如果您希望可以时常见面，欢迎标星收藏哦~ 来源：内容 编译自 semiwi 。 在高数值孔径 EUV 光刻系统中，数值孔径 (NA) 从 0.33 扩展到 0.55。这一变化被宣传为可以避 免在 0.33 NA EUV 系统上进行多重图案化。直到最近才有具体的例子提供。事实上，在 DUV 双 重图案化已经足够的情况下，EUV 已经实现了双重图案化。 数值孔径的增加允许使用更多衍射级数或更宽的空间频率范围进行成像。对于同一幅图像，拥有更 多衍射级数可以产生更明亮、更窄的峰值，如图1的示例所示。 图 1. 对于相同的四分之一节距输入线图案，四个衍射级比两个衍射级产生更明亮、更窄的峰值。 NILS 因峰值更尖锐而得到改善。 峰值越尖锐，意味着归一化图像对数斜率 (NILS) 越好，因此光子吸收中散粒噪声的随机效应不会 那么严重。因此，与 0.55 NA 相比，0.33 NA 的直接打印图像更容易出现质量下降。 为了将散粒噪声保持在足够低的水平，以保证单次0.33 NA曝光，剂量必须增加到一定程度，使吞 吐量或光刻胶损失成为不利因素，例如> 100 mJ/cm 2。另一方面，如果将0.33 NA图案分成两个 单独曝光 ...

Summary of Applied Materials (AMAT) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Applied Materials (AMAT) - **Event**: 2025 Conference on June 04, 2025 - **Speaker**: Bryce Hill, Chief Financial Officer Key Points Industry Dynamics - The demand environment for semiconductors is influenced by AI and energy-efficient computing, with a strong pull for investment in leading-edge technologies such as GPUs, CPUs, and high bandwidth memory (HBM) [4][5] - Applied Materials expects to grow approximately 7% this year, marking the sixth consecutive year of growth, despite a slower mature logic business [5][6] - The semiconductor industry is viewed as a secular growth market, with expectations of mid to high single-digit growth rates for semiconductor devices over the long term [6][12] Market Trends - The leading-edge technology segment is experiencing strong growth, while the mature logic market is seeing a slowdown due to previous heavy investments, particularly in China [7][8] - The company is focused on innovations in packaging techniques and materials engineering, which are critical for advanced semiconductor manufacturing [21][22] China Market Impact - Applied Materials is significantly derisked from trade restrictions in China, as its business there primarily involves mature logic technologies [14][15] - Approximately 25% of Applied's business comes from China, with expectations that this will remain stable in the medium term [24] Equipment and WFE Forecast - The overall equipment environment is expected to grow, with Applied projecting a 7% growth rate based on current dynamics [11][12] - The company anticipates that wafer starts for DRAM and leading-edge technologies will continue to increase annually, supporting the growth of the semiconductor equipment market [18][19] DRAM Market Insights - The DRAM market appears flat year-over-year for Applied, but international vendors are experiencing significant growth, particularly in HBM [27][28] - HBM now accounts for approximately 16% of wafer starts, nearly doubling in the last year [28] Gross Margins and Financial Performance - Applied Materials has improved its gross margins, reporting 49.2% in the last quarter and guiding for 48.3% in the upcoming quarter [39][40] - The company has three reportable operating segments, with the core equipment business showing improvements while the services business is growing at low double digits [40][42] Capital Return Strategy - Applied Materials aims to return 80% to 100% of excess profits to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, with a focus on maintaining a low double-digit growth rate for dividends [52][53] Competitive Landscape - Domestic Chinese competitors are improving but Applied believes its comprehensive service offerings and supply chain advantages will maintain its market share [25][26] - The company continues to innovate and develop products for both leading-edge and mature logic markets [26] Future Outlook - The packaging business is expected to double in size over the next three to five years, driven by innovations in energy efficiency and performance [38] - Applied Materials is investing heavily in R&D and collaboration with customers to stay at the forefront of semiconductor technology [50][51] Valuation Considerations - The semiconductor equipment industry is perceived to trade at lower valuations compared to analog companies, despite strong return metrics, due to historical volatility perceptions [55] Additional Insights - The company emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement in its service offerings, which are increasingly driven by AI and customer needs [46][47] - Applied Materials is focused on long-term growth and innovation, positioning itself to capitalize on emerging trends in the semiconductor industry [55]

Investment Rating - The report upgrades ACMR to Buy and identifies NAURA as the most preferred stock in the China wafer fabrication equipment (WFE) sector [4][7]. Core Viewpoints - The market has significantly underestimated the resilience of China WFE demand, forecasting a modest decline of 9.5% YoY in 2025, followed by a growth of 6.0% YoY in 2026, contrasting with the consensus expectation of a 20% decline [4][19][20]. - The report highlights that over 70% of survey respondents expect higher or flat capacity expansion in 2025, indicating stronger demand than previously anticipated [5][19]. - The top three Chinese vendors are expected to increase their market share to 25-30% by 2027, driven by localization and tighter US export controls [6][60]. Summary by Sections Market Demand Forecast - China WFE demand is projected to reach US$33.5 billion in 2025, reflecting a 9.5% YoY decline, and US$35.5 billion in 2026, indicating a 6.0% YoY increase [20][24]. - Domestic fabs' capacity expansion is identified as a major driver for sustained demand, with a projected CAGR of 9.0% from 2023 to 2027 [20][24]. Vendor Performance and Market Share - The combined revenue of the top three Chinese WFE suppliers is expected to reach US$10.8 billion by 2027, representing a significant increase in domestic market share from 13% in 2024 [60][61]. - The report emphasizes the narrowing technology gap and increasing willingness of domestic fabs to procure local equipment as key factors for market share gains [66][67]. Investment Dynamics - The report notes that 35% of foundry respondents and 29% of memory respondents indicated plans for higher capital expenditures in 2025, suggesting a positive outlook for the sector [28][41]. - The analysis of semiconductor production equipment imports indicates strong demand in Guangdong, which has not been fully reflected in prior forecasts [5][54]. Competitive Landscape - The report outlines that Chinese WFE companies have achieved higher revenue growth compared to the industry average, with a CAGR of 41%-82% from 2020 to 2024 [67][71]. - Tighter export controls are expected to expand the total addressable market for local vendors, as US companies face limitations in accessing the Chinese market [73][76].

KLA (KLAC) 2025 Conference June 03, 2025 04:20 PM ET Speaker0 Okay, excellent. All right, good afternoon everyone. Thank you for joining us for this session. I'm Vivek Arya from BofA Semiconductor Semiconductor Equipment Research team. Really delighted to have the team from KLA join us, Bren Higgins, Chief Financial Officer. And as usual, I'll go through my fireside questions, but please feel free to raise your hand if you would like to bring something up. But really welcome to you, Brent. Really glad that ...

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Core Viewpoint - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a high level of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, but significant deals remain limited due to underlying challenges in articulating the benefits and expectations of such transactions [1][3]. Group 1: M&A Strategies - The proposed "stair-step premium" strategy allows acquirers to pay a portion of the premium based on the target company's performance over a 3 to 5-year period, aligning interests and reducing upfront financial risk [3][13]. - This strategy aims to balance risk-sharing and incentivize long-term collaboration between acquirers and target companies, addressing issues related to aggressive performance guarantees [13][18]. Group 2: Market Dynamics - The global semiconductor equipment market grew from $50 billion in 2017 to over $100 billion by 2022, while China's semiconductor equipment market expanded fivefold to reach $25 billion [3][4]. - By the end of 2023, China's semiconductor equipment market is expected to account for nearly 40% of the global market share [4]. Group 3: Industry Transformation - The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformation from a focus on basic domestic production to a pursuit of high-quality, advanced manufacturing capabilities [7][14]. - Domestic manufacturers are increasingly targeting high-end processes and critical technologies, such as lithography and thin-film deposition, to compete with international leaders [7][14]. Group 4: Investment Landscape - The Chinese venture capital market is experiencing a significant influx of funds, with over 6 trillion yuan invested from 2018 to 2024, leading to a potential exit bottleneck for many projects [8][9]. - The tightening exit channels and changing market conditions have exposed risks associated with performance-based agreements, creating tension between investors and entrepreneurs [10][11]. Group 5: Policy Environment - Recent government policies have aimed to stimulate M&A activity by simplifying approval processes and encouraging industry consolidation [9][10]. - Local governments are implementing mechanisms to allow state-owned funds to exit from underperforming investments without facing penalties, fostering a more flexible investment environment [9][10]. Group 6: Platform Strategy - The semiconductor equipment sector is increasingly adopting a platform strategy, where companies seek to provide comprehensive solutions to reduce procurement complexity and enhance market penetration [14][15]. - The integration of core technologies and components is seen as essential for improving research and development efficiency and reducing duplication of efforts [15][18].

Core Points - Nanjing Jingsheng Equipment Co., Ltd. has completed the registration of changes in its business license and the filing of its revised Articles of Association [1][2] - The company held meetings on April 28, 2025, and May 20, 2025, to approve the change of registered address, the cancellation of the supervisory board, and the revision of the Articles of Association [1] - The new business registration information includes a registered capital of 138.366096 million yuan and a new address in Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone [2] Company Information - The company is classified as a joint-stock company (listed) with a unified social credit code of 91320192589410351R [2] - The legal representative is Li Hui, and the company was established on February 9, 2012 [2] - The business scope includes manufacturing and sales of semiconductor devices, electronic equipment, integrated circuit chips, and various technology services [2]

Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAT) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Gary Dickerson - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Stacy Rasgon - Bernstein Research Stacy Rasgon My guest today, Gary Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials. Before I start, I want to mention if you have questions that you'd like to get asked during the presentation, you should have a link to the pigeonhole form where you ca ...