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https://lnkd.in/gyqtHVvN TSMC's Law is "Advanced Packaging", not Moore's Law. TSMC says it doesn't care if Moore's Law is alive or dead if technology keeps scaling — 3D chip packaging fuels continued advances. #tsmc #technology #innovation #business #Semiconductorindustry #electronics #semiconductor #supplychain #engineering #manufacturing #computerchips #semiconductors #chips #chipmaker #foundry credit: tomshardware

🚀 Huawei's Innovative Approach to Advanced Chip Manufacturing Huawei and its chipmaking partner are pioneering a groundbreaking method to produce advanced semiconductors, challenging US efforts to limit China's progress in the semiconductor industry. Utilizing self-aligned quadruple patterning (SAQP) technology, this method reduces reliance on high-end lithography equipment, potentially enabling the creation of sophisticated chips without needing ASML Holding NV’s extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines. This strategy might not completely bypass the need for EUV technology but represents a significant stride toward China's self-sufficiency in semiconductor production. As the US tightens export controls, Huawei's efforts signify a crucial development in China's quest to narrow the technological gap with global leaders in chip manufacturing. 👉 Stay ahead with insights on how geopolitical dynamics are reshaping the global semiconductor landscape. #Huawei #SemiconductorInnovation #TechnologyRace #ChipManufacturing #GlobalTech

NY CREATES featured in Times Union Media Group: "Two years after CHIPS law signed, New York poised to grow semiconductor sector." "Last month, the U.S. Commerce Department, which oversees CHIPS Act programs and funding, announced that the NSTC would award funding for three different programs. One would be dedicated to chip prototyping and “packaging” which is related to how chips are prepared to be installed into devices. NY CREATES, the nonprofit that operates Albany NanoTech has a packaging research facility in Rochester. Albany NanoTech also does chip prototyping. Another program would include an NSTC chip design center and administrative headquarters. And a third would include an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography center.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3X5rDLR #CHIPSAct #NSTC #Natcast #semiconductor

Hello, Understanding the semi conductor value chain and process is very interesting and I always feel curious to learn about it. Also the fab environment and production standards are top notch..saw the video of the micron's fabrication plant. The importance of euv machines and lithography machines is the core , the amount of energy and water requirements 😶🌫️🙏... Complex processes and importance of ASML and TSMC... Design companies like Apple and Nvidia and their dependency on chips! geopolitical angle and policies push. The India story for semi conductor 🙏✅.. There is so much into this.. I am very excited for reading this book! #semiconductor #india #capex #chips #equityresearch #books

Intel Completes Assembly of Second High-NA EUV System, ASML Confirms: https://lnkd.in/e4QpEds6 According to a report from Technews Publishing, Christophe Fouquet, the CEO of ASML, announced that Intel Corporation’s second high-NA EUV system has been completely assembled. Christophe Fouquet stated that the High-NA EUV machine is less likely to face delivery delays compared to the current standard EUV machines because it can be assembled directly at the customer’s facility, eliminating the need for disassembly and reassembly. This approach saves both time and costs for ASML and its customers, helping to expedite delivery, the report noted. Mark Phillips, the Director of Lithography Hardware at Intel, announced that the company has successfully completed the installation of two High-NA EUV systems at its Portland facility. #semiconductor #manufacturing #technology #innovation #chips  #semiconductormanufacturing #advancedtechnology #engineering #lithography #nanometer #research #development #AI  #mobileprocessors #EUV #DUV #intel

Intel is going “all in” on its foundry ambitions, and the naysayers are out in force, waving caution flags and muttering about the giants already dominating the silicon valley. But Intel’s response? A shrug and a grin. They’re not here to play it safe; they’re here to shake up the status quo. Taking a sledgehammer to the mold, Intel’s not afraid to disrupt the industry’s comfortable old patterns. It’s a bold move, betting on their own brand of innovation to bring their foundry business to the front lines—and a reminder to the doubters that Intel isn’t interested in following; they’re here to lead. #IgnitingAmericanManufacturing #WeAreIntel

Lam Research has developed a tool that can disrupt Tokyo Electron's coating business and also lowers the need for EUV. CEO at Bernstein: "Both in the foundry logic space and the DRAM space, I think many people are aware that the lithography is changing to EUV to be able to print smaller features. And up to this point, that's worked pretty well. But as you continue to try to print smaller and smaller features, you need to change the chemistry involved in the resist itself. And also, we believe you need to change the methodology in which the resist films are deposited. So today, they're conventionally deposit using wet films that are spun on the wafer. And Lam has developed a means by which we can deposit those same types of materials dry, using equipment that looks very much like our etch and deposition equipment. And what we're finding by doing that processing, both the resist deposition as well as the development post exposure dry, is you're finding much better control and the ability to create higher fidelity patterns with less defectivity. The real benefit of the class of materials that we're depositing now also requires less EUV dose to expose the film, which means that the productivity of the EUV tool goes up. We estimate somewhere between 20% to 30% less dose." #Semiconductorindustry #electronics #semiconductor #technology #innovation #business #supplychain #engineering #manufacturing #computerchips #semiconductors #chips #chipmaker #foundry credit: techfund

https://lnkd.in/eQRp7wMq Intel has bought all the high-NA EUV lithography machines ASML is producing through the 1st half-2025, noting 5 will be delivered this year. ASML’s yearly capacity is 5 to 6 units. South Korea’s Samsung and SK Hynix expect to take delivery of high-NA EUV machines in the 2nd half-2025. The machines cost 500 billion won (US$370 million) each and are used to produce advanced chips. #intel #asml #Semiconductorindustry #electronics #semiconductor #supplychain #engineering #manufacturing #technology #computerchips #business #innovation #semiconductors #chips #chipmaker #foundry credit: thelec

💫 Introducing our Semiconductor insights series 💫 Day 5 Semiconductor Fabrication (Fab) Ever wonder where chips are made? Enter semiconductor fabrication (fab)—the process of turning raw materials like silicon into integrated circuits. These fabs house cutting-edge equipment and operate in cleanroom environments to produce chips that power everything from smartphones to cars. #ChipFabrication #SemiconductorFab #TechManufacturing An intriguing tidbit Moore’s Law Moore’s Law has been a driving force in the semiconductor industry for decades. It predicts that the number of transistors on a chip doubles roughly every two years, leading to faster and more efficient technology. Though challenging, the industry continues to push Moore’s Law forward. #MooresLaw #SemiconductorGrowth #TechAdvancements