The Materials and Components Alliance’s Technical Seminar on the Mass Application of Electronic Gases was successfully held in Beijing.

　　On June 13, 2018, the seminar on mass-application technologies for electronic gases, hosted by the Strategic Alliance for Technological Innovation in the Integrated Circuit Materials and Components Industry (hereinafter referred to as the “Alliance”), was successfully held in Beijing.

　　This seminar was held with the aim of strengthening cooperation between supply and demand sides and promoting collaborative efforts on the application end. Featuring a specialized focus on electronic gases, the seminar brought together user organizations—including SMIC, Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Wuhan Xinxin Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Shanghai HuaHong Macrochip Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Wuxi CR Microelectronics Co., Ltd.—to exchange ideas and discuss experiences gained as well as challenges encountered in the mass production and application of electronic gases. More than 100 representatives from 19 electronic gas manufacturers, including the 718th Research Institute of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, Jiangsu Nanda Optoelectronic Materials Co., Ltd., Guangdong Huate Gas Co., Ltd., Guizhou Weidun Jinglin Electronic Materials Co., Ltd., Zhonghao Guangming Chemical Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd., Dalian Free Trade Zone KeliDe Chemical Technology Development Co., Ltd., Luling Electronic Materials (Tianjin) Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Yak Technology Co., Ltd., Hubei Jingsheng Technology Co., Ltd., Dalian Datte Gas Co., Ltd., Fujian Del Technology Co., Ltd., Fujian Bocun Materials Co., Ltd., Suzhou Jinhong Gas Co., Ltd., Luoyang Zhongsi High-Tech Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Borui Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., Anhui Yagesheng Electronic New Materials Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Xinhua Semiconductor Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Liming Chemical Research & Design Institute Co., Ltd., and Quzhou Hangyang Gas Co., Ltd., participated in the conference and engaged in one-on-one matchmaking and exchanges with manufacturing enterprises.

　　Seminar venue

　　Secretary-General Shi Ying of the Alliance chaired the meeting and delivered a report analyzing the current status of the electronic gas industry. Using comprehensive data, the report examined various aspects including the composition of professionals in the electronic gas sector, R&D and industrial development investments, the number of patents, production capacity, sales revenue, and the bulk application of electronic gases in FAB facilities. The report also pointed out that electronic gas products currently suffer from homogenization, a phenomenon that deserves greater attention from industry stakeholders.

　　League Secretary-General Shi Ying chaired the meeting and delivered a speech.

　　At the meeting, Zhang Xin, Chairman of the Alliance and General Manager of SMIC Northern, pointed out that as China’s first 12-inch fab, SMIC International has, since starting its work on domesticating materials in 2011, felt both the responsibility and the obligation to take the lead in material localization and help domestic material manufacturers break new ground. For the integrated circuit industry to thrive, it must rely on strong integration within the domestic industrial chain. Upstream and downstream enterprises must closely unite around a platform jointly built by the Alliance, users, and manufacturers, seizing the opportunities presented by material localization and efficiently completing the systematic development of domestically produced materials—only then can we live up to the responsibilities entrusted to us by the times. He also emphasized that material localization is now at a critical stage of overcoming tough challenges. The next major task for the Materials and Components Alliance will be to efficiently scale up from individual points to broader applications, helping domestic material manufacturers promote their products at lower costs and create better platforms.

　　Speech by Zhang Xin, Chairman of the Alliance and General Manager of SMIC Northern.

　　Huang Zilun, Technical Director of SMIC Northern; Jin Xin, Head of Shanghai HuaLi Microelectronics; Zhang Weiguang, Assistant Director of Wuhan Xinxin; Li Gang, Engineer at Shanghai HuaHong Macro; and Ge Dewei, Plant Manager of Fab 2 at Wuxi CR Microelectronics—each, from the perspective of their respective companies and personal experience, delivered reports on the mass production application of domestically produced electronic gases as well as the challenges encountered.

　　Ge Dewei, Plant Manager of HuaRun Microelectronics’ FAB2, delivers a report.

　　In the afternoon of the 13th, 19 electronic gas companies and manufacturing enterprises conducted one-on-one matchmaking and exchange sessions. Representatives participating in the exchanges unanimously expressed that this matchmaking event played an important role in strengthening cooperation between suppliers and demanders and enhancing mutual understanding.

　　SMIC Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Exchange Venue

　　Shanghai HuaLi Microelectronics Co., Ltd. Conference Venue

　　Wuhan Xinxin Integrated Circuit Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Networking Venue

　　Wuxi HuaRun Microelectronics Co., Ltd. Conference Venue