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xLight

xLight builds the world's most powerful free-electron lasers for EUV semiconductor lithography.

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Palo Alto, CA, US
Founded
2021
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xLight 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

  • EUV Light Source System logo

    EUV Light Source System

    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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    ASML Holding logo

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xLight - Quick Facts

Who are xLight's competitors?

Companies similar to xLight include Gigaphoton, ASML Holding, HyperLight and Femtum.

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.

xLight - Classification

Industry
  • Semiconductors
Technology
  • Laser Technology
Model
  • Hardware
Revenue
  • Hardware Sales
Customer
  • Enterprise