Rumors of Domestic DUV Lithography Machine Production in China; Scholar:...

A state-owned enterprise in Shanghai has reportedly started producing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical piece of chip-making equipment. While the quality is likely far behind market leader ASML, this development marks a potential breakthrough for China in circumventing US-led semiconductor technology export controls.

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