Samsung to unveil 1nm process next month, production by 2026

Samsung is reportedly unveiling 1nm process tech next month. BusinessKorea reports that the company is preparing to hold a Foundry and SAFE Forum in Silicon Valley USA on June 12-13. Samsung is expected to reveal a roadmap for its 1nm semiconductor production.

According to the info, Samsung Foundry may share its technology roadmap including the 1nm process. The Korean tech giant will likely announce the advancement of its 1nm process mass production schedule, originally set for 2027, to 2026.

Back in June 2022, the company became the world’s first firm to mass-produce 3nm products. Meanwhile, reports say that TSMC’s work on the 2nm process is progressing smoothly. The firm is aiming to mass produce 2nm chipsets around 2025 (pre-planned).

The Taiwanese chip maker believes that it will gain more orders for its 2nm process than the 3nm process. The company has some reliable clients like Apple, which accounts for 25-30% of its sales. Qualcomm is also opting for TSMC’s 3nm for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 and later chips.

Samsung Foundry, on the other hand, is also putting efforts to win orders from international vendors. As the AI market is booming, the company is trying hard to secure large clients. HBM, which plays a key role in AI segment, is also in Samsung’s focus.