Lithography Materials Headed for Upwards Growth

PFAS elimination efforts expected to drive migration to photoresist alternatives

San Diego, CA, August 8, 2024: TECHCET— the electronic materials advisory firm providing business and technology information —is forecasting semiconductor photoresist revenues to increase by nearly 11% in 2024. Overall semiconductor market recovery is expected in 2024, particularly in the second half, which should drive increased demand for all resists. In parallel, photoresist ancillaries are expected to increase by around 10%, and extensions by around 9%. More details on photoresist volume and revenue forecast by material can be found in TECHCET's new Lithography Materials Critical Materials Report™.

Recent pushes in the EU and US to eliminate PFAS-related chemicals are expected to gradually impact future photoresist material compounds. Photoresists that use photoacid generating (PAG) compounds have been qualified and used for many years, making it challenging to switch away to alternatives. While numerous companies and universities are working to develop non-PFAS-related PAGs, current performance is not yet meeting all process requirements. Consequently, defining suitable non-PFAS PAG alternatives and transitioning effectively is expected to take 5-10 years.

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