just so that we are all on the same page here. When the Guowang news came out earlier this year, it was for magnetron sputtering coating machines for DUV optics (assuming @interestedseal is correct here).
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Yudi Optics domestic Zerodur mirror bases. This low thermal expansion material is the base of EUV mirrors.
Since I am coming back after quite some time, tp can you say who are the DUV manufacturers apart from Yuliangsheng and SMEE. And what is the current rate of production per year.
CAS Launches 20GHz Modular Vector Network Detection System.
Chengdu 4D Zero Co., Ltd. officially launched the N2x20 Series, a modular Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) designed to bridge the gap between portable field testing and complex laboratory automation. The launch was accompanied by new supporting hardware: a general-purpose PXIe chassis, an embedded controller, and electronic calibration kits.
N2x20 Modular VNA Series
N2x20 Modular VNA Series
- Dual Form Factors: Offers both a USB portable version (for field/desktop use) and a PXIe modular version (for system integration and automation).
- Performance Specs:
- Frequency Range: 10 MHz to 20 GHz (configurable up to 22 GHz).
- Dynamic Range: Up to 130 dB.
- Trace Noise: As low as 0.005 dB.
- Accuracy: ±1.2 dB.
- Advanced Features: Supports multi-port cascading (up to 48 ports total), various calibration methods (OSL, SOLT, TRL) via USB-C powered kits, and onboard DDR high-speed cache for millisecond-level batch testing acceleration.
Supporting Hardware: PXIe Ecosystem To maximize the N2x20's capabilities in automated environments, two new chassis components were released:
- PXIe-88C0 Controller: Powered by an Intel i7-12700H (14 cores/20 threads) to handle real-time data processing during multi-module parallel testing.
- PXIe-1011 Chassis: A 4U, 11-slot design offering 24 GB/s system bandwidth and 8 GB/s peripheral bandwidth, ensuring high-speed synchronization across multiple modules.
Electronic Calibration Kits (RC Series) New USB-C powered calibration kits are available in 2-port (RC12xx) and 4-port (RC14xx) configurations (9 GHz – 20 GHz), designed to significantly reduce setup time before complex testing sessions.
Software Platform: N2000
The suite runs on the independently developed N2000 platform, which features:
Software Platform: N2000
The suite runs on the independently developed N2000 platform, which features:
- Unified control over cascaded modules without needing multiple software instances.
- Comprehensive analysis tools ranging from basic S-parameters to advanced fixture handling.
- Industry-standard interface logic for low learning costs.
This launch marks a significant expansion of 4D Zero's portfolio, creating a complete high-frequency testing ecosystem. The system is specifically tailored to meet the demands of:
- 5G Communication systems.
- Satellite internet infrastructure.
- Laboratory R&D requiring flexibility between portability and integration.
- Production line automation needing low-latency, high-throughput parallel testing.
By combining wide bandwidth coverage with a flexible USB/PXIe design and robust supporting hardware/software, Chengdu 4D Zero has positioned itself to offer end-to-end solutions for next-generation radio frequency measurement challenges.
I don't think "SMEE" exist as was before. The company was divested in two companies. One is AMIES <low end lithography machines> and the other company will only do High End FrontEnd Lithography machines.
The basic story from what I’ve been able to gather seems to be that SMEE and Yuliangsheng are partnering on the SSA800 and SSA900 right now because SMEE struggled on the final validation/verification process. It’s why for that first year after initial completion of the project we heard that they had delivered some instruments but customers weren’t happy with it and didn’t want to use it.
CXMT now worth more than Intel lmaoo
I wouldn't be surprised if SMEE is Yuliangsheng and part of the same SMIC-Huawei Consortium.