In the narrative of the semiconductor industry, lithography machines have always been an unavoidable keyword. We have witnessed the evolution of lithography technology from the first generation g-line to the current fifth generation EUV technology, with each technological iteration resembling an ascent of another meter above the snow line of Mount Everest, where the air … Read more
In chip manufacturing workshops, there is a key material that is “invisible yet indispensable” — it acts like a high-precision “film” that accurately transfers chip design blueprints onto silicon wafers. Without it, even the most complex chip designs cannot be mass-produced. This material is the photomask, and its “core framework” — the blank mask — … Read more
Recently, Professor Wei Shaojun from Tsinghua University’s Microelectronics Institute criticized those who claim that “Chinese chips are invincible” during a television program. He mentioned that some people are constantly shouting, “Certain chips make the U.S. fearful” and “Scientists returning to China make the U.S. anxious.” But what is the actual situation? Our chip technology is … Read more
What is a Reticle (Photomask/Mask)? Reticles and photomasks are collectively referred to as PhotoMasks (including Reticle, Mask). •[Mask,Pellicle (protective film),DUV,ArF,I-line,EUV,reflective masks] Reticle is a photomask that contains the designed pattern in the lithography process. The detailed structure of the mask includes a Pellicle (thin polymer functional film) and a quartz glass plate, and it blocks … Read more
Photomask / PHOTOMASK Did you know? The billions of fine circuits on a chip rely on a “micro film” to accurately “draw” them out — this is the photomask. From 193nm deep ultraviolet to 13.5nm extreme ultraviolet, from 28nm mass production to 14nm breakthroughs, this “small slice” of quartz and chromium film hides the core … Read more
With the explosion of emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, 5G communication, and new energy vehicles, the strategic position of semiconductors as an industrial foundation is becoming increasingly prominent. How is the global semiconductor market size changing? What is the progress of domestic semiconductor industry chain in key areas such as equipment, materials, and components? … Read more
Senhui Introduction: Suzhou Senhui Semiconductor, supported by a strong research and technology team, focuses on providing complete process solutions and wafer fabrication services for global compound semiconductor customers. The company team members have deep experience in the semiconductor industry, with decades of rich capabilities in photolithography, thin film processes, epitaxy, bonding processes, as well as … Read more
1. UK Opens Europe’s First Electron Beam Semiconductor Chip Laboratory On April 30, 2025, the UK made a significant move by opening Europe’s first Electron Beam (E-Beam) semiconductor chip laboratory. This pioneering electron beam lithography facility is unique in Europe, with only Japan having similar facilities globally. The electron beam lithography technology is impressive, capable … Read more