➀ Samsung has started mass production of 12 GB and 16 GB LPDDR5X modules in the industry's thinnest package, measuring 0.65 mm in thickness. ➁ The ultra-thin design was achieved through new packaging methods and an optimized back-lapping process, offering a 21.2% improvement in heat resistance. ➂ Thinner LPDDR5X packaging enhances airflow within smartphones, significantly improving thermal management and potentially extending device lifespan.
Recent #Samsung news in the semiconductor industry
1. Samsung has received approval for its HBM3 memory to be used in NVIDIA's AI GPUs. 2. The approval for Samsung's next-gen HBM3E memory is expected in the next 2-4 months. 3. The HBM market is projected to grow significantly, reaching $71 billion by 2027.
1. Samsung has filed a patent for a revolutionary foldable display. 2. The display can be expanded horizontally and resized based on usage. 3. The technology could change how we interact with devices.
1. Several 4K TV deals under $1000 are highlighted, including a 75-inch Sony X85K for $998 at Amazon and $999.99 at Best Buy. 2. A 55-inch Samsung QN90C Neo QLED mini LED TV is available for $899.99 at Best Buy. 3. A 48-inch LG B4 series OLED TV is on sale for $799.99 at Best Buy.
1. SK hynix reported a 125% annual increase in revenue for Q2 2024, driven by high demand for HBM memory in AI applications. 2. The company plans to mass-produce 12-layer HBM3e products and launch 32 Gb DDR5 DRAM for servers. 3. SK hynix is expanding its production capacity with new fabs and aims to solidify its position in the AI memory market.
1. The Galaxy Watch FE is an entry-level smartwatch model by Samsung Electronics Japan, set to be released on July 31st for 34,760 yen; 2. It offers over 100 workout measurements, body composition analysis, and insights into sleep habits and health to support lifestyle improvements; 3. The watch features an Exynos W920 processor, 1.5GB of memory, 16GB of storage, a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, and runs on Wear OS powered by Samsung with One UI 5 Watch interface.
1. Namhae Chemical's subsidiary, NES Materials, has provided a prototype of high-purity sulfuric acid to Samsung for chip production. 2. The sulfuric acid, used for cleaning wafers, is undergoing performance testing by Samsung. 3. NES Materials is a joint venture established in 2021.
1. Best Buy is offering significant discounts on OLED TVs from Samsung and LG, with savings up to $1,300. 2. Samsung's 83-inch Class S90C OLED TV is now $2,699.99, a $1,300 discount. 3. LG's 77-inch Class C4 Series OLED TV is $2,799.99, a $900 discount, and the 55-inch version is $1,499.99, a $500 discount.
1. TSMC's Trusted Foundry strategy has limited Samsung's market share to non-TSMC customers. 2. Intel's IDM 2.0 has shown impressive progress and could potentially take market share from Samsung. 3. TSMC's Foundry 2.0 strategy focuses on expanding products and services, with N2 and N2P technologies expected to lead in performance and power efficiency.
1. Samsung has validated its LPDDR5X-10700 memory with MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9400 SoC, achieving a speed of 10.7 GT/s. 2. The 16 GB LPDDR5X package provides a memory bandwidth of 85.6 GB/second, enhancing AI and graphics performance. 3. This collaboration aims to improve power efficiency by over 25% and enhance on-device AI capabilities.
1. Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) with an S Pen for under $500; 2. The tablet features a 10.4-inch display, Exynos 1280 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage; 3. It runs on Android 14 and includes a 7,040mAh battery.
1. Google announced four new features for Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip6, Z Fold6, and updated Galaxy Watches: Gemini, Circle to Search, multiview with YouTube TV, and Wear OS 5. 2. Gemini will provide content-based suggestions and support split-screen video viewing. 3. Circle to Search adds translation and homework help for physics and math, aiming to attract younger users. 4. YouTube TV with Multiview allows up to four events to be viewed simultaneously on the Galaxy Z Fold6. 5. Wear OS 5 brings improved health monitoring and enhanced performance and battery life to the latest Galaxy Watches.
1. Samsung has secured a foundry order from Preferred Networks for 2nm GAA process accelerators. 2. The accelerators will be packaged using Samsung's 2.5D Interposer-Cube S technology. 3. This order validates Samsung's 2nm GAA and advanced packaging technologies for next-generation AI accelerators.
1. Samsung has introduced a 61.44 TB SSD, the BM1743, using 7th generation V-NAND QLC memory. 2. The company plans to offer the drive in U.2 and E3.S form factors for PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 respectively. 3. Samsung envisions future drives reaching up to 120 TB capacity based on the same technology.
1. Neosem has become the first company to supply inspection equipment for CXL 2.0 memory production. 2. The equipment is used to determine the operability of CXL 2.0 memory modules. 3. The customer for this new equipment is Samsung.
1. Samsung is developing a new chip package technology to address overheating issues in application processors (AP). 2. The technology involves attaching a heat path block (HPB) on top of the SoC. 3. It is expected to be implemented in future Exynos chips.
1. Samsung is using molybdenum in the metalization process of its 9th generation V-NAND. 2. The company has acquired five molybdenum deposition machines from Lam Research. 3. Samsung plans to introduce twenty more units next year.
1. Samsung regained the No.1 spot in the global semiconductor market in Q1 2024, driven by strong demand for memory products like DDR5 and HBM. 2. NVIDIA ranked No.2 with a 19% QoQ revenue growth, benefiting from its leading position in AI. 3. Intel experienced a 14% QoQ revenue decline in Q1 2024, primarily due to weak demand at Intel Foundry, Altera, and Mobileye.
1. Samsung Electronics has collaborated with the city of Paris to showcase Olympic photos taken with the Galaxy S24 Ultra. 2. The '2024 Paris Olympic Art Campaign' features a collaboration between renowned French photographer Raymond Depardon and his son Simon Depardon. 3. The campaign displays color photos taken with the Galaxy S24 Ultra alongside historical black and white photos by Raymond Depardon, showcasing both new and traditional Olympic sports.
1. Samsung and SK Hynix, South Korean memory chipmakers, are planning to adopt hybrid bonding technology for their upcoming 3D DRAM products. 2. SK Hynix announced its intention to use wafer bonding, a form of hybrid bonding, in the production of 3D DRAM during the International Memory Workshop 2024 in Seoul.