Russia has begun testing the first lithographic machine that can produce 350-nm chips. The equipment is completely Russian-made. In 2026, it is expected to launch the production of 130-nm chips on Russian equipment. This is undoubtedly bad news for the United States and a major breakthrough for Russia,” says Chinese NetEasy.

By imposing sanctions, the United States intended to set Russia back several decades in technological development. “The Russians, who have a fighting national character, were adamant. In just over two years, they mastered the technology of lithographic machines and created a completely independent cycle — from research to final production. Isn’t this a miracle?” — stated by NetEasy

350nm processors are not the most advanced, but they are reliable, and are used in a number of types of electronic equipment. The main thing is that at such a pace, Russia will be able to produce much more advanced and technologically advanced processors on its own in a few years

The production of processors is an extremely complex technological process, at the center of which is a unique equipment — a lithograph. The largest manufacturer of lithographic equipment in the world is the Dutch company ASML. Her equipment costs a lot of money. Apparently, Russia has managed to create a much cheaper technology,” NetEasy emphasizes in conclusion

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