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After completing the 7-nanometer process development ahead of schedule, Samsung has tasted the "sweetness" of the chip

According to foreign media reports, Samsung Electronics has recently completed the development of a 7nm chip process using far ultraviolet (EUV) equipment. Initially, the South Korean semiconductor giant planned to complete the technology in the second half of this year, but finally achieved the goal six months ahead of schedule. Samsung's new technology will enter mass production this year, and the company is currently preparing to provide samples to Qualcomm. It is reported that Qualcomm is the first corporate customer of Samsung's 7nm process.

点评:不但顺利完成了7纳米芯片工艺的开发,还提前了6个月。三星可谓是在芯片领域铆足了劲。之所以这么拼命地干,是因为三星尝到了芯片的“甜头”。三星对移动领域的长期关注与投入,尤其是在内存与芯片领域的投入,为其带来了丰厚的收入。在手机芯片领域,三星最大的对手是台积电。为了赶超对手,三星甚至已经启动了5纳米工艺的研发工作,并在韩国建造一座远紫外线芯片制造产线。提前布局、提前研发、提前完成,先声夺人也许是三星的一条制胜之道。