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China develops domestic immersion DUV lithography scanners

Shanghai Aishengna Electronic Technology Group has been identified as the manufacturer of China's first domestic immersion DUV lithography scanners. This development is significant as it aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers for critical semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The company, established in August 2023 with substantial registered capital, is expected to absorb engineering talent from other Chinese tech firms and is slated to deliver its tools to major domestic chipmakers like SMIC, Hua Hong Semiconductor, and ChangXin Memory Technologies. AI

IMPACT This development could enable China to advance its domestic chip manufacturing capabilities, potentially impacting global supply chains for AI hardware.

RANK_REASON This is a significant development in China's semiconductor industry, marking a step towards domestic production of advanced lithography tools, which are critical for chip manufacturing. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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China develops domestic immersion DUV lithography scanners

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Shanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China's first domestic immersion DUV chipmaking tools — first viable domestic 7nm-capable scanner to be completed by 2038

    Aishengna has been named by a single source who declined to be named, and its shareholders, SMEE, and Yuliangsheng didn’t respond to requests for comment.