Samsung has attracted orders from Chinese cryptocurrency mining equipment producers MicroBT and Canaan for its 2nm gate-all-around process technology, representing approximately 10 percent of total production capacity at the S3 fabrication facility in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province. MicroBT shipments have begun, while Canaan plans to start manufacturing in early 2026 with deliveries expected later that year. Industry leader Bitmain continues working exclusively with TSMC due to concerns about yield performance and technological reliability.
The Korean manufacturer aims to expand its foundry client base as it competes against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in advanced node production. Qualcomm may evaluate dual sourcing arrangements for future Snapdragon processors, with potential implementation occurring in late 2026. Samsung has finished basic design work on the second generation 2nm technology while developing a third iteration designated SF2P+, with American operations in Taylor, Texas, prepared to manufacture over 15,000 wafers monthly through 2027 following equipment installation.
The Korean manufacturer aims to expand its foundry client base as it competes against Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company in advanced node production. Qualcomm may evaluate dual sourcing arrangements for future Snapdragon processors, with potential implementation occurring in late 2026. Samsung has finished basic design work on the second generation 2nm technology while developing a third iteration designated SF2P+, with American operations in Taylor, Texas, prepared to manufacture over 15,000 wafers monthly through 2027 following equipment installation.
