Samsung shifting Taylor US chip fab to 2nm process: Report

Samsung seems to be intentionally delaying its Taylor chip fab. A new report indicates that Samsung is shifting its Taylor chip plant to the 2nm process technology in the US. The facility was initially planned to mass produce 4nm semiconductors.

According to Digitimes, Samsung is shifting its Taylor US chip plant to a 2nm process. Relevant reports say that the semiconductor facility is unlikely to be fully operational for another two years. As a result, the fabrication facility is scheduled to begin operations by 2026.

In particular, the first phase of Samsung’s Taylor chip unit will likely be operational by the first half of 2024. Despite commencement, the production of the company’s 4nm and 2nm chipsets won’t begin until 2026. Therefore, it could be an intentional delay in switching to 2nm process.

A spokesperson for Samsung confirmed to MySA that the company does not have a specific date for an opening event at this time.

Back in April 2024, the South Korean tech giant revealed details about subsidy under the CHIPS Act. Samsung disclosed that it would get up to $6.4 billion in direct funding from the US govt. Notably, the company has invested $18 billion in operating two fabs in Austin, Texas.