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To: beanman who wrote (18654)	7/22/1998 9:53:00 PM
From: DTselentis	Respond to of 25960

As far as I've read and heard on this board and all other sources no one but Cymer has DUV lasers in use in a production line. Lambda and Komatsu lasers have been purchased for testing and evaluation purposes only.

To: beanman who wrote (18654)	7/22/1998 9:54:00 PM
From: James Word	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

beanman: RE "Micrascan III and Cymer" you asked: "Is anyone sure that SVG's Micrascan III is only being offered with a cymer laser, remember that Lambda is qualified there now also. " 99% sure. I would not be surprised if SVGL weren't hedging it's bets by qualifying a second source for excimer lasers. However, It has almost zero reason for pushing them on customers. Cymer has tons more production experience in real-life fab environments with a worldwide service and support organization that is quite large. Ive been shopping for DUV steppers for several months now. I have yet to have any stepper company so much as mention Lambda or Komatsu as an option. I imagine if you wanted one they would tell you that if you go that route, you are on your own. You'll get no help from the stepper company in maintaining it. James Word