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To: FJB who wrote (1237)6/8/1999 7:36:00 PM
From: Clarksterh  Respond to of 1279
 
Article on mask making and shrinks:

exchange2000.com

Clark



To: FJB who wrote (1237)6/9/1999 8:33:00 PM
From: Carl R.  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1279
 
Apparently on reason for weak sales by ETEC is that Mask makers are using phase shift technologies to extend the ALTA down to .18µ, which will significantly reduce demand for MEBES systems:
Message 10037137

Not too many years ago ETEC was hurt badly as stepper use reduced the need for new mask making equipment. How badly will this hurt ETEC?

Carl