasticizer regulation to medical devices. California AB 2300, a measure signed and promulgated by the California Governor on September 25, 2024, will ban the production, sale, and distribution of IV bags and tubing containing 12 phthalates, including DEHP, effective January 1, 2030. If unintentionally added, the limit is 0.1%. Because these medical devices are supplied by only a limited number of manufacturers, and approximately 70% of hospitals still use IV-related medical devices made from PVC containing di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), this ban is expected to have a significant impact on the market. How to ensure product compliance? Due to the reproductive toxicity and endocrine disrupting properties of phthalates, which may lead to adverse health effects such as decreased fertility, abnormal child development, and even cancer, they are regulated by various regulations such as RoHS, REACH, MDR, and California Proposition 65. To ensure product compliance and market competitiveness, SGS has comprehensive testing capabilities and solutions for phthalates, helping your products to enter the European and US markets without any obstacles. Please refer to the 12 phthalates listed in this announcement below.

2025-07-07

Mainland China publicly solicits opinions on the draft national standard for the "Requirements for the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products"

Mainland China's RoHS GB/T 26572-2011, "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products," has been revised in conjunction with Amendment No. 1. Following the June 29, 2024, announcement of Amendment No. 1 to GB/T 26572-2011, "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products," by China National Standards, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) publicly solicited public opinion on the draft national standard for "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" on November 19, 2024. The deadline for comments is January 18, 2025. Main revisions to GB/T 26572-2011 This draft for public comment was drafted in accordance with GB/T 1.1-2020, "Guidelines for Standardization Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules for Standardization Documents," and is a revised version of GB/T 26572-2011 and its amendments. The main revisions are as follows: China RoHS has been updated to align with EU RoHS, but regulatory differences remain. GB/T 26572-2011, "Amendment No. 1," updates the restricted substance items for China RoHS. Effective January 1, 2026, the number of restricted substances in China RoHS will be ten, and the restricted substance items in China RoHS and EU RoHS will be the same. In addition, the detection methods for restricted substances will also be updated.

2025-07-07

Swedish Chemicals Agency releases 2024 retail product chemical substance sampling report

The Swedish Chemicals Agency (Kemikalieinspektionen, KEMI) is a specialized agency under the Swedish government whose organizational goal is to reduce the potential risks of chemicals to human health and the environment. In 2024, the Swedish Chemicals Agency, in collaboration with Swedish municipalities, launched a nationwide inspection program to monitor hazardous substances in products sold by small retailers. The nationwide inspection program covers 607 items in 248 stores across Sweden, focusing on product categories such as soft plastics, electronics, and jewelry, which have been found to have higher chemical risks in previous testing. Through this program, KEMI hopes to strengthen the enforcement of chemical regulations, encourage businesses to fulfill their responsibilities and ensure that the products they sell meet safety standards, while also raising public awareness of chemical safety and sustainability. Given the strict supervision and continuous attention of EU market regulators on various products, SGS recommends that relevant companies take necessary measures to ensure that their products comply with all relevant chemical safety regulations - not only in terms of meeting specific restricted substance limits (such as REACH, RoHS, POPs, etc.), but also in terms of risk management throughout the supply chain and ensuring that product labels and logos comply with market regulations. Chemical substance test results: Among the 607 sampled products, a total of 91 products contained substances exceeding the limits of REACH, RoHS and POPs regulations.

2025-07-07

Mainland China announces industry standard for "Labeling Requirements for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products"

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of Mainland China announced the industry standard SJ/T 11364-2024 "Requirements for Labeling of Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". "Requirements for Labeling of Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" will take effect in April. On December 25, 2024, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of Mainland China announced the industry standard "Requirements for Labeling of Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". This standard specifies the labeling methods and requirements for information on hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products. It is applicable to electrical and electronic products sold domestically and can also be used as a reference for the logistics process of electrical and electronic products. The standard will be implemented on April 1, 2025. Main updates: Standard name, scope of application, terminology and labeling methods. This time. The main revisions are as follows: This standard announcement will facilitate the connection with the previous draft for comments on the national standard "Requirements for Restricted Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products". The restricted substance items of Mainland China RoHS and EU RoHS will be the same. However, China's RoHS differs from the EU's RoHS in terms of separation units, scope of control, labeling requirements, and exclusions. For more details, please contact SGS to ensure your product complies with both regulations and enters the market smoothly. Reference: Announcement No. 39 of 2024 of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

2025-07-07

Mainland China publicly solicits feedback on the "Requirements for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" (Draft for Approval)

The draft revision of China's RoHS GB/T 26572-XXXX "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" has been completed and is open for public feedback. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has completed the preparation of three mandatory standards (drafts for approval), including the "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products." The Ministry announced on April 14, 2025, soliciting public opinions, with the consultation period ending on April 21, 2025. This draft replaces GB/T 26572-2011 "Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products" and its first amendment, except for structural adjustments and editorial changes. The main revisions are as follows: Requirements for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Products (Draft for Approval) Main revisions a) Added four terms and definitions: "hazardous substances", "environmentally friendly use period", "management catalogue for the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic products" and "application exceptions" (see 3.2, 3.6, 3.7 and 3.8); b) Added requirements for the classification of electrical and electronic products and the restriction of the use of hazardous substances (see Chapter 4); c) Added labeling requirements (see Chapter 6); d) Added requirements related to the implementation of the standard (see Chapter 7); e) Deleted the definition of "restricted substances" (see GB/T 26572-2011

2025-07-07

Can’t get in, can’t keep the goods: Sharing recent EU electronic product sampling and failure notification cases

From January to February 2025, the EU Safety Gate system announced multiple electronic product violations, primarily involving violations of the EU RoHS Directive, the POPs Regulation, and the REACH Regulation. The primary offending substances included di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), lead, and dibutyl phthalate (DBP). The EU continues to strengthen market spot checks. As previously announced, the EU will gradually increase its regulatory compliance review of domestic products, conducting irregular spot checks on products in the domestic market and goods awaiting entry. The EU rapid alert system for dangerous non-food products (Safety Gate) compiles and publishes product violation information from each member state weekly, and the relevant information is posted on the European Commission's official website for consumers and businesses. Violating products may face recalls, removal from shelves, destruction, and even damage to the company's reputation. Regulations such as RoHS, POPs, and REACH have become key inspection targets, particularly in the electronic and electrical product sector. SGS recommends that relevant companies manage their product supply chains as soon as possible and confirm that the concentration of banned or restricted substances in their products is below the limit to avoid potential sales risks.

2025-03-24

To prevent heatstroke deaths, employers are introducing smart wearable devices

The Hanford site, located in the semi-arid desert of Washington State, was once a major production facility for defense plutonium and is now in the nuclear waste cleanup phase. Summers here are scorching, often exceeding 32°C. This year, the Department of Energy (DOE) introduced heat stress monitoring armbands and wireless devices to reduce heat-related accidents among workers. Record-breaking heat: Warning systems reduce injuries. With record-breaking heat waves worldwide, outdoor workers are bearing the brunt of the impact. More and more sites are implementing heat stress warning systems. The detectors monitor workers' heart rate and core temperature, triggering alerts when they exceed certain thresholds, allowing safety personnel to intervene early and reduce the risk of heat-related injuries and accidents. "Our work involves high levels of radiation, hazardous chemicals, and heavy metals, and even then, heat remains one of our greatest risks," said SlateSafety armbands used at a nuclear power facility dismantling site in Tennessee. Stephanie Miller, a contractor's safety and health manager, told the Associated Press that with the device, workers are alerted and treated immediately if they experience any signs of distress, significantly reducing the number of people requiring medical attention. In 2022, nearly 300 people died from heat-related illnesses in Texas. Rogers-O’Brien, a Texas construction contractor whose workers work 50 to 60 hours a week in the scorching heat, introduced wearable sensors and Safeguard software last year.

2024-09-24

Designed specifically for AI and supporting energy storage, Eaton’s 2 UPSs enter the data center market

In response to the demand for artificial intelligence, many major technology companies have accelerated the establishment of data centers in Taiwan, driving the demand for energy management. Eaton, a major uninterruptible power system (UPS) manufacturer, exhibited two models specially designed for data centers at the International Semiconductor on the 4th. UPS, the new general manager of Eaton Electric Taiwan and Philippines Lin Yupei also made his debut. He revealed that in order to satisfy semiconductor AI and data center customers, Eaton has doubled its production capacity in Taiwan this year (2024). The power capacity of the new generation UPS has been increased, and the next step is to introduce thermal monitoring functions. Eaton’s customer list includes first-tier manufacturers such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. As these technology giants continue to build regional (Region) data centers in Asia, Lin Yupei Revealed, "There are currently several cases in progress in Taiwan, and there will be good news soon." In response to the demand for large power in data centers, Eaton launched two products, the 93T series UPS and the 9395XR UPS: • 93T series UPS: specialized The uninterruptible power supply system designed for data centers, industrial facilities and large commercial buildings provides choices of different power ranges from 15 to 200kVA (kilovolt amperes). It adopts double conversion technology and has an efficiency of up to 98% or above, which can effectively reduce energy consumption and operating costs. • 9395XR UPS: specially built for AI large data centers, with a single cabinet power of 2.5MW, saving 78% floor space compared to traditional UPS. In addition, 9395XR supports combination with lithium batteries, which is suitable for energy storage application scenarios and is suitable for large data centers.

2024-09-12

The carbon fee rate will start at 300 to 500 yuan per ton and will reach a maximum of 1,800 yuan per ton in 2030.

After half a year of discussions, the carbon fee rate has been initially set. The Ministry of Environment held another carbon fee rate review meeting today (9th). During the meeting, members gave a clear carbon fee range. The general rate starts at 300 to 500 yuan per ton, and will be adjusted in stages over a period of 2 to 3 years. The preferential rate range will be determined at the next meeting. The Ministry of Environment stated that after the two rate ranges are determined, the actual carbon fee rate will be determined. It is expected that the forecast rate at the end of the year will be used to calculate and collect corporate carbon fees in 2025. The carbon fee rate will start from 300 to 500 yuan per ton, pending the final decision of the Ministry of Environment. Large carbon emitters will begin to apply for carbon fees on a trial basis next year (2025) and start paying in 2026. The Ministry of Environment held its fifth carbon fee review meeting today, which lasted four and a half hours, and the carbon fee figures were finally initially set. In an interview after the meeting, Huang Weiming, deputy director of the Climate Agency, pointed out that the general rate range has been determined: the starting price is 300 to 500 yuan per ton, and will be increased in stages to 1,200 to 1,800 yuan after 2030. Huang Weiming said that after the sixth meeting at the end of September and early October, the Ministry of Environment will consider all factors to decide on specific figures. Huang Weiming said that the carbon fee rate range is set with reference to the carbon pricing experience of neighboring countries and international assessment reports. For example, Singapore's carbon tax currently receives more than NT$500 per ton. Lin Yanting, a private representative of the Carbon Fee Review Committee and a researcher at the Environmental Rights Protection Foundation, said helplessly that there is a gap between the rates and expectations. The current rates may not even be 300 yuan after being fully discounted. Regarding the final announced rate, the environmental group hopes that the Ministry of Environment will stick to the "300 yuan after discount"

2024-09-09

Huacheng Electric and New Taipei City are the first to introduce "one-click notification" and electric vehicle fire blankets to prevent charging fires

As of the end of July this year, the total number of electric vehicles licensed in Taiwan has exceeded 80,000, with New Taipei City ranking in the top three with 10,000 licensed vehicles. On the 23rd, EVALUE and the New Taipei City Government announced that they would build 1,200 electric vehicle charging stations within three years. EVALUE will invest NT$500 million and New Taipei City will provide the site to start a plan to build electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots. In addition, in response to accidental fire incidents involving electric vehicles, Huacheng and the New Taipei City Government took the lead in introducing one-button notification and fire blankets to improve the fire safety of electric vehicles. With the addition of self-built charging piles and cooperation projects with New Taipei City, Huacheng's charging pile revenue has increased sixfold in two years. Xu Yisheng, CEO of Huacheng Motor and Huacheng Electric Power, said that electric vehicles take a long time to charge, and AC slow charging takes several hours, and DC fast charging also takes 20 to 40 minutes. However, given that "the car is often parked longer than it is driving, since the car is parked, we have the opportunity to provide charging services so that car owners do not have to wait to find a charging station." Among them, 1,200 charging piles include European and American standards with 7kW, 11kW, and 180kW power, which will be distributed in a total of 229 stations in New Taipei City. The current charging price is NT$8 per kilowatt-hour for AC charging piles and NT$11 per kilowatt-hour for DC charging piles. According to the New Taipei City government's plan to build electric vehicle charging stations in public off-street parking lots, a total of 350 stations will be built in the first phase, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024; a total of 900 stations will be built in the second phase, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025; and a total of 120 stations will be built in the third phase, which is expected to be completed in 2026. Xu Yisheng pointed out that Huacheng Electric Power has already built

2024-09-03

TSMC builds green wafer fab in Germany to target European automotive and industrial needs

TSMC held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first wafer factory in Europe in Dresden on the 20th, German time. It was announced at the meeting that TSMC has obtained 5 billion euros in subsidies from Germany; at the same time, in order to achieve the goal of sustainable development, TSMC will plan to build a "green wafer factory" with the goal of starting production in 2027. TSMC's first European wafer factory is located in Germany. At the groundbreaking ceremony for the production of chips for automotive and industrial applications, TSMC Chairman and CEO Wei Zhejia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were present to witness it. The wafer fab is operated by the European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC), a joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP Semiconductors. TSMC holds 70% shares, while Bosch, Infineon and NXP each hold 10% shares. Christian Koitzsch, the former director of Bosch's Dresden wafer fab, is at the helm as ESMC's general manager. The German plant will produce mature process 12nm to 28nm chips for automotive and industrial applications. It is expected to be fully operational in 2029 with a monthly production capacity of 40,000 12-inch wafers. Further strengthening the European semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem with FinFET technology. The total investment amount is estimated to be more than 10 billion euros, including equity injection, debt, and support from the European Union and the German government. TSMC uses German land

2024-08-26

Global TrendsDigital Carbon Reduction Innovation Technologies

The challenges brought by climate change have become a global consensus. Governments have pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the 2015 Paris Agreement, and at the 2021 Glasgow Climate Summit, they clearly set the goal of achieving "net zero emissions" by 2050. This goal has made reducing carbon emissions a major challenge faced by governments, businesses and individuals around the world. As global climate change becomes increasingly severe and accelerated, traditional carbon reduction methods seem to be insufficient to cope with increasingly severe environmental problems. Countries are therefore more actively seeking innovative carbon reduction technologies to cope with the increasingly severe and accelerating environmental crisis. Against this background, the rapid development of digital technology has provided new opportunities for carbon reduction. Digital technology has become one of the important driving forces for reducing carbon emissions. Therefore, the innovation and application of digital technology has become an important means and tool to promote the transformation to a low-carbon economy. Digital technology provides feasible solutions and practices for accurate monitoring and management of carbon emissions. For example, technologies such as big data analysis, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence (AI) can effectively improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. A brief introduction is given below: (I) Smart grid and energy management: 1. Smart grid reduces energy waste by real-time monitoring and optimizing power distribution. 2. Energy Management System (EMS) uses AI and big data analysis to achieve precise control and management of energy consumption. (II) Internet of Things (IoT) Technology: 1. IoT devices are widely used in processing equipment, continuous manufacturing production lines and other fields.

2024-08-15

Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks team up to turn coffee shops into charging stations

Not being able to find a charging station is the nightmare of all electric car owners. To this end, Mercedes-Benz turned to the world's largest coffee chain... yes, Starbucks. When we are tired, we often want to have a cup of coffee to recharge. But do you know? In the future, when you go to Starbucks, you can not only charge yourself, but also charge your electric car. In mid-July 2024, Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks announced a strong alliance, and plan to set up electric vehicle fast charging stations in more than 100 Starbucks along Interstate 5 in the United States. They emphasize 100% green energy, are suitable for all electric vehicles, and support multiple payment methods. The highway runs through the western United States, from Canada in the north to Mexico in the south. Mercedes-Benz CEO Andrew Cornelia said that in the future, there will be no more "range anxiety" from the Canadian border all the way south to San Diego. Mercedes-Benz plans to set up 2,000 charging centers around the world and turn hundreds of Starbucks into charging stations. This is part of the ambitious plan of this centenary German automaker: by 2030, it will invest US$1 billion to build 2,000 electric vehicle charging centers and more than 10,000 charging piles around the world. Mercedes-Benz calls it the "Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network." The site selection this time focused on "urban core areas, charging deserts and important transportation corridors." The backdrop of this collaboration is that U.S. electric vehicle sales growth has been lower than expected and has hit a ceiling.

2024-08-05

Engaging in dialogue with consumers with sustainability as the core

Is sustainability a profitable proposition? Research on actual consumer purchasing behavior shows that sustainable products are growing at twice the rate of traditional products, an average of 28% higher, across all demographics. In the past, brands typically formulated marketing strategies based on product functionality and market differentiation, opting to communicate environmental issues through a social responsibility lens to enhance their brand image and enhance consumer favorability. Perhaps due to uncertainty about the market's direct willingness to purchase green products, few brands prioritize green and sustainable products as their primary communication points. Companies often mention the black swan effect when discussing risk management. New York University professor Nassim Nicholas Taleb published the book "The Black Swan Effect" in 2007, which describes "an event with a very low probability of occurrence, which is difficult to predict, and has a high impact." When it actually occurs, people often develop the benefit of hindsight and attempt to rationalize its occurrence. According to a survey by Oriental Online, many new brands are exerting a strong influence to shake up the existing industry structure, and their power is even greater than that of many long-established mainstream leading brands. Many black swan brand owners try to use green as a slogan to convey brand value and attract consumers who also agree with the green concept to support their products. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are by no means a collection card for companies. With the emergence of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, many companies have begun to explore projects that can be done within the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. However, with limited resources,

2024-07-16

Pioneer of the GaN semiconductor industry

Have you heard of gallium nitride (GaN)? Compared to the more familiar silicon, this compound semiconductor is more resistant to high voltage, high temperature, and high current, making it ideal for high-frequency and lightweight electronics. GaN holds considerable potential in areas such as 5G/6G mobile communications, drones, self-driving cars, and radar, making it a hot research topic for over a decade, including in Taiwan. Zhang Yi, Dean of the School of International Semiconductor Industry at National Yang-Ming Chiao Tung University, is dedicated to researching GaN devices and processes. To achieve breakthroughs in system integration and technology in Taiwan, he sought out his "strongest allies" through journal articles, launching a multi-year collaboration with a German team... From "adding friends" through journal articles, this international collaboration has truly begun. Dean Zhang Yi has dedicated over 30 years to the study of semiconductor materials and is a pioneer in Taiwan's compound semiconductor industry. Gallium nitride research has recently become a key focus. Early on, he achieved the world's highest frequency of 780 GHz with gallium arsenide. Since then, with the rise of gallium nitride as the most important semiconductor after silicon, he has continued to advance research in this field. Talking about the cooperation with Germany, Dean Chang Yi recalled: "I found in a journal article that the Leibniz High-Frequency Technology Research Group (Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, FBH) in Germany not only has a solid foundation in high-frequency IC (integrated circuit) design, but also has rich experience in packaging. Given the talent and resources in this field in Taiwan at the time,

2024-07-08