World

U.S. block the export of four technologies including EDA software

On Friday August 12th, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce issued a new provisional rule on wider range of technologies export restrictions, involving advanced semiconductors and gas turbine engines that meet the criteria for emerging and foundational technologies.

These four technologies include two substrates of ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors: Gallium Oxide (Ga2O3), and diamond; Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) software specially designed for the development of integrated circuits with Gate-All Around Field-Effect Transistor (GAAFET) structure; and Pressure Gain Combustion (PGC) technology.

The ban imposes new export controls on the EDA / ECAD software necessary for integrated circuits with GAAFET (surround gate field effect transistor) structure, ultra-wide band gap semiconductor materials represented by diamond and gallium oxide, and four technologies including pressure gain combustion (PGC).

The GAAFET transistor technology is more advanced than FinFET transistor technology. FinFET technology can achieve 3nm at most, while GAAFET can achieve 2nm. Gallium oxide (ga203) and diamond are the fourth-generation semiconductor materials that are widely concerned.

All export restrictions are listed in different categories in the commerce control list (CCL) and indicate what approval is required. For specific country controls, need to look up the commerce country chart of BIS, which indicates the reasons for various controls. 

This control divide into AT (anti-terrorism):1 and NS (national security):2. The technologies export of these two categories of countries requires approval by United States. Most of the countries in NS:2 categories are nonwestern which including China. Because the equipment using these export-controlled materials can significantly increases military presence.

Credits: http://www.bis.doc.gov/

Zejun Li

Zejun Li is an M.A. candidate in studying Economics and Education at Columbia University. Prior to attending the graduate school, Zejun Li completed her dual degrees in four years at the Ohio State University-Columbus. She studied in both Economics and Public Policy Analysis under two different colleges in OSU, one is B.A. from the College of Arts & Sciences, the other is B.S. from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Also, Zejun worked as the only undergraduate student researcher and analyzed data in a professional university research team that has established history of publishing research in leading peer-reviewed field.

Recent Posts

US President Trump briefed by Attorney General that his name was in Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi informed President Donald J. Trump earlier this year that his name…

20 hours ago

US House Speaker Mike Johnson cuts summer session short to avoid Epstein files vote

In a surprise move Tuesday, Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House of Representatives would…

2 days ago

Trump Administration releases 240,000 pages of FBI records on MLK Jr. despite family objections

The Trump administration has released over 240,000 pages of long-sealed FBI surveillance records related to…

3 days ago

At Least 73 killed, 150 injured by Israeli Gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza: Health Ministry

At least 73 Palestinians were killed and around 150 others injured by Israeli gunfire on…

4 days ago

Israel and Syria agree to ceasefire after week of deadly clashes in Sweida

Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire following a week of intense violence in…

6 days ago

Israel says it ‘deeply regrets’ deadly strike on the only Catholic Church in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed sorrow on Thursday after an Israeli strike hit Gaza’s…

7 days ago