The laser and optics for the EUV light source are from the US?
replyThe laser is from the US, the optics are German (Zeiss)
replyIsn't TRUMPF a German company?
replyOP was slightly mistaken. The laser itself is provided by TRUMPF, a German company. Cymer (USA) integrates that laser with tin droplet, plasma, optical, vacuum, and control technologies to create the complete DUV/EUV light sources.
reply> There is a reason why ASML's next-generation research photolithography machine is currently being installed and developed in upstate New York, and not somewhere in the Netherlands. The same reason that Cymer is still in San Diego instead of being relocated to Europe.
replyWhat is the reason?
Because it's American tech funded by the USA CHIPS Act and the Department of Energy. Tightly controlled by the US government.
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