ASML unveils EUV light source breakthrough to boost chip production by 50 percent by 2030
ASML researchers have found a way to boost EUV light power to 1,000 watts. This breakthrough could increase chip manufacturing speeds by 50 percent by 2030.
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Researchers at ASML Holding N.V. announced on February 23, 2026, a technical method to increase the power of the light source in its extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines from 600 watts to 1,000 watts. This development, which the company states will raise wafer throughput per machine, could enable the production of up to 50% more chips by 2030. The increase in power directly affects chip production speed and costs, reinforcing the company's position as the primary supplier of critical equipment to major chipmakers.
