Samsung Foundry 4 nanometer capacity nears full utilization, while 2 nanometer contracts with major customers remain delayed

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The report stated that Samsung Electronics'4 nanometer capacity is nearing saturation and that it is expanding its 5 nanometer customer base, while some 2 nanometer contract negotiations are proceeding more slowly than expected.

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Samsung Electronics begins leveraging 5 nanometer processes to secure new customers

BlockBeats reported,October 20, according to South Korean media reports, Samsung Electronics' foundry (contract semiconductor manufacturing) division, with its 4 nanometer (nm; one-billionth of a meter) process capacity effectively fully operational, has begun leveraging 5 nanometer processes to secure new customers.

Although contracts for the most advanced 2 nanometer process with global major technology companies have been delayed, this move is intended to increase utilization rates centered on the relatively stable-yielding 4 nanometer and 5 nanometer processes, thereby improving profitability. According to the semiconductor industry, on the 20 th, as recent customer orders have increased, Samsung Electronics' foundry division's 4 nanometer process capacity has effectively reached saturation. Accordingly, Samsung Electronics is expanding sales activities to secure new customers for its 5 nanometer process.

Analysts believe that Samsung Electronics' efforts to secure new customers for its 5 nanometer process are also intended to respond to this shift in demand. As 4 nanometer process capacity nears saturation, the 5 nanometer process can be proposed as an alternative based on customers' performance and cost requirements. Another major advantage is that it can increase the utilization rate of existing production facilities. By contrast, securing major customers for 2 nanometer, the next-generation flagship process, remains a challenge.

Samsung Electronics is reportedly discussing semiconductor production contracts based on the 2 nanometer process with global major technology companies, but some negotiations are progressing more slowly than initially expected. The most advanced process requires not only yield verification, but also comprehensive validation of energy efficiency, design assets (IP), and stable mass-production capabilities; consequently, actual contract signing and mass production require considerable time.

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BlockBeats stated that,October 20 according to South Korean media reports, Samsung Electronics' foundry division has begun leveraging 5 nanometer processes to secure new customers.
Citing semiconductor industry sources, the report stated that as recent customer orders have increased, Samsung Electronics' foundry division's 4 nanometer process capacity has effectively reached saturation.
The report stated that Samsung Electronics is expanding sales activities for new customers for its 5 nanometer process.
The report's analysis stated that the 5 nanometer process can serve as an alternative to the 4 nanometer process, depending on customers' performance and cost requirements.
Samsung Electronics is reportedly discussing semiconductor production contracts based on the 2 nanometer process with global major technology companies, but some negotiations are progressing more slowly than initially expected.
The report noted that the most advanced processes require validation of yield, energy efficiency, design assets, and stable mass-production capabilities; therefore, actual contract signing and mass production require a long time.

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Simply put, the report believes that Samsung Electronics'4 nanometer foundry capacity is nearly fully utilized, so it has begun marketing its 5 nanometer process to new customers as an alternative; meanwhile, major-customer contracts for the 2 nanometer process remain under discussion, with some negotiations progressing slowly.

Why it matters to readers

If 5 nanometer customer acquisition proceeds smoothly, the reported objective is to raise utilization of existing production facilities and improve profitability; 2 nanometer contract progress, meanwhile, is related to customer acquisition for the next-generation flagship process.

Beginners may watch whether Samsung Electronics announces new 5 nanometer customers, as well as progress on 2 nanometer contracts, yield validation, and mass production; media reports should not be directly regarded as contracts already signed or production already underway.

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The report cites South Korean media, semiconductor industry sources, and “it is reported,” but provides no official announcement from Samsung Electronics.
It did not disclose specific figures for 4 nanometer and 5 nanometer capacity utilization rates.
It did not disclose the names, order sizes, or contract status of potential new 5 nanometer customers.
The names of companies participating in 2-nanometer negotiations, the contract scale, signing dates, or the mass-production timetable have not been disclosed.

Samsung Foundry 4 nanometer capacity nears full utilization, while 2 nanometer contracts with major customers remain delayed

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