Samsung Electronics obtained a massive $16.5 billion contract for manufacturing 2nm Gate-All-Around semiconductor chips. The agreement spans from July 24 through December 31, 2033, representing 7.6 percent of the company's total revenue. This deal provides Samsung substantial financial stability as it works to enhance production yields for the advanced node technology. The Korean manufacturer previously struggled with poor yields that drove customers toward competitor TSMC. Current 2nm GAA yields range between 30 and 40 percent, which remains suboptimal but represents significant improvement over earlier 3nm GAA challenges.
Samsung postponed its 1.4nm process development to concentrate resources on perfecting 2nm GAA technology. The company currently tests its Exynos 2600 processor using the new manufacturing process. Full-scale production will begin during late 2025 as Samsung refines the technology. The foundry has completed basic design work for second-generation 2nm GAA and plans to implement third-generation SF2P+ within two years. Industry sources expect this contract success to generate additional orders and strengthen Samsung's competitive position against TSMC.
Samsung postponed its 1.4nm process development to concentrate resources on perfecting 2nm GAA technology. The company currently tests its Exynos 2600 processor using the new manufacturing process. Full-scale production will begin during late 2025 as Samsung refines the technology. The foundry has completed basic design work for second-generation 2nm GAA and plans to implement third-generation SF2P+ within two years. Industry sources expect this contract success to generate additional orders and strengthen Samsung's competitive position against TSMC.
