A few days ago, a rumor suggested that Samsung might cancel its SF1.4 (1.4nm) process node, raising concerns about the future of its foundry division. However, the company denied that rumor during its recent shareholders meeting. It said the 1.4nm development is in progress with a focus on yield improvements and cost reduction.
Samsungโs 1.4nm process is not canceled, still on track
The rumor of Samsung potentially canceling its 1.4nm process originated from noted industry insider Jukanlosreve on X. The same source recently revealed that the company denied the rumor. They shared the following official statement from the Korean firmโs recent shareholders meeting.
โThe foundry will secure its competitive edge by adopting a customer serviceโcentric approach and enhancing customer satisfaction. We will improve the maturity of our 2nm technology and develop next-generation processes in the 1nm class to establish strong technological and manufacturing capabilities in the global market. By building a customer-centric design infrastructure, we will proactively prepare application-specific IP (design assets) and strengthen our design capabilities. We will improve yield and reduce costs to bolster our profitability.โ
The tipster adds that although Samsung has no plan to cancel the 1.4nm manufacturing process, there is a high probability that it will be delayed. Earlier reports suggested the company will mass produce its 1.4nm manufacturing technology in 2027. So, only time will tell if that timeline holds. The firm would be desperate to get back on track as quickly as possible.
Samsungโs foundry division is already in trouble with poor yield rates for its 3nm and 2nm processes. It has yet to commercially launch its first 3nm mobile processor, the Exynos 2500. There are even rumors of it potentially scrapping the chipset altogether. However, things might improve soon as the Korean firm has successfully integrated Palantirโs AI-powered data analytics, which could help improve yield rates in the semiconductor manufacturing process.
