2024 China Frequency Components and Materials Industry Innovation Technology Forum Successfully Held

On December 13, 2024, the 2024 China Frequency Components and Materials Industry Innovation Technology Forum was successfully held at the Dongguan Junyuan Pullman Hotel. The forum was hosted by the China Electronic Components Industry Association and the China Electronics Society Component Branch, and it brought together representatives from across the frequency components industry chain, including enterprises, research institutes, universities, and social organizations. Attendees engaged in in-depth discussions on the latest technological developments in frequency components, advanced production and preparation techniques, and future market trends.

Forum Highlights:

1. Focusing on Cutting-Edge Industry Technologies
The forum focused on the critical role of frequency components in the electronics industry, particularly in mobile communications, aerospace, radar, navigation, and other applications. With the trend toward miniaturization, integration, and higher frequencies in electronic systems, resonators, filters, oscillators, and other frequency components are receiving unprecedented attention. Experts explored cutting-edge technologies such as lead-free piezoelectric ceramics, automotive-grade crystal oscillators, and high-performance BAW filters, sharing the latest research advancements.

2. Technical Exchanges and Knowledge Sharing
The forum featured several keynote speeches from renowned experts from prestigious universities and leading companies, including Tsinghua University, Huawei, Wuhan University, and Southern University of Science and Technology. Topics covered ranged from basic research to end-user products, the application requirements for automotive-grade crystal oscillators, the development of high-performance acoustic filter materials, and the technological challenges in integrating frequency components into new applications.

3. Industry Development and Collaborative Opportunities
Despite the challenges faced by China’s frequency components industry, especially in areas like high-performance filters and crystal oscillators where there is a heavy reliance on imports, the forum provided a platform for extensive collaboration. Experts highlighted the opportunities for growth in the industry, driven by continued innovation and cooperation across the value chain, as well as rising demand in mobile intelligent terminals and automotive electronics.

4. Promoting Industry Development Through Multi-Party Collaboration
In addition to the main forum, the event hosted the 2024 Annual Meeting of the National Frequency Control and Piezoelectric Device Standardization Technical Committee and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s 5G Communication Equipment TCXO Demonstration Exchange Meeting. These closed-door sessions allowed for in-depth discussions on industry standardization processes and the promotion of new technologies, further advancing the frequency components and materials sector.

Keynote Topics and Presenters:

1. The Evolution of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Ceramics: From Basic Research to End-User Products
   Wang Ke (Vice Dean, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tsinghua University) presented on the evolution of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics and their journey from basic research to practical applications.

2. Automotive-Grade Crystal Oscillators: Application Scenarios and Technical Quality Requirements
   Zhang Guoqing (Director, Automotive Components Certification, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.) discussed the critical role of automotive-grade crystal oscillators in smart vehicles and autonomous driving.

3. Design Requirements and Process Advances for High-Performance BAW Filters
   Sun Chengliang (Professor, Wuhan University, Chairman, Wuhan Minsheng New Technology Co., Ltd.) elaborated on the design considerations and process advancements for high-performance BAW filters.

4. Low-Firing Microwave Ceramic Materials and Passive Integrated Frequency Devices
   Wang Hong (Professor, Southern University of Science and Technology) presented on low-firing microwave ceramics and their applications in passive integrated frequency devices.

5. Research on High-Precision Crystal Oscillators Based on Chip-on-TEC Technology
   Huang Dayong (Director, Technology Center, Tai Jing Technology Co., Ltd.) discussed research into high-precision crystal oscillators based on Chip-on-TEC technology.

6. High-Performance Acoustic Filter Materials and Devices Based on POI Technology
   Zhang Shibin (Researcher, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences) shared insights into POI technology for high-performance acoustic filter materials and devices.

7. Research on High-Performance S0 Mode Longitudinal Leakage Surface Acoustic Wave (LLSAW) Filters
   Wu Chuanguo (Professor, School of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China) presented research on high-performance LLSAW filters.

8. Magnetoacoustic Coupling Materials and Devices
   Song Cheng (Tenured Professor, Tsinghua University) explored the applications of magnetoacoustic coupling materials and devices in frequency components.

9. Studies on Gold-Tin Bonding in Thin-Film Bulk Acoustic Wave Filter Wafer-Level Packaging
   Jin Zhong (Senior Researcher, China Electronics Technology Group Corporation) discussed the research on gold-tin bonding in wafer-level packaging for thin-film bulk acoustic wave filters.

10. Research on the Long-Term Load Short-Circuit Failure Mechanism of LTCC Products
    Shi Suli (Chief Technical Expert, LTCC Product Division, Shenzhen Sunlord Electronics Co., Ltd.) presented on the failure mechanisms of LTCC products under long-term load conditions.

11. High-Precision EDA Simulation Platforms for Device and Integrated System Design
    Su Zhouxiang (AE Director, Chip and Semiconductor Technology, Shanghai) discussed the use of high-precision EDA simulation platforms for device and system integration design.

12. Frequency Components Standard System Construction and Status of Various Standards
    Zhang Yi (Director, Standards Management Department, China Electronic Components Industry Association) discussed the status of the frequency components standard system and ongoing standardization efforts.

13. Optimizing the Temperature-Frequency Characteristics of Temperature-Controlled Crystal Oscillators
    Li Peng (Deputy Director, R&D Center, Hebei Bowei Integrated Circuits Co., Ltd.) explored optimization strategies for temperature-controlled crystal oscillators' temperature-frequency characteristics.

14. Applications of Smart Manufacturing Technology in Frequency Device Manufacturing Processes
    Li Xiangqian (Deputy General Manager, Tianjin Wujia Lianchuang Technology Development Co., Ltd.) presented on the use of smart manufacturing technology in the production of frequency components.

15. Optoelectronic Oscillators: From Discrete to Thin-Film Lithium Niobate Optical Integration
    Cai Xinlun (Professor, Sun Yat-sen University) discussed the evolution of optoelectronic oscillators and their integration into thin-film lithium niobate devices.

16. Textured Piezoelectric Ceramics
    Li Jinglei (Professor, School of Telecommunications, Xi’an Jiaotong University) presented on textured piezoelectric ceramics and their innovative applications in frequency components.

17. Filters for Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet
    Huang Kun (General Manager, Guangdong Fenghua Special Materials Co., Ltd.) explored the development of filters for low-earth orbit satellite internet applications.

18. 2024 China Frequency Components Industry Development Report
    Li Feng (Deputy Secretary-General and Director of the Information Center, China Electronic Components Industry Association) delivered the 2024 China Frequency Components Industry Development Report, summarizing the industry’s latest trends and future development forecasts.

Forum Summary:

With the rapid development of next-generation information technologies, the innovative application of frequency components and materials is becoming a key driver of industry growth. Through in-depth exchanges and collaboration at this forum, industry leaders reached several technology cooperation agreements and gained clearer insights into the future development of the frequency components sector. Experts agree that continuous technological innovation and international collaboration will be essential for China’s frequency components industry to achieve high-quality growth and success on the global stage.

This forum not only provided professionals with a platform for meaningful discussions but also marked a new milestone in the development of China’s frequency components industry, positioning it for future growth in the global market.

Host Organizations:
China Electronic Components Industry Association
China Electronics Society Component Branch

Organizers:
China Electronic Components Industry Association Science and Technology Committee
National Frequency Control and Piezoelectric Device Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC 182)
National Key Laboratory for New Electronic Components Materials and Technology

Co-organizers:
China Electronic Components Industry Association Ceramic Electronics and Devices Branch
China Electronic Components Industry Association Piezoelectric Crystal Components and Materials Branch