xLight
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xLight builds the world's most powerful free-electron lasers for EUV semiconductor lithography.
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2021xLight is developing particle accelerator-driven Free Electron Lasers (FELs) to revolutionize extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Its systems deliver substantially more EUV power than current laser-produced plasma sources, enabling fabs to produce chips with smaller feature sizes while reducing capital and operating expenses by up to 50%.
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, xLight is commercializing proven national-lab particle accelerator technology for critical U.S. economic and national security applications. The company's tunable light source supports next-generation lithography down to 2nm and can increase fab productivity by 50% or more when deployed across existing manufacturing facilities.
xLight - Products & Services
xLight's EUV light source system uses particle accelerator-driven Free Electron Lasers to deliver substantially more power than current lithography sources.
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xLight - Quick Facts
Who are xLight's competitors?
Companies similar to xLight include Gigaphoton, HyperLight, Nlight and XUV Lasers.
When was xLight founded?
xLight was founded in 2021.
Where is xLight's headquarters located?
xLight's headquarters is located in Palo Alto, CA, US.
When was xLight's last funding round?
xLight's most recent funding round was for $40M (USD) in July 2025.
How much has xLight raised to-date?
As of Jul 22, 2025, xLight has raised a total of $40M (USD).
How many employees does xLight have?
xLight has 50 employees as of Jun 27, 2026.
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