2026-02-25
ASML's EUV machine produces light by firing 100,000 molten tin droplets per second into a laser that heats them hotter than the surface of the sun. The tin has to be 99.9999% pure. The US hasn't mined tin since 1993. Over half of global supply comes from China, Indonesia, and
Reuters
ASML researchers unveil a breakthrough in EUV light source power, increasing output from 600W to 1,000W, a jump that could yield 50% more chips by 2030
2026-02-24
ASML's EUV machine produces light by firing 100,000 molten tin droplets per second into a laser that heats them hotter than the surface of the sun. The tin has to be 99.9999% pure. The US hasn't mined tin since 1993. Over half of global supply comes from China, Indonesia, and
Reuters
ASML researchers unveil a breakthrough in EUV light source power, increasing output from 600W to 1,000W, a jump that could yield 50% more chips by 2030
Researchers at ASML Holding say they have found a way to boost the power of the light source in a key chip making machine to turn …