ASML's Second-Gen EUV: Undisclosed Buyer Joins Intel for $400M Machine
0ASML's Second-Gen EUV: Undisclosed Buyer Joins Intel for $400M Machine
In the high-stakes race for semiconductor supremacy, a groundbreaking development has unfolded – an undisclosed foundry has become the second buyer of ASML's cutting-edge $400 million second-generation Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machine. Following Intel's pioneering move as the first recipient, this acquisition marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of transistor density and processing power.
ASML's second-generation EUV machines, with their advanced 0.55 numerical aperture, offer unparalleled resolution and precision, enabling an astounding 3x increase in transistor density compared to their first-generation counterparts. This technological leap paves the way for sub-2nm logic and sub-10nm DRAM nodes, ushering in a new era of computing performance and energy efficiency.
As the foundry giants – TSMC, Samsung, and Intel – vie for process leadership, this undisclosed buyer has positioned itself at the forefront of the race, gaining a crucial edge in the battle for the most advanced chipmaking capabilities.
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