Tag: lithography
Huawei Develops RISC Processor Featuring 2D Transistors to Compete Without EUV Lithography
Huawei and Nanjing University created a RISC processor using 2D transistors, aiming to match chip density without advanced EUV lithography.
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Netherlands Opposes Proposed US Restrictions on ASML Chip Equipment Exports to China
Dutch government formally objects to new US legislative proposal tightening controls on ASML’s semiconductor equipment exports to China.
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Middle East Conflict Disrupts Semiconductor Supply Chain with Chemical Shortages
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing shortages of key chemicals vital to chip manufacturing in East Asia.
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SK hynix to Invest Nearly $8 Billion in ASML’s Advanced EUV Lithography Equipment
SK hynix plans to spend close to $8 billion on ASML’s cutting-edge EUV lithography machines through 2027 to enhance chip manufacturing.
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Chinese Chipmakers Urge Government to Establish Domestic Lithography Industry by 2030
Chinese semiconductor leaders call for coordinated national projects to develop domestic lithography systems and boost technological independence by 2030.
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ASML to Broaden Product Range with Advanced Chip Packaging Equipment
ASML plans to extend its offerings beyond EUV lithography by adding cutting-edge chip assembly and packaging solutions.
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TSMC’s 2-Nanometer Chip Production Fully Booked Through 2028
TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm chip production capacity is fully booked for the next two years, with earliest deliveries expected by mid-2027.
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Belgian Researchers Identify New Approach to Speed Up EUV Lithography
Scientists at Belgium’s Imec discover an innovative method to enhance EUV scanner throughput without increasing source power or resist sensitivity.
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ASML Advances EUV Lithography with 1kW Light Source, Boosting Semiconductor Production by 50%
ASML enhances EUV lithography with a 1kW light source, enabling a projected 50% increase in chip production within a few years.
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ASML Prepares for Widespread Adoption of High-NA EUV Lithography for Sub-1.4nm Chips Next Year
ASML is set to ramp up production of High-NA EUV lithography tools to enable manufacturing of chips thinner than 1.4 nanometers starting next year.
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Costs for Mature Process Chip Manufacturing Expected to Rise This Quarter
Chip production costs using mature lithography techniques are set to increase by up to 10% this quarter, impacting prices beyond advanced AI chips.
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