$ASML Holding NV(ASML)$
ASML, a lithography giant with a market cap of €295 billion, dominates chip production with its advanced machines, essential for creating the intricate patterns on silicon wafers.
ASM International (€30 billion market cap) focuses on deposition tools, crucial for building up thin layers on wafers with extreme precision. Key areas include:
ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition): The most advanced deposition method for creating ultra-thin films.
Epitaxy: Growing layers of silicon or silicon carbide (ideal for high-temperature applications like electric vehicle batteries).
Thermal Processing: Using furnaces for processes like dopant diffusion and annealing.
Key Differences:
Focus: ASML specializes in lithography, while ASM International focuses on deposition and thermal processing.
Market Cap: ASML is significantly larger, reflecting its dominant position in the lithography market.
Technology Complexity: ASML's lithography machines are incredibly complex and expensive, while ASM International's tools, though advanced, are generally less complex.
Historical Link: ASML was born from a joint venture between ASMI and Philips.
In essence: ASML enables the intricate design of chips, while ASM International provides the tools to build them up layer by layer.
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