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45 Dongtansandan 10-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
+82 31-5183-0899
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Overview
- Summary
- Established in January 2018, ESOL Inc. is a leading provider of essential EUV solutions for EUV lithography. The company leverages its expertise in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering to support cost-effective EUV production in the semiconductor industry. It offers innovative EUV technology solutions contributing to both research and development and mass production sectors. The company holds significant potential to contribute to the advancement of EUV technology, crucial for high-performance, low-power semiconductor manufacturing.Established in January 2018, ESOL Inc. is a leading provider of essential EUV solutions for EUV lithography. The company leverages its expertise in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering to support cost-effective EUV production in the semiconductor industry. It offers innovative EUV technology solutions contributing to both research and development and mass production sectors. The company holds significant potential to contribute to the advancement of EUV technology, crucial for high-performance, low-power semiconductor manufacturing.
- Key Products/Technologies
- EUV Source Technology: Development of various EUV source technologies, including EUV HHG Source, Xe LPP, and Sn LPP. Notably, HHG (High Harmonic Generation) is a laser-like coherent EUV source providing high brightness with low divergence and a small source size. This source is highly suitable for actinic review tools, characterized by low manufacturing costs and high performance.EUV Source Technology: Development of various EUV source technologies, including EUV HHG Source, Xe LPP, and Sn LPP. Notably, HHG (High Harmonic Generation) is a laser-like coherent EUV source providing high brightness with low divergence and a small source size. This source is highly suitable for actinic review tools, characterized by low manufacturing costs and high performance.
- EUV Mask Defect Review System (SREM - Scanning Reflection EUV Microscope): This system forms images by scanning a fine EUV beam spot, utilized for aerial image analysis of EUV mask patterns and defect verification. It is applied in various applications such as EUV blank defect shift and size verification, mask lifetime monitoring, and blind layer verification.EUV Mask Defect Review System (SREM - Scanning Reflection EUV Microscope): This system forms images by scanning a fine EUV beam spot, utilized for aerial image analysis of EUV mask patterns and defect verification. It is applied in various applications such as EUV blank defect shift and size verification, mask lifetime monitoring, and blind layer verification.
- Flex Ray EUV Microscope (FREM): A high-performance EUV mask inspection tool supplied to Japan's largest photomask manufacturer, having successfully competed against German giant Zeiss. This equipment possesses specifications comparable to Zeiss's AIMS EUV 3.0 and is capable of addressing high NA (0.55) requirements.Flex Ray EUV Microscope (FREM): A high-performance EUV mask inspection tool supplied to Japan's largest photomask manufacturer, having successfully competed against German giant Zeiss. This equipment possesses specifications comparable to Zeiss's AIMS EUV 3.0 and is capable of addressing high NA (0.55) requirements.
- EUV Mask Phase Measurement System (Ephase): The world's first EUV mask phase measurement system, serving as a critical instrument for EUV PSM (Phase Shift Mask) verification. This technology is essential for accurately quantifying the phase amount in PSM production, optimizing EUV imaging performance for nodes below 5nm.EUV Mask Phase Measurement System (Ephase): The world's first EUV mask phase measurement system, serving as a critical instrument for EUV PSM (Phase Shift Mask) verification. This technology is essential for accurately quantifying the phase amount in PSM production, optimizing EUV imaging performance for nodes below 5nm.
- EUV Pellicle Transmission and Reflectance Measurement System (EUVPTR): An equipment designed for high-speed measurement of the transmittance and reflectance across the entire EUV Pellicle. This capability plays a crucial role in monitoring pellicle quality and enhancing EUV lithography performance.EUV Pellicle Transmission and Reflectance Measurement System (EUVPTR): An equipment designed for high-speed measurement of the transmittance and reflectance across the entire EUV Pellicle. This capability plays a crucial role in monitoring pellicle quality and enhancing EUV lithography performance.
- EUV Micro-interference Lithography Equipment (EMiLE): A standalone interference EUV lithography tool for printing repeated lines or holes. This equipment is utilized as a cost-effective EUV patterning method for resolutions of 5nm node or less in EUV R&D and material development.EUV Micro-interference Lithography Equipment (EMiLE): A standalone interference EUV lithography tool for printing repeated lines or holes. This equipment is utilized as a cost-effective EUV patterning method for resolutions of 5nm node or less in EUV R&D and material development.
- Core Advantages
- Possession of unparalleled expertise and technological capabilities in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering. This is a crucial element for the success of EUV lithography in the semiconductor industry.Possession of unparalleled expertise and technological capabilities in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering. This is a crucial element for the success of EUV lithography in the semiconductor industry.
- Ability to provide innovative solutions based on a deep understanding of semiconductor production, lithography, and mask technology. This ensures optimal technical support tailored to customer needs.Ability to provide innovative solutions based on a deep understanding of semiconductor production, lithography, and mask technology. This ensures optimal technical support tailored to customer needs.
- Designing optimal equipment with low maintenance costs for cost-effective EUV production from a customer perspective. This significantly reduces the investment burden for customers.Designing optimal equipment with low maintenance costs for cost-effective EUV production from a customer perspective. This significantly reduces the investment burden for customers.
- Establishment of a differentiated EUV equipment lineup, including the development of the world's first EUV mask phase measurement system (Ephase) and FREM. This secures a technological advantage in the market.Establishment of a differentiated EUV equipment lineup, including the development of the world's first EUV mask phase measurement system (Ephase) and FREM. This secures a technological advantage in the market.
- Demonstrated top-tier global technological competitiveness by securing a contract to supply EUV mask inspection equipment (FREM) to Japan's largest photomask maker, overcoming competition from German giant Zeiss. This signifies international recognition of its reliability and technological prowess.Demonstrated top-tier global technological competitiveness by securing a contract to supply EUV mask inspection equipment (FREM) to Japan's largest photomask maker, overcoming competition from German giant Zeiss. This signifies international recognition of its reliability and technological prowess.
- As the sole domestic EUV equipment manufacturer, it holds the capability to directly develop and produce most components, from EUV light sources and optical systems to related software and nano-systems. This ensures technological independence and rapid development cycles.As the sole domestic EUV equipment manufacturer, it holds the capability to directly develop and produce most components, from EUV light sources and optical systems to related software and nano-systems. This ensures technological independence and rapid development cycles.
- Ability to develop a common EUV platform that allows for flexible implementation of various EUV actinic functions. This forms the basis for providing customized solutions to clients.Ability to develop a common EUV platform that allows for flexible implementation of various EUV actinic functions. This forms the basis for providing customized solutions to clients.
- Target Industrie
- Semiconductor industrySemiconductor industry
- EUV lithography sectorEUV lithography sector
- EUV mask manufacturing and inspectionEUV mask manufacturing and inspection
- EUV material development (e.g., EUV resist and underlayer development)EUV material development (e.g., EUV resist and underlayer development)
- Advanced technology industries requiring high-performance, low-power semiconductor productionAdvanced technology industries requiring high-performance, low-power semiconductor production
- Major Markets
- Japan, South Korea (active as the sole domestic EUV equipment manufacturer)Japan, South Korea (active as the sole domestic EUV equipment manufacturer)
- Certifications/Patents
- Possession of core technological capabilities in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering. This represents an essential competence for the advancement of EUV lithography in the semiconductor industry.Possession of core technological capabilities in EUV sources, EUV optics, and system engineering. This represents an essential competence for the advancement of EUV lithography in the semiconductor industry.
- Development of innovative EUV solutions, including the world's first EUV mask phase measurement system (Ephase). This demonstrates technological leadership.Development of innovative EUV solutions, including the world's first EUV mask phase measurement system (Ephase). This demonstrates technological leadership.
- Potential to contribute to the advancement of essential EUV technology for high-performance, low-power semiconductor production. This indicates future growth potential in the semiconductor market.Potential to contribute to the advancement of essential EUV technology for high-performance, low-power semiconductor production. This indicates future growth potential in the semiconductor market.
- Demonstrated global technological competitiveness by supplying EUV mask defect review equipment (FREM) to Japan's largest photomask manufacturer. This signifies adherence to international technical standards.Demonstrated global technological competitiveness by supplying EUV mask defect review equipment (FREM) to Japan's largest photomask manufacturer. This signifies adherence to international technical standards.
- Technical strength in developing a common EUV platform for flexible implementation of various EUV actinic functions. This highlights the ability to provide customized solutions for specific customer needs.Technical strength in developing a common EUV platform for flexible implementation of various EUV actinic functions. This highlights the ability to provide customized solutions for specific customer needs.
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45 Dongtansandan 10-gil, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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