Samsung seeks more Hoya EUV mask blanks

Samsung Electronics is facing a potential supply shortage of extreme ultraviolet mask blanks next year after Hoya reportedly rejected a request to increase supply due to growing demand from other manufacturers. Industry sources indicate that Samsung's consumption is projected to grow significantly as advanced semiconductor processes require an increasing number of EUV masks and a transition to phase-shift masks. To mitigate the shortage, Samsung is currently qualifying alternative mask blanks from South Korea's S&S Tech. Open article →