"Also, it can theoretically be used to create patterned media for hard disk drives."
I like this comment! It suggests a possible economic niche where the tech can get started, and a path to generally available patterned media (which are required for the next big jump in magnetic media capacity).Reply
That wasn’t a market release, but an announcement that they provided it to Toshiba Memory. What’s new is that it now appears to be generally available.Reply
The obvious market would be the companies without EUV, or even better, countries like India who want to start building their own fabs. They can bypass the entire ASML wait list.Reply
Asset financing options available for global semiconductor companies and startups planning to acquire Canon's Semiconductor Lithography Equipment FPA-1200NZ2C and other NIL(nanoimprint lithrography) equipment.
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name99 - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - link
"Also, it can theoretically be used to create patterned media for hard disk drives."I like this comment! It suggests a possible economic niche where the tech can get started, and a path to generally available patterned media (which are required for the next big jump in magnetic media capacity). Reply
Threska - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - link
"It uses a mask, embossed with the circuit pattern, which directly presses against the resist on the wafer. "Contact printing. Reply
lefty2 - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - link
Is this some type of marketing reboot? The FPA-1200NZ2C was released 6 years ago according to this: https://global.canon/en/news/2017/20170720.html ReplyThe Hardcard - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - link
That wasn’t a market release, but an announcement that they provided it to Toshiba Memory. What’s new is that it now appears to be generally available. Replylefty2 - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - link
not really. other companies were using it 6 years ago: https://semiengineering.com/what-happened-to-nanoi... ReplyThe Hardcard - Friday, October 20, 2023 - link
No, there is only one Toshiba. Both your links refer to the same machine. ReplyAnymoore - Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - link
Canon's NIL is sequentially stepped just like ASML scanners, so there is no serial vs. non-serial.Using NIL for DUV/EUV masks is an interesting proposition, it would actually be harder because the pattern would cover a larger area. Reply
Anymoore - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - link
The obvious market would be the companies without EUV, or even better, countries like India who want to start building their own fabs. They can bypass the entire ASML wait list. Replynandnandnand - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - link
Chyna has entered the chat. ReplyDante Verizon - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - link
It would be helpful in reducing costs as well. ASML has a monopoly on its hands. ReplyPeachNCream - Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - link
Canon still exists! Interesting. Replyblocktrust - Friday, October 20, 2023 - link
Asset financing options available for global semiconductor companies and startups planning to acquire Canon's Semiconductor Lithography Equipment FPA-1200NZ2C and other NIL(nanoimprint lithrography) equipment.Canon NIL products URI: https://www.anandtech.com/show/21097/canons-nanoim...
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