Samsung Electronics' foundry division is in discussions with multiple clients regarding its cutting-edge 1.4-nanometer process, with some clients confirming the development of test chips. The company plans to restructure its mature processes by focusing on low-profit and inactive nodes while prioritizing high-value specialty businesses.
During a conference call on third-quarter earnings, Samsung stated, "We are in discussions with multiple clients regarding the cutting-edge 1.4-nanometer process, and we have confirmed test chip development with some of them."
The company explained that it will continue to streamline low-profit and inactive nodes in its mature processes and will seek to uncover high-value specialty businesses that have significant technological barriers.
Regarding the sixth-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) base die, Samsung noted, "Despite being in the early stages of mass production, we have achieved one of the highest yield rates among foundry companies."
Leveraging its expertise in memory dielectric technology, Samsung is also accelerating the development of silicon capacitors. The company expressed optimism, stating, "We expect to secure industry-leading performance soon and have already received substantial volume requests from several major clients."
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