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[News] imec Secures ASML’s Most Advanced EXE:5200 High-NA EUV for Sub-2nm; 4Q26 Qualification Target

What happened

imec received an ASML EXE:5200 High-NA EUV system, targeting qualification by Q4 2026 for sub-2nm R&D. Intel, Samsung, and SK hynix are also installing similar systems, with ASML targeting high-volume manufacturing in 2027-2028. Neutral: This is a long-term R&D milestone with no immediate impact on component supply, pricing, or trader inventory decisions.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 10/100

Affected components and suppliers

LogicHigh-Density Memory

ASML Intel Samsung Electronics SK hynix

rd-milestonehigh-na-euvcapacity-planning

Source and time

Source: TrendForce · 3/18/2026 · View original source

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[News] imec Secures ASML’s Most Advanced EXE:5200 High-NA EUV for Sub-2nm; 4Q26 Qualification Target

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