➀ Samsung is preparing for 1c DRAM mass production at its Pyeong Plant 4; ➁ The 1c DRAM is a 6th generation 10nm-class technology expected to be fully commercialized in 2025; ➂ Samsung aims to enhance its competitiveness in the AI market with the new technology.

➀ Samsung Electronics has developed a 400-layer NAND technology, surpassing SK hynix's 321-layer NAND; ➁ The 400-layer NAND will enter mass production in the second half of 2025; ➂ Samsung plans to provide details on its new 1Tb 400-layer TLC NAND at the ISSCC 2025.

➀ Samsung is conducting research to modify the packaging method for the LPDDR used in iPhones; ➁ The change is in response to Apple's request to convert the LPDDR IC into a discrete package; ➂ The new packaging will involve packaging the LPDDR separately.

➀ Samsung's annual reshuffle is centered on its chip division; ➁ The company is facing a crisis as concerns over the division's future grow; ➂ Samsung announced new presidents for the Device Solutions division.

➀ Samsung's year-end reshuffle is centered on its chip division; ➁ The company is facing what it describes as a crisis with growing concerns about the division's future; ➂ Samsung announced new presidents for the Device Solutions (DS) division.

➀ Samsung has significantly reduced the amount of photoresist (PR) used in the photolithography process for its 3D NAND flash production. ➁ The company plans to use only half the amount of PR in future NAND production. ➂ The move is part of Samsung's effort to enhance its manufacturing efficiency and reduce costs.

➀ NVIDIA is set to use Samsung's new GDDR7 memory chips for its upcoming GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs; ➁ The RTX 50 series will feature both 28Gbps and 32Gbps GDDR7 memory; ➂ Samsung's GDDR7 memory chips will be used by NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in early 2025.

➀ Samsung has launched early Black Friday deals on Amazon; ➁ Discounts of up to 40% are available on selected smart TV and soundbar models; ➂ The deals include price reductions across the entire range of specific models.

➀ Samsung is reportedly reducing its foundry and legacy DRAM production; ➁ The South Korean semiconductor giant is considering selling outdated NAND equipment in China; ➂ Local Chinese companies are said to be potential buyers.

➀ Samsung is rumored to launch the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Slim in April 2025; ➁ The new smartphone will compete against Apple's iPhone 17 Air; ➂ Samsung might also unveil the Galaxy Z Flip SE and Galaxy Z Fold 7 around the same time.

➀ Samsung Electronics reported a better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings, despite a significant decline in profits. ➁ The company highlighted its advancement in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) supply. ➂ Samsung hinted at a potential partnership with TSMC, indicating a strategic move in the semiconductor industry.

➀ Samsung's chip division experienced a 40% profit decline in Q3 2024; ➁ Despite this, sales reached a record high; ➂ Concerns over HBM progress and yield issues on advanced nodes were highlighted.

➀ Samsung is reportedly replacing its Exynos processors with Qualcomm Snapdragon processors in home appliances; ➁ The move is part of Samsung's strategy to expand the use of Snapdragon processors in its Galaxy flagship phones; ➂ TechNews reports that this change could affect the performance and cost of Samsung's home appliance products.

➀ Samsung is reportedly planning to introduce 400-layer vertical NAND by 2026; ➁ The company aims to reach a 1,000-layer NAND target by 2030; ➂ This move is part of the competition in the memory market, especially with HBM becoming a crucial battlefield in the AI era.

➀ Samsung is developing Selector-Only Memory (SOM), a new type of memory that combines the properties of RAM and SSDs. ➁ Researchers used advanced computer modeling to narrow down 4,000 potential material combinations to 18 prime candidates. ➂ The findings will be presented at the International Electron Devices Meeting in December.

➀ Samsung Electronics has recently started restructuring its business; ➁ The restructuring includes exiting the LED business; ➂ The decision was announced in a report by China's CCTV Finance.

➀ 200 Samsung semiconductor engineers apply for jobs at SK hynix; ➁ Concerns over Samsung's chip business are growing; ➂ SK hynix has expanded a program to recruit engineers with less than five years of experience, attracting many Samsung engineers.

Hundreds of Samsung engineers apply for SK Hynix job amidst Samsung's chip business crisis; Engineer exodus to other companies and government, concerns about Samsung's competitiveness.

➀ NVIDIA's Blackwell AI GPU issues caused tension with TSMC; ➁ NVIDIA considered Samsung for GeForce RTX 50 series GPU production; ➂ TSMC and NVIDIA blame each other for the defects.

➀ Memory manufacturers are competing to win over server operating system developers; ➁ Samsung is collaborating with Red Hat; ➂ SK Hynix appears to be aiming to win over the entire ecosystem.