TR Industry, Science and Technology

[No Name]

Any update about Aselsan DUV lithography machine ?

That project will only come to light in 2029; till then, we probably won't hear much about it.

 

[Huelague]

Let me introduce you “CHARGEbot”

 

[No Name]

Let me introduce you “CHARGEbot”

Wouldn't that take up too much space in a parking lot?

 

[Huelague]

Wouldn't that take up too much space in a parking lot?

Depends on the space of a park station, but the idea of itself, a moving Chargestation, is nice,

 

[Huelague]

Micro chip from aselsan

 

[No Name]

Micro chip from aselsan

Okay, so are they manufacturing them in Turkey, or are they just explaining the components, because the video seems like they are just explaining the components?

 

[Huelague]

Okay, so are they manufacturing them in Turkey, or are they just explaining the components, because the video seems like they are just explaining the components?

In Türkiye I guess, but not in mass production.

 

[Huelague]

Is it possible to cooperate with China on semiconductor?

 

[boredaf]

Is it possible to cooperate with China on semiconductor?

Yes, if you want to get sanctioned to hell and back by everyone for very little gain. In case you haven't noticed mate, China is the enemy number one from now on for NATO block; you think all the cooperation with India that sprouted came from the goodness of their hearts?

 

[Zafer]

Is it possible to cooperate with China on semiconductor?

It sure is possible when we find out that the collective west will not sell us eUV machines when we want to buy from them.

 

[Huelague]

China has many cooperations with many countries to produce open source semiconductors.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

I think Turkey is currently trying to diversify its semiconductor production. To this end, it is using modern manufacturers in South Korea, China, and Taiwan so as not to be dependent on a single supplier.

At the same time, Turkey is apparently planning to build its own factory in the country together with Qatar, which will initially cover older technologies: for example, 65 nm → 45 nm → 28 nm → 20 nm until around 2035. It is unlikely that anything more will be possible there, as more modern processes such as 16 nm FinFET or smaller EUV lithography are required — and the US would probably block Turkey from entering this highly advanced manufacturing sector, as it did with China.

However, these limitations can be partially circumvented through chiplet designs (3D integration), multiple RISC-V-based processor cores, and edge AI accelerators. In such architectures, manufacturing technology plays a lesser role, as aspects such as yield rate, cooling, and space requirements are less critical in military applications — they can be solved technically.

 

[Zafer]

I think Turkey is currently trying to diversify its semiconductor production. To this end, it is using modern manufacturers in South Korea, China, and Taiwan so as not to be dependent on a single supplier.

At the same time, Turkey is apparently planning to build its own factory in the country together with Qatar, which will initially cover older technologies: for example, 65 nm → 45 nm → 28 nm → 20 nm until around 2035. It is unlikely that anything more will be possible there, as more modern processes such as 16 nm FinFET or smaller EUV lithography are required — and the US would probably block Turkey from entering this highly advanced manufacturing sector, as it did with China.

However, these limitations can be partially circumvented through chiplet designs (3D integration), multiple RISC-V-based processor cores, and edge AI accelerators. In such architectures, manufacturing technology plays a lesser role, as aspects such as yield rate, cooling, and space requirements are less critical in military applications — they can be solved technically.

It is curious if China will sell the eUV machines that they are developing which will be distrupting to the microprocessor market.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

It is curious if China will sell the eUV machines that they are developing which will be distrupting to the microprocessor market.

If this scenario were to actually occur, it would undoubtedly bring about fundamental changes.
However, I consider it unlikely that it will come to this: Similar to the US, China pursues a strategy of not giving up its own advantages without receiving significant concessions or strategic benefits in return.

Another scenario seems more likely: Turkey could gain access to EUV lithography machines produced in China from around 2033/34, as these will not more high-end that time.
With this technology, Turkey would be able to manufacture semiconductor structures in the range of 16 to 5 nm by around 2040. However, once this technological level has been reached, further progress will be virtually impossible without highly specialized equipment, extensive know-how, and considerable research capacities.

In principle, both countries (USA & China) would always be 10-15 years ahead of the rest of the world.

Nevertheless, technological backwardness can be compensated for to a certain extent – primarily through smart and efficient chip design. The use of chiplet architectures and scaling to systems with a larger number of cores and integrated edge AI accelerators will enable significant progress to be made in specific areas of application. Such approaches could succeed in reducing the existing lead within five to eight years.

However, it should be noted that the US (Taiwan) – and to a certain extent China – currently have a lead of around 10 to 15 years over the rest of the world in this area. This lead is based not only on advanced manufacturing technology, but also on decades of expertise, a mature ecosystem of specialized professionals, software and tooling infrastructure, and massive investment.

Advances through innovative designs can narrow this gap, but they cannot close it completely on their own. Especially in areas such as energy efficiency, density, and manufacturing quality, such approaches reach their limits without access to the latest manufacturing technologies and the corresponding expertise.

 

[TR_123456]

If this scenario were to actually occur, it would undoubtedly bring about fundamental changes.
However, I consider it unlikely that it will come to this: Similar to the US, China pursues a strategy of not giving up its own advantages without receiving significant concessions or strategic benefits in return.

Another scenario seems more likely: Turkey could gain access to EUV lithography machines produced in China from around 2033/34, as these will not more high-end that time.
With this technology, Turkey would be able to manufacture semiconductor structures in the range of 16 to 5 nm by around 2040. However, once this technological level has been reached, further progress will be virtually impossible without highly specialized equipment, extensive know-how, and considerable research capacities.

In principle, both countries (USA & China) would always be 10-15 years ahead of the rest of the world.

Nevertheless, technological backwardness can be compensated for to a certain extent – primarily through smart and efficient chip design. The use of chiplet architectures and scaling to systems with a larger number of cores and integrated edge AI accelerators will enable significant progress to be made in specific areas of application. Such approaches could succeed in reducing the existing lead within five to eight years.

However, it should be noted that the US (Taiwan) – and to a certain extent China – currently have a lead of around 10 to 15 years over the rest of the world in this area. This lead is based not only on advanced manufacturing technology, but also on decades of expertise, a mature ecosystem of specialized professionals, software and tooling infrastructure, and massive investment.

Advances through innovative designs can narrow this gap, but they cannot close it completely on their own. Especially in areas such as energy efficiency, density, and manufacturing quality, such approaches reach their limits without access to the latest manufacturing technologies and the corresponding expertise.

How is the US the frontrunner when in reality ASML of the Netherlands is by far the most advanced in chip design?

 

[Yasar_TR]

Turkey could gain access to EUV lithography machines produced in China from around 2033/34, as these will not more high-end that time.
With this technology, Turkey would be able to manufacture semiconductor structures in the range of 16 to 5 nm by around 2040. However, once this technological level has been reached, further progress will be virtually impossible without highly specialized equipment, extensive know-how, and considerable research capacities.

Why do you think with blinkers and in two dimensions. Think wide and in 3D.
What you are suggesting is for Turkey to be producing f16s. Not F35/F22 equivalents.
In KAAN we have done the latter.
Increase country’s educational level. Produce more scientists not clergies. Educate masses in the right way towards IT and AI orientated education.
As the saying goes: If there is a will, there is a way.
Who would have believed we would be flying a 5th generation plane? When the program was envisaged officially in 2009 many people laughed at it as being an unattainable goal.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

How is the US the frontrunner when in reality ASML of the Netherlands is by far the most advanced in chip design?

Even if buyers are able to purchase the machines, ASML and the United States ultimately retain control over the technology. This is because operation, maintenance, spare parts, and software updates still depend on ASML — which itself is politically and technologically dependent on the U.S.

What real leverage would ASML or the Dutch government have if they wanted to supply countries like China or Turkey against the will of the U.S.? The Netherlands is neither a military nor a political great power, and the U.S. could easily create massive obstacles — through sanctions, export bans on U.S. technology, or exclusion from the U.S. market.

In practice, it is clear that the U.S. determines access to and control over this key technology. They assert their influence, and the Netherlands follows this line because it is itself highly dependent on the U.S.

I deliberately mentioned the USA as a pioneer and technology owner because that is essentially what it is also have complete control over it.

 

[what]

Why are we talking about Chinese EUV lithography? It's not like we're sanctioned or anything.
But EUV is not all there is, you need billions to get a fab running and even than its not guaranteed success.

 

[IC3M@N FX]

Why do you think with blinkers and in two dimensions. Think wide and in 3D.
What you are suggesting is for Turkey to be producing f16s. Not F35/F22 equivalents.
In KAAN we have done the latter.
Increase country’s educational level. Produce more scientists not clergies. Educate masses in the right way towards IT and AI orientated education.
As the saying goes: If there is a will, there is a way.
Who would have believed we would be flying a 5th generation plane? When the program was envisaged officially in 2009 many people laughed at it as being an unattainable goal.

It's not that I don't trust my country, your country, or our country... it's just that this is cutting-edge technology. You need LUV systems, suitable clean rooms, and manufacturing processes with a good yield rate that are roughly on par with TSMC. They do this commercially, unlike us, which means that a poorer yield rate would be a failure in itself for them.
We would probably be happy if half of the chips in a wafer worked, since military chips are not needed in millions. The point is that these technologies are deliberately being denied with at least a 10-year head start. They want to rule out the possibility that political and strategic will could overtake them by a people hungry for success and recognition and therefore self-confident.
Look at the explosive development of the Turkish arms industry within 15 years. They were all taken completely by surprise, both the EU and, in part, the US/Israel, who knew where things were heading but underestimated the speed at which they would happen.

 

[Sherlock Holmes]

In 2028 Turkey will inaugurate its first chip factory which will be equipped with aselsan developed DUV machines . Turkey has reached agreement with Taiwan under USA to build a chip factory capable of making 3nm processors in 2027 . They also hand over some 3nm chip technology to turkey. A private company named FLY BVOLS will be the owner of this factory . They already started training of Turkish engineers. If aselsan can produce DUV machines then within 4/5 years they will be able to make EUV devices also . Turkish government allocated 5 billion dollars for that .