{"id":834334,"date":"2025-03-16T04:12:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-16T09:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/16\/samsungs-ambitious-1-4nm-plans-in-jeopardy-as-foundry-challenges-mount\/"},"modified":"2025-03-16T04:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-16T09:12:06","slug":"samsungs-ambitious-1-4nm-plans-in-jeopardy-as-foundry-challenges-mount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/16\/samsungs-ambitious-1-4nm-plans-in-jeopardy-as-foundry-challenges-mount\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung’s ambitious 1.4nm plans in jeopardy as foundry challenges mount"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rumor mill:<\/strong> Samsung’s entry into 1.4nm-class manufacturing with its SF1.4 node would have represented a significant technological leap, offering enhanced power efficiency and performance over previous generations \u2013 a particularly crucial advancement for high-performance computing and AI applications. To gain a competitive edge, Samsung designed SF1.4 with a cost-effective approach to lower production costs, aiming to help them capture more market share. <\/p>\n

Samsung Foundry had originally planned<\/a> for the SF1.4 node to enter high-volume manufacturing by 2027 alongside other specialized nodes like SF2A \u2013 designed for automotive applications \u2013 and SF2Z, the company’s first to incorporate backside power delivery technology.<\/p>\n

But a recent rumor suggests that Samsung’s ambitious 1.4nm node may be scrapped entirely. This speculation comes from trusted leaker @Jukanlosreve, casting doubt on the future of the process.<\/p>\n

The potential setback is part of a broader series of challenges the company is facing.<\/p>\n

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Urgent: Samsung’s SF1.4 might be canceled.<\/p>\n

\nAre they planning to shut down Samsung Foundry?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2013 Jukanlosreve (@Jukanlosreve) March 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Samsung Foundry has struggled with subpar yields from its SF3 process, resulting in a delayed launch of the Exynos 2500. Additionally, the company has had to scale back parts of its older 5nm and 7nm nodes due to low demand.<\/p>\n

Despite these setbacks, Samsung is reportedly continuing to develop<\/a> the Exynos 2600 on its SF2 process and is working on AI chips for PFN. Furthermore, some of its 4nm nodes have received fresh orders<\/a> from Chinese fabless companies affected by sanctions, according to Chosun.<\/p>\n

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However, major industry players continue to favor competitors like TSMC and Intel over Samsung. The Korea Economic Daily notes<\/a> that Samsung Foundry’s market share of 8.2 percent pales in comparison to TSMC’s dominant 67.1 percent, which could lead to a significant overhaul within the company. Furthermore, Business Post suggests<\/a> that the Exynos department may be transferred to Samsung MX, giving it more control over future smartphone system-on-chip designs.<\/p>\n

Samsung’s struggles in the semiconductor sector are compounded by broader challenges across its business divisions. The company recently reported a decline in market share across several key sectors, including smartphones and memory chips. Samsung’s Mobile Division saw its market share drop<\/a> to 28.3 percent in 2024, down from 30.1 percent in 2023, while its DRAM market share slipped to 41.5 percent from 42.2 percent.<\/p>\n

The company is also facing geopolitical risks and raw material price volatility, which further complicate its operations.<\/p>\n

In response to these challenges, Samsung is slashing<\/a> its foundry investments for 2025 by more than half, reducing them to KRW 5 trillion ($3.5 billion), compared to KRW 10 trillion in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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