△ 5G Merit Awards Ceremony at the 5G Vertical Summit 2020 by the Ministry of Science and ICT

Researcher PARK Yongho, a member of the Samsung Research Standards Research Team, was awarded a Ministerial Award at the 5G Vertical Summit 2020, an event supervised by the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of Korea. The award recognized Mr. Park’s contributions as a member of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National Committee of Korea. His contributions include the development of evaluation guidelines for the effect of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radiation on the human body and standardization work.

In particular, 5G devices that utilize mmWave technology include highly advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies, such as beamforming antennas. Because their conformance, effects on the human body, and the like had to be verified prior to their release, the release of mmWave technology required greater investment in time and cost compared to conventional LTE technology. In mitigating these delays, developing an effective method of verification through R&D was necessary.

Regarding the standards that he had helped develop, Mr. Park said, “The standards developed in Korea for the verification of mmWave effects on the human body, which we have developed through cooperation with verification agencies, the industry, and government bodies, is the most efficient verification procedure available to us today.” He also emphasized the need for the guidelines to be standardized internationally, adding, “We can cut down the time required for measurements in 28 GHz 5G devices drastically with these guidelines and ultimately contribute to the rapid proliferation of 5G technologies and products across the globe.”
  △ Recipient of the Award, Researcher PARK Yongho of the Samsung Research Standards Research Team (right)

In 2009, Samsung Electronics became a member of the IEC, an international organization that oversees the development of international standards related to the measurement of electromagnetic radiation. Since joining the IEC, Samsung Electronics has contributed to △ the development of guidelines for evaluating the effects of mobile technology on the human body, △ verification procedures for electromagnetic radiation regulations, △ the introduction of 5G technologies to the sample device used for the evaluation of 5G wave effects on the human body and charge density, △ and proposals on new methods for the evaluation and supply of testing materials. The entire developmental process took at least three years and, in longer estimates, five years to reach its conclusion.

Samsung Electronics has pledged to serve in its leading role not only in the field of 5G but also for the 6G of the future, contributing to the advanced investigation and standardization of electromagnetic radiation for future technology. That is, it is planning to continue its proactive efforts to lead the industry through cooperation and to engage actively in the IEC and other international efforts. In 2021, the next step for Samsung Electronics is expected to be the publishing of the first standard on the methods of power density (PD) evaluation regarding the effects of mmWave 5G on the human body, which is once again expected to establish Samsung’s leadership in the industry.

△ Recipient of the Award, Researcher PARK Yongho of the Samsung Research Standards Research Team (right)

In 2009, Samsung Electronics became a member of the IEC, an international organization that oversees the development of international standards related to the measurement of electromagnetic radiation. Since joining the IEC, Samsung Electronics has contributed to △ the development of guidelines for evaluating the effects of mobile technology on the human body, △ verification procedures for electromagnetic radiation regulations, △ the introduction of 5G technologies to the sample device used for the evaluation of 5G wave effects on the human body and charge density, △ and proposals on new methods for the evaluation and supply of testing materials. The entire developmental process took at least three years and, in longer estimates, five years to reach its conclusion.

Samsung Electronics has pledged to serve in its leading role not only in the field of 5G but also for the 6G of the future, contributing to the advanced investigation and standardization of electromagnetic radiation for future technology. That is, it is planning to continue its proactive efforts to lead the industry through cooperation and to engage actively in the IEC and other international efforts. In 2021, the next step for Samsung Electronics is expected to be the publishing of the first standard on the methods of power density (PD) evaluation regarding the effects of mmWave 5G on the human body, which is once again expected to establish Samsung’s leadership in the industry.