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Shaoxin Lab to launch 2D chip pilot line by 2027

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Shaoxin Laboratory, a collaboration between Shaoxing and Fudan University, is developing a pilot production line for 2D semiconductor chips. This facility, expected to be operational by the end of 2027, will utilize molybdenum disulfide wafers and feature proprietary Process Design Kit (PDK) and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. The lab also plans to offer open foundry services. AI

IMPACT This development could enable more advanced semiconductor manufacturing, potentially impacting future AI hardware capabilities.

RANK_REASON The item describes the development of a pilot production line for a new type of semiconductor chip, which falls under research and infrastructure development in the semiconductor industry. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Shaoxin Lab to launch 2D chip pilot line by 2027

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  1. Pandaily TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Pandaily) ·

    Shaoxin Laboratory Builds a Pilot Line for 2D Semiconductor Chips, Due by End of 2027

    A lab set up by Shaoxing and Fudan University is building a pilot line for 2D semiconductor chips on molybdenum disulfide wafers, with its own PDK and EDA tools and open foundry services planned.

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