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MediaTek Dimensity 9400 can use fastest LPDDR5X RAM made by Samsung
Samsung is all set to use LPDDR5X DRAM on the next-gen MediaTek Dimensity chipset. The company confirmed that it has completed the verification of the world’s fastest 10.7 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) Low Power Double Data Rate 5X (LPDDR5X) DRAM.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 equipped with Samsung LPDDR5X RAM scored 10.7Gbps operation speed in verification. The Taiwanese chipmaker is expected to introduce its next flagship Dimensity chipset in the second half of the year.
The verification process took just three months given close collaboration. The LPDDR5X delivers over 25% improved power consumption and performance compared to the previous generation. It will also uplevel mobile AI experiences on next-gen devices alongside longer battery life.
Samsung’s fastest DRAM delivers longer battery life for mobile devices and enhanced on-device AI performance, boosting the speed of AI features, such as voice-text generation. Thankfully, the next-gen devices using Dimensity 9400 will offer greatly enhanced experiences to consumers.
“Through our strategic cooperation with MediaTek, Samsung has verified the industry’s fastest LPDDR5X DRAM that is poised to lead the AI smartphone market,” said YongCheol Bae, Executive Vice President of Memory Product Planning at Samsung Electronics.
Through the validation with MediaTek, Samsung is solidifying its technological leadership in the low-power, high-performance DRAM market and is expected to expand the application beyond mobile to servers, PCs, and automotive devices.
Samsung is planning to increase the share of high-value FCBGA products to over 50% by 2026. Eyeing AI dominance, the company reportedly focuses on high-value markets such as AI through its next-gen semiconductor substrate, FCBGA.
The South Korean tech giant today revealed plans to boost FCBGA product share to more than 50% by 2026. The target is to focus on high-value semiconductor substrate markets such as AI, servers, networking, and autonomous driving.
Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Vietnam plant adopted a smart factory system based on automated logistics and advanced manufacturing environments. It utilizes AI deep learning tech to operate an intelligent manufacturing system.
Earlier, Prismark reported that the semiconductor substrate market could continue to grow. The market size is projected to increase from 4.8 trillion won to 8 trillion won YoY by 2028, reflecting an average annual growth rate of about 14%.
Samsung has been operating new plans in Busan and Vietnam for production. These advanced production bases are supported by a huge $1.43 billion investment. Notably, Samsung started the mass production of server FCBGAs in 2022 in Korea.
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The United States is undergoing Presidential elections later this year. The current US govt led by Joe Biden considering new restrictions on China. Due to fear of upcoming curbs, China is stockpiling AI chips from Samsung and SK Hynix.
A new report from the South China Morning Post suggests a significant increase in its imports of South Korean memory chips in the country. China is heavily stockpiling semiconductors, especially those used for AI from Samsung and SK Hynix.
The article also highlights potential US export restrictions as the reason behind this surge in chip imports from South Korea. Samsung and SK Hynix saw significant revenue growth from China in the first half of 2024.
“The soaring revenue in China echoes with the rumour that the US is reportedly mulling new measures to limit China’s access to AI memory,” Taiwanese research firm TrendForce said in a note on Friday.
Samsung, in particular, reported an 82% increase in revenue from China year on year to $24.1 billion in the first half. Notably, China accounted for about 31% of Samsung’s regional revenue of 104.9 trillion won, which grew 28% YoY.
The fear of additional export restrictions is likely driving the increased buying of overseas chips, especially those used for AI. Buying activity picked up in the second quarter and was “critical in boosting Korean suppliers’ DRAM sales”, TrendForce analyst Tom Hsu said.
Apple will bring a choice screen to alter the Default Apps across the EU. The company known for its restricted ecosystem is gradually surrendering to the European Union. Stock apps could also be uninstalled in the region.
Recently, Apple officially announced iPhone and iPad users in the EU will be able to alter the Default Apps and uninstall pre-loaded native apps. The move comes to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.
Apple users will now get a Choice Screen to set the Default Web Browser. Following the upgrade due later this year, iPhone and iPad owners will have the option to change default apps through a pop-up screen during the initial setup.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will include a new Default Apps section in Settings in EU. Users will get new default settings for dialing phone numbers, sending messages, translating text, navigation, managing passwords, keyboards, and call spam filters.
“By the end of this year, we’ll make changes to the browser choice screen, default apps, and app deletion for iOS and iPadOS for users in the EU. These updates come from our ongoing and continuing dialogue with the European Commission about compliance with the Digital Market Act’s requirements in these areas.” – Apple Newsroom.
Not that all but users can also replace the default calling and messaging apps with their third-party alternatives. These default settings can be changed in a new settings section that will be added in the future through an upgrade.
Pre-loaded Apple apps such as Safari, App Store, Photos, Camera, and iMessage can now be uninstalled. Pre-installed apps basically called bloatware come with restrictions on deletion from the manufacturer.
Apple confirmed the arrival of Choice Screen in March this year. Third-party app platforms accused the company of violating DMA provisions. Later, the EU investigated the violations and ordered the modification of the Choice Screen.