Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML, is a pivotal figure in the semiconductor industry, known for producing advanced lithography systems. The discussion dives into the revolutionary EUV technology, highlighting its complexities and the industry’s collaborative efforts towards innovation. Fouquet shares insights on the future of AI, geopolitical tensions, and the critical role of R&D in chip manufacturing. He emphasizes effective leadership traits like humility and authenticity and discusses transitioning from self-validation to meaningful contributions, encouraging a pursuit of passion.
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EUV Lithography
EUV lithography uses extreme ultraviolet light with a short wavelength.
Smaller wavelengths enable printing smaller features on computer chips, driving advancements in various fields.
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EUV Light Generation
Creating EUV light involves hitting tin droplets with a powerful CO2 laser 50,000 times per second.
This complex process, developed over 20 years, excites electrons and generates EUV light.
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EUV Machine Size
ASML's EUV machines are large due to the complex optics required to guide the light.
The optics operate in a vacuum and utilize specialized materials, contributing to the machine's size.
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Chip War
The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology
Chris Miller
In 'Chip War', Chris Miller details how the semiconductor industry has become essential for modern life, influencing military, economic, and geopolitical power. The book explores the historical development of microchips, from their origins in Silicon Valley to their current role in global politics, particularly in the competition between the United States and China. Miller explains how the U.S. dominance in chip design and manufacturing contributed to its victory in the Cold War and how China's efforts to catch up are shaping the current geopolitical landscape.
In this episode, Nicolai Tangen speaks with Christophe Fouquet, President and CEO of ASML - the company that makes the ultra-sophisticated machines needed to produce the world's most advanced computer chips. They discuss ASML's groundbreaking technology, the future of semiconductors, geopolitical challenges in the industry, and Fouquet's approach to leadership at one of the world's most strategically important companies.
In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday.
The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Sara Arnesen.
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