The Exynos 2600 has proven that Samsung can achieve respectable progress with its next-generation nodes, as the latest report states that the company has obtained a 50 percent yield on its 2nm GAA technology. As the Korean foundry giant attempts to improve the aforementioned figure, the company has also sent guidelines to customers to begin promoting the SF2P node, also known as the second-generation 2nm GAA node, which offers several improvements over its predecessor.
Design Solution Partners (DSPs) have reportedly been sent instructions to begin prioritizing the promotion of Samsung’s second-generation 2nm GAA process, not the first iteration
Before we jump into the details of ZDNet’s latest report, we’d like to remind readers about one thing. When Samsung was earlier said to have commenced the mass production of its Exynos 2600 in September 2025, its 2nm GAA yields were at an estimated 50 percent, with a target of 70 percent. Based on the latest information, Samsung has made zero improvement to its yields, but it is still a major increase compared to its 3nm GAA technology, which could not surpass the 30 percent yield threshold, preventing Samsung from securing customers.
We expect the first-generation 2nm GAA process to see small yield increments, but the report also states that Samsung is shifting focus to its second-generation iteration. Previously, Samsung had completed the basic design of its SF2P node, with its third-generation 2nm GAA process, also known as SF2P+, estimated to be implemented within two years. An unnamed individual close to Samsung’s plans has said that the latter is now devoting efforts to develop the SF2P technology, with the basic process design kit (PDK) completed in the middle of last year.
The company has also reportedly sent its Design Solution Partners (DSPs) guidelines to actively promote the SF2P process, rather than SF2, suggesting that Samsung will allocate more resources to the newer manufacturing process. This technology is expected to be adopted for next year’s Exynos 2700, which is said to support newer standards like LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage. Aside from Samsung’s upcoming flagship SoC, Tesla’s AI6 is said to be mass produced on the SF2P node, with both entities previously inking a massive $16.5 billion deal.
Additionally, two Chinese cryptocurrency mining equipment manufacturing companies, MicroBT and Canaan, have placed 2nm GAA chip orders with Samsung, highlighting the progress made by the firm in just 12 months. However, it will take years for the company to become a threat to TSMC, but it has set a goal to reach profitability by 2027, setting up a solid foundation.
News Source: ZDNet
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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