Pilot Integration of 3nm Semiconducter technology

Over the past decades, computer chips have gotten smaller thanks to advances in materials science and manufacturing technologies. In the electronics industry this is denoted as Moore’s Law saying that 'on average there is a 2x increase in functionality every 2 years'. In semiconductor manufacturing after the 5-nanometre node which is presently being developed, 3-nanometre is the next. Reducing the size of transistors enables a new class of products that outperform state-of-the-art systems in terms of functionality, speed and power consumption. Tightly connecting with large European equipment developers and academic institutions, the EU-funded PIn3S project aims to launch a pilot production line of 3-nanometre semiconductor technology. The focus will be on optimizing process integration, and developing new lithography, mask repair and metrology tools. This new technological breakthrough will significantly impact diverse industries including communication, mobility, healthcare, energy, and safety and security.