The world's first 2nm lithography machine will be released soon, and the United States will purchase 6 units
Rise to the challenge! The world's first 2 nm lithography machine will be available next year, and the United States will purchase six.
What is Moore's Law? According to this law, the number of transistors on an IC will double in two years, creating the digital age of some time ago. Now, the world's first 2 nm lithography machine is about to be born, what kind of signal is this? A new semiconductor industry is about to begin!
Since ASML is facing a new challenge, the era of 2 nm lithography has arrived!
Lithography is as important to the semiconductor industry as a cow on a farm. This affects a wide range of wafers"Fields"yield and efficiency. The Dutch company ASML already has this"Cattle"Many years. Now, once again, they have overcome the 2 nm process challenge and successfully launched the world's first 2 nm lithography machine! Just as the introduction of good new breeds of livestock on farms will inevitably lead to a new wave of increased production.
In fact, it is very difficult to go from 32 nm to 7 nm. Due to the finer the machining process, the more difficult it is for some important techniques, such as concave lenses and multi-beams. ASML has invested a lot of money in the research and development of the 2 nm lithography process, which can be described as the "Everest" of science and technology.
However, ASML, the world's largest monster, has very average lithography technology. Industry**, 2nm level devices in the world, the annual output will not exceed 10. So, this first-of-its-kind product is a rare opportunity, and technology companies can't wait to get a head start.
Intel buys 6 sets of devices for a staggering** price.
Intel is operating at ASML 2 nm"Star product"Before it got off the production line, I couldn't wait to launch it. The world's largest wafer maker has decided to use six 2 nm lithography machines for future mass production. Intel's "nothing" can be said to occupy 60% of the market at the initial stage.
It's not surprising that Intel has been suffering setbacks in the processing process for some time ago. Because the 14 nm process could not be developed smoothly, its peer AMD had to rely on TSMC's technical strength to catch up. Today's Dufeng is no longer as brilliant as it used to be, and it urgently needs to rely on the 2 nm process to gain a foothold.
With the support of devices in the 2 nm class, Intel is able to create smaller, faster, and less energy-intensive chips. In stark contrast, AMD can only passively rely on TSMC, production capacity and R&D capabilities. This is definitely a heavy blow for AMD to catch up with Intel.
There's no doubt that Intel has invested heavily in this. According to industry statistics, the cost of 2nm devices is about 1About $500 million, 6 units is $1 billion, which is a huge expense for Giant. But the investment is worth it relative to the benefits of building a leading position.
China with 2 nm technology has both opportunities and challenges.
The advent of 2 nm is both an opportunity and a challenge for China's semiconductor industry.
First of all, China is still far from the world's scientific and technological level. For example, in the 14 nm process, the degree of localization of its core equipment and materials is only 20%. This is why China's chip companies are still highly dependent on foreign countries for purchases. At present, the world's most advanced micro-shadow technology is mainly in the hands of the United States and Japan.
However, the advent of ASML 2 nm devices also provides us with a new opportunity. For example, e-commerce promotes cooperation and cooperation between upstream and downstream enterprises in the entire industrial chain; Chinese companies need excellent technicians in materials, equipment, design, and manufacturing to help them. At the same time, the new imported process can also stimulate the research momentum of domestic equipment, so that scientific research institutions and enterprises can better solve problems.
This is an even greater challenge. Chinese semiconductor companies will make great strides on the 2 nm process. However, in the long run, the development and development of core equipment and core technologies will become an inevitable choice for China's long-term development. To this end, China has carried out a series of research programs aimed at solving bottlenecks in areas such as lithography. We must firmly believe that the Chinese have the ability and perseverance to realize this renewal.
When introducing the 2 nm lithography process, I summarized the following important questions:
1) What are the key issues that ASML is trying to solve this time? Comparatively speaking, the gap between China and Japan is **?
2) Does Intel's large-scale M&A response to AMD's R&D model or the needs of mobile networks? Or both?
3) Intel only bought six lithography machines this time, why can't Chinese companies bid and import the same? What new progress does China need to make in the future in terms of the two major shortages of raw materials and equipment?
It's clear that the industry and tech enthusiasts alike are eager to know the above questions. Here is only a brief ** on some information, in order to arouse more ** and reflection.
This issue quickly sparked a lot of discussion on the web. Some netizens said that Intel's huge merger and acquisition this time has fully demonstrated its scientific and technological strength and financial strength. And being able to spend so much money on the process is enough to show that Intel does not intend to give away its "core".
Some netizens said that although there is still a certain distance between our lithography technology and other manufacturing technologies, it is also an opportunity for us. It is necessary to speed up the development of domestic products and strive to make up for the gap in this regard. At the same time, it is also very necessary to learn from foreign advanced science and technology, which requires the joint efforts of colleges and universities, colleges and universities, scientific research, and other forces to strive to catch up with and surpass the world at an early date.
Some netizens also expressed concerns about environmental issues. They are concerned that the large amount of wastewater and exhaust emissions generated in the semiconductor manufacturing process may have a negative impact on the local ecological environment. Some netizens believe that such a situation should attract the attention of ** departments and businesses, and establish corresponding environmental protection standards, and strictly implement them.
All in all, the advent of the world's first 2 nm lithography device marks a new stage of development for the entire semiconductor industry.
In terms of commercial use, large-scale acquisitions by large companies like Intel show that in 2-3 years, 2 nm chips will be mass-produced. This will surely bring a new leap forward to the performance of computers, mobile ** and other electronic products. Moreover, this poses a significant challenge for AMD and other competitors.
For our country, there are still some technical obstacles to core equipment such as lithography machines. However, in the entire industrial chain, each link is improving its own strength, and the atmosphere of independent research will become stronger and stronger. Chinese enterprises should be aggressive and aggressive, and strive to achieve the transformation of scientific and technological achievements from digestion and absorption to breakthroughs.
But at the same time, we must also recognize that there is still a gap between the two sides. From raw materials to equipment, there are many bottlenecks. It is also necessary to continue to increase investment, do a good job in basic research, and do a good job in independent innovation. Only in this way can China's semiconductor industry be based on new technological changes and seek greater development space.
In today's world, technology is changing dramatically. Therefore, it is particularly important to grasp its core technology. In this market, the competition between China, the United States, as well as Europe is also uncertain.
Of course, such technological changes don't happen overnight. This requires the perseverance of scientific and technical workers and industry in all countries. China should also further strengthen cooperation, adhere to the focus on independent innovation, unswervingly move forward, and strive for advantages.