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Mask writing is the process of writing the pattern design (geometry) onto the photomask. The writing equipment writes the geometry onto the blank mask plate by exposing the photoresist to a UV light source, a laser or an electron beam. This exposure changes the molecular composition of the photoresist.
Laser masks are used to prevent inhalation of viral particles during laser surgery. A crossover trial was performed in eight volunteers to compare the ability of a surgical mask and a laser mask with that of an FFP2 respirator to filter airborne dust particles.
Global laser mask writer market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
SLX laser mask writer series. Introducing SLX laser mask writer series for semiconductors. As a response to the growing demand for new low-end segment mask writers, Mycronic introduces SLX – a next generation semiconductor laser mask writer series.
The launch of the SLX also marks the company’s re-entry to the market of laser-based mask writers for the semiconductor industry.
For over a decade, Mycronic have focused on the development of leading-edge mask writer technology for photomasks within display manufacturing (in TV’s, smartphones and tablets etc.), as well as for applications within the multipurpose market – a broad segment comprising many different application areas.
Based on the same advanced technology, the SLX laser mask writer is designed to meet the rising demand for photomasks for mature semiconductor nodes.
With this new series of machines, Mycronic intends to support an upcoming replacement and modernization cycle within the industry and meet the need for additional capacity.
The SLX series is based on the same technology as the display mask writers, including writing principles and the recently launched Evo control platform.
The precision of the leading-edge mask writers used for the display industry are already well within the requirements of the mature semiconductor arena.
Sharing a base technology platform between display and semiconductor mask writers will leverage synergies within current and future technology development – fully utilising the existing service organisation.
