Chinese semiconductor industry

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Xuzhou Bokang Appears at SEMICON China: Breakthrough from Raw Materials to Seize the Commanding Heights of Integrated Circuit Photolithography Materials Development​

Xuzhou Bokang strives to make a breakthrough from raw materials, realizes the coverage of the entire industrial chain of "monomer-resin, photoacid-photoresist", and has made substantial progress in ensuring the safety, independence and controllability of the domestic photoresist material industry chain breakthrough. At present, ArF/KrF monomer and photoresist, G-line/I-line photoresist, electron beam photoresist series products have been successfully developed, which are widely used in integrated circuits, discrete devices, advanced packaging, etc., and customers cover domestic and Japanese , South Korea and other major integrated circuit leading manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region. Among them, ArF-immersion products are already suitable for 28-45nm process.

Strong R&D team with rich professional capabilities in photoresist R&D and manufacturing

The core R&D team of Xuzhou Bokang is composed of experts in lithography materials and lithography technology at home and abroad. There are more than 200 R&D personnel in the company, of which more than 85% are undergraduates, and more than 35% are masters and doctors. They have rich professional capabilities in organic synthesis, polymer polymerization formula functional materials, and semiconductor-grade electronic-grade purification. By May 2023, there were 116 invention patents under review and 65 invention patents authorized. The company's R&D center is located in the Science and Technology Oasis of Caohejing Development Zone, Songjiang, Shanghai. It has 8,000 square meters of advanced modern laboratories, including more than 500 square meters of 100-level dust-free yellow light laboratories to support the development of photoresists. At the same time, it is equipped with advanced photolithography testing equipment and Other physical and chemical testing equipment such as ICP-MS, HPLC, GC, IR, etc.

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This would seem to be pretty important news that Xuzhou B&C's Arfi photoresist material can be used in 28-45nm process

Although unclear if it's just them saying it or they have been validated somewhere

Edit: actually I just read the Chinese version of this

其中，ArF-immersion产品已经适用于28-45nm制程。基于完整产业链独特视角及产业化优势，徐州博康可根据客户需求定制研发，亦可围绕客户就近建设配胶中心，保持光刻材料供应的稳定、快速、可靠。

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This says it's Arfi product is already used in 28 to 45nm process. That seems like a pretty big deal.

China Mobile has developed two new RISC-V based communication chips CM8610 and CM6620

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Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML should refuse job applicants on the basis of their nationality when required to do so by U.S. export rules, a Dutch human rights body has found.

The decision by the Netherlands' Institute for Human Rights affirmed that ASML should reject job applicants from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and 20 other countries who pose a threat to US national security.

The employee must have nationality or permanent residency in a country that does not fall into one of the U.S. Commerce Department's D:1, E:1 or E:2 country groups.

U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) "although not originating from the Dutch legislator, are indeed binding for ASML," the institute said.

"Dutch" human rights body. AKA funded and controlled directly or indirectly by Uncle Sam. LOL

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Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML

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should refuse job applicants on the basis of their nationality when required to do so by U.S. export rules, a Dutch human rights body has found.

The decision by the Netherlands' Institute for Human Rights affirmed that ASML should reject job applicants from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and 20 other countries who pose a threat to US national security.

The employee must have nationality or permanent residency in a country that does not fall into one of the U.S. Commerce Department's D:1, E:1 or E:2 country groups.

U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) "although not originating from the Dutch legislator, are indeed binding for ASML," the institute said.

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So those ASML Chinese employees will be let go, what a way to give your competitor (SMEE) a boost.

The Chinese division of ASML, a leading Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer, announced on September 2 2022 that it employed more than 1,500 employees in the country as of the end of August.

Plus 200 more last year.




Jun 8, 2022 — ASML, known for its critical chip-making tools that use on Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography, is expanding its China workforce 14 per cent ...

NAURA's 12-inch deep silicon etching machine sales exceeded 100 cavities, helping the development of Chiplet technology.​

Recently, NAURA announced that its 12-inch vertical furnace has become the preferred equipment for mass production of domestic mainstream customers. At the same time, the sales of its 12-inch deep silicon etching machine exceeded 100 cavities, helping the Chiplet TSV process develop.

As a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer in China, NAURA has been committed to providing customers with high-quality and high-performance semiconductor equipment. This time, the 12-inch vertical furnace has become the preferred equipment for mass production of domestic mainstream customers, which fully proves NAURA's technical strength and market competitiveness in the field of semiconductor equipment. It is reported that NAURA's 12-inch vertical furnace has the characteristics of high efficiency, high stability, and high reliability, which can meet the needs of customers under different process conditions and provide customers with comprehensive solutions. The sales of NAURA's 12-inch deep silicon etching machine exceeded 100 cavities. This achievement is inseparable from NAURA's in-depth research and continuous innovation in the field of etching technology. Deep silicon etching technology is one of the key technologies in the semiconductor manufacturing process, which is of great significance for improving chip performance and reducing power consumption. NAURA's 12-inch deep silicon etching machine adopts advanced etching technology, which has the advantages of high etching rate, low etching deviation, high selectivity, etc., and can meet customers' needs in high-performance and low-power chip manufacturing. need. NAURA's 12-inch deep silicon etching machine also facilitates the development of the Chiplet TSV process. The Chiplet TSV process is a new type of chip packaging technology. By connecting multiple chip segments (Chiplets) through TSV (Through-Silicon Via) technology, the chip's high performance, low power consumption and high integration are achieved. The development of this technology is of great significance for improving chip performance and reducing costs. NAURA's 12-inch deep silicon etching machine has played a key role in the Chiplet TSV process, providing strong support for the development of the domestic semiconductor industry.

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Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML

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should refuse job applicants on the basis of their nationality when required to do so by U.S. export rules, a Dutch human rights body has found.

The decision by the Netherlands' Institute for Human Rights affirmed that ASML should reject job applicants from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and 20 other countries who pose a threat to US national security.

The employee must have nationality or permanent residency in a country that does not fall into one of the U.S. Commerce Department's D:1, E:1 or E:2 country groups.

U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) "although not originating from the Dutch legislator, are indeed binding for ASML," the institute said.

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I mean the existing EAR already cover "transfer of knowledge" as a form of export so this decision by the Netherlands' Institute for Human Rights is just wasting air. But yes, if you couldn't export that product or service due to EAR and then you hire someone who could potentially transfer that knowledge instead it counts all the same if the government wants to come after you.

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Dutch computer chip equipment maker ASML

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should refuse job applicants on the basis of their nationality when required to do so by U.S. export rules, a Dutch human rights body has found.

The decision by the Netherlands' Institute for Human Rights affirmed that ASML should reject job applicants from China, Russia, Iran, Syria, Cuba, North Korea and 20 other countries who pose a threat to US national security.

The employee must have nationality or permanent residency in a country that does not fall into one of the U.S. Commerce Department's D:1, E:1 or E:2 country groups.

U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) "although not originating from the Dutch legislator, are indeed binding for ASML," the institute said.

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So "human rights" is identical to the Netherlands adopting its policy based on "U.S. national security" and involves discriminating against people solely on the basis of national origin. Wow.

another little victory for Moore Thread
it has been picked to help build the GuiAn smart data center. Located in Guiyang city in Guizhou province, part of 东数西算 project

Kind of rare I guess, since Ascend has been winning most of this