Samsung is said to be looking into a partnership with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) for the mass production of its Exynos processors, as noted by user Jukanlosreve on X. This indicates a possible change in Samsung’s strategy as the company aims to improve the performance and efficiency of its in-house Exynos chips, which have fallen […]
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Recent news from South Korea indicates that Samsung’s Foundry division is facing some difficulties. Reports claim that the company has closed down parts of its older chip production lines due to a lack of demand. Furthermore, even their advanced 3GAP technology is experiencing disappointing yields, reported to be around 20%. As a result, Samsung might need
Chinese tech behemoth Huawei is said to be increasing its hiring initiatives, specifically looking to recruit prominent employees from Taiwan’s TSMC, which is the top semiconductor manufacturer in the world. High Salaries Offered Industry insiders claim that Huawei is providing salaries that are more than three times the current earnings of TSMC staff. As a key
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) is planning to buy ASML’s newest High NA EUV lithography system by the end of 2024. This is a big step for the semiconductor field. The machine, called the Twinscan EXE:5000, costs around $350 million and is filled with state-of-the-art tech for chip production. Advanced Technology Features This high-tech system has
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Samsung Foundry Faces Challenges Samsung Foundry is currently facing difficulties, as shown by a recent report indicating that the company plans to shut down part of its 7 nm, 5 nm, and 4 nm production lines due to low demand. This decision has led to a significant loss of 1 trillion KRW. Although the situation could
OpenAI has been reported to have teamed up with Broadcom, a US-based chip design company, to develop a specialized AI inference chip. Insiders from OpenAI shared with Reuters that the organization is aiming to broaden its supply chains to help lower costs. Shift in Manufacturing Plans Previously, OpenAI had ambitions to create a network of foundries
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TSMC, the biggest contract chipmaker in the world, has clearly shut down any discussions about acquiring Intel’s manufacturing facilities. This comes at a time when Intel’s foundry division is having a hard time attracting clients, raising questions about CEO Pat Gelsinger’s IDM 2.0 strategy and its potential success. TSMC’s Firm Stance During a recent earnings call,
Samsung Semiconductor, known as the second-largest chipmaker in the world, is at a crucial point as it rushes to begin mass production of advanced 2nm chips. The outcome of this project could significantly impact its ability to rival the top company, TSMC, and reclaim some of its lost market share. The Stakes for Samsung Semiconductor Despite
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The next major development for TSMC is its future N2 manufacturing process. As of early October, this technology is still under development, but an article from Commercial Times reveals potential costs associated with producing chips using this advanced method. Cost of N2 Technology The information suggests that creating a single 300-mm wafer with N2 technology will
With the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 set to debut later this month, we have gathered substantial information about its specifications through various Geekbench listings and leaks. A well-known leaker on Weibo has now shed some light on its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Improved Performance Specs The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will maintain the
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