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News Release from: ASML
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Team on 01 December 2006
Hynix standardises process development
Hynix Semiconductor, one of the world's leading memory manufacturers, has standardised on ASML's LithoCruiser software for the company's process development activity.
Hynix Semiconductor, one of the world's leading memory manufacturers, has standardised on ASML's LithoCruiser software for the company's process development activity Hynix has purchased multiple licences of LithoCruiser to perform lithography simulation and optimisation for critical layers in all sub60nm DRAM and Flash memory devices
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 13 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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ASML is the leading provider of lithography systems to the semiconductor industry.
In addition, the company offers tightly integrated mask technologies such as DDL technology, and software solutions for scanner and mask feature optimisation, such as LithoCruiser.
The production resolution capability of an optical lithography system is determined by the wavelength, numerical aperture (NA), and process factor, k1.
By applying different lithographic enhancement techniques, resolution can be extended.
LithoCruiser is specifically developed for ASML scanners.
As a result, it performs automatic optimisation of ASML scanner settings and critical mask features.
"As a provider of leading-edge memory devices, it is critical for us to maximise the imaging performance and process windows in our production fabs", said Dr Dong Gyu Yim, Senior Member of Technical Staff, R and D Department, Hynix.
"ASML proved to be a trusted partner by implementing all the necessary functions and features in LithoCruiser that fully met our requirements".
"We are proud that Hynix has selected LithoCruiser as the process development tool of choice for their next generation DRAM and flash memory devices", said Dinesh Bettadapur, President and CEO, ASML MaskTools.
"Hynix's choice to standardise on LithoCruiser demonstrates ASML's commitment to providing our customers with innovative lithography capabilities to enable their advanced process development".
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