SMIC Tests Domestic DUV Lithography for 7nm Chip Production

SMIC is reportedly testing a domestically produced 28nm DUV lithography machine to manufacture 7nm chips using multi-patterning. The reports emphasize that mass production feasibility depends heavily on equipment specifications and yield rates rather than just availability.

2026-07-27 ~ 2026-07-27 · 2 related posts

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