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China Debuts Ultrafast Oscilloscope in Drive to Break Tech Barriers

Published: Oct. 16, 2025 2:54 a.m. GMT+8

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Signage at the Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. booth at the WESEMiBAY Semiconductor Ecosystem Expo in Shenzhen on Oct. 15, 2025.

China’s semiconductor equipment industry marked a new milestone Wednesday with the debut of an ultra-high-speed oscilloscope that its developer says breaks foreign technological barriers and delivers five times the performance of existing domestic models.

Shenzhen-based Wanliyan, a subsidiary of state-owned semiconductor equipment firm Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. Ltd., unveiled the device at the WESEMiBAY Semiconductor Ecosystem Expo. The oscilloscope delivers a bandwidth of 90 gigahertz, five times the performance of existing Chinese models, according to company CEO Liu Sang.

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Wanliyan, part of Shenzhen SiCarrier, launched a 90 GHz oscilloscope — five times faster than previous Chinese models — at WESEMiBAY 2025, bypassing US export restrictions.
Qiyunfang (another SiCarrier subsidiary) debuted domestic EDA software rivaling global leaders, cutting development cycles by up to 40%.
Domestic semiconductor equipment now makes up 21% of China’s market (vs. 15% last year), with sector revenue up 32% in Q2 2025.

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Who’s Who

Wanliyan: Wanliyan is a Shenzhen-based subsidiary of state-owned semiconductor equipment firm Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. Ltd. It developed an ultra-high-speed oscilloscope with a bandwidth of 90 gigahertz, five times the performance of existing Chinese models. This device helps China's semiconductor supply chain innovate despite U.S.-led export restrictions and sets a new milestone for China's semiconductor test-equipment sector.

Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. Ltd.: Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. Ltd. is a state-owned semiconductor equipment firm based in Shenzhen, China. Founded in 2021 with significant capital, it develops semiconductor tools and materials, aiming to be China's answer to Applied Materials Inc. Its subsidiary, Wanliyan, recently unveiled an ultra-high-speed oscilloscope, and another subsidiary, Qiyunfang, introduced EDA software platforms.

Qiyunfang: Qiyunfang is a subsidiary of Shenzhen SiCarrier Technologies Co. Ltd. (a state-owned semiconductor equipment firm). They unveiled two domestically developed electronic design automation (EDA) software platforms for circuit schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs). These platforms aim to rival global industry standards, featuring architectural innovations that allow hundreds of engineers to collaborate on a single design simultaneously.

Synopsys Inc.: Synopsys Inc. is one of the three dominant global firms, alongside Cadence Design Systems Inc. and Siemens AG, that collectively control over 70% of the worldwide Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software market. EDA software is crucial for all aspects of chip design and manufacturing, from layout to verification.

Cadence Design Systems Inc.: Cadence Design Systems Inc. is one of three global firms, alongside Synopsys Inc. and Siemens AG, that dominate the electronic design automation (EDA) software market, controlling over 70% of the global share.

Siemens AG: Siemens AG is one of the three dominant global firms in the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software market. Together with Synopsys Inc. and Cadence Design Systems Inc., Siemens AG controls over 70% of the worldwide EDA market. EDA software is crucial for chip design and manufacturing.

Huatai Securities: Huatai Securities is a financial institution that reported on the revenue growth of Chinese equipment makers. According to their findings, these makers experienced a 32% year-on-year revenue increase in the second quarter of 2025. They also noted that domestic equipment now accounts for 21% of the market, projected to reach 23% by year-end.

Applied Materials Inc.: Applied Materials Inc. is mentioned as a comparison point for SiCarrier, a state-owned Chinese semiconductor equipment firm. SiCarrier is seen by industry observers as China's answer to Applied Materials Inc., vying to become a national champion in the push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.

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