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US Invests $179 Million to Revolutionize Semiconductor Technology

1/4/2025

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The U.S. Department of Energy is pouring $179 million into three Microelectronics Science Research Centers to revolutionize semiconductor technology. At the forefront, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is spearheading a $12 million initiative to boost EUV lithography efficiency with a cutting-edge solid-state laser, paving the way for smaller, faster chips that consume less energy.

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The U.S. Department of Energy is pouring $179 million into three Microelectronics Science Research Centers to revolutionize semiconductor technology. At the forefront, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is spearheading a $12 million initiative to boost EUV lithography efficiency with a cutting-edge solid-state laser, paving the way for smaller, faster chips that consume less energy.