Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Halts Half of World’s Neon Output for Chips

Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Halts Half of World’s Neon Output for Chips

Some 45 percent to 54 percent of the world’s semiconductor-grade neon, critical for the lasers used to make chips, comes from two Ukrainian companies, Ingas and Cryoin, according to Reuters calculations based on figures from the companies and market research firm Techcet. Global neon consumption for chip production reached about 540 metric tons last year, … Read more

Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Halts Half of World’s Neon Output for Chips

Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Halts Half of World’s Neon Output for Chips

Some 45 percent to 54 percent of the world’s semiconductor-grade neon, critical for the lasers used to make chips, comes from two Ukrainian companies, Ingas and Cryoin, according to Reuters calculations based on figures from the companies and market research firm Techcet. Global neon consumption for chip production reached about 540 metric tons last year, … Read more