Samsung Electronics Makes Remarkable Strides in 4nm Chip Yield, Garnering Trust and New Collaborations from Industry Leaders.
Samsung Electronics, previously criticized for chip yield issues, has recently announced significant improvements in their 4nm chip manufacturing process, approaching the level of their 5nm counterparts. The next-generation 4nm process promises even higher yields, reflecting Samsung's confidence in its technological advancements.
After facing customer defections to competitors like TSMC, including notable brands like Qualcomm opting for alternative suppliers for their chips, such as the Snapdragon 8 series instead of Samsung's own Exynos 2200 in the Galaxy S22, Samsung has demonstrated substantial progress in 4nm technology this year. Both chip yield and production capacity have witnessed enhancements.
Taking to social media, Samsung Electronics revealed that their 4nm process now achieves yield levels approaching those of the 5nm process, with further improvements anticipated. "The next-generation 4nm process will offer advanced levels of yield," stated Samsung Electronics. This rare public disclosure of chip yield details indicates the company's confidence in its own technological capabilities, which has been well-received by industry insiders.
As the quality and quantity of 4nm chips continue to improve, Samsung Electronics has successfully started to regain customer orders. Insider sources have disclosed that major American chip giant AMD has chosen Samsung Electronics as its collaboration partner for 4nm processors. Additionally, Google has entrusted Samsung Electronics with the production of Tensor 3 chips, utilizing Samsung's third-generation 4nm process node, for their upcoming Pixel 8 smartphones.