U.S. Invests $150M in Intel-Linked Chipmaker to Challenge ASML’s EUV Dominance
The TRUMP administration has taken a $150 million stake in xLight, an Intel-connected semiconductor firm aiming to break ASML's monopoly on extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) technology. The investment comes through the CHIPS Research and Development Office under the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
xLight's laser prototype development targets domestic replacement for ASML's German-sourced components. Success could reshuffle global chip supply chains while advancing Moore's Law progression. "This is about reclaiming American leadership in foundational technologies," said xLight CEO Pat in a statement.
The MOVE aligns with broader efforts to reduce reliance on foreign semiconductor tech. ASML currently supplies EUV systems to major fabs worldwide, with laser components sourced from Germany's Trumpf.
