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Chinese company develops 65nm-capable lithography machine for domestic chipmaking — system still trails behind TSMC and Nikon, though
The new systems represent a breakthrough in China’s domestic chip-making efforts, but the machines ... SMEE demonstrated a ...
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China's lithography progress: Promising but limited
China has made notable progress in lithography technology, but its new machine still lags behind the most advanced global technologies. While this development is significant, it's important to ...
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China's SMEE files patent for an EUV chipmaking tool — tool aims to break the shackles of ASML export restrictions
This week, it turned out that Shanghai Microelectronics Equipment (SMEE) had applied for a patent covering an EUV lithography machine, reports the South China Morning Post. The patent, which was ...
The Diplomat7d
The ‘Fab 4’ Allies Are Pushing Back on US Export Controls on China
Since the U.S. imposed export controls on semiconductors and related technologies to China, its partners – particularly the other members of the “Fab 4,” the Netherlands South Korea, and Taiwan – have ...
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The Netherlands Enters the Semiconductor Chip Fight – Top Chip Equipment Manufacturer ASML Restricted From Repairing Machines in China
These restricted DUV models include the TWINSCAN NXT:2000i and other advanced machines. As a result, China will face difficulties in manufacturing chips below 28nm, particularly 5nm, which is ...