A technician holds a silicon wafer
On Thursday, Samsung made a high-profile announcement that it had defeated rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to begin mass production of 3 nanometer chips, undoubtedly highlighting Samsung's leading position in the fierce competition for the world's most advanced chips. , at the same time, for Samsung, it is not difficult to see that the large-scale mass production of 3-nanometer chips also marks that its chip research and development progress has reached an important milestone.
It is worth mentioning that the company also said that its 3nm chips will use a so-called all-gate transistor architecture, which can effectively reduce power consumption by up to 45% and improve performance by 23% compared with 5nm chips.
1. Next-generation technology
Samsung will also use a product called "Multi-Bridge Channel FET (MBCFET)". Implemented for the first time, this process breaks the performance limitations of FinFETs, improving power efficiency by reducing supply voltage levels while also improving performance by increasing drive current capabilities.
"As we continue to demonstrate leadership in the application of next-generation chip technology to manufacturing." Dr. Siyoung Choi, president and head of foundry business at Samsung, said in a statement, "We will seek to continue this leadership through the world's first 3nm process using MBCFET.
"We will continue to have Actively innovate in competitive technology development and establish processes that help accelerate technology maturity.
The company also plans to expand into mobile processors. Meanwhile, TSMC said its 3nm mass production will start in the second half of this year, much later than Samsung. Does this mean Samsung will win over Apple and Competition for big, stable orders like Qualcomm
TSMC currently dominates the contract chip production market and is the maker of Apple's iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Mac chips. To beat the company in new contracts, Samsung must prove its new. The cost-effectiveness of the 3nm process.
Second, compatible with multiple platforms
It looks like it is working with German multinational company Siemens to ensure that their new chips work on a variety of platforms. Siemens EDA is pleased to partner with Samsung to help ensure that our existing software platform will also work on Samsung's new 3nm process node from the initial development stage. Our long-term partnership with Samsung through the SAFE program creates significant value for our mutual customers," said Joe Sawicki, executive vice president of the IC-EDA division of Siemens Digital Industries Software.
Samsung's chips will now be shipped in South Korea Production, first at its Hwaseong plant before moving to its Pyeongtaek center, is also planning an upcoming chip factory in Texas that may eventually be able to produce 3nm chips, but that's not planned until 2024.
The recent massive chip shortage has put a lot of pressure on chip manufacturers, and Samsung's innovation may alleviate some of the pressure.
