"1초 만에 칩 연결" 한국 반도체 역대급 기술, 과학계를 뒤흔들다!..일본 의존 깨버린 한국 과학자들의 집념! [Pick 사이언스] / YTN 사이언스

There was a time when Korea had to rely on Japan for semiconductor technology. Korean engineers were always in a position where they had to learn. However, a research team that invested 20 years in 'packaging technology,' a field no one had paid attention to, began to change the landscape. Previously, to improve semiconductor performance, the method used was to make semiconductor chips smaller. However, as the miniaturization process reached its limits due to expensive equipment, a new breakthrough was needed. Dr. Choi Kwang-sung focused on the perspective of cutting semiconductor chips into pieces based on function and price. The problem was that the 'packaging' technology—connecting these small pieces back into a single chip and electrically encapsulating them—had become challenging. Dr. Choi Kwang-sung overcame the limitations of advanced packaging technology using materials, processes, and equipment developed in-house. One of the secrets behind Dr. Choi Kwang-sung's team is a laser device that is said to be the only one of its kind in the world. While connecting small semiconductor chips previously required applying high temperatures and pressures, this equipment allows for connecting the chips in just one second. We were able to perfect the technology by adding a new material that allows chips to adhere better. This has significantly increased the potential to create high-efficiency, high-precision semiconductors that reduce power consumption and do not generate harmful gases. This research, which was initially ridiculed as a mere hobby, is now expanding into a core component of next-generation industries, ranging from AI and autonomous driving to Micro LED displays. Watch the video to see the moment when Korean semiconductors transformed from "followers" to "leaders." 👉This video is a segment from a broadcast aired in August 2023. We cheer on the K-Scientists who lead Korean science through ceaseless effort and without fear of failure. #Semiconductor #Technology #Science #SemiconductorOutlook #SemiconductorIndustry #AI #AIsemiconductor #SystemSemiconductor #Display #Nano #SemiconductorPackaging #SemiconductorHegemony #KoreanSemiconductor #K-Semiconductor #NewMaterials #Materials #TechnologicalInnovation #FutureTechnology #ElectronicsEngineering #Engineering #KoreanTechnology #Patriotism #YTNScience #YTN [Copyright (c) YTN Science. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use of AI data are prohibited.]