ASML supplies first Korean all-scanner foundry

ASML's lithography division today announced the sale of Step & Scan systems to DongBu Electronics Co., Ltd. DongBu is equipping Korea's first all-scanner foundry and will use ASML's i-line and DUV Step & Scan systems to manufacture standard logic, analog and embedded flash products.

"With this lithography order from DongBu Electronics, ASML has penetrated a new market providing systems for Korea's scanner dedicated foundry," said Dave Chavoustie, executive vice president of sales for ASML. "ASML's Step & Scan systems deliver high productivity, low cost of ownership and platform extendibility, giving DongBu's foundry operation both versatility and a strategic competitive edge in photolithography processing."

Equipment ordered by DongBu, which includes the PAS 5500/400C and PAS 5500/750E Step & Scan systems, is being installed at DongBu's EumSung facility in the KyoungKi-Do province.