➀ Samsung will cease its multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory production;

➁ Orders for MLC NAND chips will only be accepted until next month;

➂ The company informed a customer about price increases, prompting them to seek alternative suppliers.

➀ Samsung plans to outsource photomask production for memory chips, a shift from its previous in-house strategy aimed at preventing technology leaks;

➁ The company is evaluating suppliers to manufacture low-end photomasks, indicating potential diversification in its supply chain;

➂ This move reflects Samsung's strategic adjustments in semiconductor manufacturing processes amid evolving industry demands and technological complexities.

➀ Semiconductor capital expenditures (CapEx) are expected to decrease to $155 billion in 2024, before increasing to $160 billion in 2025.

➁ TSMC plans a significant increase in CapEx for 2025, estimating between $38 billion and $42 billion, while Micron Technology is projecting $14 billion.

➂ The CHIPS Act has allocated $32 billion in grants and $6 billion in loans to support semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.

➀ Engineered substrate technology is driving the semiconductor industry from traditional planar scaling to innovative materials and 3D integration.

➁ Companies like Soitec, Intel, and Samsung are leading the adoption of this technology.

➂ Foundries are increasingly recognizing the strategic importance of engineered substrates like Fully Depleted SOI (FD-SOI) for their benefits in cost and performance.

➀ Samsung is rumored to unveil its ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge on April 16;

➁ The initial production run will be limited to 40,000 units;

➂ The phone is expected to be available in May and will come in three colors.

➀ Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 7 has been revealed with a slightly larger design;

➁ The external display is 3.6 inches and the internal display is 6.8 inches;

➂ The hinge and folding crease have been improved.

➀ Samsung Vice Chairman Jeon Young-hyun met with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to discuss supplying 8-Hi HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.

➁ Despite delays, Samsung aims for certification by early 2025, while SK hynix has taken most of NVIDIA's requests.

➂ Samsung was expecting to have its HBM3E memory quality certification achieved by 2H 2024, but it missed that by a long shot.

➀ NVIDIA is distancing itself from Samsung and its HBM memory due to trust issues, as stated by CEO Jensen Huang.

➁ Despite previous positive remarks, NVIDIA is working to certify Samsung's HBM3E memory for AI GPUs.

➂ If unsuccessful, NVIDIA may rely on SK hynix and Micron for HBM supply.

➀ Samsung has hinted at a tri-fold smartphone during its Unpacked event.

➁ The device features a large display and is set to launch in Q3 2025.

➂ Only 200,000 units are planned to be manufactured, targeting tech enthusiasts.

➀ Okins Electronics announced on Wednesday that it will supply Samsung with over 400,000 units of semiconductor test sockets, valued at 6.65 billion won (approximately 11.7% of the company's revenue in 2023).

➁ A spokesperson for Okins Electronics stated that the majority of these sockets will be used for Samsung's production processes.

➂ This contract highlights the strong partnership between Okins Electronics and Samsung in the semiconductor industry.

➀ Philoptics has appointed a former Samsung executive as the head of its fab equipment business.

➁ Im Baek-gyun, who was previously the executive vice president and head of the manufacturing innovation center at Samsung DI, will take on the role of president next month.

➂ This move strengthens Philoptics' position in the semiconductor equipment market.

➀ Samsung has teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-slim smartphone with a 200-megapixel camera.

➁ The device will have a staggered release, starting in select markets like the US and Korea.

➂ The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to compete with Apple's iPhone 17 Air later this year.

➀ Samsung announced the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra.

➁ The S25 and S25+ feature Snapdragon 8 Elite processors, 12GB RAM, and One UI 7 on Android 15.

➂ The S25 Ultra boasts a 6.9-inch anti-reflective display, 200MP camera, 16GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage.

➀ Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 will introduce the Galaxy S25 Ultra, S25, S25+, and tease the Galaxy S25 Slim.

➁ The event may also reveal new AR glasses or an XR headset.

➂ Samsung will use Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and Micron LPDDR5 memory in the S25 series, excluding its own components.