ASML CEO’s 180° Turn After ‘One-Day Tour’ in China: From Dismissive to Eager Collaboration

ASML CEO's 180° Turn After 'One-Day Tour' in China: From Dismissive to Eager Collaboration

After the French “sightseeing group” landed, Australia was quick to react, publicly stating: “As soon as we receive the invitation letter, we will book the tickets immediately!” It has now become a global hotspot that everyone wants to visit, increasingly gaining international recognition! What has truly excited industry insiders is a recent economic forum summit … Read more

3D Printing Revolutionizes Chip ‘Nano Vessels’

3D Printing Revolutionizes Chip 'Nano Vessels'

👆If you wish to meet regularly, feel free to star 🌟 and bookmark it~ The global chip industry may be on the brink of a revolutionary breakthrough! The research group led by Feng Jicheng at ShanghaiTech University (AIL) has successfully developed the world’s first “chip nano vessel 3D printer,” overcoming the processing bottleneck of next-generation … Read more

Industry Dynamics: China’s Semiconductor Projects Accelerate Development

Industry Dynamics: China's Semiconductor Projects Accelerate Development

In the context of increasingly fierce global competition in the semiconductor industry, China’s semiconductor sector is advancing at a remarkable pace. Recently, a series of semiconductor projects have sprung up across China, covering key areas such as chip manufacturing, packaging and testing, and equipment R&D. These projects are significant markers of China’s move towards high-end … Read more

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rates!

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rates!

Follow our official account, click the top right corner of the homepage ” · · · “, and set a star to stay updated on the latest news from Wangcai Chips. Due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the shift from single-chip to multi-chip components requiring more iterations, and the growing demand for customization, … Read more

The Rise of Domestic Chips: From 28 to 14 to 5?

The Rise of Domestic Chips: From 28 to 14 to 5?

If there were a hot search list in the tech circle, then SMIC would definitely occupy the top spots recently. From the acceptance of its application for listing on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board on June 1, to the first round of inquiries on June 4, and the approval by the listing committee on June 19, … Read more

From Introduction to Abandonment: A Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips!

From Introduction to Abandonment: A Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips!

Source: Fresh Date Classroom Original Author: Little Date Jun This article mainly introduces the process of chip manufacturing. Oxidation First, on the wafers that have been cut and polished, we need to perform an oxidation step. The purpose of oxidation is to form a protective film (oxide layer) on the fragile surface of the wafer. … Read more

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Success Rate for Chips!

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Success Rate for Chips!

The success rate of first silicon for chips is sharply declining due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the need for more iterations as manufacturers shift from single-chip to multi-chip components, and the growing demand for customization, which extends the design and verification process. Details from a new functional verification survey highlight that developing … Read more

Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips

Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips

In the previous issue, we introduced the wafer preparation process (link). Silicon ingots and wafers Today, we will continue discussing the manufacturing process of chips (die). This stage is the most challenging part of the chip manufacturing process. I will try to explain it in a simple and understandable way, and I hope everyone can … Read more

How is China’s Chip Manufacturing Level?

How is China's Chip Manufacturing Level?

Click the blue text Follow us In the electronics market of Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen, a 7-nanometer chip the size of a fingernail is priced at 300 yuan, while the cost of SMIC’s 14-nanometer chip has dropped to 150 yuan. Behind this price inversion is the survival logic of China’s chip manufacturing industry amid technological gaps and … Read more

Equitable Tariffs + Self-Controlled Chip Foundry + Tape Out Certification: Six Companies Directly Benefiting (Including List)

Equitable Tariffs + Self-Controlled Chip Foundry + Tape Out Certification: Six Companies Directly Benefiting (Including List)

On April 11, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on the Rules for the ‘Origin’ Certification of Semiconductor Products.” According to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number change principle, meaning that the tape-out location is recognized … Read more