China Achieves Domestic Production of Key DUV Lithography Equipment

China has achieved domestic production of immersion DUV lithography equipment, with a Chinese manufacturer (likely Yuliangsheng, affiliated with Huawei) planning to deliver five units this year to SMIC, Huahong, and CXMT, closing a critical gap in semiconductor self-sufficiency after US export bans in 2023.

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