News ASML to Install 600 DUV Chipmaking Tools in China by 2025

[Admin]

The total number of ASML's DUV tools in China set to reach 600 units by late 2025 – early 2026.

ASML to Install 600 DUV Chipmaking Tools in China by 2025 : Read more

 

[thisisaname]

Still importing chip making gear from the west, so much for China making their own machines.
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"The total number of ASML deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography and metrology machines installed in China is around 1,400," said Shen Bo, ASML's China country manager, in an interview with TMTPost. "By the end of 2025, DUV equipment installment in China is projected to reach 600."

Odd that the number is of installs is expected to fall.

 

[TCA_ChinChin]

Still importing chip making gear from the west, so much for China making their own machines.
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Odd that the number is of installs is expected to fall.

Does that mean ASML DUV machines are expected to be replaced or phased out by domestic DUV machines? Or that that additional 600 DUV equipment installs on top of the 1,400 currently?

 

[JarredWaltonGPU]

Still importing chip making gear from the west, so much for China making their own machines.
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Odd that the number is of installs is expected to fall.

We've added clarification. ASML does not break down the number of metrology, litho, and inspection systems used by Chinese entities, but we presume that the number of lithography tools is lower than 600 right now. So the 1400 currently installed DUV machines are likely primarily metrology systems.

 

[ThomasKinsley]

I imagine a number of these machines will be promptly dismantled and reverse engineered before AMEC or Naura makes them.

 

[thisisaname]

We've added clarification. ASML does not breakdown the number of metrology, litho, and inspection systems used Chinese entities, but we presume that the number of lithography tools is lower than 600 right now. So the 1400 currently installed DUV machines are likely primarily metrology systems.

Thank you for the clarification 👍