Photolithography (Equipment) Market by Type (i-line, KrF, ArF Dry, ArFi, and EUV), Light Source (Mercury Lamp, Excimer Laser, Fluorine Laser, and Laser Produced Plasma), Wavelength, and Region - Forecast to 2020
Photolithography is the process of
transferring geometric patterns on a silicon wafer mask. There are various
steps involved in the photolithography process, such as wafer cleaning, barrier
layer formation, photoresist application, soft baking, mask alignment, exposure
& development, and hard baking. The photolithography equipment types are
i-line, KrF, ArF dry, ArFi, and EUV.
The market for EUV photolithography
equipment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The
impressive growth of the semiconductor industry is expected to create
opportunities for the growth of the EUV photolithography equipment market. To
manufacture semiconductor devices, exposing is done on each wafer that
increases the cost of device manufacturing. . However, the EUV equipment is
advantageous for manufacturers because it exposes the critical layer in just
one step that reduces the manufacturing cost of semiconductor devices.
The major factors driving the growth of
the photolithography equipment market includes advancements in technology and
increasing government support. Key players in the market are focused on
research & development and launching of new technologies to improve the
photolithography process for semiconductor device manufacturing. This is
evident from the high frequency of new product launches by companies active in
the market. Earlier, fabrication was done with the direct light imaging process
within the range from 193 to 248nm. However, with the advancement in the
semiconductor industry, there is a requirement for improved wavelength in the
semiconductor device manufacturing process. Hence, companies have developed
extreme ultraviolet photolithography that offers the 13.5nm range for manufacturing
semiconductor devices.
Government support and funding extended to companies active in the market have contributed to the overall growth of this market. Various U.S.-based agencies such as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are engaged in funding research on advanced IC architecture, design tools, and photolithography technology.
This
research report categorizes the global photolithography equipment market based
on type, light source, wavelength, and region. This report describes the
drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges with respect to the
photolithography equipment market. .The Porter’s five forces analysis has been
included in the report with a description of each of its forces and their
respective impact on the photolithography equipment market.
