The progress made with the first-generation 2nm GAA process suggests that Samsung is slowly mounting a comeback in the foundry industry and could even give TSMC a run for its money in the coming years. A new report states that the Korean giant has finished the basic design of its second-generation 2nm GAA node, which will later be utilized for a bevy of applications, including the mass production of the company’s future Exynos SoCs.
First-generation 2nm GAA yields are slowly picking up; if the progress of the second-generation node goes according to schedule, Samsung could leverage it for the Exynos 2700
Also known as a SF2P, a report from Korean outlet ZDNet posted details spotted by @Jukanlosreve mentioning Samsung’s intention of restoring the competitiveness of its foundry business with the second-generation 2nm GAA process. With the company’s Exynos 2600 prototype mass production already underway, Samsung’s LSI and semiconductor divisions aim to target that 50 percent yield in a few months. Based on these estimates, the company appears to have some healthy traction going, with the Korean titan and design house firms commencing promotions for the SF2P technology.
The mass production target is set for next year and assuming that the trial phase is successful, the company could adopt the second-generation 2nm GAA node for future Exynos chipsets. Compared to the first iteration, SF2P comes with several advantages, with Samsung stating that the technology’s performance will improve by 12 percent, reduce power consumption by 25 percent and shrink area by 8 percent. The report does not highlight which customers have shown interest in this manufacturing process, but we feel Qualcomm could be a potential client.
The San Diego chipset maker’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 exclusively designed for the Galaxy S25 series will reportedly be mass produced on Samsung’s 2nm GAA wafers, so we can speculate the that company will want to resume its dual-sourcing business strategy with the latter and TSMC. For now, we will stay laser-focused on the first-generation 2nm GAA node because there needs to be stiff competition in this category, which will only bring out the best from the foundry giants.
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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