Samsung Foundry plans to unveil its cutting-edge 1nm process node next month, with mass production expected by 2026.
Samsung Foundry Aims 2026 For The Mass Production of Next-Gen 1nm Process Node
The semiconductor race is on, and it got much more competitive with the Korean giant's plans for its highly anticipated 1nm process. While Intel and TSMC were busy with their own 1nm showcases, there were talks about Samsung's progress in the markets, and perhaps a perception was made that Samsung Foundry is lagging; however, this certainly doesn't look the case, as Samsung now plans to unveil their 1nm-schedule at the Foundry Forum & SAFE Forum 2024, which is going to be held in the US from June 12-13, reports Korean media.
Interestingly, Samsung has decided to bump up its 1nm production timeline from 2027 to 2026, and with that, the 2nm "SF2" process will debut in 2025, given that everything goes as planned. In terms of what to expect with Samsung's 1nm node, there isn't much information disclosed about it yet; however, in general, the 1nm process is seen as a breakthrough for the realm of computing and semiconductors, and it is expected to bring terrific power and efficiency onboard.
In terms of launch timelines, the Korean giant looks ahead of its competitors right now. Intel Foundry plans to mass-produce its 10A (1nm) process by 2028, and TSMC has planned its 1nm by 2030. So Samsung looks to be years ahead right now. Since they have pushed back their schedule, it will be interesting to see what sort of commitment they can offer regarding process quality and performance.
With that, it's safe to say that Moore's Law is still up and running. However, we won't question its significance in modern times, primarily because focusing on other factors, such as stepping up architectural advancements, has brought tremendous performance gains. In the era of AI computing, process shrinking has played its part, but the progress of other factors has also gained more importance in the markets.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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