Samsung plans to increase outsourcing of non-memory chips to diversify chip supply

According to Korean media reports, Samsung is planning to increase outsourced production of non-memory chips, including display driver ICs and image sensors.

It is understood that UMC, China's Taiwan foundry, may provide Samsung with more image sensor and display driver IC production capacity, while Samsung's foundry department continues to produce more advanced products such as smartphone application processors. The purpose is to diversify supply channels. To increase the stability of chip purchases, LSMC and the world's advanced companies are also expected to become new partners of Samsung.

Meanwhile, Samsung's foundry division is planning to build a third production line after Pyeongtaek, South Korea, and Taylor, Texas, U.S. The site is likely to be in Europe, where the European Union has been open to foreign investment since last year, and Europe is where Samsung can work with customers for more A place of close contact.

In addition, Samsung is also focusing on the research and development of automotive chips. With the development of automotive electronics intelligence and autonomous driving, the demand for chips in the automotive industry is soaring.