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▲ iPhone 12 series In France, the iPhone 12, which was controversial for emitting excessive electromagnetic waves, was cleared of charges of being harmful to the human body.
The National Radio Research Agency of the Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 20th that after measuring whether the iPhone 12 series currently in distribution in Korea complies with the electromagnetic wave human protection standards, it was confirmed that it met the electromagnetic wave human protection standards. There are four models subject to measurement: iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Mini, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.
The National Radio Research Institute’s verification was conducted by measuring the rate at which electromagnetic waves emitted from four models of the iPhone 12 series are absorbed by the head, torso, hands and feet in accordance with international standards. In particular, the verification of hand and foot absorption, which exceeded the standards in France, was conducted with the product in close contact with the body, as in France. As a result of the measurement, the head was 0.93~1.17W/kg, the torso was 0.97~1.44W/kg, and the hands and feet were 1.75~2.63W/kg, all of which met the electromagnetic wave human protection standards. The standard is 1.6 for the head, 1.6 for the torso, and 4.0 for the hands and feet.
On the 12th of last month, the French Radio Frequency Agency (ANFR) announced that the iPhone 12 emits electromagnetic waves that exceed human protection standards. The French side announced that as a result of measuring the electromagnetic wave absorption rate of the iPhone 12 in the human body, it was calculated to be 5.74W/kg in the ‘hands and feet’ category, exceeding the standard of 4.0W/kg. This increased anxiety among domestic users, and the government began verifying electromagnetic waves. ▲ iPhone 12 series electromagnetic wave absorption rate measurement results. (Unit: W/kg) / Provided by National Radio Research Agency Apple responded that the iPhone 12 exceeded electromagnetic wave human protection standards only in France, saying, “It was measured in an environment where the iPhone’s ‘Body Detect’ function did not work properly. The Radio Research Institute explained, “Because of this.”
‘Body Detect’ is a function that reduces electromagnetic wave emissions by automatically lowering the output when the iPhone comes into contact with the body. For example, when you hold the iPhone in your hand, the output goes down, and when you leave it on the desk, the output goes up again.
The Radio Research Institute estimated that human body protection standards in Europe, including France, are less stringent than in Korea, and that iPhone output in Europe is higher than in Korea, which may have been a factor in exceeding the standards. The domestic standard for head and torso is 1.6W/kg, and in Europe it is 2.0W/kg.
The Radio Research Institute said, “We are verifying whether all mobile phones distributed in Korea comply with electromagnetic human protection standards through pre-release conformity assessment,” and added, “We will continue to strengthen electromagnetic wave safety management for major broadcasting and communication equipment, including mobile phones.” revealed. He added, “In order to resolve the public’s anxiety and concerns about electromagnetic waves, we plan to periodically measure and disclose electromagnetic waves for various small home appliances and seasonal products that utilize new technology.”
Sejong Reporter Lee Young-jun
2023-10-20 04:39:33
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