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US Restricts AI Chip Exports to ChinaUS Restricts AI Chip Exports to China

The U.S. Department of Commerce is restricting the sale of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China after announcing new export rules in October. The latest measures specifically target Nvidia’s A800 and H800 AI chips, with potential implications for semiconductor giants Intel and AMD. Additionally,...

EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)

On November 24th, 2023, The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed rule regarding amending the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the...

3 New Substances Added to California Prop 65 – November 20233 New Substances Added to California Prop 65 – November 2023

On November 17, 2023, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added three new substances to California’s Proposition 65 list.  Proposition 65 requires businesses to place clear warning labels on products and locations that may contain significant exposures to chemicals that cause cancer,...

TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS “Final Rule” – UPDATEDTSCA Section 8(a)(7) Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for PFAS “Final Rule” – UPDATED

November 2023 Update On November 6th, the EPA published TSCA Section 8(a)(7) Rule List of Chemicals regarding the reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The EPA defines PFAS to include at least one of these three structures: R-(CF2)-CF(R’)R”, where both the CF2 and CF moieties are saturated carbons;  ...

Department of Defense Invests $39.9 Million to Strengthen U.S. PCB Supply ChainsDepartment of Defense Invests $39.9 Million to Strengthen U.S. PCB Supply Chains

On November 15th, 2023, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded $39.9 million to Calumet Electronics Corporation through the Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program. This investment aims to enhance Calumet’s capabilities in producing High-Density Build-Up (HDBU) substrates, including High-Density Interconnect Printed Circuit Board (PrCB) cores...

UFLPA Entity List Update – US Restricts Imports from China Made with Forced LaborUFLPA Entity List Update – US Restricts Imports from China Made with Forced Labor

The United States restricted imports from three more Chinese companies as part of an effort to eliminate goods made with the forced labor of Uyghur minorities. Effective September 27, 2023, goods produced by the following companies are being restricted from entering the United States: Xinjiang...

Israel and the Electronics Supply Chain: How to Analyze Risk and Prepare for DisruptionIsrael and the Electronics Supply Chain: How to Analyze Risk and Prepare for Disruption

As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate, the level of global impact on the electronics supply chain is not yet known. This ambiguity adds pressure to businesses already concerned about their supply chain vulnerabilities. SiliconExpert is working tirelessly to help leverage data that empowers you...

BOM API Integration EnhancementBOM API Integration Enhancement

In the world of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and PCB Design, efficiency is key. Every second counts when you’re managing complex projects with a multitude of components. That’s why SiliconExpert’s latest feature update is a game-changer. We’ve introduced push capabilities to complement our existing pull...