Western EUV lithography is being replaced! China is using DUV lithography to make 3nm chips!

Welcome to VOC - Vision of China,Welcome to today’s episode where we delve into the latest developments in the global political landscape, all driven by China’s determined pursuit of self-developed semiconductor chips. As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, the race for self-reliance in chip manufacturing is heating up, with only Huawei and Apple currently leading the charge. But chip development is just the tip of the iceberg, and the challenges are multifaceted. Huawei is making strides with its in-house Kirin chips, while Qualcomm and MediaTek lag behind. Apple has even unveiled cutting-edge 3-nanometer chips. The 3-nanometer process promises significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency. Stephen Perry’s remarks on the U.S.’s approach to Huawei chips shed light on China’s rapid progress in the semiconductor domain, narrowing the gap with the U.S. in just four years. Despite export restrictions, China has harnessed high-end Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines and invested heavily in the semiconductor industry. SMIC faces challenges in achieving mass production but is employing unique technological approaches. As China attracts Taiwanese technical experts and implements the “Made in China 2025“ policy, the gap with Taiwan’s TSMC is closing. SMIC is set to mass-produce 5-nanometer and 3-nanometer chips, potentially rivaling NVIDIA in AI computing. Republican lawmakers are urging further restrictions on Huawei and SMIC, while Japan invests in cutting-edge semiconductor tech.