Could China’s ion implanter ‘scalpel’ carve out secure hi-tech chip supply chains?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Zhang TongJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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China has developed its first high-energy hydrogen ion implanter, the POWER-750H, a crucial tool for semiconductor manufacturing. The China Institute of Atomic Energy announced the development, stating it matches advanced international standards. Previously, China relied entirely on imports for these implanters, facing technological barriers and market monopolies. The POWER-750H was designed and built independently, leveraging the institute's expertise in nuclear physics and accelerator technology. This development aims to strengthen China's self-reliance in the semiconductor industry by overcoming a key bottleneck in its chip supply chains. The successful development of the implanter is a significant step in China's efforts to secure its hi-tech chip supply.

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Nexperia ×250% POWER-750H 70% China Institute of Atomic Energy ×390% China ×495%

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ion implanter 100% chip supply chain 80% semiconductor manufacturing 70% china 70% self-reliance 60% high-energy hydrogen 50% nuclear physics 40% accelerator technology 40%