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Intel has championed High-NA EUV chipmaking tools, but costs and other limitations could delay industry-wide adoption: Report
Intel has made significant strides in implementing High-NA EUV lithography by installing two High-NA litho machines, developing custom reticles as well as all-new optical proximity correction, and processing 30,000 wafers. However, major hurdles remain: the $380 million – $400 million tool cost and potential necessity to overhaul photomask supply chain limits economic viability of the…
Semiconductor Fabrication In Space: High Costs Now, Greater Affordability Ahead
– Advertisement – Bypassing Earth’s limitations, space-based microfabrication is emerging to redefine semiconductor production. What offers the advantage despite challenges in materials and processes? What if semiconductors were manufactured in outer space? This process, also known as microfabrication, involves creating miniature structures on the scale of micrometres or smaller. This technique is crucial for producing…
Will Trump’s tariffs make costs explode for this year’s most anticipated products?
Tech lovers: Bigger price tags may be on the horizon. The incoming Trump administration has proposed a sweeping economic agenda that includes controversially high tariffs on imported goods, and while the plan has reportedly fluctuated over the last month, the President-elect argues increased tariffs on imports is the best way to pay for sweeping tax…