KLA dominates the process control segment of chipmaking — the inspection and metrology systems that detect defects at every manufacturing step — with approximately 50% market share. Without KLA's tools, fabs cannot achieve the yield rates needed for profitable production of advanced chips, making it a true chokepoint: any fab building at 7nm or below is dependent on KLA equipment. Export restrictions limit its ability to supply the most advanced process control tools to China.
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KLA
Dominant maker of wafer inspection and metrology tools
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KLA
Dominant maker of wafer inspection and metrology tools
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