tag: eBeam Initiative

Gaps Remain For EUV Masks
By Mark LaPedus - 02 Oct, 2015 - Comments: 4

Extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography is once again at a critical juncture. The oft-delayed technology is now being targeted for 7nm. But there are still a number of technologies that must come together before EUV is inserted into mass production at that node. First, the EUV source must generate more power. Second, tool uptime must improve. Third, the industry needs better EUV resists. A... » read more

The Week In Review: Manufacturing
By Mark LaPedus - 02 Oct, 2015 - Comments: 0

Upgraded components in the new iPhone 6S Plus from Apple cost $16 more than the components in the earlier iPhone 6 Plus, according to IHS, which also provided a breakdown of the phone. Both Samsung and TSMC are making Apple’s A9 applications processor on a foundry basis, according to ExtremeTech, which cites Chipworks as its source. There are reports that the Chinese government is interes... » read more

Mask Metrology Challenges Grow
By Mark LaPedus - 29 Sep, 2015 - Comments: 0

Photomasks are becoming more complex at each node. In fact, masks are moving from traditional shapes to non-orthogonal patterns and complex shapes, such as curvilinear mask patterns. To measure patterns and shapes on the mask, photomask makers use traditional critical-dimension scanning electron microscopes (CD-SEMs). In general, the CD-SEM, the workhorse metrology tool in the mask shop, use... » read more

Survey: Mask Complexity To Increase
By Mark LaPedus - 29 Sep, 2015 - Comments: 1

The eBeam Initiative today released its annual members’ perceptions survey, a set of results that reveals some new and surprising data about EUV, multi-beam and photomask technology. As part of the results in the new survey, there is a growing level of optimism for the implementation of extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography in high-volume manufacturing, as compared to last year’s results... » read more

Conquering Heat Issues In e-beam Lithography
By eBeam Initiative - 18 Jun, 2015 - Comments: 0

By Noriaki Nakayamada What's the best way to deal with the menacing heating effects in VSB mask writing? The answer lies in part on leveraging GPU acceleration. Check out this video on what's ahead for multi-beam mask writing. [youtube vid=Ij2l3hk6aFg] —Noriaki Nakayamada is group manager at NuFlare Technology. » read more

The Week In Review: Manufacturing
By Mark LaPedus - 20 Feb, 2015 - Comments: 0

For years, chipmakers have attempted to build fabs in India. So far, however, India has failed to set up modern fabs and for good reason. There are issues in terms of obtaining dependable power and water for a fab in India, according to Will Strauss, president of Forward Concepts, who added that India also suffers from government bureaucracy. India is still trying. Last week, Cricket Semicon... » read more

Tech Talk: Inverse Lithography
By Ed Sperling - 11 Dec, 2014 - Comments: 0

D2S’ Leo Pang talks with Semiconductor Engineering about lithography, inverse lithography, photomasks, where the problems are, and what needs to be done to move forward. [youtube vid=mn8JWaP8Z68] » read more

Blog Review: Oct. 22
By Ed Sperling - 22 Oct, 2014 - Comments: 0

What is UX? The User Experience, of course. Rambus' Aharon Etengoff notes that the IoT UX is now the subject of a Harvard Business Review article. A long list of hurdles are expected at the 10nm process node, including multiple levels of local interconnects, more complex layout rules, timing problems, and a slew of others. Cadence's Richard Goering puts it all in perspective. Mentor's R... » read more

Executive Insight: Aki Fujimura
By Mark LaPedus - 16 Oct, 2014 - Comments: 0

Semiconductor Engineering sat down to discuss photomask technology and lithography trends with Aki Fujimura, chairman and chief executive of D2S. SE: What are the big challenges that keep you awake at night? Fujimura: Mask technology, and the investments in the mask industry, are increasingly important. But so far, the investment dollars that the community is willing to spend on it isn’... » read more

The Week In Review: Manufacturing
By Mark LaPedus - 19 Sep, 2014 - Comments: 0

Gartner predicts that by 2016 smartwatches will comprise about 40% of consumer wristworn devices. Gartner said that nine out of the top 10 smartphone vendors have entered the wearables market to date or are about to ship a first product, while a year ago only two vendors were in that space. The eBeam Initiative announced the completion of its third annual survey. In one of the highlights of ... » read more

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