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So, semi-related question. Is Intel buying any EUV machines from ASML. Not asking about High-NA machines, but regular EUV machines? I can't find the answer on

by ijidak 2y ago

So, semi-related question. Is Intel buying any EUV machines from ASML. Not asking about High-NA machines, but regular EUV machines? I can't find the answer online although I do see that the New Ireland Fab seems to be in the regular EUV range.

Aloisius 2y ago
There is no one else to buy EUV machines from. ASML is the sole supplier in the world. Fab 34 in Ireland got its first ASML EUV machine two years ago. I don't believe High NA EUV machines will end up in this generation of fabs. The first one was shipped to Intel's dev fab a few months back.
- ijidak 2y ago
  But, did Intel skip EUV entirely, or did it finally start buying EUV machines?
  - Aloisius 2y ago
    They use ASML EUV machines today for all their Intel 4 process chips (Meteor Lake so far). They plan to use it for Intel 3, Intel 20A and 18A as well. Intel 14A will use high-NA EUV.
langsoul-com 2y ago
Everyone has to buy from ASML, and even if someone wants one, there's a wait list. The sheer complexity and costs means there's no real possibility of a competitor. Nor would a billion dollar fab want to experiment with a new company.