KUALA LUMPUR: JF Technology Bhd has been granted six new patents for the high frequency integrated circuit (IC) test contacting solutions mainly for 5G applications and automotives.

       It said on Monday two of the patents were for the 5G applications and the remaining are related to the invention of IC test contacting solution for automotive applications

       JF Tech, which manufactures high performance test contacting solutions for global IC makers, said three of the six new patents were from Malaysia, two from the US and one from the Philippines.

       Its managing director Datuk Foong Wei Kuong said JF Tech emphasised on the importance of IP and it continuously invests in research & development (R&D).

       “JF Tech has filed for a total of 68 patents in various countries, of which 33 patents have been granted with the remaining 35 pending approval, ” he said.

       As for the six new patents, JF Tech will enjoy the exclusive rights for the many years, adding that by enhancing its IP, it will remain at the forefront of its industry and strengthen its competitive advantages.

       “JF Tech strongly believes that our 5G and automotive testing applications patents will play a pivotal role in the game changing 5G deployment and the accelerating electric vehicle (“EV”) penetration worldwide.

       “EV models require higher semiconductor content value compared to traditional internal combustion engine models, this would in turn benefit us.

       “As the rollout of 5G network takes centre stage around the world, including Malaysia under the MyDIGITAL initiative, this will generate a new wave of demand for 5G enabled equipment and devices, which bodes well for JF Tech, ” Foong said.